Figure 5-10. RT KEYPAD

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RT KEYPAD

The RT keypad, also referred to as a keyboard, provides one of the primary

means the operator has for entering information into the radio. It also allows

the operator to obtain information from the radio.* The function of each of

the 20 keypad buttons is briefly described below. Very specific procedures

and messages are found in the operator and NCS tasks, covered in

Chapters 5 and 6.

Figure 5-10. RT KEYPAD

When entering data into the radio through the RT keypad, keep in mind

that the display will go blank about 7 seconds after your latest entry. For

example, if you load 4 numbers of a SC frequency and then pause for more

than 7 seconds, the display will go blank, and you will have to start over: If you

need to pause during data entry, continue to hold down the last button used.

The display will remain active as long as you press a key.

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