Kenwood FreeTalk XLS TK-3131, Instruction Manual

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4 Press the MENU key to select “ ” (lamp
off), “ ” (lamp on), or “ ” (lamp auto).
5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit
Setting Mode.
1 Turn the transceiver power OFF.
2 Press and hold the MENU key while turning
the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
T
IME
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OUT
T
IMER
The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent you from
using a channel for a long time. This function is useful, for
example, when you accidentally keep the PTT switch pressed.
Additionally, by limiting the amount of time you can
continuously transmit, this feature helps you save on battery
power consumption.
If you continuously transmit for 3 minutes (default value), the
transceiver will stop transmitting and a tone will sound. To
stop the tone, release the PTT switch. You can press the PTT
switch again to resume transmitting.
This transceiver is also equipped with a pre-alert tone
which sounds 10 seconds before the Time-out Timer expires.
This will allow you time to finish your message before the
transceiver automatically stops transmitting.
To change the default value of 3 minutes: