respond to a transmission) when in it is in standby mode (radio goes into standby mode/battery save mode
when the radio has been idle for a period of time-once the radio is active again, the battery save
deactivates, and no receive lag occurs. After a period of in-activity, the battery save will re-activate).
All radios with battery save have this lag to varying degrees.
Battery Save is not an issue when using correct (old school) radio procedure - press the PTT (push to talk),
pause then talk. Many rescue groups train their operators in such.
However the default battery save level on the FOP Pro has been set such that any lag is virtually unnoticeable,
and you can get up to 30 hrs standby time, and normally a full days typical use from the battery, even at full
transmit power. Also consider reducing the transmit output to LOW to save battery power, when being used
over ranges of only a few hundred metres (like in traffic control). It is unlikely the person on the receiving end
will notice any difference. The battery save can also be turned off by the authorised dealer.
CALLER ID (DTMF/MSK ANI PTT ID)
The authorised dealer can set certain channels to transit and receive caller ID. This is done by the use of
DTMK or MSK encoding tones and decoding. MSK is generally recommended as its tone burst is very quick
and allows up to 6 letters and or numbers for identification. When Caller ID is set on a channel, the decoding
ability has to be activated first, by very quickly pressing the PTT shortly after the radio is first turned on.
This is a handy feature when combined with the Group Alert Alarm.
If Caller ID is wanted to be used on a CB channel, there are certain limitations placed on such by the
standard, but it can done within certain parameters. Please discuss this with your authorised FOP dealer.
FUNCTION KEY DISABLE FEATURE
The Function Key can be disabled by the distributor or approved agent, which will lock the FOP Pro to being
"Software Defined" only. When set as software defined with the Function Key disabled, the use of adjusting
functions like Squelch, VOX, CTCSS, etc. will be inhibited. This is a popular feature within the commercial
sector where they may require a simple use radio, often with specific settings.
Frequency Receive Mode can also be deactivated by the authorised dealer, as can the Scrambler function.
TOT (Time Out Timer)
The TOT setting is pre-set at the factory for 60 seconds, which is recommended, and more than adequate in
the majority or cases. The maximum allowed for AS/NZS standards is 180 seconds.
WARRANTY
The supplier warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Warranty is void if aforementioned precautions are not followed or the
transceiver is damaged by misuse or damage by dropping.