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   CE11 OVERVIEW

   This software is used to program configuration and
   channel data to the Vertex FTL-8011 trunking radio.

   On-line help is available by pressing F1 at any of
   the main menu entry fields, or on any of the submenus.

   CE11 Features

	. Mouse support.  Please ensure that your mouse
	  driver is installed correctly.
	
	. The status bar along the bottom of the screen
	  contains information such as function of the
	  F keys, short help explanations, action keys or
	  ranges of data entry.

	. Many of the hardware parameters are initialized
	  to default values.  Make changes to these items
	  only for custom applications.

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   OPEN FILE

   This menu item allows one to open existing files with
   information of FTL-8011 configurations.

   <Path>      Use the mouse or press <ALT>-P to select
		 the <Path> window.  Specify the directory
		 path of which you wish to retrieve the
		 file.

   <Name>      Use the mouse or press <ALT>-N to select
		 the <Name> window.  Provide a search
		 pattern using wildcards <*> to obtain a
		 set of files you wish to select.  The
		 default search string is "*.VTX".

		 Optionally, you can enter the exact file
		 name you wish to open and press <ENTER>
		 to open the file.

   <Files - #> Use the mouse or press <ALT>-F to select
		 the <Files> window.  This window lists all
		 subdirectories (indicated by a square
		 prefix) and files under the directory path
		 which match the search pattern.  The #
		 indicates the number of files that match
		 the search string.

		 Use the Up/Down keys to select the
		 subdirectory/file you wish to open, and
		 press <ENTER>.  If you wish to cancel
		 opening the file, press <ESC>.

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   SAVE FILE

   This menu item allows one to save the configuration
   information displayed on screen.

   <Path>      Use the mouse or press <ALT>-P to select
		 the <Path> window.  Specify the directory
		 path of which you wish to save the
		 file.

   <Files - #> Use the mouse or press <ALT>-F to select
		 the <Files> window.  This window lists all
		 subdirectories (indicated by a square
		 prefix) and files under the directory path
		 which match the search pattern.  Use the
		 Up/Down keys to select the subdirectory/
		 file you wish to save the configuration
		 in, and press <ENTER>.  Press <ESC> to
		 cancel.

   <Name>      Use the mouse or press <ALT>-N to select
		 the <Name> window.  Enter the file name
		 you wish to save the configuration in and
		 press <ENTER>.  Press <ESC> to cancel.
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   PRINT

   Choosing this submenu item prints a hard copy of the
   configuration data presently displayed on screen.

   Make sure that the printer port is set correctly by
   specifying the correct port in the CONFIGURE submenu.

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   CONFIGURE

   Color/monochrome display can be chosen in this
   submenu.  Communication ports to interface the radio,
   and printer ports to print configuration data can
   also be set.

   NOTE: MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT COMMUNICATIONS
	 PORT TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.  THE PROGRAM
	 WILL LOCK-UP IF THEIR IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE
	 MOUSE PORT AND VPL-1 PORT.

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   EXIT

   This command terminates the program.  Make sure to
   save any necessary configuration data prior to
   exiting the program.

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   SYSTEM PARAMETERS

   These parameters are used to configure the radio with
   system-related data.  Menus to program parameters such
   as trunking/conventional setting, system alpha tag,
   system scan options, and pre-stored telephone numbers
   and alpha tags are included in this category.  It is a
   good idea to set these parameters prior to programming
   the radio with group data in order to ensure proper
   setup.

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   HARDWARE PARAMETERS

   These parameters are related to the hardware of the
   FTL-8011 unit, and should be handled with care.
   Parameters to set the operating frequency band,
   minimum volume setting, and volume of beep tones are
   included in this category.

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   SCAN PARAMETERS

   These parameters are used to configure the scan
   setting of the radio unit.

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   MARKETING

   These parameters are used for various dealer specific
   functions.

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   MISCELLANEOUS

   Programmable variables that cannot be included in any
   other category are gathered under this submenu.  These
   parameters should be used to customize the radio to
   your application needs.

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   UPLOAD

   Used to read information from the FTL-8011 unit to the
   computer.  Existing data on screen will be overwritten
   with the data of the radio unless properly saved.

   NOTE: MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT COMMUNICATIONS
	 PORT TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.  THE PROGRAM
	 WILL LOCK-UP IF THEIR IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE
	 MOUSE PORT AND VPL-1 PORT.

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   DOWNLOAD

   Used to write configuration data from the computer to
   the connected FTL-8011 unit.  Data will be verified
   for integrity by the program before downloading is
   initiated.
   
   NOTE: MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT COMMUNICATIONS
	 PORT TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.  THE PROGRAM
	 WILL LOCK-UP IF THEIR IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE
	 MOUSE PORT AND VPL-1 PORT.

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   VDU TYPE

   Choose between COLOR and MONOCHROME.

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   COM PORT

   Choose between COM1 and COM2 serial ports.
   
   NOTE: MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT COMMUNICATIONS
	 PORT TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.  THE PROGRAM
	 WILL LOCK-UP IF THEIR IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE
	 MOUSE PORT AND VPL-1 PORT.

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   LPT PORT

   Choose between LPT1 and LPT2 printer ports.

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   SYSTEM FORMAT/ALLOCATIONS

   The P2 version is capable of allocating 10 groups per
   system.  The P3 version can allocate 100 groups
   distributed among 10 systems (no 10 groups/system
   limit).

   NOTE: SYSTEMS MUST BE ASSIGNED IN SEQUENCE (i.e.
	 SYSTEM 1, SYSTEM 2, SYSTEM 3, etc.)  NO GAPS ARE
	 ALLOWED BETWEEN SYSTEM ASSIGNMENTS. 


   TYPE     Select among "NOT USED", "TRUNKING", and
	    "CONVENTIONAL" for each system.

   GROUPS   Enter the number of groups to be included
	    in the system.  Remember not to exceed the
	    maximum limit of 100 groups among all
	    systems.

   F4       Press this key to copy all parameters of one
	    system to another.

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   SYSTEM ALPHA TAGS

   Enter the system alpha tags which are displayed on
   the LCD screen of the P3 version for two seconds
   whenever the current system is altered.

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   SYSTEM SCAN FLAGS

   For each programmed systems, choose between SCAN or
   SKIP for SYSTEM SCAN operation.  The default setting
   is SKIP.

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   RADIO PHONE TAGS/NUMBERS

   Enter the alpha tags and their associated phone
   numbers here.  Only 7 digits are allowed for phone
   numbers.  This feature is available only for the 
   P3 version radios.  

   Press <ENTER> once to modify the alpha tag, and once
   again to modify the phone number.

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   FREQ BAND

   Displays the frequency band of the radio.

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   REF XTAL

   Do not alter this setting after the frequency band
   selection has automatically set the value unless you
   are performing special modifications to the radio.

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   FIRST IF

   Do not alter this setting after the frequency band
   selection has automatically set the value unless you
   are performing special modifications to the radio.

   Divide by numbers are not downloaded to the radio,
   but computed by the radio using this paramerter and
   channel information.  If set improperly, the receiver
   will not function.

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   INJECT SIDE

   Do not alter this setting after the frequency band
   selection has automatically set the value unless you
   are performing special modifications to the radio.

   Change this setting to eliminate image problems in
   some service areas.  Radio will have to be retuned
   after modification.  This information is used in
   conjunction with FIRST IF, REF OSC FREQ and channel
   information to compute divide by numbers.

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   PRESCALAR

   Do not alter this setting after the frequency band
   selection has automatically set the value unless you
   are performing a special modification to the radio.

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   CHAN SPACING

   Minimum channel step size.

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   MIN VOLUME

   Allows the dealer to set a minimum volume level.
   This prevents the operator from turning the volume
   level completely down.

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   BEEP VOLUME

   Sets the volume of error tones, beeps, and DTMF tones.

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   CALIBRATION

   After transmitter output power has been calibrated,
   one can read the DAC conversion number for each power
   setting.  These numbers are internal to the radio for
   setting appropriate power levels.  There should be no
   need to modify these numbers in normal use.

   The default values are as follows:

	 0 Watts      0
	 2 Watts     20
	 5 Watts     40
	10 Watts     80
	15 Watts    110

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   WRITE COUNT

   The radio keeps track of the number of times the
   radio was reprogrammed.  As the EEPROM nears its
   life cycle (approximately 10,000 writes), the
   front panel will alert the operator to contact the
   Vertex dealer for service to prevent misoperation.

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   DWELL TIMER

   This parameter sets the amount of time the radio
   stays on a scanning group after activity ceases.

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   SCAN SPEED

   This parameter sets the period the radio stays on a
   group to check for activity in scan operations.  If
   the radio tends to skip active channels, lengthening
   the period should resolve the problem.

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   PRIORITY TIMER

   If a priority group is selected in a conventional
   system, and the radio stops on a non-priority group
   during group scanning, the radio monitors the
   priority group every fixed interval.

   Adjust this parameter to determine the best interval
   for your application.

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   CONTINUE SCAN TIMER

   Set this parameter to a value greater than 0 to
   enable CONTINUE SCAN mode.  In this mode, the radio
   stops on an active group for a fixed period and
   resumes scanning regardless of activity/inactivity.
   In other words, CONTINUE SCAN mode operates the same
   way as the scan feature of radio broadcast receivers.

   Adjust this parameter to set the amount of time the
   radio stays on an active group.

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   DCS SCAN TIMER

   This parameter, in conjunction with SCAN SPEED, sets
   the amount of time the radio stays on an active DCS-
   protected group during scanning.  This parameter is
   needed to allow the radio to decode DCS of DCS-
   protected groups.  The default setting is 375 ms.

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   CTCSS SCAN TIMER

   This parameter, in conjunction with SCAN SPEED, sets
   the amount of time the radio stays on an active CTCSS
   protected group during scanning.  This parameter is
   needed to allow the radio to decode CTCSS of CTCSS
   protected groups.  The default setting is 300 ms.

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   LTR SCAN TIMER

   This parameter, in conjunction with SCAN SPEED, sets
   the amount of time the radio stays on an active
   trunking group during scanning.  This parameter is
   needed to allow the radio to decode LTR data of
   trunking groups.  The default is 500 ms.

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   CANCEL SCAN ON CALL

   By enabling this parameter, the radio terminates
   scanning once an active group is detected.

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   OFF HOOK REVERT

   Whenever the microphone is removed from the hook, the
   radio reverts to one of the three groups: HOME,
   PRIORITY, and LAST BUSY.  Set this parameter that best
   suits your application.

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   USER SCAN PROG

   By enabling this parameter, the user can use the SCAN
   EDIT feature from the radio's front panel.

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   USER PRIORITY

   By enabling this parameter, the user is capable of
   selecting the priority group of conventional systems
   from the radio's front panel.

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   USER DEFINED CTCSS

   By selecting this parameter, the programmer can create
   an original CTCSS tone for his application.  Up to
   three tones can be created for use.

   The three tones are labeled USER1, USER2, and USER3
   in the CTCSS table of the main screen.

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   AUTO SWITCH OFF

   By enabling this parameter, the radio will shut off
   after 8 hours of continuous use.

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   BUSY ALERT

   This parameter enables a beep to be heard when PTT is
   depressed during activity.

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   EXTERNAL PTT

   An external device can be attached to control the
   keying of PTT.

   Press <SPACE> to toggle between MIC & OPTION and
   OPTION ONLY.  By selecting MIC & OPTION, the radio
   accepts PTT keying from both, the microphone and the
   optional equipment.  By selecting OPTION ONLY, the
   radio will accept only the keying of PTT by the
   optional device.

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   TOT-NORMAL

   This parameter sets the time-out timer to limit
   transmit time per call.  A warning beep sounds 10
   seconds and 5 seconds before timeout occurs.  This
   timer can be enabled/disabled on a per group basis
   from the main screen.

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   TOT-PHONE

   This parameter sets the time-out timer for phone
   interconnect transmit time.  A warning beep sounds
   10 seconds and 5 seconds before timeout occurs.
   This timer can be enabled/disabled on a per group
   basis from the main screen.

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   CALL LIMIT TIMER

   This parameter sets the call limit timer for entire
   phone interconnect operation (transmit time and
   receive time).  A warning beep (double blips) sounds
   10 seconds and 5 seconds before timeout occurs.

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   PENALTY TIMER

   Set this parameter to inhibit transmission after time-
   out timer expiration.   If the PTT is keyed within the
   PENALTY TIMER expiration time, a beep sounds and the
   timer is reset.  This timer can be enabled on a per
   group basis via the main screen.

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   RELEASE TIMER

   Set this parameter to inhibit transmission for a
   short interval after PTT has been released.  If PTT
   is keyed within the RELEASE TIMER expiration time, a
   beep sounds and the timer is reset.  This timer can be
   enabled only if the PENALTY TIMER has been enabled.
   
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   SWITCH-ON SYS/GRP

   Upon power-up, the radio is capable of tuning into
   either the last system/group prior to shut-down or a
   specific system/group.  Select this item to choose the
   setting.

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   A-KEY FUNCTION

   Select between TALK AROUND and HORN-HONK for the A-Key
   function.  Note that TALK AROUND can only be used for
   conventional systems, and HORN-HONK for trunking
   systems.

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   BUSY RING BACK

   Enable this parameter when you wish to have the radio
   notify that the group is clear for transmission; the
   BUSY RING BACK occurs only after a failed attempt to
   access the group has been made.

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   LTR OPTIONS

   Allow user to enable/disable FAILSOFT Mode, select RX
   data and TX data Polarities. This can only be used 
   for trunking systems.
   
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   GRP TAG

   Enter a GROUP ALPHA TAG for easy identification of
   groups.  The tag should not exceed 8 characters.
   This feature is applicable only for P3 versions.

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   RX_ID

   Enter RECEIVE ID (1 through 250) here.  0 indicates
   that a RECEIVE ID is yet to be assigned.

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   TX_ID

   Enter TRANSMIT ID (1 through 250) here.  0 indicates
   that a TRANSMIT ID is yet to be assigned.

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   PWR

   Select the transmit power level among 0, 2, 5, 10 and
   15 Watts.  Use the space key to cycle through the
   options.

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   CALL

   Check this item to enable CALL ALERT for the selected
   group.
   
   CALL ALERT informs the user with a flashing "CALL"
   icon whenever a call is received.

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   TRNSPND

   Check this item if you wish to have the TRANSPOND
   feature enabled for the particular group.

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   HORN

   Check this item if you wish to have the HORN-HONK
   enabled for the particular group.

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   PHONE

   Check this item if the RX_ID is a PHONE INTERCONNECT
   ID.  This item must be checked for PHONE INTERCONNECT
   operation.

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   SCAN

   Check this item if you wish to have the group included
   in the scan table.

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   TOT

   Check this item if you wish to have the TIME-OUT
   TIMER enabled for the particular group.  This item
   must be check marked to enable the PENALTY TIMER.

   The TIME OUT TIMER limits transmit time per call.  A
   warning beep sounds 10 seconds and 5 seconds before
   timeout occurs.

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   PEN_T

   Check this item if you wish to enable the PENALTY
   TIMER for the particular group.  This timer can be
   enabled only if the TIME OUT TIMER has been enabled.

   The PENALTY TIMER inhibits transmission after time-
   out timer expiration.   If the PTT is keyed within the
   PENALTY TIMER expiration time, a beep sounds and the
   timer is reset.

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   REL_T

   Check this item to enable the RELEASE TIMER for the
   particular group.

   The RELEASE TIMER inhibits transmission for a short
   interval after PTT has been released.  If PTT is keyed
   within the RELEASE TIMER expiration time, a beep
   sounds and the timer is reset.

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   HOME REPEATER

   Enter the HOME REPEATER channel number from one of
   the numbers listed below (0-20).  Note that the
   channel number refers to the left number in the list
   and not the FREQUENCY NUMBER.

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   AREA CODE

   Enter the AREA CODE bit here.  This bit is usually
   coded "0" unless there are two trunking systems close
   enough to interfere with each other.

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   SYSTEM INTERCONNECT ID

   Enter the SYSTEM INTERCONNECT ID here.

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   OFF HOOK REVERT GROUP

   When OFF HOOK REVERT GROUP is set to PRIORITY, it
   serves no purpose in trunking systems, for there are
   no priority groups available.  This parameter allows
   the user to revert to a specific group in a trunking
   system, when PRIORITY is selected as the OFF HOOK
   REVERT GROUP.

   Enter one of the group numbers (GR#) listed on the far
   left of the main screen (1 - 10) if you intend to use
   this feature.  Otherwise, enter 0.

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   FREQ

   Designate all 800 MHz trunked channels in the system 
   by entering FCC channel numbers.  The receiver
   frequency will appear on the screen for each FCC
   channel number.

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   P

   Check this item for the group you wish to have
   PRIORITY.  During scanning, the PRIORITY group is
   polled for activity every other group.  When scanning
   stops on an active group, the radio polls the
   PRIORITY group periodically.

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   GROUP TAG

   Enter a GROUP ALPHA TAG for easy identification of
   groups.  The tag should not exceed 8 characters.
   This feature is applicable only for P3 versions.

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   FREQ

   Enter the frequency for the particular group.  Make
   sure that the frequency lies within the boundaries
   of the frequency band.

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   B_O

   Check this item whenever you wish to apply the BORDER
   OFFSET (-12.5 kHz) from the particular frequency.

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   POWER

   Select the transmit power level among 0, 2, 5, 10 and
   15 Watts.  Use the space key to cycle through the
   options.

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   TONE

   Select between CTCSS and DCS for protecting group
   access.  This item must be selected to choose ENCODE
   and DECODE values.

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   DEC

   Press the <SPACE> key to open up the CTCSS/DCS table.
   Choose from one of the values for CTCSS/DCS DECODING.
   User defined CTCSS tones are at the bottom of the
   tone table.

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   ENC

   Press the <SPACE> key to open up the CTCSS/DCS table.
   Choose from one of the values for CTCSS/DCS ENCODING.
   User defined CTCSS tones are at the bottom of the
   tone table.

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   SCAN

   Check this item if you wish to have the group included
   in the scan table.

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   TOT

   Check this item if you wish to have the TIME-OUT
   TIMER enabled for the particular group.  This item
   must be check marked to enable the PENALTY TIMER.

   The TIME OUT TIMER limits transmit time per call.  A
   warning beep sounds 10 seconds and 5 seconds before
   timeout occurs.

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   PEN_T

   Check this item if you wish to enable the PENALTY
   TIMER for the particular group.

   The PENALTY TIMER inhibits transmission after time-
   out timer expiration.   If the PTT is keyed within the
   PENALTY TIMER expiration time, a beep sounds and the
   timer is reset.  This timer can be enabled on a per
   group basis via the main screen.

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   REL_T

   Check this item to enable the RELEASE TIMER for the
   particular group.

   The RELEASE TIMER inhibits transmission for a short
   interval after PTT has been released.  If PTT is keyed
   within the RELEASE TIMER expiration time, a beep
   sounds and the timer is reset.

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   CALL

   Check this item to enable CALL ALERT for the
   particular group.  CALL ALERT informs the user with a
   flashing "CALL" icon whenever a call is received.

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   TA

   Check this item to enable TALK AROUND for a particular
   group.

   TALK AROUND allows simplex communication whenever the
   radio is beyond the service area of the repeater, or
   when the repeater is out of service.

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   LOCK

   Choose between BCLO and BTLO for lock-out capability.

   BCLO (BUSY CARRIER LOCK OUT) inhibits the radio
   operator from transmitting when a carrier is present
   on the particular channel.

   BTLO (BUSY TONE LOCK OUT) inhibits the radio operator
   from transmitting whenever the appropriate CTCSS/DCS
   cannot be decoded.
