Operation Manual

Page 38 FT-450D OPERATION MANUAL
TRANSMITTER TIME-OUT TIMER
(
TOT
)
The “Time-Out Timer” (TOT) feature that is designed to force the transceiver into the “receive” mode after a
preset time period of continuous transmission (the default is “OFF”). This feature prevents your transceiver from
transmitting a “dead carrier” for a long period of time if the microphone PTT switch is accidentally locked in the
“TX” condition. The Time-Out Timer “switch-to-receive” time may be adjusted from 1 to 20 minutes, or Off via
Menu Item “TOT”.
1. Press and hold the
[
F
]
button for one second to
enter the Menu mode again. The “ ” icon
will appear on the display.
2. Rotate the
[
DSP/SEL
]
knob to select the menu
item “TOT”.
3. Press the
[
DSP/SEL
]
knob to enable adjustment
of this menu item. The “
” icon will be blink-
ing.
4. Rotate the
[
DSP/SEL
]
knob to select the desired
“Maximum TX” time. Available selections are 1
minute through 20 minutes or off.
Press the
[
RCL/HOME
]
button to reset the TOT
time to the factory default.
5. Press the
[
DSP/SEL
]
knob. The “
” icon re-
turns to appear continuously.
6. Press and hold the
[
F
]
button for one second to
save the new setting and return to normal opera-
tion.
[
RCL/HOME
]
button
[
F
]
button
[
DSP/SEL
]
knob
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION