APX 900 - Beep before hearing radio traffic

[ChrisABQ]

Hello all,

We recently started using APX 900's at work, full time encryption, and I bumped the radio and now there is a "beep" heard before each transmission I hear on the system. I have searched how to enable/disable this beep (or mode) but have found no information. Normal monitoring of conventional P25 P1, Channel #, Zone A is showing on the screen.

Does this sound similar to other radio systems and how do you enable/disable this beep?

Thanks

 

[MTS2000des]

Clear mode alert tone is what comes to mind, but then you said you're strapped encrypted?
Or Priority Scan alert?

 

[ChrisABQ]

I don't believe its priority scan as the channel is set manually. Yes, programmed enc. Like I said, I bumped the radio and it started so it's got to be a button press of some sort. This is the second time it's happened so I'm at a loss. I'm not complaining, because in the busy work environment that I'm in, it helps. I'm wanting to know how to activate it if I use another radio.

 

[DeoVindice]

Sounds like secure mode alert on clear receive, but that doesn't jibe with the system being strapped secure.

 

[Outerdog]

I don't believe its priority scan as the channel is set manually. Yes, programmed enc. Like I said, I bumped the radio and it started so it's got to be a button press of some sort. This is the second time it's happened so I'm at a loss. I'm not complaining, because in the busy work environment that I'm in, it helps. I'm wanting to know how to activate it if I use another radio.

It's Priority Scan Alert. Got to be.

Even though you've set the channel selector manually, the scan list has that channel or the selected channel set as a Priority Member and Priority Scan Alert is turn on in the codeplug and Scan mode is activated.

Check the display for a Z icon.

Turn scan on/off using one of many side buttons, selector switches, or soft menu keys.

 

[ChrisABQ]

Thanks Outerdog, I think you're right, I do recall the Z symbol on the screen and will check tomorrow. Checked out the manual and its the top button on the side next to the volume knob. Thanks!

 

[ChrisABQ]

I have another question about the APX 900, could not find the answer in the manual. How is AES encryption enabled? The old BK radios we used simply flipped a switch, these not so easy.
Thanks

 

[MTS2000des]

Softkey on the menu tree or assign one of the side buttons.