Radio Operations

APX7000XE basics, a full radio channel guide, emergency procedures, Bendix King operation, and disposition codes.

APX7000XE Quick Reference

Turn On/Off:

Turn the radio on by rotating the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise until you hear a click.
Turn the radio off by rotating the On/Off/Volume Control Knob counterclockwise until you hear a click.

Select a Channel:

Rotate the 16-position Channel select knob to the desired channel. The new channel name will appear on the display.
Press the PTT button to transmit. When speaking keep the microphone 1-2" directly in front of your mouth.
Release PTT button to listen.

Select a Zone:

Common zones: Zone A = OKLFR1 · Zone B = OKLFR2 · Zone D = POSY/WEBSTR · Zone UU = WILDLAND.

This track now includes the full common channel table. Quick Ref keeps the same data in a faster per-zone view.

Ch	Zone A	Zone B	Zone D	Zone UU
1	OKL DSP 1	OKL DSP 1	OKL DSP 1	OKL DSP 1
2	OKL TAC 2	XAL DSP 3	OKL TAC 2	OKL TAC 2
3	OKL TAC 3	EMYTAC1	OKL TAC 3	OKL TAC 3
4	OKL TAC 4	CMED	OKL TAC 4	OKL TAC 4
5	OKL TAC 5	EMS TAC40	8CALL90D	SCU L T6
6	OKL TAC 6	OKL FPB1	8TAC91D	CDF C1 T1
7	OKL TAC 7	OKL FPB2	8TAC92D	CDF TAC 2
8	OKL TAC 8	OKL HAZ1	7FIRE63D	CDF TAC 6
9	OKL TAC 9	OKL HAZ2	7FIRE83D	CDF TAC 9
10	OKL CMD 1	OKL TRN1	XAL DSP 1	XALVTAC4
11	OKL CMD 2	OKL TRN2	XAL TAC 3	VFIRE 22
12	OKL AIRPORT	OKLBATT2	XAL TAC 4	VFIRE 23
13	OKL OPD	OKLBATT3	XAL FIR1D	AIR TAC5
14	XAL VTAC 4	OKLBATT4	XAL FIR3D	CALCORD
15	XALFIR3D	OKL SPT1	VFIRE 22	CDF A/G 3
16	OKL EMRG	OKL EMRG	XAL VTAC 4	GUARD

With the radio turned on, press the emergency button on either the mic or radio for 1 second.
The display alternates between showing "EMERGENCY" and the current trunked zone and talkgroup/channel.
Dispatch will activate alert tone for 3 seconds.
Press the PTT button and announce your emergency.
Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait for a response from the dispatcher.

Dispatch cannot clear an emergency. The radio user should NEVER clear a true emergency on their radio without being instructed to do so by dispatch.

Notify dispatch that "The scene is safe". Depress and hold the EB for 5 seconds.

Bendix King GPH CMD Portable — 25 Groups, 20 channels per Group, 500 total channels

Power: HI = 5 watts, LO = 1 watt

Changing Banks:

Command Group:

To enter a channel: go to desired channel, press * (star) key.
To remove a channel: hold * key and press # key.
To delete entire Command Group: press and hold * key until display reads CMND EMPTY.
After programming channels: press # key twice (display reads GRP CMND), then press ENT.

Lock Keypad: Press and hold FCN key until display reads LOCKED. To unlock, press and hold FCN key until display reads UNLOCKED.

Code	Meaning
AMA	Against Medical Advice
CC	Call Completed
CAN	Cancelled
CPA	Cancelled Prior to Arrival
CF	Confirmed Fire
DUP	Duplicate
FA	False Alarm
GOA	Gone on Arrival
GI	Good Intent
HM	Hazard Mitigated
NF	Nothing Found
NMN	No Medical Needed
NPCR	No Patient Care Report
OOA	Out on Arrival
PRS	Patient Released on Scene
PTA	Patient Transported by Ambulance
PTP	Patient Transported by Private Car
SM	System Malfunction
SS	Smoke Scare
UTL	Unable to Locate

Example Radio Traffic:

Dispatch: Engine 29, Oakland Fire
E29: Go ahead Oakland Fire to Engine 29
Dispatch: Engine 29 we need the engine for a sick person at 7200 San Leandro near the agent's booth.
E29: Copy Oakland Fire. Engine 29 responding to 7200 San Leandro for a sick person.
Dispatch: Engine 29 Responding