Kenwood TK-8160 Two-Way Radio User Manual


 
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PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) SYSTEM
To use the Public Address system, your dealer must install an optional KAP-2
unit and an external speaker. This function causes all audio input via the
microphone to be amplified and output from the external speaker.
To use the PA system:
1 Press the key programmed as Public Address.
The icon appears on the display while the PA system is active.
2 Press the microphone PTT switch, then speak into the microphone.
Use the Volume Up and Volume Down keys to adjust the audio output from the
external speaker.
3 Press the Public Address key again to return to normal operation.
Note: While the PA system is in use, you cannot transmit to other transceivers.
MONITOR
Press the key programmed as Monitor to turn the transceiver signaling OFF.
While signaling is OFF, you can hear all signals received on your current
channel. With signaling ON, you can hear only signals that match the signaling
programmed in your transceiver. Press the Monitor key again to return to
normal operation.
The icon appears on the display while Monitor is activated.
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.
The icon and the current squelch level appears on the display.
2 Press the <B and C> keys to select the desired squelch level.
3 Press the S or key to store the new setting and exit Squelch Level
Adjustment mode.