Kenwood TK-2170 Series Function Reference page 70

16 SIGNALING
If the QT/DQT Decode is configured for the
current channel, a user can hear the received
audio when the transceiver receives a signal
and the QT/DQT signaling is inactive.
2. Release the Monitor Momentary key.
The " " icon disappears.
If the QT/DQT is configured for the current
channel, the transceiver returns to Signaling
Squelch.
Note:
Optional Signaling is reset and activates if the Monitor or
Monitor Momentary key is pressed while the Optional
Signaling is disabled.
In Trunking System, the transceiver does not unmute unless
the ID matches even if the transceiver receives a signal. If
the Optional Signaling is configured for the Group ID, the
transceiver unmutes only with the Optional Signaling.
The status of the Monitor key is retained even if the
transceiver is turned OFF.
Configuration using KPG-101D
•
Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to
FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
16.5.1 Transceiver Operation during
the Scan in Conventional
Group
In Conventional Group, the transceiver resets the
signaling and unmutes only with a carrier.
The " " icon appears if the Monitor key is pressed
during the scan. In this case, the transceiver continues
scanning. The transceiver starts Carrier Squelch while
the " " icon appears.
The transceiver returns to Carrier Squelch if the Monitor
Momentary key is pressed during the scan. The
transceiver does not stop scanning even if the Monitor
Momentary key is pressed.
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16.5.2 Transceiver Operation during
the Scan in Trunking System
In Trunking System, the transceiver resets the Optional
Signaling and mutes only with the LTR ID. The "
appears if the Monitor or Monitor Momentary key is
pressed during the scan. In this case, the transceiver
continues scanning.
16.6 Squelch Off
Squelch Off can be used to open Squelch and unmute.
With Squelch Off, the transceiver can unmute without
receiving a carrier. Monitor is used to check channel
status before transmitting in order to communicate
without interfering with other parties.
Press the Squelch Off or Squelch Off Momentary key
to use this function.
Transceiver Operation
Squelch Off
•
Press the Squelch Off key if Squelch Off is
disabled.
The "
green if the Busy LED is configured.
The transceiver unmutes and opens Squelch
regardless of the QT/DQT Decode configuration.
White noise is heard if the transceiver is not
receiving any signals.
Squelch status of the transceiver is the same
status as Squelch Level 0.
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" icon appears. The Busy LED lights
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" icon