User's Manual

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TDFM-136A Operating Instructions Page 2-2
TiL 09RE405
Command Types
There are two basic command types: Inherent and Edit. An Inherent command is one that
requires no additional input from the user, such as the ‘memory brightness’ or ‘scroll memory’
commands. An Edit command requires further input from the user.
Command Scope
The Main or the Guard Channel can be affected by most, but not all, edit commands. The
channel to be edited depends on the position of the MN/GD and the G1/G2 front panel switches.
In this manual, the scope of the command is given on the command title line as follows:
(MN/GD) for a command that is valid in both Main and Guard,
(MN) for a command that is valid for Main only
Blank for a command that is not subject to channel restrictions.
Command Conventions
After selecting the command, the system expects further input from the user. All edit commands
may be terminated in the same way:
accept the entry and return
abandon the entry and exit
The commands that allow the user to choose an option from a list will always use the up/down
arrows (key 2 and key 8 to step UP and DOWN respectively through the available choices). In
addition, the key that was used to enter the function can be used to step UP through the available
choices.
Example: The L1-3 Mode command allows the user to select the radio's operating mode
(analog wide, analog narrow, or P25 digital). Once the user has selected the
command,
they can press
to step up, or
to step down
through the choices. The advantage of the 'entry key' step method is that the user
does not have to move their finger to a different key to make the choice once the
command has been selected.