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time-out timer
The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for a
extended durations. This function is useful, for example, when
you accidentally keep the PTT switch pressed. Additionally, by
limiting the amount of time you can continuously transmit, this
feature helps you save on battery power consumption.
If you continuously transmit for 3 minutes (default value), the
transceiver will stop transmitting and a tone will sound. To
stop the tone, release the PTT switch. You can press the PTT
switch again to resume transmitting.
To change the default value of 3 minutes:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU
key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).
2 Press the or key to select “to”.
3 Press the MENU key then press or to select “to- 3”
(3 minutes) or “to-10” (10 minutes).
4 Press the MENU key to conrm the selection.
5 Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.
This transceiver is also equipped with a pre-alert tone which
sounds 10 seconds before the Time-out Timer expires.
This will allow you time to nish your message before the
transceiver automatically stops transmitting.