Tait TM8235 User Manual - By Whole-Number Scrolling

Operating in conventional mode 43

Operating in conventional mode

The following topics are covered in this section:

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changing to conventional mode

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selecting a channel

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checking that a channel is clear

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communicating directly with other radios

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making a call

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receiving a call

■

scanning

■

voting

■

changing back to trunked mode

Changing to conventional mode

You may be able to change to conventional mode by 

accessing conventional channels or groups programmed in 

the range 101 to 110. To access a conventional channel or 

group from trunked mode, you may be able to either:

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use whole-number scrolling

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dial the conventional channel or group using the shift key 

and scroll keys

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dial the conventional channel or group using the 

alphanumeric keys on a keypad microphone

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use a programmed function key, or

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make a preset call. See 

"Making a preset call" on 

page 34

.

Changing to a conventional channel or group 

by whole-number scrolling

Whole-number scrolling is useful if the number to call is close 

to the number currently on the display. For more information 

see 

"Whole-number scrolling in trunked mode" on page 28

.