BK Radio KNG Series, Service Manual

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operation and Programming
repeater talkaround [t/a]
Conventional Channels
In Repeater Talkaround mode, the radio will transmit on the programmed receive frequency of the
selected channel. When T/A is enabled the icon will be displayed on the top line of the LCD.
NOTE: Channels programmed as receive only are not affected by the Talkaround selection.
Talkaround selection can be assigned to a switch, button or as a menu list item.
send alert tone [snDt]
Conventional and Trunking Channels
When pressed and held, the radio will transmit a 781.3Hz tone for the programmed duration. Duration
can be set in the range from 0.5 to 5 seconds.
send signal [senD]
Conventional Analog Channels
Activated by a long-press and is the 5-tone equivalent to emergency alarm. ANI Mode needs to be
set to five-tone. Holding this button will send the five-tone signal.
squelch adjust [sql]
Conventional Channels
Squelch Adjust is used to change the signal strength required for the radio’s speaker to unmute.
Squelch can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
To adjust the squelch setting, open the squelch menu. Select the desired threshold using the -/+
buttons.
Press “ENTER” to set the level.
site Display [stDs]
Trunking Channels
When selected, the Site Display functions shows information for the currently operating site.
Displayed information includes: Site ID, Site Alias and RSSI.
Site Display can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
site lock [stlK]
Trunking Channels
Site lock prevents the radio from searching for other sites by locking it to the currently selected site.
Site Lock can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
site search [stsr]
Trunking Channels
Site Search automatically searches and selects the best available trunking site.
Site Lock can be assigned as a button or menu list item.
surveillance mode [sUr]
Conventional and Trunking Channels
When Surveillance Mode is on, all audible indicators (beeps etc.) and lighting functions (LEDs and
Display) are disabled.
Surveillance Mode can a switch, button or as a menu list item.