13BACKGROUND OPERATIONSTIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)The Time-out Timer is used to prevent you from using a channel for an extendedduration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stoptransmitting and an alert tone will sound. Release the PTT switch.AUXILIARY PORTPress the key programmed as AUX to activate the auxiliary port. The auxiliaryport is used with optional boards.• “AU” appears on the display when the auxiliary port is active.DISPLAY BRIGHTNESSYou can cycle the display brightness between high, low, and off by pressing thekey programmed as Display Brightness.DIRECT ZONE CHANNELPress the key programmed as Direct Zone Channel to immediately select thelowest channel of the lowest zone.BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)If BCL is set up by your dealer, you will be unable to transmit if the channel isalready in use. Use a different channel or wait until the channel becomes free.PTT IDPTT ID is the transceiver unique ID code which is sent each time the PTT switchis pressed and/or released.COMPANDERIf programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander will removeexcessive noise from transmitted signals, to provide higher clarity of signals.VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTWhen changing the channel, an audio voice will announce the new channel.