-Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same.
-The CTCSS small segment display will appear next to the main frequency channel on the display if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled.
Channel Selection
In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS1202CH has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS/FRS channels. Channels
(2)to check the activity on that channel. If there is activity on the selected channel, change to another channel that is clear.
To change the channel:
-From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once or until the channel number flashes.
-Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number.
-Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number.
-Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.
CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection
The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38
38)within a main channel, and enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out
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