VX-3R/E O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
97
T
RANSMITTER
T
IME
-O
UT
T
IMER
(
TOT
)
The TOT feature provides a safety switch, which limits transmission time to a pre-pro-
grammed value. This will conserve battery power by limiting the length of transmissions.
In the event of a stuck
PTT
switch (perhaps if the radio or a Speaker/Mic is wedged
between car seats) it can prevent interference to other users as well as battery depletion.
The TOT default is 3 minutes. To adjust the timer, follow the procedure below:
1.
Press and hold in the [
TXPO
] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select Set Mode Item 87:
TOT
.
Note
: Do not forget to pull the
DIAL
knob to rotate the
DIAL
knob.
3.
Press the [
TXPO
] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Set Mode Item.
4.
Rotate the
DIAL
knob to set the Time-Out Timer to the desired
“Maximum TX” time. The available selections are
0.5
-
10
min-
utes (0.5 minute/step).
5.
When you have made your selection, press the
PTT
switch to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
1) When your transmission time is within 10 seconds of the Time-Out Timer
expiration, an Alert bell will provide an audible warning from the speaker.
2) Since brief transmissions are the mark of a good operator, try setting up
your radio’s TOT feature for a maximum transmission time of one minute. This will
significantly improve battery life, too!
M
ISCELLANEOUS
S
ETTING