Kenwood TH-78A Instruction Manual

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Page 39Press and hold the M key for longer than one second, then press the MESSAGE key.NoteThis operation does not clear the transmit message memory that you set.ENHANCED RECEIVED FUNCTIONS1 The Tone Alert SystemThe Tone Alert function provides an audible alarm to indicate when someone is transmitting on the frequency youare monitoring.If you use the tone alert function with the CTCSS, paging, or DTSS function, you can use the function moreeffectively since you can wait for a call from a specific remote station.If you set the T.ALT function, you will not hear voice communications.The Automatic Power Off function is disabled during T.ALT operations.1) Press the BAND key to select the desired band.2) Adjust the squelch to respective threshold.3) Select the desired function if you wish to use it.4) Press the F key, then press the 5 key. The T.ALT indicator (a bell) will appear on the display.5) The T.ALT and BUSY indicators display and the transceiver beeps on and off for approximately 5 secondswhen a signal is present.6) The time when the signal was received will be displayed. The time is changed each time when a new signal isreceived.7) Press the PTT switch to release the T.ALT function.8) Press the F key, then press the 5 key again to completely release the T.ALT function.NoteFor the T.ALT to function properly in CTCSS, the incoming signal must be present for approximately1 second.Selecting a Beep TonePress and hold the 5 key and turn on the POWER switch to alternate the beep sound between a tone alarm and atelephone-type ring.