Kenwood TK-785, Instruction Manual

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Entering Conventional Mode

Depending on how your transceiver is programmed, you can enter Conventional
mode in one of two ways:

Manual:

  Press the key programmed as Conventional to change the operating

mode.

Auto:

  The transceiver automatically changes to Conventional mode when you

are outside the network area.

Returning to Trunking Mode

Depending on how your transceiver is programmed, you can return to Trunking
mode in one of three ways:

Manual:

  Press the       key to change the operating mode.

Auto:

  While in Conventional mode, the transceiver periodically searches for the

network.  When it finds the network, the transceiver automatically changes to
Trunking mode.  An alert tone sounds to notify you when the operating mode
changes.

Alert:

  While in Conventional mode, the transceiver periodically searches for the

network.  When it finds the network, an alert tone sounds.  Press the       key to
change the operating mode.

Conventional Mode Operation

1 Press the

/

(control) keys to select your desired channel.

2 Press the CALL key to turn squelch OFF in order to monitor any activity on

the channel.

•

The 

 indicator appears on the display.

•

The LED lights green and you will hear background noise.

3 Press the microphone PTT switch to transmit; release it to receive.