Kenwood TK-3230 User Manual

The Time-out Timer prevents you from using a channel for a 

extended durations.  This function is useful, for example, when 

you accidentally keep the PTT switch pressed.  Additionally, by 

limiting the amount of time you can continuously transmit, this 

feature helps you save on battery power consumption.
If you continuously transmit for 3 minutes (default value), the 

transceiver will stop transmitting and a tone will sound.  To 

stop the tone, release the PTT switch.  You can press the PTT 

switch again to resume transmitting.
To change the default value of 3 minutes:
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  With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold the MENU 

key while turning the transceiver power ON (for 1 second).

  Press the   or   key to select “   ”.

  Press the MENU key then press   or   to select “ 

 ”  

(3 minutes) or “ 

 ” (10 minutes).

  Press the MENU key to exit the selection.

  Press the PTT, MON, or CAL key to exit Setting Mode.

This transceiver is also equipped with a pre-alert tone which 

sounds 10 seconds before the Time-out Timer expires.  

This will allow you time to finish your message before the 

transceiver automatically stops transmitting.