Vertex Standard FT-2800M - Manual (Page 46)

44 FT-2800M O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
T
IME
-O
UT
T
IMER
The “Time-Out Timer” (TOT) feature is designed to force the transceiver into the “receive”
mode after a preset time period of continuous transmission (the default is 6 minutes). This
feature prevents your transceiver from transmitting a “dead carrier” for a long period of time
in the event that the microphone PTT switch is accidentally locked in the “TX” condition.
The Time-Out Timer’s “switch-to-receive” time may be adjusted, in one minute increments,
for any period between 1 and 60 minutes.
To change the default (6 minutes) time setting:
1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select “31 TOT.”
2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired interval
(between 1 and 60 minutes), or OFF.
3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to
normal operation.
A
UTOMATIC
P
OWER
-O
FF
The “Automatic Power-Off” (APO) feature will turn the radio completely off after a user-
defined period of PTT or key/button inactivity. If you do not press any front panel keys or
buttons, rotate the DIAL knob, use the microphone’s keys and buttons, or transmit, and so
long as the transceiver is not scanning or engaged in priority monitoring, the radio will shut
itself off after the specified time period. This feature is useful in minimizing battery drain in
a mobile installation if you forget to turn the transceiver off when you leave your vehicle.
To activate the APO feature:
1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select “01 APO.”
2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired “switch-off”
time (between 1 and 12 hours), or OFF.
3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to
normal operation.
M
ISCELLANEOUS
S
ETTINGS