Digital Coded Squelch DCS, Using DCS | Kenwood TM-V71E, TM-V71A

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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Kenwood TM-V71E, TM-V71A Digital Coded Squelch DCS, Using DCS, Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired DCS code

Contents

144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander Features This transceiver has the following main featuresThank You Writing Conventions Followed in this Manual When Condensation Occurs Inside the Transceiver One or more of the following statements may be applicable Precautions Contents Using Ctcss Ctcss Frequency ID Using DCS DCS Code IDManual Dialing Automatic dialer Dtmf Key Lock VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit Options Supplied Accessories Mobile InstallationPreparation Part Number Quantity Power Cable Connection Mobile Operation Fixed Station Operation Located on the DC connector Supplied DC power cableReplacing Fuses Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Antenna Connection Front Panel Orientation Accessory Connections External SpeakersMicrophone Getting Acquainted Front Panel REV LOWPF1 0PF2 Indicator Description Display Appears while accessing the Menu Rear Panel Sub-Panel Microphone MC-59 Switching the Power ON/ OFF Adjusting the VolumePress the switch to switch the transceiver on Press the switch again to switch the transceiver OFF Adjusting the Squelch Selecting a BandBand a left Band SEL control Band B right Band SEL control Selecting Dual band mode/ single band Mode Selecting a frequency band Frequency ranges Selecting an Operating mode VFO ModeMemory Channel Mode Call Channel Mode Press Call to enter Call Channel modeWhen you finish speaking, release the PTT switch Transmitting Menu Mode Menu AccessMenu Configuration Press F, Tuning control to access the Menu ANN.SPD DT.SPD MIC.LCK Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired character Press the Tuning control to set the selected characterCharacter Entry Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining characters Microphone Keypad Character Entry Key Character Display with each press of the key Repeater Access Operating Through RepeatersSelecting an Offset Direction Selecting an Offset Frequency Activating the Tone Function Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequency Selecting a Tone FrequencyPress F, Tone Frequency Automatic Repeater Offset K and E Types Only Transmitting a 1750 Hz Tone Reverse FunctionAutomatic Simplex Checker ASC Tone Frequency ID Press F, Tone 1s to run the Tone Frequency ID scan Memory Channels Simplex & Repeater or ODD-SPLIT Memory CHANNEL?Parameter Simplex Odd-split Storing Simplex and Standard Repeater Frequencies Storing Odd-Split Repeater FrequenciesCall Channel Memory Simplex Recalling a Memory Channel Call Channel Memory Odd-SplitMemory Recall Method Turn the transceiver power OFF Press MR + Power onPress the Tuning control to clear the Memory channel Clearing a Memory Channel Switching the Memory Name/ Frequency Display Memory-TO-VFO TRansferChannel Display FUnction Press F, VFO Key Name KEY KEY 1s While KEY + Programmable Memory PM Application Examples Storing Data in PM Channels Recalling PM ChannelsPress F, PM PM Channel Reset Press F + Power onPress the Tuning control again to reset the PM channels Auto PM Channel store Scan Scan Type Scan Range Selecting a Scan Resume Method VFO Scan Memory Scan Locking Out a Memory ChannelPress MR 1s To quit Memory Scan, press MR again To quit Group Scan, press the Tuning control again Group ScanMemory Group Link Memory Group Channel Range Setting Scan Limits Program ScanPress VFO Using Program Scan To quit Program Scan, press VFO again To quit MHz Scan, press the Tuning control again MHz ScanCall Scan To quit Call Scan, press Call again Using Ctcss Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Ctcss Press Enter again to complete the setting Ctcss FREQuency ID Press F, Tone 1s Using DCS Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired DCS codeDigital Coded Squelch DCS DCS Code DCS Code ID Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY Dtmf Manual DialingDtmf Hold 1209 1336 1447 1633 697 770 852 941 Automatic Dialer Storing a Dtmf Code in Memory Transmitting Stored Dtmf Codes Selecting a Transmit Speed Dtmf Key Lock Selecting a Pause Duration What is EchoLink? Storing EchoLink memory Transmitting EchoLink Memory Setting Up EchoLink Sysop Mode EchoLink Sysop Mode on TM-V71EchoLink Sysop Mode OFF TM-V71 TxD RxD POWER-ON Message Auxiliary FunctionsDisplay Brightness Auto Display Brightness Key Lock Backlight ColorMicrophone Key Lock To turn Key Lock on or OFF, press F 1s Beep Volume Key BeepProgrammable VFO Changing the Frequency Step Size Programmable Function Keys Transceiver Front PanelMicrophone Keys Automatic Power OFF APO Frequency Direct Entry Meter Squelch Advanced Intercept Point AIPSquelch Hang Time Switching FM/AM Mode Beat ShiftSpeaker Mute Selecting an Output Power TIME-OUT Timer TOTMute Hang Time External Speaker Configuration SetupMasking a Band Speaker Band Output Display Partition Bar Weather Alert K Type Models Only Weather ChannelChannel No Memory Name Location Power On Password Enter your password VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit Voice AnnouncementsOperation Announcement Current frequency/code Auto Voice Announcement Volume Voice Announcement LanguageVoice Announcement Speed Voice Recorder Voice Memos Conversation Recorder Playback Playback RepeatPlayback Repeat Interval Press Tone + Power on CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND Operation K Type Models only Repeater Hold Repeater IDEntering your Repeater ID Data terminal pins Packet OperationData Band Data Terminal Speed SQC Output Setting PC Port Speed Wireless Operation K Type Models only Preparation Operation Dtmf Command Control Operation Transceiver Reset Menu Mode Using the MCP-2A Software Using the MCP-2A software, you canOptions Memory control program MCP-2A Connecting the PG-5G/ PG-5H interface cables Installing the DFK-3D panel kitInstalling the Sub-Panel PC terminal pins Installing the Panel Bracket Clean and dry the installation locationConnect the supplied sub-panel to Operation panel Connecting the PG-5F extension cable Connecting Using a Single Extension KitConnecting Using Two Extension Kits Installing the Line Filter Installing the VGS-1 Unit Insert the VGS-1 unit into the connector On the transceiverFrom the remaining cushions, select Maintenance ServiceService Note Cleaning Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionUP/DWN Specifications GeneralType M4 Type Transmitter Receiver