Kenwood TK-2180 Instruction Manual

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37KEY L OCKThis function is used to help prevent any accidental operationof the transceiver.To lock the transceiver keys, press and hold the keyprogrammed as Key Lock.• The duration for holding the Key Lock key is programmed byyour dealer.• " " appears on the display.• You can continue to use the following programmable functions (ifavailable): Emergency, Function, Key Lock, Lamp, Monitor,Monitor Momentary, Squelch Off, and Squelch OffMomentary.To unlock the keys, press and hold the Key Lock key again.SCRAMBLERAlthough the scrambler function does not offer completeprivacy with your calls, it does prevent others from easilylistening in on your calls. When activated, the transceiverdistorts your voice so that anybody listening to your call willbe unable to clearly hear what you are saying.In order for members of your own group to clearly hear yourcall while you are using the scrambler, all other membersmust also activate the scrambler functions on theirtransceivers. This distorts everybody’s voice whiletransmitting and corrects the voice message on your owntransceiver when you receive the call.To activate the scrambler, press the key programmed asScrambler.• The icon appears on the display while the scrambler is active.To deactivate the scrambler, press the Scrambler key again.Note: There are 2 options for using the scrambler. Your dealer canactivate or deactivate the built-in scrambler function of thetransceiver, or they can add a more secure optional scrambler boardto your transceiver. Ask your dealer for details.