ADVANCED OPERATIONS

SELECTING AN OUTPUT POWER

Each channel is programmed with either high or low output power by your dealer. You can change the output power of only channels programmed as high.

When you can reliably communicate with other parties without using high power, select low power by pressing the key programmed as RF Power Low. Each time you press RF Power Low, the output power toggles between high and low.

Using low power conserves battery power and reduces the risk of interfering with other communications.

Note:

Pressing RF Power Low while using a channel programmed with low power causes an error tone to sound.

When changing a channel from high power to low power, all channels programmed with high power are changed to low.

MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF

You can use the Monitor/ Squelch Off key 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.

Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions:

Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear background noise. Release the key to return to normal operation.

Squelch Off Toggle: Momentarily press to hear background noise. Press the key again to return to normal operation.

Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT, DQT, or

5-Tone Signalling. Release the key to return to normal operation.

Monitor Toggle: Momentarily press to deactivate QT, DQT, or 5-Tone Signalling. Press the key again to return to normal operation.

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TK-3160 specifications

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The TK-3160 operates on both analog and digital frequencies, which provides flexibility in communication. With 16 channels, users can easily switch between different communication networks or groups, enhancing coordination among teams. The inclusion of CTCSS/DCS signaling ensures secure and interference-free conversations by allowing users to filter out unwanted transmissions.

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