Overview of the Channel Tab

The channel tab may be enabled by your administrator to replace the classic groups tab.  The channel tab is designed for a more radio-centric view for use with hybrid networks.  The channel tab presents groups as channels, and and allows for multiple group monitoring with priority scanning, similar to radio operation. To see administrator instructions for enabling channel mode on a device, click here.

The Channel tab displays a list according to alphabetical order unless your administrator has set the channels in a particular numerical order.   Swipe a channel to the left to see the channel members and presence displayed.  Press the device back button to return to channel tab.

From the channel tab, you may send a message to the members of a channel.  You may search for a channel. You may also add a personal or member group to your device using the instructions (here).

You may choose up to four channels to monitor at a time.

The dwell timer functions as a place holder for the channel you have selected as your TX channel.  When you TX to another channel, the dwell timer will appear in the primary spot.  The dwell timer will only appear if your admin has configured it.

Channel Tab Elements

Channel Tab Item	Item	Image Description
TX		Transmit button. Press this button to turn it green so as to call this channel
RX		Receive button.  Disable or enable a channel, or end an active PTT call
Selected RX/Selected TX		Channel is active, and can send and receive audio with a single press of the PTT screen or button.
Selected RX/Unselected TX		Channel is set to receive audio.  Manual press of TX button is necessary to send audio.
Unselected RX/Unselected TX		Channel is disabled, and will not send or receive audio.
Unselected RX/Selected TX		Channel is set to send only.  Note:  Once a call is initiated and responded to, the RX will reselect and you will see the RX as green.
Dwell Timer		This will only appear if your administrator has configured the timing.  TX is temporarily assigned to another active channel and the dwell timer will appear on your primary TX channel.
Monitor Only		This combination shows a channel as a "Listen Only" member of a group.