Kenwood TK-2170 Series Function Reference page 71

•
Press the Squelch Off key while Squelch Off is
enabled.
The " " icon disappears. If the QT/DQT is
configured for the current channel, the
transceiver returns to Signaling Squelch.
Otherwise, the transceiver returns to Carrier
Squelch.
Squelch Off Momentary
•
Press and hold the Squelch Off Momentary
key.
The " " icon appears. The Busy LED lights
green if the Busy LED is configured.
The transceiver opens Squelch regardless of
the QT/DQT Decode configuration. White
noise is heard if the transceiver has not
received a carrier.
Squelch status of the transceiver is the same
status as Squelch Level 0.
•
Release the Squelch Off Momentary key.
The " " icon disappears.
If the QT/DQT is configured for the current
channel, the transceiver returns to Signaling
Squelch. Otherwise, the transceiver returns to
Carrier Squelch.
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Note:
If the Squelch Off or Squelch Off Momentary key is
pressed while the Optional Signaling is disabled, the
Optional Signaling is reset and activates.
In Trunking System, the transceiver does not unmute unless
the ID matches even if the transceiver receives a carrier.
The status of the Squelch Off key is stored even if the
transceiver is turned OFF.
Configuration using KPG-101D
• Assigning functions to the PF keys (Refer to
FPRG 6.8 Key Assignment.)
16.6.1 Transceiver Operation during
the Scan in Conventional
Group
The " " icon appears if the Squelch Off key is pressed
during the scan. The transceiver stops scanning and
unmutes. The transceiver mutes if the transceiver is not
receiving if the Squelch Off key is pressed again. The
transceiver resumes scanning after the Key Dwell Time
elapses if the transceiver is not receiving.
The " " icon appears if the Squelch Off Momentary
key is pressed during the scan. The transceiver unmutes
while the Squelch Off Momentary key is pressed. The
transceiver mutes if the Squelch Off Momentary key is
released. The transceiver resumes scanning after the
Key Dwell Time elapses if the transceiver is not receiving.
16.6.2 Transceiver Operation during
the Scan in Trunking System
The " " icon appears if the Squelch Off or Squelch Off
Momentary key is pressed during the scan. In this case,
the transceiver continues scanning.
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