Emergency Communications: How to program i355 off network
here's written instructions taken from the survivalist boards: Direct Link: http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=193571 Thanks to HominisCura for posting this useful info see his Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/HominisCura How to set up Private Intercom on the i355: Private Intercom allows for (the most part) privacy that can only be overridden if someone duplicates one radio's "LINE 1" information. Otherwise it is a private function that restricts even the Receive All setting on other radios from over-hearing the conversation. To reach a specific radio the radio must be set for YOUR CHANNEL and YOUR CODE or YOUR CHANNEL and PVT only. You will be able complete the 2way communication if you know the other party's "LINE 1" information. This feature can be used to (usually) reach only that ONE individual device you are attempting to reach using the following setup information: On each radio you should: Turn i355 radio on and go to menu and select "My Info". Then choose EDIT and select the LINE 1 field. Enter a digit string of between 1-20 digits long that you want the current radio to be known as. After this information is entered then Reboot the radio (power down and power back up). (SEE NOTE #3) === To test: From another radio, go into Mototalk/Directalk mode. Using the keypad enter the number that you input into the other radio as LINE 1 and the then "call" that original radio by pressing the PTT key. If it doesn't work go back and check your digit string. Also make sure that you HAVE REBOOTED before attempting to reach the far end. You should also make sure that your CHANNEL and CODE or CHANNEL and PVT are set up on that device. The CHANNEL and CODE must be the same on both radios. SEE NOTE #4 if one radio does not reach the other. NOTE #1: If 2 radios have the same LINE 1 information the calling radio will be able to reach both DUPLICATE radios. When ONE of the DUPLICATE radios responds the other DUPLICATE radio will not hear what the responding duplicate radio is transmitting. NOTE #2: Even if ANY radio is set for the same CHANNEL and RECEIVE ALL it WILL NOT HEAR any private communications between 2 radios that are using the LINE 1 information as a means of communication. NOTE #3: The Digit string should be the same length for all radios in the group. By using a (standard) 10 Digit Phone number style length (North America) as an ID it will make it less likely to have duplicate strings (members) if multiple groups of radios join each other on the same CHANNEL and CODE for some period of time and still wish to use the private call function. It is recommended to use a 10 digit string (or greater) that may include a combination of the typical LOCAL AREA CODE and first few digits of the LOCAL POSTAL CODE with the last 4 digits being a variable for radio by radio. This will make it very unlikely that if 2 groups joined together on the same CHANNEL and CODE for a short time that there would be any conflicts. Conflicts and Duplicates will result in the loss of privacy. (Any numbering scheme will work as long as consistency is used throughout group of radios. NOTE #4: With most (if not all) Firmware or SIM cards your must have the LINE 1 information populated in YOUR radio before attempting to reach another radio using the LINE 1 information as a means to contact. Do not forget to REBOOT your radio if you have just added this information. NOTE #5: You can set-up your contact list for frequently contacted radios using this manner of communications and it will speed up the process when used. NOTE #6: This Private or Intercom calling will not work if you have started DirecTalk or MotoTalk using the 911/112 SEND/END method bypasses the missing SIM cardand the Private Comms discussed above requires the use of a iDen SIM card.
here's written instructions taken from the survivalist boards: Direct Link: http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=193571 Thanks to HominisCura for posting this useful info see his Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/HominisCura How to set up Private Intercom on the i355: Private Intercom allows for (the most part) privacy that can only be overridden if someone duplicates one radio's "LINE 1" information. Otherwise it is a private function that restricts even the Receive All setting on other radios from over-hearing the conversation. To reach a specific radio the radio must be set for YOUR CHANNEL and YOUR CODE or YOUR CHANNEL and PVT only. You will be able complete the 2way communication if you know the other party's "LINE 1" information. This feature can be used to (usually) reach only that ONE individual device you are attempting to reach using the following setup information: On each radio you should: Turn i355 radio on and go to menu and select "My Info". Then choose EDIT and select the LINE 1 field. Enter a digit string of between 1-20 digits long that you want the current radio to be known as. After this information is entered then Reboot the radio (power down and power back up). (SEE NOTE #3) === To test: From another radio, go into Mototalk/Directalk mode. Using the keypad enter the number that you input into the other radio as LINE 1 and the then "call" that original radio by pressing the PTT key. If it doesn't work go back and check your digit string. Also make sure that you HAVE REBOOTED before attempting to reach the far end. You should also make sure that your CHANNEL and CODE or CHANNEL and PVT are set up on that device. The CHANNEL and CODE must be the same on both radios. SEE NOTE #4 if one radio does not reach the other. NOTE #1: If 2 radios have the same LINE 1 information the calling radio will be able to reach both DUPLICATE radios. When ONE of the DUPLICATE radios responds the other DUPLICATE radio will not hear what the responding duplicate radio is transmitting. NOTE #2: Even if ANY radio is set for the same CHANNEL and RECEIVE ALL it WILL NOT HEAR any private communications between 2 radios that are using the LINE 1 information as a means of communication. NOTE #3: The Digit string should be the same length for all radios in the group. By using a (standard) 10 Digit Phone number style length (North America) as an ID it will make it less likely to have duplicate strings (members) if multiple groups of radios join each other on the same CHANNEL and CODE for some period of time and still wish to use the private call function. It is recommended to use a 10 digit string (or greater) that may include a combination of the typical LOCAL AREA CODE and first few digits of the LOCAL POSTAL CODE with the last 4 digits being a variable for radio by radio. This will make it very unlikely that if 2 groups joined together on the same CHANNEL and CODE for a short time that there would be any conflicts. Conflicts and Duplicates will result in the loss of privacy. (Any numbering scheme will work as long as consistency is used throughout group of radios. NOTE #4: With most (if not all) Firmware or SIM cards your must have the LINE 1 information populated in YOUR radio before attempting to reach another radio using the LINE 1 information as a means to contact. Do not forget to REBOOT your radio if you have just added this information. NOTE #5: You can set-up your contact list for frequently contacted radios using this manner of communications and it will speed up the process when used. NOTE #6: This Private or Intercom calling will not work if you have started DirecTalk or MotoTalk using the 911/112 SEND/END method bypasses the missing SIM cardand the Private Comms discussed above requires the use of a iDen SIM card.