Icom IC-446S, Instruction Manual

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GROUP MODE
(CTCSS)
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Setting the group code
The IC-446S is equipped with 38 group codes. Group mode oper-
ation provides communication with silent standby since you will only
receive calls from group members using the same group number.
First of all, set the same group code number for all group member’s
transceivers.
Turn ON the group mode operation:
q
Push [MODE] to enter set mode.
• “ --- ” (group mode OFF) appears on
the display.
w
Push [UP]/[
Y
] or [DOWN]/[
Z
] to select
the desired code number.
e
Push [MODE] to set the group code
number.
Cancel the group mode operation:
q
Push [MODE] to enter set mode.
• Code number disappears on the dis-
play.
w
Push [UP]/[
Y
] or [DOWN]/[
Z
] to select
“ --- ” (group mode OFF).
e
Push [MODE] to cancel the group
mode.
NOTE: Only stations with the same
group channel number can be heard during group mode opera-
tion, even when the busy indicator appears on the display.
UP
DO
WN
MODE
POWE
R
q
w
w
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