Scotty,Scotty wrote:I've no doubt that the orange button could have many different functions programmed, including the way that you describe, but I was referring to the button being used as an emergency 'priority access' button, which was in context to the message that I was replying to from Andrew.ivahri wrote:You also totally misunderstand what the function of the feature is. It has nothing to do with gaining priority- that only comes into play when the network is busy while the function is needed 365 days a year- it is about alerting the radio operator that someone needs immediate assistance. It turns the console RED and displays the radio ID and alias.
The way you describe the FRNSW radios as having the orange button programmed simply alerts the operator that the button has been pressed. It doesn't give the person who has pressed the button priority/immediate access to the network, which it what was being discussed.
If all channels on any given site are busy, then pressing the orange button programmed in the way you describe won't get the message from the radio through any quicker. The user would still get a 'busy'
You seem to be very confused....
The purpose of the button is an Emergency button. Depending on the network type it behaves differently. On a P25 trunking network the data gets priority. It DOES get priority. The network determines that- not the radio. On a P25 conventional or an analogue (MDC signalling) network it is just a glorified selcall with a status "bit" that triggers the consoles.
It isn't about getting the message to the operator quicker- it is about alerting the operator to a situation... as most emergency services do not use selcall this is the way in which an operator can be alerted. Red Red Red does much the same... however there are circumstances potentially when the person could be incapacitated & unable to speak.
This feature is considered to be absolutely critical...
Cheers
Richard