Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3 Manuel page 17

The monitor function is very useful when you want to adjust the volume or receive weak signals
(which would be suppressed by the squelch).
7.3.2. Scan
Press and hold the side button to use the SCAN function.
The unit will then automatically scan all channels for signals. Each channel can be individually
programmed to be included in the scan process or not.
If a signal is found during the SCAN process, the radio will automatically stop on that channel.
7.3.3. Scrambler
Use the side button to turn the scrambler on and off. This function distorts the transmitted voice
transmission in such a way that it can only be understood by another Tectalk Worker 3 with activated
scrambler.
7.3.4. Alarm
Use the side button to send an alarm tone (siren). The alarm tone will be transmitted for 20 seconds
on the currently selected channel before the unit switches to receive mode for 10 seconds. Press the
PTT button to exit alarm mode.
7.3.5. Call
By pressing the CALL key, you send a sound signal to users who are tuned to the same channel. Thus
you can inform them about a following radio message.
7.4. Battery save mode
The battery saving mode can be set in 3 levels. It reduces power consumption during use. If no
activity (transmitting/receiving) is registered for 20 seconds, the unit automatically switches to battery
saving mode (if activated). Depending on the level, the unit then automatically alternates one second
of ready-to-receive standby with 2/3/4 seconds of deep standby. No reception is possible during the
deep stand-by interval, therefore very short transmissions may be missed.
7.5. Beep at end of reception
Set whether the radio beeps to indicate the end of a received message.
7.6. Roger Beep
Set whether the radio beeps at the end of a transmitted message to indicate the end of the message.
7.7. Channel Busy Display (BCL - Busy Channel Lockout)
The channel busy indicator can be turned on or off for each channel. When activated, the function
prevents you from making radio calls on a channel that is already busy. If you press the PTT key in
this case, a warning tone is emitted and your transmission is blocked.
7.8. CTCSS/DCS
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) / DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)
There are 44 CTCSS and 211 DCS tones available: CTCSS is a non-audible subtone, while DCS
is a digital code.
The CTCSS or DCS allow you to block unwanted radio transmissions and only receive messages
from people with the same tone or code.
7.9. Transmit Time Limit (Time-Out Timer)
The transmit time-out timer prevents the radio from accidentally blocking a channel permanently.
You can set the transmission time limit between 90 and 520 seconds (in 15 second increments). The
transmission is automatically interrupted after the set time.
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