Uniden UBC3500XLT owner manual Setting CTCSS/DCS, Set Level, Set CTCSS/DCS

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Alert 1 - 9 - the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of the emergency transmission. You can choose any of 9 different beep types.

Set Level

Auto - the scanner automatically sets the emergency alert beep to the master volume level.

Level 1 - 15 - the scanner adjusts the volume you hear to the level you select.

Setting CTCSS/DCS

Menu

Program System

Select the system

Edit Group

Select the group

Edit Channel

Select the channel

Set CTCSS/DCS

This setting controls how a subaudible CTCSS or DCS is used for the channel. Select your setting, then press E.

Off - any signal opens squelch.

Search - the scanner searches for and displays any CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmission.

CTCSS - the scanner only opens squelch if the CTCSS tone you select is also present with the signal. The scanner then prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone.

DCS - the scanner only opens squelch if the DCS tone you select is also present with the signal. The scanner then prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone.

Set Lockout - the scanner does not stop on the channel if the tone you select is present. The scanner prompts you to select a CTCSS or DCS tone.

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