MICROPHONE CONTROL (WITH MC-53DM ONLY)

You can change numerous transceiver settings by operating the Mic DTMF keys. To activate this function, access Menu 1–8–5 (MIC CONTROL) and select “ON”.

The following table shows what function is switched ON and OFF or which setting is changed, by pressing the DTMF keys.

1

Visual Scan

9

Squelch Adjustment 2, 3

2

Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS

0

TX Power Change

3

Reverse

A

Enter

4

1 MHz Step Change

B

Control Band Select

5

Monitor

C

Repeater

6

Frequency Readout

D

[F] key

by Beeps 1

7

Volume Change 2, 3

 

Down 4

8

Speaker Mute

#

Up 4

1The transceiver announces the displayed information if you have installed an optional VS-3 unit and selected “English” in Menu 1–2–4 (VOICE) {page 83}.

2After entering the selection mode, press [ ] or [#] to change the level or selection.

3Both Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment cannot be activated at the same time.

4Both Volume Change and Squelch Adjustment must be OFF to change the tone or frequency step using this key.

You can also make the following settings by pressing [D] first (ex. [D], then [2]).

2

Tone (or CTCSS) Frequency/

8

Sub-band Select

DCS Code Select 1

3

Offset Direction Select

D

Multi-function Mode

Cancel

 

 

 

5

DTMF Keypad Lock

 

Down

6

DTMF Keypad Unlock

#

Up

7 Band A/ B Select

1After entering the selection mode, press [ ] or [#] to change the level or selection.

Before pressing [D], [2], press [2] to activate the Tone, CTCSS, or DCS function.

Press [OK] on the front panel of the transceiver to complete the setting.

Note: Audible DTMF tones from other transceivers near you may be picked up by your MC-53DM microphone. If so, this could prevent the function from working correctly.

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Kenwood TM-D700 E instruction manual Microphone Control with MC-53DM only