
Analog Channel
This feature called
“
BCL
”
(Busy Channel Lockout) and found on the channel screen
can restrict the channel from transmitting if it is already in use. There are three
options available: off, carrier, CTCSS/CDCSS, if choose Off,
whenever the PTT key
is pressed the radio will transmit. If choose carrier, you will be unable to transmit on
the channel if the channel is being used by others. If choose CTCSS/CDCSS, you
will be unable to transmit on the channel if it is already in use and the
CTCSS/CDCSS code in use.
If the channel is busy, pressing the PTT key will
generate a warning tone.
Battery Saver
This function allows an idle radio to enter automatically a battery saver mode. This
mode will extend battery service life, but response time may be delayed. You can set
battery saver time ratio as : 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 or 1:4 The larger the second number, the
more power is saved and the longer the battery will last. This feature is found in
General Settings of the programmable software.