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  • Kenwood BC550DU | User Manual - Page 1
    VHF TRANSCEIVER BC500DVK UHF TRANSCEIVER BC550DUK BC500DUK USER MANUAL BearCom Group, Inc. B5A-4554-00_EN
  • Kenwood BC550DU | User Manual - Page 2
    CONTENTS PREPARATION 5 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 5 INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 5 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 6 INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS......... 6 INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET 7 ORIENTATION...8 Buttons and Controls 8 Display...9 BASIC
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    PRIORITY SCAN 64 SCAN REVERT 65 EMERGENCY CALLS 66 SCRAMBLER (ANALOG)/ ENCRYPTION (NXDN/ DMR 67 SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION 67 SELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE 67 SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY 68 SIGNALING...69 QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) [ANALOG 69 Operator Selectable Tone (OST
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    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS 76 TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT 76 BATTERY SAVER 76 LOW BATTERY WARNING 76 SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR 76 VOICE ANNOUNCEMENT 77 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL 78 4
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    PREPARATION INSTALLING THE ANTENNA Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. Antenna INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use.
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    INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied M3 x 8 mm binding screws. Note: ◆ If the belt clip is not installed, its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment. ◆ Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver. Belt
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    INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET Note: ◆ The transceiver is not fully water resistant when using a speaker/ microphone or headset. ◆ Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver. 1 Insert the speaker/ microphone plugs into the speaker/ microphone jacks of the transceiver. 2 Place the locking bracket
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    ORIENTATION Buttons and Controls Antenna ① ②③ ⑥ Speaker Microphone ⑦ Display ⑧ ④ Battery pack ⑤ ① Selector Rotate to change the operating channel or zone. ② Status indicator Lights during a specified mode, based on dealer programming. (Red, Purple, Blue, Light Blue, Green, Yellow, White)
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    Display Indicator Description Displays the signal strength. The Monitor or Squelch Off function is activated. Blinks when an incoming call matches your Optional Signaling. The Talk Around function is activated. Scan, Priority Scan, or Site Roaming is in progress. Blinks when the scan is paused
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    BASIC OPERATIONS SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver power ON. Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver power OFF. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.
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    TRANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel. 2 Press the button programmed as [Monitor] or [Squelch Off] to check whether or not the channel is free. • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press the PTT switch and speak to the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. •
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    Making Individual Calls (NXDN/ DMR) You can select a Unit ID/ name from the list to make a call to those parties on a channel. 1 Press the button programmed as [Individual], [Individual + Short Message] or [Individual + Status] to enter Individual Call Mode. • Alternatively, press the button
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    Receiving Group Calls (NXDN/ DMR) When you receive a group call on a channel and the received group ID matches the ID set up on your transceiver, you can hear the caller's voice. Receiving Individual Calls (NXDN/ DMR) When you receive an individual call on a channel, a ringing tone will sound and
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    ACCESSIBLE FUNCTIONS FUNCTION MODE Your transceiver operations vary according to the functions that your dealer has programmed to the transceiver buttons and selector. Refer to "FUNCTIONS LIST" {p. 16} for the available programmable functions. MENU MODE (LCD Model) Many functions on this
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    3 Press the [ S ] button to view the function list for the selected category. 4 Press [ ] to select a function item. • Press the [ A ] button to return to the category list. 5 Press the [ S ] button. The selected function functions. • Options for a function, such as Microphone type,
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    FUNCTIONS LIST PF Button : Functions that can be programmed to the transceiver buttons Menu : Functions that can be accessed using the transceiver Menu Non-LCD : Non-LCD Model Analog : Channels set up for Analog NXDN : Channels set up for NXDN DMR : Channels set up for DMR ✓ : Available N/A : Not
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    Function Clear CW Message Direct Channel 1 ~ 5 Direct Channel 1 ~ 5 Select Display Format Emergency External Microphone Sense External Speaker Fixed Volume Function Group Group + Short Message Group + Status High Transmit Power Home Channel Home Channel Select Individual Individual + Short Message
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    Function Maintenance Manual Site Hunt Medium Transmit Power Menu Microphone Sense Microphone Type Monitor Monitor Momentary Operator Selectable Tone OST List OVCM Priority-channel Select Radio Check (MDC-
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    Function Scrambler/ Encryption Scrambler/ Encryption Code Send the GPS Data Short Message Speaker Attenuation Speaker Type Squelch Level Squelch Off Squelch Off Momentary Stack Status Surveillance Talk Around Transceiver Password TX Audio Equalizer TX Auto Gain Control VOX VOX Function Zone Delete/
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    Function Zone Up Zone Up (Continuous) Menu Display - - PF Button ✓ Menu N/A ✓ N/A NonLCD ✓ Analog NXDN ✓ ✓ DMR ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ *1: [Channel Select] can be programmed only on the Selector of the Non-LCD model. Cannot be set with [Channel Up] and/or [Channel Down] together. *2: [Channel Up/
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    FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW Following is a brief overview of the functions available on the transceiver accessible using the Menu and/or programmable to the transceiver buttons. • For details on functions that are not included in "FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW" and "FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS" {p. 62}, please consult your
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    Backlight [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you can turn the LCD display backlight on/off. PF Button: Press the programmed button to turn the display backlight On or Off. • If Auto backlight is activated by your dealer, the backlight can be set to activate by button operations or when receiving a call/
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    Broadcast [DMR] Allows you to make a Broadcast Group Call. Broadcast Group Call can be used to engage in one-way informative group voice calls by initiating a call to a group. PF Button: Press the programmed button, to switch to Broadcast Call. Menu Mode: Select "BCST" and press the [ S ] button to
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    Call 1 ~ 6 [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to send assigned signaling from Call 1 to Call 6. PF Button: Press the programmed button to send a message or initiate a call. Calling Alert [Analog] Allows you to send a calling alert to the other party. Calling alert tones help identify yourself to party
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    Channel Entry [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] In Channel Entry Mode, channel can be selected by the same operation as List selection. PF Button: 1 Press the programmed button to enter Channel Entry Mode. 2 Press the [ ] buttons to select your desired channel. 3 Press the [ S ] button to confirm
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    3 Press the [ S ] button. 4 Press the [ ] buttons to select "2". 5 Press the [ S ] button. 6 Press the [ ] buttons to select "3". • Press the [ A ] button to delete 1 digit number. Press and hold the [ A ] button to delete all numbers. 7 Press the [ S ] button to confirm
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    Channel Up/ Channel Down [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] PF Button: Press the programmed button to increase/ decrease the channel number. Channel Up (Continuous)/ Channel Down (Continuous) [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] PF Button: Hold down the programmed button to continuously increase/ decrease the channel number. Clear
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    Direct Channel 1 ~ 5 [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to go directly to Direct Channel 1 ~ 5. PF Button: Press the programmed button to jump to a frequently used zone and channel. • Beep A (1 beep) sounds. Press this button again to return to the formerly selected channel. • Beep B (2 beeps) sounds.
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    Display Format [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to switch the display between the zone-channel number and the channel name. Zone-channel number Channel name PF Button: Press the programmed button to switch the display between the zone-channel number and the channel name. Menu Mode: Select "DISP FMT"
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    External Microphone Sense [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allow you to set the microphone sensitivity of the external microphone. Menu Mode: 1 Select "EX MIC S" and press the [ S ] button. 2 Press the [ ] buttons to select the microphone sensitivity. • You can select from +6 dB (High sensitivity)
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    Fixed Volume [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to change the volume level of the tone. PF Button: Press the programmed button to change Low, High, or Off (Tone Off). Menu Mode: 1 Select "FIXED V" and press the [ S ] button. 2 Press the [ ] buttons to select Low, High, or Off (Tone Off). 3
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    Group [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Activates Group Call Mode. 1 PF Button: Press the programmed button to enter Group Call Mode (NXDN/ DMR) or Selcall Mode (FleetSync/ MDC-1200). Menu Mode: Select "GRP MODE" and press the [ S ] button to enter Group Call Mode (NXDN/ DMR) or Selcall Mode (FleetSync/ MDC-1200
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    Group + Status [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to specify a Group ID to send status messages. 1 PF Button: Press the programmed button to enter Group Call Mode (NXDN/ DMR) or Selcall Mode (FleetSync/ MDC-1200). Menu Mode: Select "GRP STAT" and press the [ S ] button to enter Group Call Mode (NXDN/
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    Home Channel [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to jump to home channel (programmed by your dealer). If activated by your dealer, you can set your own Home Channel by selecting your desired channel using Home Channel Select. PF Button: Press the programmed button to jump to home channel. • Beep A (1
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    Individual [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Activates Individual Call Mode. 1 PF Button: Press the programmed button to enter Individual Call Mode (NXDN/ DMR) or Selcall Mode (FleetSync/ MDC-1200). Menu Mode: Select "IND MODE" and press the [ S ] button to enter Individual Call Mode (NXDN/ DMR) or Selcall Mode (
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    Individual + Status [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to specify a Unit ID to send status messages. 1 PF Button: Press the programmed button to enter Individual Call Mode (NXDN/ DMR) or Selcall Mode (FleetSync/ MDC-1200). Menu Mode: Select "IND STAT" and press the [ S ] button to enter Individual Call
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    Low Transmit Power [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Turns Low Transmit Power On or Off. When using a channel programmed with medium or high power, this allows you to change the output power to low. PF Button: Press the programmed button to change the output power to Low. • Beep A (1 beep) sounds. Press this
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    Maintenance [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to display the signal strength and Bit Error Rate (BER) on the LCD when constructing the system or during maintenance. 1 PF Button: Press the programmed button to enter Maintenance Display Mode. Menu Mode: Select "MAINT" and press the [ S ] button to enter
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    the same System set in DMR Site Roaming and go to search for repeaters that can detect the synchronization signal. • "SEARCH" is displayed during Manual Site Hunt operation. Medium Transmit Power [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Turns Medium Transmit Power On or Off. When using a channel programmed with low or
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    Microphone Sense [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to change the internal microphone sensitivity. Menu Mode: 1 Select "MIC SENS" and press the [ S ] button. 2 Press the [ ] buttons to select the microphone sensitivity. • You can select from +6 dB (High sensitivity) to -20 dB (Low
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    -OH*, KHS-10D-BH, KHS-10D-OH MIC 7 EMC-11, EMC-12 MIC 8 KHS-1* MIC 9 KHS-29F MIC 10 KEP-2 MIC 11 KHS-8NC * : Not support for DMR. 41
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    Monitor [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to turn the transceiver signaling off, to listen to all calls that are received on the channel. PF Button: Press the programmed button to change the Monitor On. • Beep A (1 beep) sounds. Press this button again to change the Monitor Off. • Beep B (2 beeps)
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    OST List [Analog] Allows you to enter OST List mode. 1 PF Button: Press and hold the programmed button to enter OST List Mode. Menu Mode: Select "OST LIST" and press the [ S ] button to enter OST List Mode. 2 Press the [ ] buttons to select the OST List. 3 Press the [ S ] button to
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    Priority-channel Select [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] A Priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority Scan to function. When using a single Priority channel, the transceiver will automatically change to the Priority channel when a call is received on it, even if a call is being received on a
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    Radio Check (MDC-1200) [Analog] This function is for MDC-1200 Radio Check. Radio Check is a function for checking whether a transceiver is available for calling, such as whether the transceiver is on or whether it is within the communication range. Menu Mode: 1 Select "RD CHK" and press the [ S ]
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    Radio Uninhibit (MDC-1200) [Analog] This is for MDC-1200 Radio Uninhibit. Radio Uninhibit is a function for reviving a transceiver which has been stunned. Menu Mode: 1 Select "UNINHIB" and press the [ S ] button to enter Radio Uninhibit Mode. 2 Press the [ ] buttons to select the
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    Remote Control [NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to remotely control a specified transceiver from the transceiver. In the NXDN and DMR systems, it allows you to operate the transceiver directly, send a remote control message and control the target transceiver. Note: ◆ The Remote Control is a software option.
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    Menu Mode: 1 Select "RMT CTRL" and press the [ S ] button to enter Remote Control Mode. 2 Press the [ ] buttons to select Unit ID List. 3 Press the [ S ] button to enter Remote Control Message Selection. 4 Press the [ ] buttons to select Remote Control Message. 5 Press
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    mode. Save Log Data [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] This function saves the operation and communication logs of this transceiver. • This function is for field support use such for your dealer. Scan [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you starting or stopping scan. PF Button: Press the programmed button to start scanning
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    Scan Delete/Add [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to include or omit each channel in the scan sequence. 1 Select your desired channel. 2 PF Button: Press the programmed button to change the Scan Delete/Add status of the channel. Menu Mode: Select "SCN D/A" and press the [ S ] button to activate/
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    Scrambler/Encryption [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Enables or disables Scrambler (analog) or Encryption (NXDN/ DMR) function. • Voice Scrambler is the function to scramble the audio signal so that the contents of communications can be prevented from being intercepted. • Encryption is the function that
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    Scrambler/Encryption Code [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to change the Scrambler Code/ Encryption Key used in the transmission. 1 PF Button: Press and hold the programmed button to enter Scrambler/ Encryption Code Mode. Menu Mode: Select "SCRENC C" and press the [ S ] button to enter Scrambler/
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    Send the GPS Data [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to send your positioning data to the base station when a GPS speaker/ microphone has been installed. • When the power is turned ON and/or the reception condition of the GPS satellite is poor, positioning may take longer to complete. PF Button: Press
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    , KHS-35F KHS-10-BH*, KHS-10-OH*, KHS-10D-BH, KHS-10D-OH EMC-11, EMC-12 KHS-1* KHS-29F KEP-2 KHS-8NC * : Not support for DMR. 54
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    Squelch Level [Analog] Allows you to adjust the transceiver squelch level. 1 PF Button: Press the programmed button to enter Squelch Level Adjustment Mode. Menu Mode: Select "SQL LVL" and press the [ S ] button enter Squelch Level Adjustment Mode. 2 Press the [ ] buttons to increase
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    Stack [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to check the records of received calls and messages received. • The " " indicator lights up when all stacked data is already read. • When there is unread data, The " " indicator blinks. 1 PF Button: Press the programmed button to enter Stack Mode. Menu Mode:
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    3 Press the [ ] buttons to select the List. • Each time press the [ S ] button to change display type (Message → Caller ID → Channel No.→ Message→ ). • Press the [A] button, delete confirmation is displayed, press the [S] button to delete displayed Caller ID and Message. • Press and
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    Surveillance [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to disable the alert tone, backlight and LED functions. The Surveillance function is used when the change of the transceiver status needs to be kept unnoticed, such as while on a Public Safety operation. PF Button: Press the programmed button to activate
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    TX Audio Equalizer [NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to set the transmission audio characteristic (Flat, High boost, or Low boost). Menu Mode: 1 Select "TX EQ" and press the [ S ] button. 2 Press the [ ] buttons to select the audio characteristic. 3 Press the [ S ] button to confirm and exit
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    VOX [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to adjust the VOX Gain level. 1 PF Button: Press the programmed button to enter VOX Gain Level Adjustment Mode. Menu Mode: Select "VOX LVL" and press the [ S ] button to enter VOX Gain Level Adjustment Mode. 2 Press the [ ] buttons to increase and
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    Zone Delete/Add [Analog/ NXDN/ DMR] Allows you to include or omit each Zone in the Multi-Zone scan sequence. 1 Select your desired zone. 2 PF Button: Press the programmed button to switch the Zone Delete/Add status of the channel. Menu Mode: Select "ZONE D/A" and press the [ S ] button to switch
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    FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS For details on functions that are not included in "FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW" {p. 21} and "FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS", please consult your dealer. TRANSCEIVER PASSWORD LCD Model If the transceiver is password protected, "PASSWORD" will appear on the display when the power is turned on. To
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    Non-LCD Model If your transceiver is password protected, the LED will light blue when you turn the transceiver ON. Enter the password (up to 6 digits) using the following procedure. 1 Set the Selector to position "1". 2 Press the Side 1 or Side 2 button to enter the first digit. • The Side 1 button
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    SCAN Scan is useful for monitoring signals on the transceiver channels. While scanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channel and only stops on a channel if a signal is present. To begin scanning, press the button programmed as [Scan]. • The " " indicator appears on the display. • If
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    SCAN REVERT The Scan Revert channel is the channel selected when you press the PTT switch to transmit during scan. Your dealer can program one of the following Scan Revert channels: • Selected: The last channel selected is assigned as the new revert channel. • Selected + Talkback: If the channel has
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    EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you can make emergency calls. 1 Press and hold the button programmed as [Emergency]. • Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency button will vary. •
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    SCRAMBLER (ANALOG)/ ENCRYPTION (NXDN/ DMR) Note: ◆ The following types of encryption are available depending on the protocol used. NXDN : Bit scrambling (built-in encryption function) DMR : Bit scrambling (built-in encryption function) and Enhanced Encryption ◆ The Enhanced Encryption is a software
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    SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY 1 Press the button programmed as [Scrambler/Encryption Code] to enter Scrambler/Encryption Code Mode. • Alternatively, press the button programmed as [Menu] to enter Scrambler/ Encryption Code Mode using the Menu Mode. 2 Select the new Encryption key using the [
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    SIGNALING QUIET TALK (QT)/ DIGITAL QUIET TALK (DQT) [ANALOG] Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on your transceiver channels. A QT tone/ DQT code is a sub-audible tone/ code which allows you to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel. When a channel
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    OPTIONAL SIGNALING Your dealer may also program several types of optional signaling for your transceiver channels. 2-tone Signaling [Analog] 2-tone Signaling opens the squelch only when your transceiver receives a call containing a matching 2-tone signal. DTMF Signaling [Analog] DTMF Signaling opens
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    FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol owned by JVCKENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions on your transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. Note: ◆ This function is available
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    Identification Codes An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit ID number. Each transceiver has its own ID. • Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a fleet call. • Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call in your fleet. • Enter a Group ID (which is
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    SHORT MESSAGES This transceiver can receive short data messages which contain a maximum of 48 characters. GPS REPORT GPS data can be manually transmitted by pressing the button programmed as [Send the GPS Data], or by accessing the Menu. If set up by your dealer, GPS data may
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    VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX) VOX (VOX/ Semi-VOX) operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. To operate VOX, you must use an optional headset. VOX Type VOX: When the voice level to the microphone is higher than the reference level (
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    Semi-VOX Operation 1 Connect a headset to the transceiver. • The VOX function does not activate when a headset is not connected to the accessory terminal of the transceiver. 2 Press the button programmed as [VOX Function]. • Alternatively, you can press the button programmed as [Menu] to enter VOX
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    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The Time-out Timer is used to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time, the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound. To
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    VOICE ANNOUNCEMENT An audio voice will be announced as below by dealer setting. • When changing the zone and/or channel, the new zone and channel number are announced. • When changing the function setting, the new setting is announced. - Scrambler/Encryption - VOX Function - Home Channel - Button
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    BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL) If BCL is set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit on the channel if it is already in use. Under these circumstances, use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free. However, if BCL Override has also been programmed, you can transmit over the
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