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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
T
IME
-
OUT
T
IMER
(TOT)
The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel
for an extended period of time.
If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time
set by your dealer (default is 1 minute), the transceiver will stop transmitting and an
alert tone will sound. To stop the tone, release the microphone
PTT
switch.
Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of 15 seconds to 20 minutes.
B
USY
C
HANNEL
L
OCKOUT
(BCL)
When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering with other parties who may be
using the same channel that you selected. Pressing the microphone
PTT
switch
while the channel is in use will cause your transceiver to emit an alert tone and
transmission will be inhibited (you cannot transmit). Release the
PTT
switch to
stop the tone and return to receive mode.
If activated, you can override this function. To override BCL, press the
microphone
PTT
switch again immediately after releasing it (within half a second).
Note:
Ask your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functions when using QT, DQT, DTMF,
5-tone, or FleetSync signaling.
S
IGNAL
S
TRENGTH
I
NDICATOR
The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls:
Strong
signal
Medium
signal
Weak
signal
Very weak signal
B
EGINNING
/ E
ND
OF
T
RANSMIT
S
IGNAL
The Beginning of Transmit and End of Transmit identification signals are used to
access and release some repeaters.
If Beginning of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press the
microphone
PTT
switch.
If End of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you release the
microphone
PTT
switch.
If both are set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press and release the
microphone
PTT
switch.
