Kenwood TM-V708A Stereo System User Manual


 
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Squelch Hang Time
When using S-meter Squelch, you may want to adjust
the time interval between when the received signals
drop and when the squelch closes.
Access Menu 1–3–3 (SQUELCH HANG TIME) and
select from OFF (default), 125, 250, and 500 ms.
CHANGING BEEP VOLUME
The transceiver beeps each time you press a front panel
key or Mic key. You can change the beep volume or turn
it off.
Access Menu 1–2–1 (BEEP VOLUME) and select the
volume from levels 1 to 7 and OFF. The default is
level 5.
KEY BEEP ON/ OFF
If you are distracted by beeps generated when pressing
a front panel key or Mic key, switch the Key Beep OFF.
Access Menu 1–2–2 (KEY BEEP) and select “OFF”.
Note: After selecting OFF, you will still hear TOT and APO alarms.
SWITCHING FM/AM MODE
This transceiver is also capable of receiving (not
transmitting) AM signals on band A. The default mode
on the 118 MHz band is AM while the default on the 144,
220, 300, or 440 MHz band is FM. After recalling the
desired band on band A, access Menu 1–3–4 (FM/AM
MODE) and switch between FM and AM.
The 1 MHz decimal becomes elongated when AM is
selected.
Note: You cannot switch between FM and AM to receive on band B.