8.8.- SQUELCH LEVEL:
The squelch level allows you to activate the speaker in accordance with the reception
signal strength. The levels of 0-9 can be setting by means the programming software.
Level 9 needs to receive a stronger signal to open the squelch. If level 0 is set, the squelch
will always remain open.
8.9.- VOICE GUIDE:
A voice prompt you will inform of the operation performed on the radio. You can program
OFF or one of the available languages by means the programming software.
8.10.- TIME OUT TIMER (TOT):
This function is to prevent to use a channel for an extended period of time.
If you transmit continuously for the times will by pre-programmed, the radio will stop
transmitting and you will hear a warning beep.
To turn OFF the beep sound, release the [PTT] and press again to resume transmission.
You can program OFF, 30, 60, 90 ... 300 seconds of transmission by means the
programming software.
8.11.- CTCSS / DCS:
Some channels may incorporate CTCSS tones or DCS codes pre-programed a secondary
signalling that allows you to ignore calls from other users who are using the same channel.
When you receive a signal that has a tone or code different from that programmed on your
radio, you will not hear the signal. Same mode, the signals you transmit will only be heard
by those users whose CTCSS tone or DCS code matches with programmed in your radio.
This setting is programmable by means the programming software.
Note:
- Consult with your salesperson to program the CTCSS and DCS on your radio.
8.12.- BATTERY SAVE:
This function decreases the battery consumption when no signal is being received and
operations are not performed on the radio (keys and controls are not used). While the
channel is not busy and no operation is performed on the radio for 10 seconds, the battery
save function will be turn ON. When a signal is received or any operation is performed on
the radio, the battery save function will turns OFF.
8.13.- SCAN FUNCTION:
The radio will scan the 16 channels to search a busy channel. With the programming
software you can configure the scanning by carrier or by time.
Carrier Scan: The radio will scan the channels and stop on an active channel until the
signal disappears.
Time scan: The radio will scan the channels and stop on a busy channel for 5 seconds,
after which time the scan will resume automatically.
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