Kenwood TK-5910 - Manual (Page 34)

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SIGNALING
Note: Signaling can be used only in Conventional FM Operation.
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(qT)/ d
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(dqT)
Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver
channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you to
ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel.
When a channel is set up with a QT tone or DQT code, squelch will only open
when a call containing a matching tone or code is received. Likewise, signals that
you transmit will only be heard by parties whose QT/ DQT signaling matches your
transceiver.
If a call containing a different tone or code is made on the same channel you are
using, squelch will not open and you will not hear the call. Although it may seem
like you have your own private channel while using QT/ DQT, other parties can
still hear your calls if they set up their transceiver with the same tone or code.
■ Operator Selectable Tone (OST)
If a key has been programmed with Operator Selectable Tone, you can
reprogram the QT tone or DQT code on each of your channels.
1 Select your desired zone and channel.
2 Press and hold the key programmed as Operator Selectable Tone for
second.
• The (KCH-4) or OST (KCH-5) icon appears on the display when this
function is activated.
3 Press the GRP and keys, rotate the CH control, or enter the list
number directly using a DTMF keypad to select your desired tone or code
from to 40.
4 Press the PF 1 or DTMF key to exit OST Selection mode.
• OST is activated after selecting a list number and exiting OST Selection mode.
After selecting and setting up your desired tone or code, press the Operator
Selectable Tone key to toggle the OST function ON and OFF.