Kenwood TH-255A (DCS), ■Using DCS, ■Selecting a DCS Code

Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)

Digital Code Squelch (DCS) is another application which allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls. It functions the same way as CTCSS. The only differences are the encode/ decode method and the number of selectable codes. For DCS, you can select from 104 different codes.

■Using DCS

Press [F], [1] 3 times to turn the DCS function ON.

•Continually press [F], [1] to cycle through the functions as follows: Tone ON >> CTCSS ON >> DCS ON >> OFF.

•The “” icon appears when the DCS function is ON.

Note: You cannot use the DCS function and CTCSS/ Tone functions simultaneously. Switching the DCS function ON after having activated the CTCSS/ Tone functions deactivates the CTCSS/ Tone functions.

■Selecting a DCS Code

1Press [F], [4].

• The current DCS code appears on the display.

2Rotate the Selector (or press [UP]/ [DOWN]) to select your desired code.

3 Press any key other than [MON], [UP]/ [DOWN] or [ ] to store the setting.