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7.24.3 Receiving a Message
When a selective alert message is received by a radio, a four-beep tone is heard. The tone is heard only
once, but the message “NEWALRT” alternates with the talk group on the main display. Up to 8 received
messages can be stored. If a ninth message is received, the first (oldest) message is automatically deleted
to make room for the new message.
Received messages are displayed with the time and source information.
To display a Selective Alert Message:
1. Using the
or button, scroll through the menu items until “Alerts Rcvd” appears. The oldest
message is displayed and scrolls across the top line of the display.
2. The message includes the time, the User ID, and alias of the sender along with the message.
3. To view the next message, press the
or button to go forward or backwards.
7.24.4 Deleting a Selective Alert Message:
1. Display the message.
2. Press the
key and or to select Y or N.
3. At the “Delete? Y” prompt, press the
key. The message will be deleted.
Received messages cannot be saved.
7.25 MAKING INTERCONNECT CALLS (P7270 ONLY)
1. Using the keypad, enter *9, followed by the telephone number being called, and the # key (no dashes
or spaces).
*9<telephone number>#
Wait a couple of seconds and press and release the PTT button to initiate the call. An initial ring tone
will sound to indicate signal call initiation. Once the gateway picks up the call, the ring tone will
change. Press and hold the PTT and talk normally then release the PTT to listen.
2. To hang up the call, press
, , , , #, or .
7.26 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
The P7200 portable radio is capable of sending an emergency alert and making emergency calls on the
network. The OpenSky system handles emergency calls with the highest priority, allowing you or the
people you serve to get needed help.
Emergency call and alert capability for a profile is configured by the system administrator.
The radio that initiates an emergency alert emits a signal of 3 distinct beeps that only goes
to the dispatch console.