Switching talk group, Entering/exiting all call mode, Entering/exiting talkaround mode – Midland Radio SYN-TECH III P25 User Manual
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3.2.11.1 Switching Talk Group
The first press of the
∗ key may prompt “TALKGROUP:” to enter a new talk group. This
function is only available in digital mode and the entered talk group must be in the 
selected zone’s talk group list. 
3.2.11.2 Entering/Exiting All Call Mode
Successive presses of the
∗ key may prompt “ENTER TO ALL CODE MODE?” or
“EXIT ALL CODE MODE?” to enter/exit all call mode. This function is only available in 
digital mode. All call mode implements a call to all talk groups using the channel. 
Transmitting all calls may be disabled by radio programming.
3.2.11.3 Entering/Exiting Talkaround Mode
Successive presses of the
∗ key may prompt “ENTER TO TALKAROUND MODE?” or
“EXIT TALKAROUND MODE?” to enter/exit talkaround mode. This option is not 
available on simplex (direct) channels. The talkaround function sets the transmitter to 
the programmed receive frequency/CTCSS/DCS/NAC. 
3.2.11.4 Switching to Home Zone and Channel
Successive presses of the
∗ key may prompt “GO TO HOME?” to switch to the home
zone and channel.
3.2.11.5 Adding to Command Zone
Successive presses of the
∗ key may prompt “ADD TO COMMAND ZONE?” to add the
current channel to the command zone.
3.2.12
Pound key
The # key is a multi-function key allowing selection of several functions with successive 
presses. The available functions depend on analog/digital mode. In digital mode the 
zone select, status set, individual call, telephone call and call alert functions may be 
available. In analog mode the zone select, selective call and two tone call functions 
may be available. 
3.2.12.1 Switching
Zones
The first press of the # key may prompt “ZONE NO:” to switch zones. The up/down 
keys will scroll through the available zones. Or, the zone number may be entered using 
the numeric keypad. The left soft key selects the displayed zone and the right soft key 
exits without changing zones. 
