User's Manual

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KNG User’s Manual
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RELM/BK Radio
General Options
Backlight (LIGT)
When the Backlight function is programmed to a switch the display
and keypad will illuminate when the switch is on.
If the backlight function is programmed to a button the display and
keypad will illuminate for the programmed duration. (1-6 seconds or
ON)
Toggle switch operation
On - Toggle the programmed switch toward the front of the radio.
Off - Toggle the switch up toward the channel select switch.
Button Operation
On - Press the programmed button.
BKLT
Off - Press the button again. BKLT
Menu Operation
Select 'Backlight' from the programmed menu1.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'On' or 'Off'.2.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection.3.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal operation.4.
Contrast
When the Contract function is enabled the contast of the LCD display
can be adjusted via the radio's keypad.
To adjust the contrast:
1. Press the button programmed for Contrast or select 'Contrast'
form the programmed menu.
2. Use the up/down buttons to adjust the display for the desired
contrast.
3. Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection and return to
normal operation or press the 'ESC' to abort.
Keypad Lock
The Keypad Lock function can be programmed as a radio menu
item. Enabling Keypad Lock locks the programmable buttons.
NOTE: Toggle and collar switches are not lockable.
Operation
Select 'Keypad Lock' from the programmed menu1.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Unlocked' or 'Locked'.2.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection and return to normal 3.
operation or press the 'ESC' button to abort the operation.
When a button is pressed while the keypad is locked a 'Keypad
Locked' message will be displayed.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold any button.
Monitor (MON)
When MON is on, the radio will unmute. The LCD display will show
the receive indicator along with the signal strength indicator. If the
channel is not in use the signal strength indicator will show no bars
and you will hear white noise, sometimes called squelch noise.
Toggle switch operation:
On - Slide the programmed switch toward the front of the radio.
Off - Slide the switch up toward the channel select switch.
Button Operation:
On - Press the programmed button.
MON
Off - Press the button again. MON
Menu Operation:
Select 'Talk Around' from the programmed menu1.
Use the up/down buttons to select 'Off' or 'On'.2.
Press the 'ENTER' button to set the selection.3.
Hold the 'ESC' button to return to normal operation.4.
Repeater Talkaround (TA)
When TA is turned on the radio will transmit on the programmed
receive frequency of the selected channel.
Toggle switch operation:
On - Slide the programmed switch toward the front of the radio.
Off - Slide the switch up toward the channel select switch.