Kenwood TK-190 Marine Radio User Manual


 
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Lamp: Press to turn the display backlight ON. The
backlight will remain ON for 5 seconds. Pressing any
key other than Lamp will reset the lamp timer, causing
it to remain ON for 5 seconds from the time you
pressed the new key. Pressing the Lamp key while the
lamp is ON will turn the lamp OFF.
Low Power: Press to change the output power of the
current channel from high to low. Pressing this key
again will return the channel to high power. It is
recommended to use low power whenever possible (if
you are in range of the other transceiver) to conserve
your battery power. When using low power, “LO”
appears on the display.
Note: You cannot change a channel from low power to high
power if your dealer has set the channel for use with low power.
Monitor: Press to turn the signalling squelch
{page 19} of the current channel OFF (if signalling has
been set up on the channel). Depending on the
squelch level {page 15}, you will be able to hear a
signal or background noise if there is no signal. Press
again to reactivate signalling squelch. While monitor is
active, “MON” appears on the display.
Monitor Momentary: Press and hold to turn the
signalling squelch {page 19} of the current channel OFF
(if signalling has been set up on the channel).
Depending on the squelch level {page 15}, you will be
able to hear a signal or background noise if there is no
signal. Release to reactivate signalling squelch. While
monitor is active, “MON” appears on the display.
No Function: No function has been programmed onto
the key.
Operator Selectable Tone: Press to enter OST Code
Select mode. See “QUIET TALK (QT) AND DIGITAL
QUIET TALK (DQT)” on page 22.