Kenwood TM-441A - Manual (Page 33)

1. Adjust the SQL control to the threshold point.
2, Press the DR/DT key. The DTSS indicator will light.
Each time the DR/DT key is pressed, the DTSS and
paging functions will be selected:
5-8-4 Using the DTSS function
• RECEPTION
3. Squelch will open when the proper code is received.
• TRANSMISSION
4. When the PTT switch is pressed, the code shown in
the figure is sent out for about 0.5 second.
PTT ON
T
PTT OFF
T
Code (Approx.
0.5 seconds)
Note
Voice output is muted during code output.
5. To cancel the DTSS function press the DR/DT key
twice time.
The DTSS signal is transmitted after a short delay if the
PTT switch is pressed while the — or -f indicator is lit.
This is to avoid any malfunction due to the DTSS signal
being interrupted by repeaters with long response
times
• Delay during DTSS output
A delay is built in when the DTSS is sent out.
The delay time for normal transmission is 250 ms (not
modifable).
The initial setting for shift, split channel, and duplex
is 450 ms, and can be changed to 750, 850, or 1000
ms.
• Changing the delay time
1. Turn DTSS mode on.
2. To change delay time press the F key for longer than
1 second and press the CALL key while the F indicator
is flashing.( within the 10 seconds.)
5-8-5 Using DTSS with a repeater
3. Display the desired delay time with the tuning
control or the UP/DWN key on the microphone.
The displayed delay time takes effect immediately. If
any other key is pressed or if, after 10 seconds, no key
has been pressed, the delay time setting mode is ter­
minated.
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