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Status calls (astro 25 trunking only), Send a status call – Nikon ASTRO XTS-5000 User Manual

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Common Radio Features

Status Calls (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only)

You can send data calls to the dispatcher about a predefined status.
Each status can have up to a 12-character name. A maximum of eight
status conditions is possible.

Send a Status Call

Use the Menu

1

Press

u to find STS.

2

Press

D, E, or F

directly below STS. The last
acknowledged status call, or
the first status in the list, is
displayed.

3

Press

v or u to find the

status you wish to send.

4

Press the PTT button to send
the status.

When the dispatcher
acknowledges, four tones
sound, ACK RECEIVED is
displayed, and the radio
returns to normal dispatch
operation.
OR

• Four tones

If no acknowledgment is
received, you will see NO
ACKNOWLDG and hear a low-
pitched tone.

• Single tone

5

Press

h to go to the home

display

STS

ACK RECEIVED

NO ACKNOWLDG

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