Owner's manual

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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
time-out timer (tot)
The Time-out Timer is used to prevent you from using a channel for an extended
duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop
transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the PTT switch.
AuxiliAry port
Press the key programmed as AUX to activate the auxiliary port. The auxiliary
port is used with optional boards.
• “AU” appears on the display when the auxiliary port is active.
diSplAy brightneSS
You can cycle the display brightness between high, low, and off by pressing the
key programmed as Display Brightness.
direct Zone chAnnel
Press the key programmed as Direct Zone Channel to immediately select the
lowest channel of the lowest zone.
buSy chAnnel lockout (bcl)
If BCL is set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit if the channel is
already in use. Use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free.
ptt id
PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each time the PTT switch
is pressed and/or released.
compAnder
If programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander will remove
excessive noise from transmitted signals, to provide higher clarity of signals.
Voice Announcement
When changing the channel, an audio voice will announce the new channel.