Tait TM8250 Operator's Manual - Ptt Key

64 Operating in conventional mode

Activating the repeater before a call

A repeater-access tone is sent to activate the repeater before 

a call is made, so that the start of the call is not lost. To send 

a repeater-access tone, you may be able to either:

■

use the PTT key, or

■

use a programmed function key.

Sending a repeater-access tone using the 

PTT key

1

Press the PTT key and the repeater-access tone for the 

current channel is sent.

The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows 

and

 appears in the display. You may also hear 

signalling tones.

2

Press and hold the PTT and proceed with your call.

Sending a repeater-access tone using a 

function key

1

Press the function key programmed for sending a 

repeater-access tone, and the repeater-access tone for 

the current channel is sent.

The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows 

and

 appears in the display. You may also hear 

signalling tones.

2

Press and hold the PTT and proceed with your call.