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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
The following functions are managed via software. This applies to activation and change of settings.
scan
The scan function searches signals on the programmed frequencies that are added to the scan list.
A programmed channel can be added or deleted from the scan list via software.
If the scan function is actived, channel 16 is reserved for this function and communication is no lon-
ger possible on this channel.
To start the scan function, select channel 16 with the channel selector (4). The active scan mode is
indicated by a constant, blinking green double-light. Once a signal is detected, the scan function is
paused and the radio remains on the channel until the end of the signal. Then, after a certain time,
the scan function continuous.
To end the scan function leave channel 16 by switching to another channel.
VOX
VOX, the voice-activated transmission mode, is available with a connected ear-microphone only.
This function needs to activated via software.
As soon as the voice reaches a certain volume level, transmission starts automatically, no pushing
of the PTT key is required. The VOX sensitivity can be set according to the individual need in the
range between 1-9.
To deactive the VOX function while receiving signals, the function VOX Inhibit can be activated.
CTCSS/DCS
39 CTCSS and 166 DCS (83 plus 83 reversed) codes are available to filter-out unwanted signals,
i.e. with activated CTCSS/DCS coding, only signals with the matching code are audible. Signals
with differing codes are muted.
Each channel can be assigned to one CTCSS/DCS code for the transmission frequency and one
code for the reception frequency.
Note: CTCSS/DCS does not guarantee privacy. Encoded signals are received by radios that do not
use CTCSS/DCS. Also, using the monitor function makes CTCSS/DCS encoded signals audible.
squelch
The squelch sensitivity can be set via software, on a scale between 0 and 9. With the value 0, the
squelch is turned off and the entire frequency is audible. With value 9, only the strongest signals
will pass through the filter.
warn tone
A short beep tone is audible when another channel is selected or when the radio is turned on.
The warn tone function has to be activated via software.
voice annunciation
With activated voice annunciation, the selected channel is announced in english language. A criti-
cally low battery level is announced with the wording „Please charge the battery.“
Activate and deacitvate this function via software.
scrambler
The scrambling function can be assigned to each individual channel via software.
When transmitting, the scrambling function removes a certain frequency part of the signal. For
receivers without activated scrambler, the signal sounds distorted and voice messages are often not
understandable. When receiving, the scrambling function adds the removed frequency part to the
signal and, therefore, the signals sounds complete.
Note: Since there are many different scrambling procedures, the scrambler function from differing
radio models or radios from different manufacturers might not be compatible.
compander
For signal improvement, the compander function compresses the signal upon transmission and
expands it upon reception. This function can be activated for each channel individually.
epilogue
A further signal improvement function is the epilogue function. Sometimes disturbing noises at the
end of the signal, e.g. a clicking sound, can be surpressed with this function.
This function can be activated for each channel individually.
busy lock
This function prevents transmission during reception of a signal. When the PTT key is pushed while
a signal is present on the selected channel, transmission is blocked and a warn tone is emitted.
This function can be activated for each channel individually.
time-out-timer
In general, the power consumption in transmission mode is higher than in reception or standby mode.
Further, overlong transmission reduces the battery capacity quicker and the radios temperature
increases quicker.
To prevent overlong transmission, the time-out-timer can be set via software between 15 and 600
seconds in 15-seconds-steps.
battery save
The battery save function prolongs the battery capacity by switching to the standby mode in the
avaiable ratios 1:1, 1:2; 1:3 and 1:4.
incept alarm
If the radio has to be placed out-of-reach and the operator wants to be informed about an incoming call,
the incept alarm function can be activated via software. After the receipt of a call, a loud warning tone is
emitted to inform the radio operator, who might be in further distance from the radio, about the call.
bandwidth
For the commercial radio version UHF and VHF, the bandwidths 12.5 kHz (narrow), 20 kHz (middle)
and 25 kHz (wide) can be selected via software. For the PMR and FreeNet version, the bandwidth 12.5
kHz is fixed.
CONNECTION
The TeCom-SL is equipped with a Kenwood compatible connector (3.5/2.5 mm - Stereo/Stereo) for
earphone/microphones and also the pc connection cable for the software T-UP22. Accessory can
be found on our website www.team-electronic.de.
