Kenwood TK-8302E - Manual (Page 18)

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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS
t
ime
-
out
t
imer
(tot)
The Time-out Timer is used to prevent you from using a channel for an extended
duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop
transmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the PTT switch.
A
uxiliAry
p
ort
Press the key programmed as AUX to activate the auxiliary port. The auxiliary
port is used with optional boards.
• “AU” appears on the display when the auxiliary port is active.
d
iSplAy
b
rightneSS
You can cycle the display brightness between high, low, and off by pressing the
key programmed as Display Brightness.
d
irect
Z
one
c
hAnnel
Press the key programmed as Direct Zone Channel to immediately select the
lowest channel of the lowest zone.
b
uSy
c
hAnnel
l
ockout
(bcl)
If BCL is set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit if the channel is
already in use. Use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free.
ptt id
PTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each time the PTT switch
is pressed and/or released.
c
ompAnder
If programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander will remove
excessive noise from transmitted signals, to provide higher clarity of signals.
V
oice
A
nnouncement
When changing the channel, an audio voice will announce the new channel.