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4.
To select DCS codes, hold the
key to scroll past CTCSS tone 50
until ‘dt’ is displayed. Now use the
or
keys to select the
required DCS code 001 to 104. When a DCS code is selected the
icon is displayed.
5.
To return to CTCSS tones hold the
or
keys until ‘ct’ is
displayed again.
6.
To turn CTCSS/DCS tones off, hold the
or
keys to step to the
end of the code list until ‘oF’ is displayed.
7.
Press the PTT switch to confirm and store your selection. The
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Scanning Features
•
If a signal is received, the scan is paused allowing you to transmit and receive on that
channel. During this time the icon will continue to flash to show that the scan is still
active. Once the channel has been inactive for 5 seconds the scan will automatically
resume.
•
Pressing the
PTT
switch while the radio is scanning will jump to the working channel
allowing you to transmit and receive on that channel (the working channel is the channel
the radio was on at the time the scan was activated). During this time the icon will
continue to flash to show that the scan is still active. Once the working channel has been
inactive for 5 seconds the scan will automatically resume.
•
If the scan is paused on a busy channel that you don’t wish to listen to, press the
or
keys to skip over the channel and continue scanning.
The Scan mode will reduce the overall battery life because the ‘Standby’ (battery saver) feature
is overridden. If the battery is running low you should avoid scanning to conserve power.
CTCSS, DCS and Silent Mode
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) and DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) are similar squelch
quieting systems that allow groups of users to share the same channel without disturbing each
other. The CTCSS system uses 1 of 50 low frequency tones to open and close the squelch on the
radio. The DCS system is similar to CTCSS but uses 1 of 104 digital codes to control the squelch.
When CTCSS or DCS is enabled on your radio, only signals that are using the same tone or code as
your radio will be heard in the speaker and the squelch will remain closed to all other signals.
CTCSS and DCS codes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission.
CTCSS/DCS tones are switched off by default.
To use CTCSS/DCS you must first enable a suitable CTCSS/DCS code using the menu (see Menu
options for more details). Your choice of CTCSS or DCS will largely depend on which is currently being
used by other radios in your group. If neither system is currently in use, you can make your own
choice. There is no difference in performance between the two systems. Once a CTCSS or DCS code
has been enabled, the display will show (for CTCSS) or
(for DCS). You can now make selected
channels ‘quiet’ by enabling Silent mode on those channels.
To activate or deactivate silent mode on a channel:
1. Select the required channel.
2. Press and hold the
SQL
key. The selected CTCSS or DCS code will be displayed on that
channel.
Channels that have Silent mode enabled will now remain quiet unless a signal containing your
chosen code is received.
(CTCSS) or
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Scanning Features
•
If a signal is received, the scan is paused allowing you to transmit and receive on that
channel. During this time the icon will continue to flash to show that the scan is still
active. Once the channel has been inactive for 5 seconds the scan will automatically
resume.
•
Pressing the
PTT
switch while the radio is scanning will jump to the working channel
allowing you to transmit and receive on that channel (the working channel is the channel
the radio was on at the time the scan was activated). During this time the icon will
continue to flash to show that the scan is still active. Once the working channel has been
inactive for 5 seconds the scan will automatically resume.
•
If the scan is paused on a busy channel that you don’t wish to listen to, press the
or
keys to skip over the channel and continue scanning.
The Scan mode will reduce the overall battery life because the ‘Standby’ (battery saver) feature
is overridden. If the battery is running low you should avoid scanning to conserve power.
CTCSS, DCS and Silent Mode
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) and DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) are similar squelch
quieting systems that allow groups of users to share the same channel without disturbing each
other. The CTCSS system uses 1 of 50 low frequency tones to open and close the squelch on the
radio. The DCS system is similar to CTCSS but uses 1 of 104 digital codes to control the squelch.
When CTCSS or DCS is enabled on your radio, only signals that are using the same tone or code as
your radio will be heard in the speaker and the squelch will remain closed to all other signals.
CTCSS and DCS codes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission.
CTCSS/DCS tones are switched off by default.
To use CTCSS/DCS you must first enable a suitable CTCSS/DCS code using the menu (see Menu
options for more details). Your choice of CTCSS or DCS will largely depend on which is currently being
used by other radios in your group. If neither system is currently in use, you can make your own
choice. There is no difference in performance between the two systems. Once a CTCSS or DCS code
has been enabled, the display will show (for CTCSS) or
(for DCS). You can now make selected
channels ‘quiet’ by enabling Silent mode on those channels.
To activate or deactivate silent mode on a channel:
1. Select the required channel.
2. Press and hold the
SQL
key. The selected CTCSS or DCS code will be displayed on that
channel.
Channels that have Silent mode enabled will now remain quiet unless a signal containing your
chosen code is received.
icon remains on the display to confirm the code
system you have selected.
To enable silent mode on a channel:
1.
Select the required channel.
2.
Press and hold the
SQL
key for about 2 seconds. The selected code
number will be displayed on that channel.
3.
The selected channel will now remain silent unless a signal is
received containing the chosen code.
Note:
Silent mode will only be enabled on channels you select. Other channels will
remain open to all incoming signals.
To disable silent mode on a channel:
1.
Select the required channel. The CTCSS/DCS code will be
displayed.
2.
Press and hold the
SQL
key for about 2 seconds. The selected
code number will disappear from the display on that channel. The
selected channel will now be open to all incoming signals.
