Operating Your Radio
CTCSS Code Scan
DCS Code Scan
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Setup Mode Programming
CTCSS and DCS Code Scan Mode
This mode will allow you to scan for all incoming audio CTCSS and DCS coded signals.
To Set CTCSS Code Scan:
1.Display will show current CTCSS working channel. CTCSS and SCAN icons and small digit CTCSS Code number will be flashing. DCS is not active during CTCSS operation.
2.Press Channel Up/Down button to start CTCSS Code number scan.
3.If there is no input activity within five (5) seconds, CTCSS Code scan will automatically continue.
4.When a valid CTCSS Code is detected, the radio will stop scanning and open a path to the incoming CTCSS audio transmission. This connection will continue for as long as the signal is present. When the audio transmission ends, the CTCSS Code Scan will resume after five (5) seconds.
5.Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save entry and move to the next setup programming mode.
To Set DCS Code Scan:
1.Display will show current DCS working channel. DCS and SCAN icons and small digit DCS Code number will be flashing. CTCSS is not active during DCS operation.
2.Press Channel Up/Down button to start DCS Code number scan.
3.If there is no input activity within five (5) seconds, the CTCSS Code scan will automatically continue.
4.When a valid DCS Code is detected, the radio will stop scanning and open a path to the incoming DCS audio transmission. This connection will continue for as long as the signal is present. When the audio transmission ends, the DCS Code Scan will resume after five (5) seconds.
5.Press Call/Enter/Setup to save entry and move to the next setup programming mode.
Setup Mode Programming
Operating Your Radio
VibrAlert® Mode, Call Tone Mode, Roger Beep Mode and Key Tone Mode
The VibrAlert®, Call Tone, Roger Beep and Key Tone setup procedures are the next four (4) settings in GMRS Mode Programming. Follow the same procedures on pages 47 through 49, in Marine (VHF) Setup Programming, to set these functions.
After these four (4) settings have been made, press Call/Enter/Setup button to save each entry and move to the next setup programming mode.
You have now ended GMRS Setup programming mode and will enter GMRS Standby mode.
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