Kenwood TM-V71E, TM-V71A instruction manual Digital Coded Squelch Dcs, Using Dcs

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

1Select your desired band.

2Press [TONE] 3 times to activate the DCS function.

•Theicon appears on the display when the DCS function is ON.

•Each press of [TONE] changes the selection as follows: Tone (T) –> CTCSS (CT) –> DCS (DCS) –> Off (no display).

3Press [F], [TONE].

•The current DCS code appears on the display and blinks.

4Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired DCS code.

•Refer to the table below for the available codes.

•To exit the DCS code selection, press [F] (ESC).

5Press any key other than the Tuning control and [F] (ESC) to complete the setting.

6When you are called: The transceiver squelch opens only when the selected DCS code is received.

When you make a call: Press and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone.

•To cancel DCS, press [TONE] until DCS no longer appears on the display.

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