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Power/volume knob
LED indicator light
solid green - receiving
solid red - transmitting
flashing red - low battery
Password confirm and switch-channel button (quickly returns user to their shop’s assigned channel, programmed by the Wireless Systems Specialist)
Push-to-talk button (PTT)
Channel selector Knobknob
Return-to-channel-1 button (from switch channel)
Change groups (scroll with B and C buttons to scan and select)
Button lock
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Turn power/volume knob clockwise until feeling a click
Unlock radio by entering passcode and pushing passcode confirm button. See supervisor if unsure of passcode
Continue turning power/volume knob until desired volume level is met
Turn channel selection knob to channel 1 used for calling out general traffic and emergency response.
If conversations persist, switch to appropriate channel as communicated by one of the users in conversation
Facilities Channel listings (programmed by the Wireless Systems Specialist, so team members can switch to their shop’s assigned channel by pushing a single button; good for easy communication between crew members):
Channel | Shop |
1 | General |
2 | Work Control Center |
3 | Mechanical and Plumbing |
4 | Electrical/BAS |
5 | Carpentry |
6 | Maintenance Support |
8 | Landscape |
9 | Lock & Door |
10 | Custodial |
11 | Central Power Station (CPS) |
13 | Supervisor Channel (only programmed on supervisor radios) |
🎙️ Making a Call
Before speaking, make sure there is no radio traffic
When using the radio, speak in a normal voice 2-4” away from face of radio
Firmly depress the PTT button, state your call sign or name and the call sign or name of whom you want to contact. Release the button (Example: “40 to 41” or “Bob” to “Bill” or “Bob” to “Work to Control Center”). The LED on the top of the radio will be solid red when the PTT button is pushed
Wait for a response. If the caller does not receive one, repeat the transmission
if no contact say “no contact Bob clear”
Once the called individual responds, either use Channel 1 for a quick transmission, or ask them to change to channel. The LED on the top of the radio will be solid green when the caller receives traffic
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