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5
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION
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Tx code channel selection
Your radio may be programmed for Tx code channel selection. In
this case, you can choose a Tx code channel to be transmitted
when using the selective calling function (p. 17).
Push [Tx Code CH Up/Down] (assigned to one of the dealer-pro-
grammable switches) to select the desired Tx code channel.
• The selected code channel (containing a pre-programmed 5-tone
code) is transmitted when using the
selective calling function.
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Manual 5-tone codes
Depending on the programming, you may be able to send 5-tone
codes manually.
Push [Tx Code] to activate the function, then enter the desired
transmit code (up to 7 digits) using the keypad.
• Activate the
selective calling function to transmit the 5-tone code.
• The digit to be edited blinks.
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Transmitting notes
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TIME-OUT TIMER
After continuously transmitting past a pre-programmed time pe-
riod, the time-out timer is activated, causing the transceiver to
stop transmitting.
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PENALTY TIMER
Once the time-out timer is activated, transmission is further in-
hibited for a period determined by the penalty timer.