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ASTRO group call

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jaaredmond

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Can anyone help me to set up a group call in ASTRO mode? I can do individual calls with no problems, but when I try to send a group call, I get a message on the display that says "INVALID ENTRY".

I would also like to set up an audible alert tone as an attention getter in ASTRO. Is this possible? I am using a XTS2500 VHF model II.

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I'm not sure about the group call, but as far as the alert tone, you might be able to set up your radio for the fireground evacuation tone. It will send an alert tone when you hold the ptt and emergency button. I'm not sure if it is an xts5000 only option though.
 

jaaredmond

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Thanks,

I was able to program the evac tone for analog. I could't figure out how to make it work in digital, if it's even possible.
 
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