Utilities; Using The Flip Display; Selecting A Basic Zone Bank; Selecting The Power Level - Motorola APX 8000XE User Manual

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Chapter 6: Advanced Features
6.24

Utilities

This chapter explains the operations of the utility functions available in your radio.
6.24.1

Using the Flip Display

When and where to use:This feature allows you to flip the content of the top display upside down. It is
particularly useful when you would like to read the top display while the radio is still in the carry holder
attached to your belt.
Procedure:
To flip the display, press and hold the preprogrammed Light/Flip button.
6.24.2

Selecting a Basic Zone Bank

Prerequisites:The Basic Zone Select feature must to be preprogrammed to the 3-position A-B-C
switch, while the Basic Zone Bank feature must be preprogrammed to any side button or Top
(Orange) button before you can use this feature.
When and where to use:This feature allows twice as many zones to be accessed from a switch,
doubling the amount of switch positions.
Procedure:
1 Use the preprogrammed Basic Zone Bank button to toggle the position between Bank 1 and
Bank 2.
The top display shows the status icons (A, B, C, D, E, or F) or the zone name based on the bank
and switch position selected.
NOTICE: See the
on the status icons.
6.24.3

Selecting the Power Level

Prerequisites:
NOTICE: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.
When and where to use:This feature enables you to reduce the transmit power level for specific case
that requires a lower power level. You can select the power level at which your radio transmits. The
radio always turns on to the default setting. These reduced transmit power level settings do not affect
the receiving performance of your radio, nor diminish the overall quality of the audio and data
functionality of the radio given the following conditions.
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Basic Zone Bank 1 and Basic Zone Bank 2 icons for more information