2) Busy channel lockout function
The lockout function for busy channels has the effect to prevent the unit from interfering with
other stations. If there is a station on the actual channel at the moment when you press the PTT
key, the transmitter will not be switched on. In this situation you will only hear a warning tone in
the speaker. When you release the PTT key the warning tone will be stopped and the set will
revert to receiving mode. You can only send if there is no station on the actual channel at the
moment when you press the PTT key.
3) Energy saving function
The unit is equipped with an energy saving function. This function is factory set in your unit. This
function works only in receive mode. It reduces the current consumption when no signal is
detect-ed on the actual channel and no the rotary channel selector is not turned for a longer peri-
od. If you do not use the unit for a longer period of time, you should switch it off.
4) Additional muting function
The unit is also equipped with a possibility to suppress messages of unwanted operators on the
actual channel while the message of the partner station remains audible. To identify the wanted
radio messages there are two methods available: CTCSS and DQT.
CTCSS method ( = Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System )
The wanted radio message must contain a certain inaudible tone, which the CTCSS detecting
circuit of the receiving unit recognises and which can take the additional muting device out of ser-
vice. In transmit mode the unit adds to its voice signal also a certain inaudible tone which will be
recognised by the CTCSS detecting circuit of the counter station’s receiver to open its additional
muting device.
DQT method ( Digital Quiet Talk )
The digital pulse detecting circuit of the receiving unit checks if the received signal contains any
digital pulses. If it has identified a certain sequence of digital pulses as the opening code of the
wanted message, the muting device lets the radio message pass from that moment on. In case
of sending DQT coded messages the unit transmits immediately, after the PTT key has been
pressed down, a certain sequence of digital pulses, too. These pulses will be recognised by the
digital pulse detecting circuit of the counter station’s receiver, which gives an order to the muting
device to let the radio message pass to the speaker from that moment on. The duration of the
sequence of digital pulses is very short, so you can start to speak without waiting after you have
pressed the PTT key.
Please take into account that other radio operators, who are not equipped with a CTCSS or DQT
coding/encoding device, or who don’t use it, can hear all your conversation if they are working
on the same channel like you and your counter operator.
Your dealer can install for each channel separately the CTCSS or DQT operation. It is also pos-
sible to set at the same channel different operation types for receive and transmit mode. But if
you do not want the CTCSS or DQT operation at all, you can take it as well out of service.
If the CTCSS or DQT operation is installed in receiving mode on the actual channel, and if
there is a radio operator on this channel who uses either no CTCSS or DQT operation or a not
according one, you will see only the control lamp ( 2 ) lighting up green, but the speaker will be
silent. This shows you that the channel is occupied and that you should not transmit on this chan-
nel for not disturbing the other station.
The CTCSS method allows your dealer to select one of 38 different inaudible tones to encrypt
your messages between you and the wanted radio operator. If you use the DQT method your
dealer will have 166 different digital codes to encrypt your messages between you and the want-
ed radio operator.
The monitor key stops besides the noise suppression also a possible CTCSS or DQT operation
in the receiver. The monitor key function can be changed in that way by your dealer that only the
CTCSS or DQT operation in receiving mode is shut off, but not the noise squelch.
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General
1)Safety
The unit radiates RF energy in transmitting mode. To reduce the exposure to the lowest possi-
ble value and to benefit the most of the set’s features, keep the following in mind:
In transmission mode, keep the unit in a vertical position at a distance of 2 inches away from your
face. Keep the antenna at a distance of at least 3 inch away from your head and your body.
2) Service
The condition of the accumulator must be tested from time to time. If the accumulator is weak a
short time after complete charge, it should be removed from the set. It can leak and damage the
device. Replace it by a new one.
Worn out accumulators do not belong into the waste bin, but must be returned to a suitable
collecting depot or to a special dealer, for the sake of the environment.
There are no user-adjustable or user-serviceable parts inside the radio. The casing must not be
opened. Independent repairs or adjustments must not be carried out, since each modification or
unauthorised intervention will immediately cancel all and any guarantee or repair claims, they are
also likely to result in non-conformity to ETS/EN regulations which will render the set to become
illegal.
In the event a defect becoming apparent, contact a properly equipped and authorised TEAM
dealer or TEAM directly.
3) Conformity
The transceiver TEAM PT-3208S complies with the rules of the European Directive R&TTE and
meets the European Telecommunication Standards EN 300 296, EN 300 086, EN 301 489-1/-5
and EN 60065.
4)
Programmed Channels
Channel
Transmit Frequency Encryption TX Reception Frequency
Decryption RX
Bandwidth
(MHz)
(MHz)
Narrow / Wide
1
446,00625 MHz
446,00625 MHz
narrow
2
446,01875 MHz
446,01875 MHz
narrow
3
446,03125 MHz
446,03125 MHz
narrow
4
446,04375 MHz
446,04375 MHz
narrow
5
446,05625 MHz
446,05625 MHz
narrow
6
446,06875 MHz
446,06875 MHz
narrow
7
446,08125 MHz
446,08125 MHz
narrow
8
446,09375 MHz
446,09375 MHz
narrow
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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5) Programmed functions
Insert below the functions that your dealer has programmed into your transceiver.
Condition to Restart the Channel Scan Function
Channel Scanning
Time Control
Carrier Wave Control
activated deactivated
Duration [ s ]
