Compander; Monitor - Kenwood TK-3230DX Manual De Instrucciones

The compander (compressor/expander) allows higher clarity
of signals, avoiding excessive noise and interference. When
activated, transmitted signals are compressed before being
sent and received signals are expanded when they arrive.
1 Press the MENU key 4 times.
• The current setting blinks.
2 Press the
(compander off) or "
3 Press the MENU key 1 time, or press the PTT, MON, or
CAL key or wait for mode reset timer to elapse {page 45} to
confi rm the selection and return to operating mode.
When no signals are present, the squelch on the transceiver
automatically mutes the speaker so you will not hear
background noise. Using the MON key, you can open the
squelch to unmute the speaker. This allows you to:
• confi rm the channel activity so you don't make a call while another
party is using the same channel
• adjust the volume level without having to wait for a call
• listen to an intermittent call (due to a weak signal) without it
continuously cutting out
To manually open the squelch, press and hold the MON key.
• When squelch is open, the
LED lights green.
To return to normal operation, release the MON key.
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COMPANDER

or key to select "
" (compander on).

MONITOR

icon appears on the display and the
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