Background Operations; Time-Out Timer (Tot); Battery Saver; Low Battery Warning - Kenwood TK-D348R User Manual

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)

The Time-out Timer is used to prevent you from using a channel for an extended
duration. If you continuously transmit for a preset time, the transceiver will stop
transmitting and a warning tone will sound. Release the PTT switch to stop the
tone.

BATTERY SAVER

When activated by your dealer, the Battery Saver function decreases the amount
of power used after no signal is present and no operations are being performed
for 5 seconds. When a signal is received or an operation is performed, Battery
Saver turns off.
Note:
◆ While the Battery Saver is operating, the LED may flash green when receiving a QT/
DQT signal which does not match the QT/DQT tone/code set up in your transceiver.

LOW BATTERY WARNING

While operating the transceiver, the Low Battery Warning sounds until the PTT
switch is released and the LED indicator blinks red when the battery needs
recharged or replaced.

BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)

When activated, BCL prevents you from interfering on a channel that is already
in use. Pressing the PTT switch will cause a warning tone to sound and the
transceiver will not transmit. Release the PTT switch to stop the tone.
Note:
◆ Ask your dealer for an explanation on how BCL functions when using QT, DQT, or
Optional signaling.
If BCL Override has been programmed, you can transmit over the current signal:
1 Press and hold the PTT switch.
• If the channel is already in use, a warning tone will sound.
2 Quickly release and then press the PTT switch again.
3 Speak into the transceiver as you would during a normal call.

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS

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