Kenwood K-8302 Operation Manual - Page 14

Emergency, Lone Worker Mode, Lone Worker, Talk Around, Scrambler

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1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency to enter 1st Emergency mode. • Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary. • When the transceiver enters 1st Emergency mode, the transceiver will change to the Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up. 2 Press and hold the Emergency key again to enter 2nd Emergency mode. • When the transceiver enters 2nd Emergency mode, the transceiver will begin to control its function port, such as the vehicle headlights or horn, based on how the transceiver is set up. 3 To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergency key a third time. • If the Emergency mode completes the preset number of cycles, Emergency mode will automatically end and the transceiver will return to normal. ■ Lone Worker Mode Lone Worker Mode is a safety feature built into the transceiver. If the transceiver is not operated for a pre-programmed period of time, the transceiver will emit a tone and automatically enter Emergency operation. Press and hold the key programmed as Lone Worker for 2 seconds to toggle the Lone Worker function ON or OFF. • "Ln" appears on the display while Lone Worker is activated. TALK AROUND During interruptions in service (such as a power failure), you can continue to communicate by using the Talk Around feature. Talk Around allows you to communicate directly with other transceivers without the use of a repeater, as long they are not too far away or there are no geographical obstacles in the way. Press the key programmed as Talk Around to toggle the Talk Around function ON or OFF. • "tA" appears on the display while Talk Around is activated. VOICE SCRAMBLER Note: Your dealer can activate the built-in scrambler function, or they can add a more secure optional scrambler board to your transceiver. Ask your dealer for details. The built-in scrambler prevent others from easily listening in on your calls. When activated, the transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation will not be able to clearly hear what you are saying. In order for members of your own group to hear your call while you are using the scrambler, all members must activate their scrambler functions. Press the key programmed as Scrambler to toggle the Scrambler function ON or OFF. • "Sr" appears on the display while the Scrambler is activated. 10

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10
1
Press and hold the key programmed as
Emergency
to enter 1st Emergency
mode.
Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time
you must hold the
Emergency
key will vary.
When the transceiver enters 1st Emergency mode, the transceiver will change to the
Emergency channel and begin transmitting based on how the transceiver is set up.
2
Press and hold the
Emergency
key again to enter 2nd Emergency mode.
When the transceiver enters 2nd Emergency mode, the transceiver will begin to
control its function port, such as the vehicle headlights or horn, based on how the
transceiver is set up.
3
To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the
Emergency
key a third time.
If the Emergency mode completes the preset number of cycles, Emergency mode
will automatically end and the transceiver will return to normal.
Lone Worker Mode
Lone Worker Mode is a safety feature built into the transceiver.
If the
transceiver is not operated for a pre-programmed period of time, the
transceiver will emit a tone and automatically enter Emergency operation.
Press and hold the key programmed as
Lone Worker
for 2 seconds to toggle
the Lone Worker function ON or OFF.
“Ln” appears on the display while Lone Worker is activated.
T
ALK
A
ROUND
During interruptions in service (such as a power failure), you can continue to
communicate by using the Talk Around feature.
Talk Around allows you to
communicate directly with other transceivers without the use of a repeater, as
long they are not too far away or there are no geographical obstacles in the way.
Press the key programmed as
Talk Around
to toggle the Talk Around function ON
or OFF.
“tA” appears on the display while Talk Around is activated.
V
OICE
S
CRAMBLER
Note:
Your dealer can activate the built-in scrambler function, or they can add a more secure
optional scrambler board to your transceiver.
Ask your dealer for details.
The built-in scrambler prevent others from easily listening in on your calls. When
activated, the transceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your
conversation will not be able to clearly hear what you are saying.
In order for members of your own group to hear your call while you are using the
scrambler, all members must activate their scrambler functions.
Press the key programmed as
Scrambler
to toggle the Scrambler function ON or
OFF.
“Sr” appears on the display while the Scrambler is activated.