CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection
The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38
38)within a main channel to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out unwanted trans- missions without the same coded squelch tone). There are 38 CTCSS
To change the CTCSS
-From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button twice; a flashing oF or
-Then press the Up or Down button to select the desired
-Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.
The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting. NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS units, they must be switched to
the same channel and CTCSS subcode. To communicate with other GMRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF.
The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission. This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a given channel not using the same subcode.
Transmit Power Selection Mode
This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or low. Using low power, the unit will have a lower transmit range but battery life will be increased. (Refer to page 2 for Power Setting notes.) To access the transmitter power selection function:
-From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button three times until the Po icon appears with a flashing HI or Lo indication on the display.
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