For Fire/EMS/LE use, does the radio have an SOS button that notifies dispatch that you are in trouble?
72653
Yes, it has an alert button that has an audible alarm and makes the flashlight blink. It also shows dispatch an identifier when it is active. All you have to do is hold the F key.
72654
NO, it does not. That is a function of a specific Emergency Services frequency.
72655
Yes, just like all UV-5R variants, it does. The [F] button on the left side of the radio, when pressed and held, will activate the alarm. Then based on the menu 32 (ALarm-MODe) setting, "SITE" will provide a locally audible alarm and make the flashlight blink, "TONE" will add an over-the-air alert signal and "CODE" will include an up to 5-digit DTMF ANI code to the over-the-air transmission allowing for identification of the radio.
1177833
Yes!! Do NOT press this button!!!! It is strictly for emergencies ONLY!!! You have been warned.
480718
I don't think so. It does have a "hold" button, but I don't know how you'd alert another phone to pick the call up.
103067
as far as I know it only has a flashing red light on the base unit as well as the phone. if it did have a audible warning i'd certainly disarm it first thing for that would drive me nuts. do you still have the operations manual!
766170
Thank you for your question! There are multiple buttons on the hand held transmitter to emit a warning and a static correction.
1226101
Only if you know what you are doing. There are still a lot of Fire/EMS departments using some of the frequencies that these can transmit on. If you jam up one of those there is not only the FCC issues, but you may prevent emergency communications. That opens up a whole other can of worms.
1162892
No it does not but does have capabilities but when connected to a separate GPS receiver using a NMEA cable will show position. And when this feature is hooked up and if ever in a situation and need assistance the red distress call button will send a signal to USCG with your exact location.
2034546
Yes. after a few seconds you will hear "this is an emergency call , please press (I forget the number). this way the machine knows you are not voice mail. If you don't answer or it goes to voice mail , it moves on to the second phone no. that you programmed
1399844
There are two buttons on the top of the unit. One is an actual siren. I know there is honking also, but there are no voices (radio calls).
1862422
Yes. That's one of the codes you enter when you set up your system. If you ever have to use it, your alarm will deactivate but the police will be sent.
2248850
My unit cannot be programmed for the correct alert location. I am not at all pleased with what seemed to be such a promising SAME alert emergency radio.
796994
Not entirely sure what you're asking. It had an X, K and KA bands. The button on the far right (I think) let's you choose to get rid of the X which it the noise you get from grocery stores and such. Mine works like a champ and even yesterday beeped for a police car long before i saw it.
1709839
Police calls are not in the SW band, not even close. Virtually all Police/Fire/Emergency radio is UHF trunked, and very difficult to scan in the sense of following a conversation, as the frequencies/channels can change every transmission. In addition, as was pointed out, many police departments are going to encrypted systems, which means you won't hear anything. If you have an Android phone, there are apps that let you listen to scanner outputs close to you, and you can listen on the web as well (like radioreference dot com).
1568710
Yes it does need to be on to receive an alert. I usually don't have my radio on, unless I am expecting really bad weather. Then I can go to sleep knowing if an alert is generated, I will be awakened and ready to take care of my family. Rest assured, it will get your attention. I recommend this radio to any and everyone.
507121
That is optional. In case of emergency you would push the button to dial 911.
1143381
Yes. Put it into the mode - it will blink - to give the emergency broadcast only.
532013
Sorry I don't remender if it had audible alert. I return it because it didn't like it's function. Bought a Magellan Switch