Transmitter Time-Out Timer (Tot); Busy Channel Lock-Out (Bclo) - Yaesu VX-5R Operating Manual

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The TOT feature provides a safety switch which limits transmission to a pre-programmed
value. This will promote battery conservation by not allowing you to make excessively-
long transmissions, and in the event of a stuck PTT switch (perhaps if the radio or a Speaker/
Mic is wedged between car seats) it can prevent interference to other users as well as
battery depletion. As configured at the factory the TOT feature is set to OFF, and here is
the procedure for activating it:
Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key to enter the Set mode.
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #26 ("
Press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key to enable adjustment of this Menu item.
Rotate the DIAL to set the Time-Out Timer to the desired "Maximum TX" time
(1 minute, 2.5 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes).
Once you've made the selection you wish to use, press the PTT key to save the new
setting and exit to normal operation.
Since brief transmissions are the mark of a good operator, try setting up your
radio's TOT feature for a maximum transmission time of 1 minute. This will
significantly improve battery life, too!
The BCLO feature prevents the radio's transmitter from being activated if a signal strong
enough to break through the "Noise" squelch is present. On a frequency where stations
using different CTCSS or DCS codes may be active, BCLO prevents you from disrupting
their communications accidentally (because your radio may be muted by its own Tone
Decoder). The default setting for the BCLO is OFF, and here is how to change that setting:
Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key to enter the Set mode.
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #27 ("
Press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key to enable adjustment of this Menu item.
Rotate the DIAL to set the BCLO feature to the "ON" position.
Press the PTT key to save the new setting and resume normal operation.
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