Kenwood NX-5700 User Manual

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BACKGROUND OPERATIONSTIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)The Time-out Timer can be activated only on Conventional channels and in NXDNTrunking system. It is used to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extendedperiod 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 stop the tone,release the PTT switch. Your dealer can program the TOT time in the range of 15seconds to 20 minutes.If programmed by your dealer, a pre-alert tone will sound before the timer expires.Also, if programmed by your dealer, you may have to wait for a short duration beforeyou can continue to transmit. If you press the PTT switch before the timer has beenreset, an alert tone will sound and the transceiver will not enter transmit mode.SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATORThe signal strength indicator displays the strength of received calls.Strong signalSufficient signalWeak signalVery weak signalOut of service range(Appears on NXDN Trunking and P25 Trunking channels only)COMPANDERThe compander can be programmed only for specific analog channels. If it has beenprogrammed by your dealer, transmitted signals are compressed before being sentand received signals are expanded when they arrive.● Your dealer must set the compander for both the transmit side and the receive side in orderfor the compander to operate.● The indicator appears on the display when the compander activates.This background feature allows higher clarity of signals, avoiding excessive noiseand interference. This feature is not used on digital channels, as they are notsusceptible to noise and interference.40