T
A
ALK
ROUND
During interruptions in service (such as a power failure), you can continue to communicate by using the
Talk Around feature. Talk Around allows you to communicate directly with other transceivers without
the use of a repeater, as long as they are not too far away or there are no geographical obstacles in the
way.
Press the key programmed as Talk Around to toggle the Talk Around function ON or OFF.
• The
icon appears on the display while Talk Around is activated.
V
S
OICE
CRAMBLER
Note:
◆ Your dealer can activate the built-in scrambler function, or they can add a more secure optional
scrambler board to your transceiver. Ask your dealer for details.
◆ This function cannot be used in certain countries. Contact your KENWOOD dealer for further
information.
The built-in scrambler prevents others from easily listening in on your calls. When activated, the
transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation will not be able to clearly
hear what you are saying.
In order for members of your own group to hear your call while you are using the scrambler, all
members must activate their scrambler functions.
Press the key programmed as Scrambler to toggle the Scrambler function ON or OFF.
• The
icon appears on the display while the Scrambler is activated.
When using an optional scrambler board, you can change the scrambler codes:
1
Press and hold the key programmed as Scrambler for 1 second.
• "CODE" appears on the display, followed by the current scrambler code.
2
Press
/
(if the key assignment list selection is confi gured as "Enabled") or <B/C> to select your
desired scrambler code.
3
Press S,
, or
• After changing your scrambler code, be sure to inform all of your group members of
the new code so they can also reset their transceivers. The scrambler function will
not work with transceivers set up with different scrambler codes.
M
/ S
ONITOR
QUELCH
You can use the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to listen to weak signals that you cannot
hear during normal operation and to adjust the volume when no signals are present on your selected
channel.
• The
icon appears on the display while Monitor or Squelch Off is activated.
Your dealer can program a key with one of four Monitor/Squelch Off functions:
• Monitor: Press to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, 5-tone, or FleetSync Signaling. Press
again to return to normal operation.
• Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, 5-tone or
FleetSync Signaling. Release to return to normal operation.
• Squelch Off: Press to hear background noise. Press again to return to normal
operation.
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to store the new setting.
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