Kenwood TK-3230 instruction manual Time-out Timer

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:

1With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

2Press the or key to select “  ”.

3Press the MENU key then press or to select “  ”

(3 minutes) or “  ” (10 minutes).

4Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

5Press 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 finish your message before the transceiver automatically stops transmitting.

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