RADIOWIDE FEATURES
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4.1 OPTION SWITCHES
The six option switches on the front panel (one is
located to the left of the display) can be programmed
by the PCConfigure programmer to control a different
set of functions for each of the three operating modes.
Therefore, up to 18 different functions can be
controlled by these switches (six each for conven-
tional, SMARTNET/SmartZone, and P25 Trunking).
The available functions in each mode and the section
in which each is described are shown in Table 4-1.
4.2 TIME-OUT TIMER
The time-out timer disables the transmitter if it is
keyed for longer than the programmed time. It can be
programmed on each channel for times of 15 seconds
to 3 minutes, 45 seconds or it can be disabled.
If the transmitter is keyed continuously for longer
than the programmed time, the transmitter is disabled,
a continuous tone sounds, and “TX TIMEOUT” is
displayed. Five seconds before time-out occurs, a
warning beep sounds to indicate that time-out is
approaching. The timer and tone are reset by releasing
the PTT switch. A different time can be programmed
for each system, and the timer can be enabled or
disabled on each channel.
One use of this feature is to prevent a channel
from being kept busy for an extended period by an
accidentally keyed transmitter. It can also prevent
possible transmitter damage caused by transmitting for
an excessively long period.
4.3 HOME ZONE/CHANNEL SELECT
If the
HOME
zone option switch is programmed,
pressing it selects the preprogrammed home zone and
channel. This provides a quick way of returning to a
frequently used zone and channel. The radio is also
programmed so that either the home or last selected
zone/channel is automatically selected when power is
turned on (see Section 3.1).
4.4 POWER OUTPUT SELECT
Each conventional channel and SMARTNET/
SmartZone and P25 Trunked system can be
programmed for High, Low, or Switchable transmit
power. If Switchable power is programmed on the
channel, the
Tx PWR
option switch can then be used
to select high or low transmitter power. All models
support switchable power.
Pressing the
TX PWR
switch toggles the power
setting. The new level is flashed in the display when
this switch is pressed as “HI POWER” or “LOW
POWER”. If selectable power is not permitted on the
current channel, the fixed power level is flashed as
“FIXED HIGH” or “FIXED LOW” and no power
change occurs. The selected power level for a channel
is permanent until it is manually changed again.The
power levels are set at the factory or when the radio is
tuned using the PCTune™ software. The factory
default low power setting is one-half the high power
setting.
4.5 ALERT TONE SELECT
The various alert tones that sound are described
in Section 7.1 on page 48. These tones can be enabled
and disabled if the
TONE
option switch is
programmed. To turn all tones off, press this switch
and “TONE OFF” is displayed. Then to turn all tones
on again, press it and “TONE ON” is displayed. If this
switch is not programmed, tones are fixed in the on or
off condition by programming. Alert tones are totally
disabled when the Surveillance mode is programmed
(see Section 4.9).
The Alert Tone volume* can be adjusted relative
to the volume control setting. This is done by
programming and also by the user if the
TN VOL
option switch is programmed. Relative levels of –170
to +170 can be set with “0” the default setting. A
minus value decreases the tone volume and a plus
value increases it. The user adjusted level permanently
overrides the programmed level if applicable.
4.6 POWER TURN-OFF DELAY
The radio can be installed so that the vehicle igni-
tion switch as well as the front panel power switch of
the radio control power. This is done by connecting the
accessory cable ignition switch input to the vehicle
ignition switch. Refer to the Installation section of the
5300 Service Manual for more information. A power-
off delay of up to 254 minutes can then be
programmed or this feature can be disabled by
**
This feature requires 5300 operating (ARM) soft-
ware 1.22 or later and PCConfigure 1.20 or later.
