Kenwood TM-V708A Changing Beep Volume, Key Beep On/ Off, Switching Fm/Am Mode, Squelch Hang Time

■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

14level 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.

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