TX Settings

TxTOut

TX timeout timer — automatically ends TX after specified time.

Options
OFF / 30s / 1–10 min
Default
3min
Category
TX Settings

Notes

Prevents accidentally holding the channel open. Required on some repeaters.

How to access it

  1. Press MENU on the radio to open the menu.
  2. Scroll with up/down arrows until you see TxTOut.
  3. Press MENU again to enter the setting.
  4. Use up/down to change the value, then MENU to save, or EXIT to cancel.

Related tx settings

  • TxPwr— Transmit power level
  • TxDir— Repeater offset direction
  • TxOffs— Repeater offset amount in MHz
  • TxCode— Transmit CTCSS/DCS tone or code
  • RxCode— Receive CTCSS/DCS code filter — squelch opens only on matching tone

See the full menu reference for all UV-K5 menu items.