The display will show “Ctxxx”, indicating the status of the CTCSS mode as being on or
off. Pressing the up or down buttons, within 5 seconds will turn the CTCSS mode on or
off. When the CTCSS system is on, “CTCSS” will be shown in the upper right corner of
the display and the transceiver will only receive signals from other transceivers set to
the same channel and privacy code. When the CTCSS mode is off, the transceiver will
receive signals from all transceivers set to the same channel. Remember that the
CTCSS feature does not prevent others from listening to your transmissions. It only
allows your FR-214 to ignore signals from transceivers not set to the same privacy code.
Setting the squelch level
Press the function/lock button four times
The squelch setting will flash on the display, indicated by “SqL xx” Pressing the up or
down buttons within 5 seconds will change through the 7 squelch settings one at a
time. This setting determines the strength that an incoming signal must have in order
to be heard by the user. The higher the setting, the stronger the signal must be in order
for the user to hear it. If you desire to communicate with other trancievers in close
proximity, the squelch should be set high to eliminate unwanted weak signals. If the
transceiver is being used at extreme range, the squelch should be set low to allow
reception of weak signals. Setting the squelch to 00 will allow continuous reception of
all signals. Level 3 is recommended for normal use.
Turning the button beep tones on and off
Press the Function/Lock button five times
The display will show “bpxxx” Indicating the status of the button conformation beeps, on
or off. Pressing the up or down buttons, within 5 seconds will turn the button conformation
beeps on or off. When the beep tones are on, pressing the up, down or lock buttons will
be confirmed by a beep tone. A double beep tone will sound whenever the unit is turned
on or off. When the conformation beeps are off all beep tones will be eliminated.
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