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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
T
IME
-
OUT
T
IMER
(TOT)
The Time-out Timer is used to prevent you from using a channel for an extended
duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop
transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the
PTT
switch.
A
UXILIARY
P
ORT
Press the key programmed as
AUX
to activate the auxiliary port. The auxiliary
port is used with optional boards.
• “AU” appears on the display when the auxiliary port is active.
D
ISPLAY
B
RIGHTNESS
You can cycle the display brightness between high, low, and off by pressing the
key programmed as
Display Brightness
.
D
IRECT
Z
ONE
C
HANNEL
Press the key programmed as
Direct Zone Channel
to immediately select the
lowest channel of the lowest zone.
B
USY
C
HANNEL
L
OCKOUT
(BCL)
If BCL is set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit if the channel is
already in use. Use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free.
PTT ID
PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each time the
PTT
switch
is pressed and/or released.
C
OMPANDER
If programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander will remove
excessive noise from transmitted signals, to provide higher clarity of signals.
V
OICE
A
NNOUNCEMENT
When changing the channel, an audio voice will announce the new channel.
