GAI-Tronics ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator's Manual - Manual (Page 31)

ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation
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Wildcard
The wildcard feature can be used to send preprogrammed commands to the base station at any time
during most modes of operation. These commands are configured using CARD Suite and the function of
each should be explained to the operator during training. If enabled, the configuration allows for a push-
on/push-off function or a momentary function. When configured for push-on/push-off, the border of the
programmable button lights green when the push-on function is activated. A second push of the button
activates the push-off function of the button and extinguishes the green indicator. If configured for
momentary operation, the border of the programmable button lights only during the transmission of the
wildcard.
It is not possible to execute a wildcard while selecting a radio-patch, multi-select, frequency or multi-PL.
Checking Channel Activity with the Monitor Button
In some systems it may be necessary for the operator to monitor a channel for activity prior to
transmitting. If this is not done, it is possible that the transmission will “step” on another transmitting
user in the system on the same frequency, possibly resulting in neither transmission reaching the intended
destination. The operator should inquire with the system supervisor if it is necessary to first monitor a
channel prior to transmission.
To activate monitor on a channel, press the channel monitor button, if available, or select the channel and
press the
MONITOR button. If the channel is the select channel, the information window indicates
MONITOR on the right side of the status line and the border of the MONITOR button turns yellow. The
border of the channel monitor button, if available, will light. The channel remains in monitor mode until
any transmission is made, either by the operator of this or any parallel console. When another channel is
selected that is not in monitor mode, the border of the
MONITOR button does not light. However, the
channel monitor button indicator will remain unchanged. Returning to a channel that is in monitor mode
again lights the border of the
MONITOR button and MONITOR is displayed on the status line. Refer to
the Options section on page 49 for use of the monitor function using dc remote control.