JVC KENWOOD 415500 UHF FM Mobile Transceiver User Manual

JVC KENWOOD Corporation UHF FM Mobile Transceiver Users Manual

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VHF FM TRANSCEIVER/ UHF FM TRANSCEIVERTK-7360/ TK-8360TK-7360H/ TK-8360H TK-7360HV/ TK-8360HUINSTRUCTION MANUALENGLISHFirmware CopyrightsThe title to and ownership of copyrights for rmwareembedded in Kenwood product memories are reserved forKenwood Corporation.
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1GETTING STARTEDNote: The following instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwoodservice facility, or the factory.SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESCarefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed below before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or KDYHEHHQGDPDJHGGXULQJVKLSPHQWÀOHDFODLPZLWKWKHFDUULHULPPHGLDWHO\DC power cable (with fuses)......................................................1• 10 A fuse..................................................................2Mounting Bracket ..............................................................1Screw set• 5 x 16 mm self-tapping screw..................................................4• Hex-headed screw with washer ................................................4• Spring washer .............................................................4• Flat washer................................................................4Microphone (with cable)• KMC-30 ..................................................................1Microphone hanger (with 4 x 16 mm self-tapping screws) ...............................1Instruction manual .............................................................1PREPARATIONVarious electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected from the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Typical examples include electronic fuel injection, anti-skid braking, and cruise control. If your vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting.QPower Cable ConnectionThe transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.1 &KHFNIRUDQH[LVWLQJKROHFRQYHQLHQWO\ORFDWHGLQWKHÀUHZDOOZKHUHWKHpower cable can be passed through.• If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill a hole, then install a rubber grommet.2 5XQWKHSRZHUFDEOHWKURXJKWKHÀUHZDOODQGLQWRWKHHQJLQHFRPSDUWPHQW3Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black lead to the negative (–) battery terminal.• Place the fuse as close to the battery as possible.
2M4 x 6 mm Hex-headed screwDC power cableMounting bracketAntennaconnectorPower input connectorFuseBlack (–) cableRed (+) cable12 V vehicle batteryMicrophone5 x 16 mmSelf-tapping screwSpringwasherFlatwasher4Coil the surplus cable and secure it with a retaining band.• Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for servicing while keeping the power applied.QInstalling the TransceiverFor passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and screw set, so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.Note: Before installing the transceiver, check how far the mounting screws will extend below the surface. When drilling mounting holes, be careful not to damage vehicle wiring or parts.1Mark the position of the holes in the dash, using the mounting bracket as a template. Using a 4.2 mm (5/32 inch) drill bit, drill the holes, then attach the mounting bracket using the supplied screws. 0RXQWWKHWUDQVFHLYHUZLWKLQHDV\UHDFKRIWKHXVHUDQGZKHUHWKHUHLVVXIÀFLHQWspace at the rear of the transceiver for cable connections.2Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to the transceiver.3Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using the supplied hex-headed screws.4Mount the microphone hanger in a location where it will be within easy reach of the user.• The microphone and microphone cable should be mounted in a place where they will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable, be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same value. Never replace a fuse with one that is rated with a higher value.
3GETTING ACQUAINTEDFRONTPANEL① (Power) switchPress to switch the transceiver ON or OFF.②/ keysPress to activate their programmable functions {page 5}.③/ keysPress to activate their programmable functions {page 5}.④TX/RX IndicatorLights red while transmitting and green while receiving a signal. Flashesorange when receiving an optional signaling call.⑤Microphone jackInsert the microphone plug into this jack.⑥Status Indicator/LJKWVGXULQJDVSHFLÀHGPRGHEDVHGRQGHDOHUSURJUDPPLQJ⑦ / S / A / <B / C> / QkeysPress to activate their programmable functions {page 5}.⑧SpeakerInternal speaker.⑨PTT switchPress this switch, then speak into the microphone to call a station.⑩Antenna connectorConnect the antenna to this connector.⑪ACC connectorConnect the ACC to this connector, via the KCT-60.⑫External speaker jackConnect an external speaker to this jack.⑬Power input connectorConnect the DC Power Cable to this connector.;=B > 28ACC.  :@.
4DISPLAYIcon DescriptionDisplays the signal strength (RSSI).Not used.Lights when the GPS position is determined. Blinks when the GPS position is not determined.Signaling is turned off.An LTR call is being received.The Talk Around function is on.Lights while scanning or while paused on a channel.Blinks when scan is temporarily stopped.A message is in the stack memory.The selected channel is the Priority channel.Lights when receiving a Telephone ID call. Blinks when using Auto Telephone Search.The Horn Alert function is on.The Scrambler function is on.The Public Address function is on.The selected channel is the Channel/Group ID Recall channel.The current zone is added to the scan sequence.The External Speaker function is on.The AUX function is on.Lights when the Auto Recording function is on. Blinks when the Auto Recording data is being written to the ÁDVKPHPRU\The current Channel/Group ID is added to the scan sequence.The Operator Selectable Tone function is on.The Auto Reply Message function is on.
5PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONSThe , , , , , S,A,<B,C>, and Q keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Ask your dealer for details on these functions.• None• 2-tone• Auto Telephone• Auto Reply Message• Autodial• Autodial Programming• AUX• Call 1 ~ 3• Calling Alert• CH/GID Down• CH/GID Recall• CH/GID Up• Channel Entry• Direct CH/GID 1 ~ 4• Display Character• Emergency 1• External Speaker• Function• GPS Position Display• Home CH/GID• Horn Alert• Key Lock• LCD Brightness• Lone Worker• Monitor• Monitor Momentary• OST• Paging Call• Playback• Public Address• RSSI Indicator• Scan• Scan Del/Add• Scrambler• Selcall• Selcall + Status• Send the GPS Data• Squelch Level• Squelch Off• Squelch Off Momentary• Status• Status 1 ~ Status 3• Talk Around• Telephone Disconnect• Transceiver Password• Volume Down• Volume Up• Zone Down• Zone Up1Emergency can be programmed only on the key.BASIC OPERATIONSSWITCHING POWER ON/ OFFPress to switch the transceiver ON.• A beep sounds and the display illuminates.• If the Transceiver Password function is programmed, “PASSWORD” will appear on the display. Refer to “Transceiver Password”, on page 6.Press again to switch the transceiver OFF.
6QTransceiver PasswordTo enter the password:1Press / to select a digit.• When using a keypad, simply enter the password digits and proceed to step 3.2Press C> to accept the entered digit and move to the next digit.• Press A or # to delete an incorrect digit. Press and hold A or #to delete all digits.3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire password.4Press S or WRFRQÀUPWKHSDVVZRUG• If you enter an incorrect password, the transceiver remains locked.ADJUSTING THE VOLUMEPress the Volume Up key to increase the volume. Press the Volume Down keyto decrease the volume.If Squelch Off has been programmed onto a key, you can use that function to listen to background noise while adjusting the volume level.SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/GROUP IDSelect the desired zone and channel/group ID using the keys programmed as Zone Up/Zone Down and CH/GID Up/CH/GID Down.• You can program names for zones and channels/group IDs with up to 10characters.QHome Channel/Group IDYou can select your Home channel and group ID by pressing Home CH/GID.Press the key a second time to return to your previous channel/group ID.QDirect Channel/Group IDYou can quickly select a commonly used channel and group ID by pressing Direct CH/GID 1 ~ Direct CH/GID 4. Press the same key a second time to return to your previous channel/group ID.TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING1Select your desired zone and channel.2Press the Calling Alert key to notify others that you are starting a call.• Simply release the Calling Alert key to stop the tone.3Press the microphone PTT switch and speak into the microphone to transmit.Release the PTT switch to receive.• For best sound quality at the receiving station, hold the microphone approximately 1.5 inches (3 ~ 4 cm) from your mouth.
7TELEPHONE CALLS1Select your desired zone and group ID.• Alternatively, you can press the key programmed as Auto Telephone toautomatically search for a Telephone Repeater.2Press and hold the PTT switch for approximately 1 second to ensure a connection.•&RQÀUPWKDWWKHUHLVDGLDOWRQHDIWHU\RXUHOHDVHWKHPTT switch.3Place the call, following the instructions for making a DTMF call {page 9}.4When the called party responds, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive.• Only one person can speak at a time (you cannot hear the other person’s voice while you are pressing the PTT switch).5To end the call, press and hold the PTT switch, then press # or the key programmed as Telephone Disconnect.SCANScan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops if a matching signal is present. There are three types of scans available.•Single Scan: Monitors the channels of only the currently selected zone. If set up to scan the Priority channel, it will be scanned even if it is not in the zone.•Multi Scan: Monitors the channels of every zone.•List Scan:0RQLWRUVWKHFKDQQHOVZLWKLQWKHVSHFLÀHGUDQJHRI]RQHV,IVHWXSWRVFDQthe Priority channel, it will be scanned even if it is not within any of the zones in the list.To start/stop scanning, press the key programmed as Scan.• “SCAN” and the XX icon appear on the display during scan.• When a signal is detected, scan pauses at that channel. The transceiver will remain on the busy channel until the signal is no longer present, at which time scan resumes. Note: To use Scan, there must be at least 2 channels added to the scan sequence.RECALLDuring scan, you can recall the last zone and channel/group ID on which you made a call by pressing the key programmed as CH/GID Recall. Scan will remain paused on the Recall channel until you press the key again.PRIORITY SCANIf a Priority channel has been programmed, the transceiver will automatically change to the Priority channel when a call is received on that channel, even if call is being received on a normal channel.• The XX icon appears on the display when the Priority channel is selected.
8TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT'XULQJVFDQ\RXFDQWHPSRUDULO\UHPRYHVSHFLÀFFKDQQHOVIURPWKHVFDQQLQJsequence by pressing the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add while Scan is paused at the undesired channel. To temporarily remove a zone, press and hold Scan Delete/Add while Scan is paused at a channel in the undesired zone.• The channel/zone is no longer scanned. However, when scanning is ended and restarted, the Scan settings return to normal.SCAN DELETE/ADDYou can add and remove zones and/or channels/group IDs to and from your scan list.1Select your desired zone and/or channel/group ID.2Press the key programmed as Scan Delete/Add to remove a channel or press and hold the key for approximately 1 second to remove a zone.• When a channel is added to scan, the XX icon appears on the display.• When a zone is added to scan, the XX icon appears on the display.SCAN REVERTThe Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the PTT switchto transmit during scan. Your dealer can program one of the following types of Scan Revert channels:•Selected: The last channel selected before scan.•Selected + Talkback: Same as “Selected”, plus you can respond to calls on the channel at which scan is paused.•Priority: The Priority channel.•Priority + Talkback: Same as “Priority”, plus you can respond to calls on the channel at which scan is paused.•Last Called + Selected: The last channel on which you receive a call or the last channel selected before scan, whichever operation occured latest.DTMF CALLSNote: To make DTMF calls, you must use an optional microphone with a DTMF keypad.MANUAL DIALING1Press and hold the PTT switch.2Enter the desired digits using the keypad.• If Keypad Auto-PTT is enabled by your dealer, you do not need to press the PTTswitch to transmit; you can make the call simply by pressing the keys.
9AUTODIALAutodial allows you to quickly call DTMF numbers that have been programmed onto your transceiver.1Press the key programmed as Autodial.2Press / to select a number.• You can also enter a number from 01 ~ 10 directly using the keypad. 3 Press the PTT switch to make the call.QStoring an Autodial Entry1Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming.2Press / to select a memory location number.3Press S or to enter a name for the list number.4Press / to select a digit.5Press C> to accept the entered digit and move the cursor to the right.• Press A or # to delete an incorrect digit. Press and hold A or #to delete all digits.6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the entire name.7Press S or to accept the name and enter a number.8Press / to select a digit.• You can also enter digits directly using the keypad.9Press C> to accept the entered digit and move the cursor to the right.• Press A or # to delete an incorrect digit. Press and hold A or #to delete all digits.10 Repeat steps 8 and 9 to enter the entire number.11 Press S or to accept the number and store the entry.QRemoving an Autodial Entry1Press the key programmed as Autodial Programming.2Press / to select a memory location number.3Press A or #.• “DELETE” appears on the display.• Additionally, you can press and hold A or # to delete all entries.4Press S or WRFRQÀUPWKHGHOHWLRQREDIALING1Press the key programmed as Autodial.2Press , then 0.• If there is no data in the redial memory, an error tone will sound.3Press the PTT switch to make the call.
10STUNThis function is used when a transceiver is stolen or lost. When the transceiver receives a call containing a stun code, the transceiver becomes disabled. The stun code is cancelled when the transceiver receives a call with a revive code.• “STUN” appears on the display while the transceiver is stunned.SIGNALINGQUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT)Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel.OPTIONAL SIGNALINGYour dealer may also program several types of optional signaling for your transceiver channels.2-tone Signaling: 2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when your transceiver receives a call containing matching 2 tones.DTMF Signaling: DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only when the transceiver receives a call containing a matching DTMF code.FleetSync Signaling: Refer to “SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)” on page 10.MDC-1200: MDC-1200 is a data system using Audio Frequency Shift Keying (AFSK). Transceivers communicate at a 1200 baud rate, using 1200 Hz and 1800 Hz tones.OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST)You can change the preset encode and decode tones for the selected channel. Up to 40 OST pairs can be pre-programmed by your dealer.1Select your desired channel.2Press the key programmed as OST.• “TONE” appears on the display, followed by the current OST number.3Press / to select your desired OST number.• You can also directly enter a number from 01 to 40 using the keypad.4Use the transceiver the same as in a regular call.5To exit OST mode and return to the preset encode/decode tones, press .
11FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTIONFleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function and is a protocol owned by Kenwood Corporation.Note: If set up by your dealer, your transceiver may use the MDC-1200 feature in place of FleetSync. MDC-1200 and FleetSync cannot be operated simultaneously.SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)A Selcall is a voice call to a particular station or to a group of stations.QTransmitting1Select your desired zone and channel.2Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall + Status.3Press / to select the ID of the station you want to call.• You can also enter the station ID directly by using the keypad.4Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.• You can also press Q to page the ID, rather than talking.QReceivingIf enabled by your dealer, an alert tone will sound and the LED will blink when a Selcall has been received. To respond to the call, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.Q ,GHQWLÀFDWLRQ&RGHVAn ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number.Note: The ID range may be limited by programming.PAGING CALL1Select your desired zone and channel.2Press and hold the key programmed as Paging Call for 1 second to transmit your PTT List ID, to request a call.STATUS MESSAGEStatus messages are 2-digit codes ranging from 10 to 99 (80 ~ 99 are reserved for special messages).A maximum of 15 received messages can be stored in the stack memory of your transceiver and can be reviewed after reception. The XX icon appears when a message is stored in the stack memory.
12QTransmittingIf programmed by your dealer, you can press the Call 1 ~ Call 3 keys to quickly send preprogrammed status messages. You can also manually send status messages.1Select your desired zone and channel.2Press the key programmed as Status or Selcall + Status.• When pressing the StatusNH\WKHWDUJHW)OHHW,'LVÀ[HGDQGFDQQRWEHselected. Skip to step 5 to continue.3In Selcall mode, press / to select the ID of the station you want to call.• You can also enter the station ID directly by using the keypad.4Press S to enter Status mode.5Press / to select the status ID you want to transmit.• You can also enter the status ID directly by using the keypad.6Press the PTT switch or Q to initiate the status call.QReceiving :KHQDVWDWXVFDOOLVUHFHLYHGWKH;;LFRQZLOOÁDVKDQGWKHFDOOLQJ,'RUtext message will appear on the display. Press any key to return to normal operation.QReviewing Messages in the Stack1Press the key programmed as Stack or press and hold the key programmed as Selcall,Status, or Selcall + Status.2Press / to select your desired message.3Press Q to return to normal operation.SHORT/LONG MESSAGESTo send and receive short or long messages, connect the transceiver to a PC. (Ask your dealer for details.)• Short messages can contain a maximum of 48 characters. Received short messages are displayed the same as Status messages and are stored in the same stack memory. A combined maximum of 15 Status calls and short messages can be stored in the stack memory.• Long messages can contain a maximum of 4096 characters and can only be viewed via a PC. You can also send short messages directly from the transceiver, without the use of a PC.1Select your desired zone and channel.2Press the key programmed as Short Message or Selcall + Short Message.• When pressing the Short MessageNH\WKHWDUJHW)OHHW,'LVÀ[HGDQGFDQQRWEHselected. Skip to step 5 to continue.
133In Selcall mode, press / to select the ID of the station you want to call.• You can also enter the station ID directly by using the keypad.4Press S to enter Short Message mode.5Press / to select a character to enter.6Press C> to accept the entered character and move the cursor to the right.• Press A or # to delete an incorrect digit. Press and hold A or #to delete all digits.7Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the entire message.• Short messages can contain a maximum of 48 characters.8Press the PTT switch or Q to send the message.GPS REPORTIf a GPS unit (NMEA-0183 format) is installed on your transceiver, you can press the key programmed as Send the GPS data to send your location data.ADVANCED OPERATIONSEMERGENCY CALLSIf your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls.1Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.• Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary.• When the transceiver enters Emergency mode, the transceiver will change to the Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up.2To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergency key again.• If the Emergency mode completes the preset number of cycles, Emergency mode will automatically end and the transceiver will return to normal.QLone Worker ModeLone Worker Mode is a safety feature built into the transceiver. If the transceiver is not operated for a pre-programmed period of time, the transceiver will emit a tone and automatically enter Emergency operation.Operating any key will reset the timer.Press and hold the key programmed as Lone Worker to toggle the Lone Worker function ON or OFF.• Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Lone Worker key will vary.• “L-WK ON” momentarily appears on the display when Lone Worker is activated.
14TALK AROUNDDuring 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 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 XX icon appears on the display while Talk Around is activated.VOICE SCRAMBLERNote: 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.The built-in scrambler prevent 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 XX icon appears on the display while the Scrambler is activated.When using an optional scrambler board, you can change the scrambler codes:1Press and hold the key programmed as Scrambler for 1 second.• “CODE” appears on the display, followed by the current scrambler code.2Press / to select your desired scrambler code.3Press S,, or to store the new setting.• 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.MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFFYou 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 XX 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, or FleetSync Signaling. Press again to return to normal operation.•Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, or FleetSync Signaling. Release to return to normal operation.•Squelch Off: Press to hear background noise. Press again to return to normal operation.•Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear background noise. Release to return to normal operation.
15QSquelch LevelIf a key has been programmed as Squelch Level, you can readjust your transceiver’s squelch level:1Press the key programmed as Squelch Level.• The XX icon appears on the display, along with the current squelch level.2Press / to select the desired squelch level from 0 to 9.3Press S or to store the new setting.KEY LOCKPress the key programmed as Key Lock to lock the transceiver front panel keys.• When any key is pressed while Key Lock is active, “LOCKED” momentarily appears on the display.Press the Key Lock key again to unlock the keys.SIGNAL STRENGTHThe Signal Stength indicator shows the strength of received signals:XXXX XXX XX XStrong 6XIÀFLHQW Weak Very WeakAditionally, while receiving a call, press the key programmed as RSSI Indicator to view the decibel level of the received signal.• The display will show “RSSI” followed by a number. The number is the decibel level of the received signal.Press any key other than the PTT switch to return to the channel display.PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA)The PA system can only be used with an optional relay unit and external speaker.1Press the key programmed as Public Address to activate the Public Address function.• The XX icon appears on the display.2Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone to make your address through the external speaker.3Press the Public Address key again to exit Public Address.HORN ALERTThe Horn Alert function can only be used with an optional relay unit. Press the key programmed as Horn Alert to toggle the Horn Alert function ON or OFF.• The XX icon appears on the display while Horn Alert is activated.
16EXTERNAL SPEAKERAfter attaching an external speaker to the transceiver, press the key programmed as External Speaker to output all received signals through the external speaker.• The XX icon appears on the display.Press the External Speaker key again to output all received signals only through the built-in speaker.DISPLAY BRIGHTNESSYou can cycle the display brightness between high, low, and off by pressing the key programmed as LCD Brightness.BACKGROUND OPERATIONSTIME-OUT TIMER (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.AUXILIARY PORTPress 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.BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)If BCL is set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit if the channel is already in use.• “BUSY” appears on the display when you press the PTT switch. Use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free.If your dealer has programmed BCL Override for your transceiver, you can override the BCL by pressing the PTT switch again, immediately after releasing it, when the channel is busy.PTT IDPTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each time the PTT switch is pressed and/or released.COMPANDERIf programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander will remove excessive noise from transmitted signals, providing higher clarity of signals.
17TRANSMIT POWERYour dealer has programmed a transmit power level for each channel. Power levels can be high, medium, or low.VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNITWhen using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access to the voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer for details.VOICE RECORDERThe voice recorder provides you with an auto recorder to record your conversations and a voice memo function to create voice memos.QAuto RecordingIf activated, the auto recording function will continuously record all transmitted and received signals. The recording storage area retains 30 seconds of recording, so all transmitted and received signals are simultaneously recorded and erased, leaving only the last 30 seconds of recording in memory.• The XX icon appears on the display when this function is activated.QVoice MemosYou can record a voice memo for later playback.1Press the key programmed as Voice Memo or press and hold the key programmed as Playback for 1 second.• The duration of recording memory will appear on the display and begin counting down.2Speak into the microphone to record your voice memo.3Press the key to end the recording at any time and store it into the transceiver memory.• If the memory becomes full, recording will stop automatically and store the voice memo to memory.
18QAuto Reply MessageYou can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls.1Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message.• “AUTO REPLY” momentarily appears on the display.2When you receive an Individual Call, Auto Reply will begin after waiting for 3 seconds, the transceiver will send an automatic response to the caller, and “GREETING” appears on the display• If you are available to receive the call, press any key to cancel the auto response.• If there is a channel available on your transceiver for recording, “I am not available. Leave your Message.” will be sent to the caller. The caller can then leave a recorded message on your transceiver which you can later recall and listen to. When a message is stored on your transceiver, “MSG RCVD” appears on the display.• If there is no channel available on your transceiver for recording, “I am not available” will be sent to the caller and “MEM FULL” appears on the display.QPlaybackYou can play back a recorded conversation, memo, or message.1Press the key programmed as Playback.• If the last action on your transceiver was to auto record your conversation, “STORE” will appear on the display, otherwise a recording channel with the time of the recording will appear.2Press / to select the channel you want to play back.• “AR” represents auto recordings.• “VM” represents voice memos.• “RM” represents reply messages.3The transceiver will announce the time and channel, then the recording will play back.• When the entire recording has been played, “END OF MSG” is displayed.• Press A or # to delete the selected recording. Press and hold A or #to delete all recorded data.VOICE GUIDEIf set up by your dealer, when changing the zone and/or channel/group ID, an audio voice will announce the new zone and channel number/group ID.Additionally, when changing a function setting, an audio voice will announce the new setting. (Voice announcements vary by dealer setting.)
MANDATORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLERS AND USERS • Use only manufacturer or dealer supplied antenna. • Antenna Minimum Safe Distance: 120 cm (4 feet), 50% duty Cycle. • Antenna Gain: 0 dBd referenced to a dipole. The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF (Radio Frequency) energy which is below the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) limits. • Antenna Mounting: The antenna supplied by the manufacturer or radio dealer must not be mounted at a location such that during radio transmission, any person or persons can come closer than the above indicated minimum safe distance to the antenna, i.e. 120 cm (4 feet) , 50% duty Cycle. • To comply with current FCC RF Exposure limits, the antenna must be installed at or exceeding the minimum safe distance shown above, and in accordance with the requirements of the antenna manufacturer or supplier. • Vehicle installation: The antenna can be mounted at the center of a vehicle metal roof or trunk lid, if the minimum safe distance is observed. • Base Station Installation: The antenna should be fixed-mounted on an outdoor permanent structure. RF Exposure compliance must be addressed at the time of installation. Antenna substitution: Do not substitute any antenna for the one supplied or recommended by the manufacturer or radio dealer. You may be exposing person or persons to excess radio frequency radiation. You may contact your radio dealer or the manufacturer for further instructions. Maintain a separation distance from the antenna to person(s) of at least 120 cm (4 feet) , 50% duty Cycle. “This transmitter is authorized to operate with a maximum duty factor of 50%, in typical push-to-talk mode, for satisfying FCC RF exposure compliance requirements.” You, as the qualified end-user of this radio device must control the exposure conditions of bystanders to ensure the minimum separation distance (above) is maintained between the antenna and nearby persons for satisfying RF Exposure compliance. The operation of this transmitter must satisfy the requirements of Occupational/Controlled Exposure Environment, for work-related use, transmit only when person(s) are at least the minimum distance from the properly installed, externally mounted antenna. Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral distance away from the antenna/vehicle

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