40
or
Tight
(from low to high) as required. Generally, a higher squelch level requires higher signal strength.
If the squelch level is set to
Open
, the speaker will always keep turned on.
8.18.5
Setting the CTCSS/CDCSS Feature
The Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)/Continuous Digital-Coded Squelch System
(CDCSS) feature allows the radio to filter out unwanted voice on the current channel. With this feature
enabled by your dealer, the radio's speaker is turned on only when the CTCSS/CDCSS code received
matches the CTCSS/CDCSS code set for the radio.
To set the CTCSS/CDCSS type and code, go to
Menu
>
Programming
>
Channel
>
TX
CTCSS/CDCSS
/
RX CTCSS/CDCSS
.
8.19
Personal Safety Services
The features described in this section ensure personal safety.
8.19.1
Using the Emergency Feature
The Emergency feature allows you to ask for help from your companion or the control centre in case of
emergency.
In emergency mode, the radio gives different indications according to the preset emergency type. The
available emergency types are as follows:
Emergency Type
Description
Siren Only
The radio sounds shrill alarm tones with visible indications.
Regular
The radio gives audible and visible indications.
Silent
The radio gives no audible or visible indication, and you cannot listen to a received
call.
Silent w/ Voice
The radio gives no audible or visible indication, but you can listen to a received call.
Alarm w/ Siren
The radio sends an alarm and sounds shrill alarm tones with visible indications.
In addition, you can request your dealer to set one of the following emergency modes:
Emergency Mode
Description
Alarm
Allows you to send an emergency alarm.
Call Only
Allows you to initiate an emergency call.
Alarm W/Call
Allows you to send an emergency alarm and initiate an emergency call.
