Kenwood TK-3160E - Discontinued - Manual (Page 27)

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5-TONE SIGNALLING
5-Tone Signalling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This
function opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives
the 5 tones programmed in your transceiver, in succession.
Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be
heard.
Your dealer may also activate Group Call for your transceiver.
R
ECEIVING
When you receive a signal containing the correct tones,
squelch opens and you will hear the call.
• The LED indicator flashes orange.
• The LED remains lit after pressing any key.
• To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key
programmed as Monitor Momentary or Monitor Toggle.
• Your dealer can program the squelch to close again after a
specific time period elapses. The LED indicator flashes orange
(2 seconds) at this time.
• If Transpond for 5-Tone Signalling is programmed, an
acknowledgment signal is returned to the calling station.
• If Tone Alert for 5-Tone Signalling is programmed, an alert tone
will sound when the correct tones are received.
T
RANSMITTING
To transmit a 5-Tone signal, simply press the PTT switch and
make the call. If the selected channel has been programmed
with a 5-Tone signal, it will be transmitted when the call is
made.