Kenwood K-8302 Operation Manual - Page 15
Monitor, Monitor Momentary, Squelch Off, Squelch Off Momentary
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When using an optional scrambler board, you can change the internal and external scrambler codes: 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Scrambler for 2 seconds. • "co" (code) appears on the display, followed by the current scrambler code. 2 Press to select your desired scrambler code. 3 Press S or to store the new setting. • After changing your scrambler code, be sure to inform all of your group members of the new code so they can also reset their transceivers. The scrambler function will not work with transceivers set up with different scrambler codes. MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF You can use the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off 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: • Monitor: Press to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, or FleetSync Signaling. Press again to return to normal operation. • Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, or FleetSync Signaling. Release to return to normal operation. • Squelch Off: Press to hear background noise. Press again to return to normal operation. • Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear background noise. Release to return to normal operation. ■ Squelch Level If a key has been programmed as Squelch Level, you can readjust your transceiver's squelch level: 1 Press the key programmed as Squelch Level. • "SL" appears on the display, followed by the current squelch level. 2 Press to select the desired squelch level from 0 to 9. 3 Press S or to store the new setting. PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) The PA system can only be used with an optional relay unit and external speaker. 1 Press the key programmed as Public Address to activate the Public Address function. • "PA" appears on the display. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone to make your address through the external speaker. 3 Press the Public Address key again to exit Public Address. 11