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XPR 4550 priority scan?

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pyro424

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When adding channels to the scan list you have the option of selecting it as priority 1 or priority 2. I read the manual but still do not understand what this function actually does. Maybe it checks the channel for Activity while stopped on another? Just unclear on this.
 

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It's a tiered priority. Pri1 takes precedent over Pri2.

When the radio stops on a non-priority channel, it checks both priority channels for activity. It will tune to either if there is activity. If it tunes to Pri2, it will continue to check Pri1 for activity, and will switch to that channel if it detects any. If the radio is already on the Pri1 channel, no further checking takes place until the radio resumes scanning.
 

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Ok thanks. What if it is receiving something on the selected chAnnel (non priority) will it still be checking my priorities?


It's a tiered priority. Pri1 takes precedent over Pri2.

When the radio stops on a non-priority channel, it checks both priority channels for activity. It will tune to either if there is activity. If it tunes to Pri2, it will continue to check Pri1 for activity, and will switch to that channel if it detects any. If the radio is already on the Pri1 channel, no further checking takes place until the radio resumes scanning.
 

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If you don't set Selected as a priority channel, then it's no different than any other non-priority channel.
 

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Set/Clear Priority 1
Toggles the Priority 1 scanning status of the highlighted conventional channel/trunking personality in the Members list. When the Priority 1 status is set to the highlighted channel/personality, the Priority 1 status on another channel/personality (if any) is cleared. During scan, 50% of a radio's scans are on the Priority 1 member. If a Priority 2 member exists, scans for the Priority 1 member are reduced from 50% to 25%. Even after landing on a non-priority or Priority 2 member, the radio continues to periodically scan for transmission activity on a Priority 1 member. If the radio discovers activity on the Priority 1 member, it drops the current transmission, and unmutes to the Priority 1 member.

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