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2-TONE SIGNALING
2-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the
squelch only when the transceiver receives the 2 tones programmed in your
transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard.
■RECEIVING
When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and
you will hear the call.
•The LED indicator flashes orange.
•To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key programmed as Monitor.
•Your dealer can program the squelch to close again after a specific time period
elapses.
•If Transpond for 2-tone Signaling is programmed, an acknowledgment signal is
returned to the calling station.
•If Call Alert for 2-tone Signaling is programmed, an alert tone will sound when the
correct tones are received.
■TRANSMITTING
1Select your desired zone and channel.
2Press the key programmed as 2-tone.
3Press the <B and C> keys to select the 2-tone code of the station you
want to call.
•If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the and keys.
4Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.
Note: If Single Tone has been activated, only the first tone of the 2-tone signal will be
transmitted.
OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST)
You can change the preset encode and decode tones for the selected channel.
Your dealer can program up to 40 tones on your transceiver.
To switch OST On or Off, press the key programmed as OST.
•The OST indicator ( ) appears on the display when this function is
activated.
To change the preset encode/ decode tones:
1Press and hold the key programmed as OST for approximately 1 second.
•The OST number and name appear on the display.
2Press the <B and C> keys to select your desired encode/ decode pair.
•If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the and keys.
3Press the S key to accept the new setting and return to normal operation.