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

Press MENU on the radio to open the menu.
Scroll with up/down arrows until you see TxTOut.
Press MENU again to enter the setting.
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.