Tait TM8250 Operator's Manual - About Emergency Operation

Operating in MPT trunked mode 101

About emergency operation

In an emergency you may be able to summon help by send-

ing an emergency call. After making the call, your radio may 

be programmed to enter emergency mode. While emergency 

mode is active, your radio may cycle between receive and 

transmit, so that your dispatcher or the called party can hear 

any activity near your radio.

On most networks, an emergency call takes precedence over 

other call types, and existing calls are cleared down so that 

the emergency call can proceed.

To make an emergency call from your radio, you may be able 

to either:

■

make a preset emergency call,

■

dial the emergency call using the alphanumeric keys, or

■

use a function key programmed for emergency mode.

Making a preset emergency call

To make a preset emergency call from your radio, you may be 

able to either use a programmed function key, use the main 

menu, or use your quick access menu.

1

Select your preset emergency call. 

See 

“Making a preset call” on page 93

.

2

Press Send. 

An emergency call is now sent to the emergency location 

that has been programmed for your radio.