QTech Data Systems Tait TM8000 Radio - Manual (Page 24)

24 Basic operation
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.
The repeater-access tone for the current channel is sent,
the red LED glows and 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.
The repeater-access tone for the current channel is sent,
the red LED glows and you may also hear signalling tones.
2 Press and hold the PTT and proceed with your call.