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Chapter 13: Emergency Operations
Chapter 13
Emergency Operations
Emergency Alerts are used to indicate critical situations. You can initiate an Emergency Alert at any time
even when there is no activity on the current Talkgroup.
During the Emergency mode, any call launched is declared as Emergency Call.
13.1
Declaring Emergency
Procedure:
To declare emergency locally, press and hold the Emergency button.
Result: Your device shows the following indications:
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The device vibrates.
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The Emergency Alert tone sounds.
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The voice announcement sounds.
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The six-bar LED illuminates after the countdown ends.
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The top and bottom crescent amber LED blinks twice.
You can release the Emergency button during the countdown to stop the process.
NOTE: You can also declare an Emergency remotely by an authorized user or a dispatcher, but there is
no countdown on the device LED bar if done remotely.
If Emergency is declared successfully, your device shows the following indications:
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The Emergency Alert tone sounds.
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The voice announcement sounds.
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The top and bottom crescent amber LED illuminates.
NOTE: When the device is in Emergency mode, you are only allowed to control the volume, make an
emergency call, and exit the emergency mode.
If Emergency fails to declare, your device shows the following indications:
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The Emergency Declare Fail tone sounds.
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The voice announcement sounds.
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Returns to the previously selected talkgroup.
13.2
Transmitting Emergency Call
Procedure:
When device is declaring emergency, press and hold the PTT button.
Result:
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The device enters open-mic mode and actively transmits.
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