Sentinel SDS200 priority channel confusion

[NightOwl326]

To turn on priority channels for conventional / trunking what does one turn on, set at, click on its
very confusing.

 

[doctordialtone]

its
very confusing.

It's complicated...

SDS200 - Priority channel

I need clarification on how the priority channels work. Let's say I'm scanning through 3 favorites lists (FL1, FL2, FL3). If I set one of the channels in FL1 as a priority channel, and I'm stopped on a channel in FL2, will the system switch over to that priority channel even though it's...

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priority scanning

 

[ofd8001]

I answered a similar post for you in another thread, which was for trunked system priority.

For conventional systems, you also mark the desired channel as P-Ch in Sentinel as you would for trunked. But, for conventional, you have to edit the applicable profile, go to the Miscellaneous Tab and select a Priority Scan Mode (either Do Not Disturb or Priority).

 

[NightOwl326]

Thanks for the help! This thing has a steep learning curve but its a blast and an assume scanner.

 

[NightOwl326]

Meant Awesome!