Motorola Gm380 User Manual

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SCAN
You can monitor several channels in order to
receive any call that is transmitted on any of
these channels. Sixteen different channels can
be programmed into each scan list. Each
channel can share the same scan list or have
different scan lists assigned to them.
Once the radio’s scan operation is activated
and the radio detects a call coming through a
channel in its scan list, it switches to that
channel for you to receive the call.
STARTING OR STOPPING SCAN
You can start or...

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Using the MenuThe scan start alert tone will sound, the display
iconGwill be lit and the LED indicator will
blink green during a scan operation. When a
call on a channel is detected the LED will stop
blinking and the channel number will be
displayed.
PRIORITY CHANNEL
A scan list may contain a priority channel. This
means that a particular channel (for example, a
commonly used channel) may be checked
more frequently than other channels in the list
during a scan operation. Priority...

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DELETING A NUISANCE CHANNEL
If a channel continually generates unwanted calls/
noise (a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily
remove it from the scan list by performing a
Nuisance Channel Deleteoperation:
1.While the radio is on the Nuisance Chan-
nel, press and hold theNuisance Delete
button until you hear the scan star t alert
tone.
2.Release theNuisance Deletebutton.Note:You cannot perform a Nuisance Channel Delete
on a priority channel or if there is only one...

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CALL FORWARD
You can call forward calls to your radio to
another radio if you are unable to take calls or
are away from your radio.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOffCall Forward by
using a pre-programmedCall Forwardbutton
or via the menu.
Using the Call Forward Button
1.
Press theCall Forwardbutton to switchon
Call Forward, when the feature enable alert
will sound and the display will show
:
2.
Press theCall Forwardbutton again to switch
offCall Forward when the feature disable alert...

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TALKAROUND
In your communications network, you may be using
a system to cover a larger area than is possible with
your radio. However, you can communicate with
another radio within your radio’s range without
going through the system by using the Talkaround
feature. This is especially useful when the system is
down.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOffTalkaround by using
a pre-programmedTalkaroundbutton or via
the menu.
Using the Talkaround Button
1.
Press theTalkaroundbutton to switchon...

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EXTERNAL ALARM
The external alarm feature activates the
vehicle horn and/or lights to inform you of an
incoming call when you are away from your
vehicle.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOffExternal Alarm by
using a pre-programmedExternal Alarm
button or via the menu.
When the alarm is activated it can be cancelled by:1.Answering the call.
2.The external alarm timer times out.Using the External Alarm Button
1.
Press the
External Alarm
button to switch
External Alarm
on, when the feature...

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LONE WORKER
The Lone Worker feature enables you to work
alone with added safety.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOffLone Worker by
using a pre-programmedLone Workerbutton
or via the menu.
Using the Lone Worker Button1.Press theLone Workerbutton to switch Lone
Wor keron, when the feature enable alert will
sound and the display will show:
 If you have not pressed any buttons within a pro-
grammedtime,youwillberemindedthatLone
Workeris switchedonby a high pitched alert
tone (Lone Worker...

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POWER LEVEL
You can transmit your calls at different transmit
power levels. A higher level means you can
reach a radio that is farther away. A lower power
level reduces the possibility of interference. Use
thehighpowersettingonlywhennecessary.
You can switch betweenhighandlowpower
levels by using a pre-programmedPower
Levelbutton or via the menu.
Using the Power Level Button
1.
Press thePower Levelbutton to switch tohigh
powerwhen the feature enable alert will
sound, the display...

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COMPANDING
Companding is a collective term to define
compressing the audio signal on transmission
and expandingthe audio signal on reception.
The overall effect is to reduce noise in the
received signal, giving you crisper, clearer
audio clarity. Companding should only be used
when other radios in your system have the
same companding feature available.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOffCompanding by
using a pre-programmedCompandingbutton
or via the menu.
Using the Companding Button
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BACKLIGHT
Backlight illuminates the radio display, keypad
and menu navigation keys.
Your radio can be programmed to have the
backlight permanently on, permanently off or a
timed period, when any new information being
displayed causes the backlight to remain on for
10 seconds.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOffthe Backlight by
using a pre-programmedBacklightbutton or
via the menu.
Using the Backlight Button
1.
Press theBacklightbutton to switch
Backlighton, when the feature enable alert...