Kenwood NEXEDGE NX-740H Instruction Manual page 17

1 Press and hold the key programmed as [Scrambler/Encryption code] for 1
second.
• "co" (code) appears on the display, followed by the current scrambler/ encryption code.
2 Press <B and C> to select your desired scrambler/ encryption code.
3 Press S or
• After changing your scrambler/ encryption code, be sure to inform all of your group
members of the new code so they can also reset their transceivers. The scrambler/
encryption function will not work with transceivers set up with different scrambler/
encryption codes.
MONITOR/ SQUELCH OFF
You can use the key programmed as [Monitor] or [Squelch Off] to listen to weak
signals that you cannot hear during normal operation and to adjust the volume
when no signals are present on your selected channel.
Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions:
• Monitor: Press to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, FleetSync Signaling, or NXDN. Press
again to return to normal operation.
• Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to deactivate QT, DQT, DTMF, FleetSync
Signaling, or NXDN. Release to return to normal operation.
• Squelch Off: Press to hear background noise. Press again to return to normal
operation.
• Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold to hear background noise. Release to return
to normal operation.
■ Squelch Level
If a key has been programmed as [Squelch Level], you can readjust your
transceiver's squelch level:
1 Press the key programmed as [Squelch Level].
• "SL" appears on the display, followed by the current squelch level.
2 Press <B and C> to select the desired squelch level from 0 to 9.
3 Press S or
PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA)
The PA system can only be used with an optional relay unit and external speaker.
1 Press the key programmed as [Public Address] to activate the Public Address
function.
• "PA" appears on the display for 1 second.
2 Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone to make your
address through the external speaker.
3 Press the [Public Address] key again to exit Public Address.
HORN ALERT
The Horn Alert function can only be used with an optional relay unit.
Press the key programmed as [Horn Alert] to toggle the Horn Alert function ON
or OFF.
• "HA" appears on the display for 1 second.
to store the new setting.
to store the new setting.
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