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Advanced Programming
interference where there are several stations with
output frequencies that interfere with each other.
A scanner equipped with CTCSS and DCS allows
squelch to open only when the tone you have
programmed with a specific frequency is received
along with a transmission.
Programming CTCSS/DCS Codes
1.
From Manual Mode, press
ENT/PGM
to put
the scanner in Programming Mode.
2.
Press
FUNC
+
CL/CTCSS/DCS
to put the
scanner in Program CTCSS/DCS Mode.
“NO
TONE”
flashes.
3.
Repeatedly press
FUNC
+
CL/CTCSS/DCS
to put the scanner in program CTCSS
Mode when you want to program a CTCSS
frequency.
Note
: To program a DCS code,
repeatedly press FUNC, and then press
CTCSS/DCS until DCS code appears on
the display.
4.
Press
T
or
S
to select a CTCSS frequency
or use the number keys to enter a valid
frequency.
5.
Press
ENT/PGM
to store the CTCSS
frequency.
6.
Repeat steps 2 – 5 until you enter all the
desired frequencies.
You can search for the following CTCSS
frequencies and DCS codes.