Nextel comm I760 - Manual (Page 36)

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Making Calls
Talkgroup Calls
Using Predefined Talkgroups
A Talkgroup is a predetermined group that has
been provisioned by Nextel or an account
administrator. Talkgroups are limited by network
(fleet) and local markets. They can accomodate
groups up to 100 members in the local market.
Before you can make or receive Talkgroup calls, a
Talkgroup must be established. After the Talkgroup
is established, you must join the Talkgroup.
Joining a Talkgroup
When you enable security, you receive a list of
Talkgroups that have been set up for you if you
subscribe to this service. The Talkgroup list is
saved to Contacts.
To receive Talkgroup calls made to any of these
Talkgroups, you must join the Talkgroup.
1 From the main menu, select Contacts.
2 Scroll to the Talkgroup you want to join.
3 Press
A under Join.
Note: You will now be able to receive
communications from this Talkgroup only.
You can only monitor one Talkgroup at a
time.
Setting Up More Talkgroups
You can set up more Talkgroups in 3 ways:
• Using Talkgroup Management* on MyNextel at
nextel.com
* You must be an account administrator to use Talkgroup
Management.
• Contacting your Nextel Sales Representative at
the time of activation
• Using Wireless Manager to create, manage, and
delete Talkgroups
When you create your Talkgroups, you can select
your own Talkgroup numbers.
You can join a new Talkgroup by pressing # and
entering the number using the keypad. Then press
A under Join.
Making Talkgroup Calls
1 Press # . Then enter the Talkgroup number
using the keypad. -or-
Choose the Talkgroup name from Contacts or
the recent calls list.
2 Proceed as if making a Direct Connect call.