Tait TM8235 User Manual - Making A Preset Call

34 Basic operation

Making a preset call

The preset calls programmed for your radio may include in-

fleet calls and numbers to change to a conventional channel 

or group. They can also include out-of-fleet calls, calls to 

PABX extensions or PSTN numbers, the ability to change the 

operating network, and MPT functions such as do not disturb 

and call diversion. There may be up to 100 preset calls 

programmed. To make a preset call from your radio, you may 

be able to either:

■

use a programmed function key, or

■

use one of the methods described in 

"Making a call" on 

page 32

.

Using a function key to make a preset call

Press the function key programmed to make the preset call 

you want.

The call details appear in the display. While the call is being 

setup, you can cancel the call by pressing the clear key 

.

Making a preset call by whole-number 

scrolling or dialling

To make a preset call, you can use whole-number scrolling, 

dial the number using the shift key and scroll keys, or dial the 

number using the alphanumeric keys on a keypad 

microphone. For more information on each of these methods, 

see 

"Making a call" on page 32

.

For example, to dial a preset call using the shift key and 

scroll keys:

1

Press the shift key 

 to begin 

dialling. The first character is selected, 

and flashes on and off.