Repeater Or Direct Operation; Monitoring Features - Motorola APX 6000 User Manual

Repeater or Direct Operation

The REPEATER operation increases the radio's range by
connecting with other radios through a repeater. The transmit
and receive frequencies are different.
The DIRECT or "talkaround operation" allows you to bypass the
repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and
receive frequencies are the same.
Procedure:
1
Press the preprogrammed Repeater/Direct switch to toggle
between talkaround and repeater modes.
2
The display shows RPTR MOD if the radio is currently in
Repeater mode.
OR
The display shows DIR MODE and the Talkaround icon if the
radio is currently in Direct mode (during conventional
operation only).

Monitoring Features

Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often
assume that the lack of static on a digital channel is an
indication that the radio is not working properly. This is not the
case. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing
the "noise" from the signal and allowing only the clear voice or
data information to be heard.
Use the Monitor feature to make sure a channel is clear before
transmitting.
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