Programmable Options
A number of options can be programmed into the radio's personality. The options are
detailed in the following paragraphs.
Display Blanking
Display blanking is applicable only to Normal and Priority modes; not Scan mode.
When display blanking is programmed, the radio's normal frequency display is replaced
by a flashing bar if the radio is not keyed during the display blanking time period
(between 10 and 300 seconds).
Example,
Display blanking is programmed
Display blanking time is 60 seconds
Selected channel frequency is 121.500 MHz.
In this example, the display normally shows 121.500. If the transmitter is not
keyed for 60 seconds, the display changes to a flashing bar.
Normal frequency display is reinstated when the radio is keyed, or when the
VOL
s
or VOL
t
button is pressed. Note that the display can be reinstated by
pressing any other button, but doing so may also alter other settings.
Warning Beeps
When programmed, the following conditions cause a warning beep to be heard when
an attempt is made to key the transmitter:
q
The radio has a fault that prevents transmissions.
q
Trying to key the radio on a channel frequency that has the ‘Transmit Inhibit’
option set to ‘Always Inhibit’.
q
Trying to key the radio on a busy channel that has the ‘Inhibit if Busy’ option
selected.
q
Imminent transmitter time out.
The volume of warning beeps is set in the personality (a value between 1 and 7); the
front panel volume control does not affect the beeps.
Key Beeps
This option, when programmed, produces a single beep whenever a button is pressed
on the radio's front panel. The volume of the beep is the same as the Warning beep.
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