Transcript 800 MHz Voice/Radio - MCFRS Tech Training

800 MHz Radio Intro
MCFRS Technology Training
Class Agenda
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3000
5000
Portable Radios
Mobile Radios
Zones and Talkgroups
Assessment Test
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Portable and Mobile Radios
Dir
Scan
Call
Sel
W4
3000
5000
5000
Page
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5000 
Portable Radio Overview
Keypad Lock
Mode Select
Power On/Off
Volume Control
7 A DISP
MUTE
ZONE
SCAN
Zone Select
Emergency
Display Light
Call Response/
Direct
Nuisance Delete
Push-To-Talk
(PTT) Button
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3000 
5000 
Status Icons
Battery Monitor Secure
Status
Private
Call
Scan
Program
Direct
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Charging the Battery
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5000 
Memory effect is a phenomenon that causes a loss in
battery capacity or voltage due to repetitive shallow
discharging or long-term overcharging.
It is still recommended that you discharge your battery as
much as possible before recharging it. Recharging after
each shift is good standard practice.
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Changing the Battery
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5000 
Remove the Battery:
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Turn off the radio.
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Hold the radio with the
back of the radio facing
upward.
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Push the battery release
button on the bottom of
the radio.
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Lift the battery away from
the radio and remove.
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Reverse this process to
install a radio battery.
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Transmitting
Transmit:
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Push-to-Talk
(PTT)
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Go to the appropriate
talkgroup
Proceed with your call if
the talkgroup is clear.
Press the PTT button to
transmit and wait for the
Talk Permit tone. When
speaking, keep the
microphone
1-2” from your mouth.
Release the PTT button to
listen.
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Zone Select Switch (ABC Switch)
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5000
Select a Zone:
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Move the switch up or
down to select zones:
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7 (A)
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71 (B)
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72 (C)
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Zone Switch
Note: The switch will not
work on Model 5000
radios. You will use the
buttons there.
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Keypad Lock (Concentric Switch)
Concentric Switch
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5000 
Lock the Keypad:
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Rotate the Keypad Lock
Concentric Switch to the
locked position (Ø).
Unlock the Keypad:

Rotate the Keypad Lock
Concentric Switch to the
unlocked position (Ο).
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Mode Select (Knob)
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5000 
Mode Selector
Select a Mode:
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Select the desired zone.
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Rotate the 16-position
knob to the desired
position. The new group
name will appear on the
display.
7 A DISP
MUTE
ZONE
SCAN
Radio Display
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Zone Select (Menu)
7 A DISP
MUTE
ZONE
SCAN
Push-to-Talk
(PTT)
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5000 
Select a Zone:
 Ensure the mode selector is
in position A and the
concentric switch is in the
unlocked position (Ο).
 Press the key below ZONE.
(The talkgroup will flash.)
 Press either arrow key until
the desired zone name
appears.
 Press the HOME key. (The
talkgroup will stop flashing.)
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Emergency Alarm (EB Button)
Emergency
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Activate the EB Button:
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Press the Emergency button
and hold for three seconds A
tone will sound. (Note: This
will not work on FDTA.)
Cancel an Emergency:
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Press and hold the Emergency
button until you hear a
continuous exit tone.
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Notify ECC as needed.
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Remember to do this quickly
if you initially launched the
EB button accidentally.
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Display Light (Top Side Button)
Display Light
Button
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Turn the Light on:
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Press the Display Light
button. The light will turn
off automatically after five
seconds.
Turn the Light off:
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Press the Display Light
button if you prefer not to
wait five seconds.
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Call Response (One Dot) Button
CALL RECEIVD
MUTE
ZONE
SCAN
LED
Call
Response
Button
Push-to-Talk
(PTT)
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5000 
Answer a Private Call:
 Press the One Dot Button.
The last ID number received
appears on the display.
 Press the PTT button to talk
and release to listen.
 Press the HOME button or the
One Dot Button to exit the
call.
 Note: You will rarely, if ever,
receive a private call but you
should know what to do in
case you do.
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Keypad Tones (On or Off)
7 A DISP
MUTE
ZONE
SCAN
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5000 
Mute Keypad Tones:
 Press the key below MUTE.
 Press the key below ON.
The radio automatically
returns to the Home display.
Turn Keypad Tones On:
 Press the key below MUTE.
 Press the key below OFF.
The radio automatically
returns to the Home display.
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Scan On or Off (Menu)
7 A DISP
MUTE
ZONE
SCAN
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5000 
Turn Scan on:
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Press the button below
SCAN.
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Press the button below
ON. The Scan icon will be
displayed.
Turn Scan off:
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Press the button below
SCAN.
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Press the button below
OFF. The Scan icon will no
longer be displayed.
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View ID Lists
Channel Select Knob
7 A DISP
SCAN
PAGE
Zone Switch
View the ID List:
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Press the button below
VIEW. The display shows
the Lists available for
viewing: SCAN and PAGE.
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Press the button below the
option desired. The
programming icon will
display.
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Press the left or right arrow
key to scroll within the ID
list.
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Press the HOME button to
exit the feature.
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Call Alert Page – Send (Menu)
ID: HCH
PAGE
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5000 
Send a Call Alert Page:
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Press the key below PAGE.
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Press the HOME key to exit
the call.
Push-to-Talk
(PTT)
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Call Alert Page – Send (Menu – Continued)
ID: HCH
LIST
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Select an ID from the Call List:
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Press the key below PAGE.
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Press the button below LIST,
or the right arrow button, to
enter the Call List.
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Scroll through the list of
programmed IDs by pressing
either arrow button.
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Press the PTT button to dial
the displayed number.
Push-to-Talk
(PTT)
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View Your ID Number
MY ID:
701234
LNUM
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View your ID number:
 Press the button below
PAGE. The last incoming or
outgoing ID appears.
 Press the left arrow key
until you see the words MY
ID flashing.
 Press the HOME key to exit
and return to the main
display.
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Model W4 and 5000 Mobile Radios
W4 Mobile Radio Overview
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3000
5000
While the Portable and Mobile radios are very
similar in function, the actual use of the
radios differs slightly in a few areas.
The following slides detail only those
differences.
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3000
W4 
5000 
Mobile Radio Overview
Emergency Button
Home Button
Dir
Scan
Call
Sel
Page
7 B OPS
PTT Button
Volume/Power
Mode Selector
Mode Selector
Volume
Home Button
7 B OPS
Emergency Button
Power
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5000
Home Button
Home Button
Dir
Scan
Call
Sel
Page
7 B OPS
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Return to 7A (FIRE Units) or 72A (EMS Units) on W4
radios by pressing the Home button at any time.
Model 5000 radios, with both asterisk and
non-asterisk zones, do not support this function.
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W4 
5000
Zone and Mode Selectors: W4 Only
Zone Arrows
Dir
Scan
Call
Sel
Page
7 B OPS
Mode Selector
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Change zones using up and down Zone Arrows.
Switch modes (A-O) using the Mode Selector.
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Zone and Mode Selectors: 5000 Only
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Mode Knob
Home Button
7 B OPS
7 B OPS
Zone Button
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Change zones by pressing the Zone button (until it
starts flashing) and then the Mode knob to change
zones.
Press the Home button to lock the desired zone.
Switch modes (A-O) using the Mode Knob.
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5000
Call Alert Page: W4
Page Button
Home Button
Dir
Scan
Call
Sel
Page
HCH
Mode Selector
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Go to the desired hospital’s designated talkgroup.
Press the Page button.
Use the pre-stored ID list by turning the Mode
knob to the desired hospital ID.
Press the Sel button or the microphone PTT button.
Press the Home button.
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W4 
5000
Call Alert Page: 5000
Home Button
79 D SGAH
HCH
Page Button
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Go to the desired hospital’s designated talkgroup.
Press the Page button.
Use the pre-stored ID list by turning the Mode
knob to the desired hospital ID.
Press the microphone PTT button.
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MCFRS Radio Template Navigation
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Dispatch and Operations Talkgroups
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Units and Stations
monitor the Dispatch
Talkgroup (DISP TG).
When dispatched on an
incident units will be
assigned to the
Operations Talkgroup
(OPS) unless assigned
to an Incident
Talkgroup (INC) by
ECC.
ZONE
NAME
A
B
7
MC MAIN
DISP
OPS
71
MC ALT
DISP
OPS
72
MC EMS
DISP
OPS
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Dispatch and Operations Talkgroups
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Unit personnel should
switch back to DISP
(without advising ECC)
to await their next
incident.
ZONE
NAME
A
B
7
MC MAIN
DISP
OPS
71
MC ALT
DISP
OPS
72
MC EMS
DISP
OPS
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Complex Incident Talkgroup Blocks
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Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
7
MC Main
DISP
OPS
INC10
INC11
INC12
ANN10
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5000 
A complex incident is assigned to an Incident Talkgroup Block
at the time of dispatch. The block contains three talkgroups
for the Incident Commander to assign at his discretion.
 ECC only monitors the first Talkgroup in the block.
 The Incident Commander is responsible for monitoring the
other Talkgroups assigned.
The Announce Talkgroup broadcasts across the entire block to
communicating to everyone simultaneously.
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Multiple Talkgroup Blocks
Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
7
MC Main
DISP
OPS
INC10
INC11
INC12
ANN10
INC20
INC21
INC22
ANN20
AL7K
AL7L
AN7M
VRS
FDTA
OPS
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The additional incident TG blocks function similarly.
The 7K-7M block is slightly different, as there are only
two talkgroups plus one announce talkgroup. ECC
often assigns 7K and 7L for business-related chit-chat
instead of assigning incidents there.
Multiple sets of incident talkgroups can be assigned to
a single very complex incident (e.g., train wreck).
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Zone 71
Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
7
MC Main
DISP
OPS
INC10
INC11
INC12
ANN10
INC20
INC21
INC22
ANN20
AL7K
AL7L
AN7M
VRS
FDTA
OPS
71
MC ALT
DISP
OPS
INC30
INC31
INC32
ANN30
INC40
INC41
INC42
ANN40
AL71K
AL71L
AN71M
VRS
FDTA
OPS
72
MC EMS
DISP
OPS
CALL
CNSL1
CNSL2
INC50
INC51
INC52
ANN50
INC60
INC61
INC62
ANN60
VRS
FDTA
OPS
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Zone 71 contains the INC30 and INC40 series as
well as the two chit-chat talkgroups (K and L).
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Zone 72: EMS
Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
7
MC Main
DISP
OPS
INC10
INC11
INC12
ANN10
INC20
INC21
INC22
ANN20
AL7K
AL7L
AN7M
VRS
FDTA
OPS
71
MC ALT
DISP
OPS
INC30
INC31
INC32
ANN30
INC40
INC41
INC42
ANN40
AL71K
AL71L
AN71M
VRS
FDTA
OPS
72
MC EMS
DISP
OPS
CALL
CNSL1
CNSL2
INC50
INC51
INC52
ANN50
INC60
INC61
INC62
ANN60
VRS
FDTA
OPS
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The CALL Talkgroup (72C) enables you to contact
EMRC. (Note: Inform EMRC that you are using an
800 MHz radio.)
After contacting EMRC a Consult Talkgroup (CNSLT)
will be assigned by EMRC.
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Zone 72: EMS
Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
7
MC Main
DISP
OPS
INC10
INC11
INC12
ANN10
INC20
INC21
INC22
ANN20
AL7K
AL7L
AN7M
VRS
FDTA
OPS
71
MC ALT
DISP
OPS
INC30
INC31
INC32
ANN30
INC40
INC41
INC42
ANN40
AL71K
AL71L
AN71M
VRS
FDTA
OPS
72
MC EMS
DISP
OPS
CALL
CNSL1
CNSL2
INC50
INC51
INC52
ANN50
INC60
INC61
INC62
ANN60
VRS
FDTA
OPS
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Zone 72 is the EMS default zone, where all EMS
personnel begin.
The INC 50 and INC 60 series are also here.
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FDTA Channel and OPS Talkgroup
Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
7
MC Main
DISP
OPS
INC10
INC11
INC12
ANN10
INC20
INC21
INC22
ANN20
AL7K
AL7L
AN7M
VRS
FDTA
OPS
71
MC ALT
DISP
OPS
INC30
INC31
INC32
ANN30
INC40
INC41
INC42
ANN40
AL71K
AL71L
AN71M
VRS
FDTA
OPS
72
MC EMS
DISP
OPS
CALL
CNSL1
CNSL2
INC50
INC51
INC52
ANN50
INC60
INC61
INC62
ANN60
VRS
FDTA
OPS
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The Fire Department Talk-Around channel is O (across
7-71-72) and is for use when the trunked radio
system is out of range.
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This channel cannot be heard by ECC.
All radios should be set to scan FDTA so any possible vocal
emergencies may be heard.
The OPS TG is repeated in the last position on the
Talk Group dial so that it is easy to reach help - either
end of the dial.
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7-71-72N: What is VRS?
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What: VRS is short for Vehicular Repeater System – All the
Battalion Chiefs’ buggies have had repeaters installed in them
and a few engines in border areas.
Why: With a VRS on-site, we can add to existing coverage by
bringing a conventional channel to the repeater.
Where: The VRS may be used in areas where coverage is weak
for portable radios, including near the river and (to some degree)
parking garages and other underground structures.
When: The VRS won’t be needed very often, but it provides
another tool for life safety.
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How Does the VRS Work?
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5000 
User switches
to the VRS
Channel
(Repeat Mode)
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What Happens If You Can’t Reach the VRS?
3000:
 Switch to VRS Direct
and contact someone
on VRS Repeater.
(He/She will scan to
hear you by default.)
 He/She will speak to
you on Direct and
Switch to Repeater to
repeat your message to
the target audience.
3000
5000
5000:
 Switch to 7-71-72 O
(FDTA) and attempt to
communicate.
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VRS Channel
Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
7
MC Main
DISP
OPS
INC10
INC11
INC12
ANN10
INC20
INC21
INC22
ANN20
AL7K
AL7L
AN7M
VRS
FDTA
OPS
71
MC ALT
DISP
OPS
INC30
INC31
INC32
ANN30
INC40
INC41
INC42
ANN40
AL71K
AL71L
AN71M
VRS
FDTA
OPS
72
MC EMS
DISP
OPS
CALL
CNSL1
CNSL2
INC50
INC51
INC52
ANN50
INC60
INC61
INC62
ANN60
VRS
FDTA
OPS
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Similar to FDTA, VRS is a simplex channel on which
you can talk with other personnel on direct mode.
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This channel cannot be heard by ECC.
This channel is only scanned by other radios on 7N,
71N, 72 N.
Although VRS Repeater is available on both models, VRS
Direct is only available on the 3000 and not the 5000.
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VRS Repeat vs. Direct Modes
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The concentric ring switch (the key pad lock/unlock
ring) will enable you to toggle between direct and
repeat modes
7-71-72N (November)
Concentric Ring Switch
Repeat Mode
Direct Mode
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Vehicular Repeater System (VRS) Usage Flow Chart
How to Determine When to Use 7-71-72 N
Your Radio Is
Out of Range
(Honks At You)
Is VRS
On-Site and On?
No
Switch to 7-71-72 N
Press the PTT Button
Are You in
Direct Mode?
No
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Change Your
Concentric Ring to O
Yes
Yes
Are You Able
to Communicate
with Others?
Switch to 7-71-72 N
Press the PTT Button
No
Switch to 7O (FDTA)
Yes
Did You Hear
the Right Beeps?
No
Key Up and Inform the
Other(s) That You Are
Talking on 7-71-72 N
in Direct Mode
Yes
Continue Normal
Operations
Continue Normal
Operations
Continue Normal
Operations
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Vehicular Repeater System (VRS) Usage Flow Chart
How to Determine When to Use 7-71-72 N
Your Radio Is
Out of Range
(Honks At You)
Is VRS
On-Site and On?
No
Switch to 7-71-72 N
Press the PTT Button
Are You in
Direct Mode?
No
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5000 
Change Your
Concentric Ring to O
Yes
Yes
Are You Able
to Communicate
with Others?
Switch to 7-71-72 N
Press the PTT Button
No
Switch to 7O (FDTA)
Yes
Did You Hear
the Right Beeps?
No
Key Up and Inform the
Other(s) That You Are
Talking on 7-71-72 N
in Direct Mode
Yes
Continue Normal
Operations
Continue Normal
Operations
Continue Normal
Operations
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Zone 79: Hospitals
Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
79
Hosp
HCH
MGH
NVYMD
SGAH
SUB
WAH
HOSP
HANNC
MEDST
CHILD
SIBLY
GEORG
GWH
INOVA
BLANK
HCGH
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Zone 79 is for direct communication with the
hospitals.
79G is a Talkgroup shared by all of the hospitals.
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Zone 79: Hospitals
Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
79
Hosp
HCH
MGH
NVYMD
SGAH
SUB
WAH
HOSP
HANNC
MEDST
CHILD
SIBLY
GEORG
GWH
INOVA
BLANK
HCGH
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79J and 79K are on the Montgomery County system
(not DC’s radio system) and you are not required to be
within DC’s range to use these talkgroups.
79H allows communication with all in-county hospitals
simultaneously. All Hospitals listed to the right of 79H
are outside Montgomery County so the radio must be in
coverage of the respective system.

Note: When switched to an out-of-County Talk Groups the
radio is not visible to the County system.
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Zone 74: Major Incident Zone
Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
74
Maj Inc
CMD
SAFTY
LIAS
PIO
MOPS
PLANS
LOG
FIN
HAZMT
WRSCU
US&R
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L
M
N
O
P
Zone 74 is intended to be used on major incidents
that involve numerous agencies and senior County
leadership.
This zone would normally be used by senior County
managers to coordinate multiple County, State and
Federal resources.
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Zone 75: Coordination Zone
Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
75
Coord
911
PS#1
PS#2
PS#3
MCDR
MCDR2
FED
LGEM
LGEM2
LGEM3
SEV1
SEV 2
SEV 3
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N
O
P
Zone 75 is used for intra-county coordination
between agencies.
The Public Safety Talkgroups are available to all
MCG public safety users (Fire/Rescue, Police, Sheriff
and Corrections) via ECC.
The most common uses for Zone 75 involve
75 K-L-M, the Special Events Talkgroups. These
are used for events such as the golf tournament
and the fair.
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Zone MA: Council of Governments
Zone
Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
Mutual Aid
8CAL90
8TAC91
8TAC92
8TAC93
8TAC94
RINS1
RINS2
RINS3
RINS4
RINS5
RINS6
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L
M
N
O
P
Zone MA is the National Mutual Aid 800MHz system.
Any jurisdiction in Canada, the United States or
Mexico that has 800MHz capability can utilize these
talkgroups to communicate with each other.
These talkgroups are monitored by a State level
agency; Maryland is monitored by MEMA (Maryland
Emergency Management Agency).
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Zones 76: Administrative and 73: Police
Zone
Name
76
Admin
73
PD Mon.
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A
B
C
D
OPADM
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
INSPC
PRGSP
PSTA1
PSTA2
PSTA3
PSTA4
LFRD1
LFRD2
CISM
HDSK1
HDSK2
RADIO
TPDIS
RCDIS
GPDTC
MSPR1
PKPD
DIS 1
DIS 2
DIS 3
DIS 4
DIS 5
DIS 6
ROCK
BETH
SS
WHEAT
GERM
GAITH
Zone 73 enables users to monitor the primary
dispatch talkgroups of County and Municipal law
enforcement agencies.
You can only listen to these talkgroups; the radios
will not let you be heard.
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Asterisk vs. Non-Asterisk Zones
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5000 
Due to FCC rebanding, all model 5000 radios
have two fleetmaps built-in: Asterisk and
Non-Asterisk.
Asterisk and non-asterisk zones have
different frequencies.
Use the asterisk zones until told otherwise by
HQ.
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Asterisk vs. Non-Asterisk Zones
3000
5000 
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Asterisk vs. Non-Asterisk Zones
3000 
5000
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Failsoft
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3000 
5000 
Similar to Windows Safe Mode, the trunking system
has a built-in safety net called Failsoft.
In this mode, your radio automatically switches to
the assigned Failsoft channel for the talk-group on
which the radio is operating. Your display will
alternately flash FAILSOFT and the talkgroup to
which your radio is set.
NOTE: During this event, your radio will emit a
medium-pitched tone every 10 seconds.
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Failsoft
FAILSOFT
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MUTE
CALL
3000 
5000 
During Failsoft Mode:
 Talk on the radio only when
absolutely necessary.
 Remain on the talkgroup on
which you were positioned
before the system went into
Failsoft mode.
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3000
5000
Significant Differences: 3000 vs 5000
3000
5000
Built-In Fleetmaps
One fleetmap
Two fleetmaps: Asterisk and
Non-Asterisk. (You must use
the asterisk zones until told
otherwise by HQ.)
Talking Radio
No
The radio will tell you what
talkgroup you have chosen
(7, 71 and 72 only)
VRS Modes
Repeater and Direct
Repeater mode only
DC and PG Zones
DC: 2 zones
PG: Conventional channels
DC:3 zones
PG: 3 zones for when PG 700
MHz goes live
Home Button
Hold 3 seconds to go back
to 7A (Fire) 72A (EMS)
Will not take you back
to DISP
Toggle Switch
Toggle between 7, 71
and 72
Will not toggle between
7, 71 and 72
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