Nextel i275 User Manual

Direct Talk is an all-digital off-network walkie-talkie 
service that works anywhere, anytime between 
compatible phones. You can make and receive 
Direct Talk calls outside of network coverage or 
when network service is not available*. You can 
talk to anyone on your code and channel who has 
a Direct Talk capable phone. Direct Talk has a 
range up to 6 miles. Range will vary based on 
terrain, man-made structures and atmospheric 
conditions.

* Direct Talk is not approved for use in all countries. Please check 
local laws before using outside of the United States.

Direct Talk allows you to:

• Make group or private Direct Talk calls

• Use up to 10 channels and 15 codes

Note: Direct Talk is only compatible with other 

Direct Talk capable units.

The following features and main menu items will 
not be available while in Direct Talk mode:

• On-network phone calls

• Direct Connect calls, Group Connect calls, or 

Talkgroup Calls

• Wireless Data Services

• Data transmission
• Downloads

• Incoming message notification

• Musical ring tones

• Datebook

• My Pictures

• Call Forward
• Messages

• Call Timers

• Call Alert

• Voice records

To set your phone to Direct Talk:

1 From the main menu, select DirecTalk.
2 Select Go To DirecTalk.

Switching to DirecTalk Please Wait displays.

After a few seconds, the Direct Talk idle screen 
appears. The channel you are set to appears on 
the first line of the display. The code you are set to 
appears on the second line of the display. DT 
Ready appears on the bottom of the display.