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BASIC OPERATIONS
OPERATION OVERVIEW
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Trunking Format
This format can handle up to 600 channels in conventional mode, and 32
systems with up to 250 groups in each system in trunking mode. Systems,
groups, channels, and their functions are programmed by your dealer.
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Conventional Format (TK-780 and TK-880 only)
This format can handle up to 250 groups with 250 channels in each group.
The transceiver can be used only in conventional mode. Groups, channels,
and their functions are programmed by your dealer.
SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF
Press the
IO
switch to switch the transceiver ON (or OFF).
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Press the keys programmed as
Volume Up
and
Volume Down
to adjust the
volume.
Volume Up
increases the volume and
Volume Down
decreases it.
SELECTING A SYSTEM/ GROUP/ CHANNEL
Select the desired system and group (Trunking Format) using the keys
programmed with the
System
and
Group
functions.
Select the desired group and channel (Conventional Format) using the keys
programmed with the
Group
and
Channel
functions.
TIME-OUT TIMER (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, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. To stop
the tone, release the
PTT
switch.
Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of 15 seconds to 10 minutes.
HORN ALERT
If Horn Alert has been installed by your dealer, your vehicle horn, or some other
type of external alert, will sound when certain calls are received. This is a useful
function when you are away from your vehicle.
