Kenwood TK-7180 Instruction Manual

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25SCRAMBLERAlthough the scrambler function does not offer complete privacy with your calls, itdoes prevent others from easily listening in on your calls. When activated, thetransceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation willnot be able to clearly hear what you are saying.In order for members of your own group to clearly hear your call while you areusing the scrambler, all other members must also activate the scramblerfunctions on their transceivers. This distorts everybody’s voice while transmittingand corrects the voice message on your own transceiver when you receive thecall.To activate the scrambler, press the key programmed as Scrambler.• 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 can activate or deactivate the built-inscrambler function of the transceiver, or they can add a more secure optional scrambler board to yourtransceiver. Ask your dealer for details.CLOCK (TK-7180/ TK-7180H/ TK-8180/ TK-8180H ONLY )If activated by your dealer, your transceiver can track the time and date with itsbuilt-in clock. The time will display momentarily when the transceiver power isturned ON. Additionally, you can view the clock any time by pressing the keyprogrammed as Clock.Note: Removing the transceiver power for extended periods will cause the clock time to clear.■ C LOCK SETUPTo set the year, month, day, and time:1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the C> key while turningthe transceiver power ON.• The current year setting appears.2 Press the and keys to select the year, then press the S key to cycleto the month setting.• Repeat this step, to cycle through the day, hour, and minute settings.3 Press the S key again, to return to the year setting.• A triple beep will sound, indicating that your selections have been set into thetransceiver memory.4 Turn the transceiver power OFF and then back ON to return to NormalOperation Mode.