operator5290
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On some radios they have a numeric keypad resembling one from a telephone. what exactly is this used for? can you make a phone call from a radio?
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Embarassing question....about motorola radio front keypad
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DTMF keypad, yes if they are used on a radio system capable of phone patch they can make phone calls.
Matt93
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Yea, what gatekeep said.
Also, the DTMF tones can be used to remote operations too.
Think: Remote gate/garage door opener for Fire Dept Station house.
And the keypad can also be used for menu functions.
Also, to page or alert another specifc user or radio on the same system.
And on some newer radios, text messaging can be sent from user to user or user to group.
Many uses for the keypad depending on radio model, system capabilities, etc.
Rich
Think: Remote gate/garage door opener for Fire Dept Station house.
And the keypad can also be used for menu functions.
Also, to page or alert another specifc user or radio on the same system.
And on some newer radios, text messaging can be sent from user to user or user to group.
Many uses for the keypad depending on radio model, system capabilities, etc.
Rich
ILMRadioMan
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They do DTMF along with other things.
Some things like private call / page you can type in a radio's ID.
In motorola radios (and probably others) you can use them to go to zones or channels.
There are many things they can do, including phone.
Some things like private call / page you can type in a radio's ID.
In motorola radios (and probably others) you can use them to go to zones or channels.
There are many things they can do, including phone.
ILMRadioMan
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Minute too late 
great minds think alike...and at the same time.
It Depends....
What you can do with the keypad on the radios depends on the radio system it is being used on and what it is programmed to do.
Some radio systems may require the operator to "key in a code" to gain access to the system.
Some radio systems may be connected to a phone patch that allows them to connect to a phone line and dial.
Again, it just depends on what the radio is set up to do and how it is being used....
Steve/KB8FAR
What you can do with the keypad on the radios depends on the radio system it is being used on and what it is programmed to do.
Some radio systems may require the operator to "key in a code" to gain access to the system.
Some radio systems may be connected to a phone patch that allows them to connect to a phone line and dial.
Again, it just depends on what the radio is set up to do and how it is being used....
Steve/KB8FAR
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