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Dual-Radio Operation: Feature Operation
2.2.2

LED Indicator

The W3 control head LED indicator reflects the transmit or receive state of both the Selected and
Unselected radio.
Radio
Selected
Unselected
In cases where both the Selected and Unselected radios are active (receiving or transmitting), the
Red LED will always reflect the state of the Selected Radio.
2.2.3

Buttons

In general, button presses (e.g., Push-to-Talk (PTT)) only affect the Selected Radio, unless
otherwise noted throughout this document. The Unselected Radio is not accessible via the control
head until the user changes radios (see Auxiliary Radio Button).
2.2.4

Backlight

The backlight on the W3 Control Head can be turned off with the press of a button. This button can
be programmed using ASTRO 25 Mobile Customer Programming Software (CPS) (see
"Codeplug
Configuration"). The backlight setting is retained when power is cycled if "Save Dim State"
is selected in CPS. If there are any errors during power-up, the backlight is turned on.
NOTE: The LED Indicator remains unaffected by the backlight setting.
2.3

Feature Operation

The following section describes the features available for the dual-radio system.
2.3.1

Power-Up

Power-up operation is the same as for a single-radio configuration. When the power on/off button is
pressed, the display shows a radio-specific power-up message followed by the mode name.
The Primary Radio normally powers up as the Selected Radio. If the Primary Radio is disconnected
or fails during power-up, the Auxiliary Radio powers up as the Selected Radio.
2.3.2

Auxiliary Radio Button

The Auxiliary Radio Button is a programmable button used to control which radio is selected (see
Chapter 3, "Codeplug Configuration"
press of the Auxiliary Radio Button will cause a radio switch to occur. The Selected Radio will
become Unselected and vice versa. A long press of the Auxiliary Radio Button will cause the display
to temporarily show the "Radio ID Alias" of the currently selected radio (see
Configuration"
for information on assigning the "Radio ID Alias").
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Table 2-1
shows what state the LED indicator will be in for each situation.
Table 2-1. W3 LED Indicators
Receive
Rapidly Flashing RED LED (Conventional)
No Flashing RED LED (Trunking)
Slowly Flashing RED LED
for information on programming the Auxiliary Button). A short
Transmit
Solid RED LED
Solid RED LED
Chapter 3,
Chapter 3, "Codeplug
October 27, 2004
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