VXA-710 SPIRIT OPERATING MANUAL
35
BRS (BUSINESS RADIO SERVICE) CHANNEL OPERATION
Recalling the BRS Channels
Press the key, re-
peatedly if necessary,
until “BRS” (Business
Radio Service) appears
on the display. In the
BRS mode, you will see
the previously-selected
channel number appear-
ing at the bottom of the
“BRS” icon on the LCD.
Rotate the DIAL selector
knob to select the desired BRS channel.
You may engage a CTCSS/DCS “Decoder” tempo-
rarily during BRS operation. Refer to the next chap-
ters for information on how this may enhance opera-
tion.
To exit the BRS mode, press the key momen-
tarily to return to the VFO mode.
CTCSS Operation
The VXA-710 can be used to silently monitor for calls on
busy channels of the BRS band. The CTCSS decoder
monitors receiver audio through a narrow filter at the same
subaudible frequency, keeping the squelch closed until a
matching tone is received.
The CTCSS setup involves two actions: setting the Tone
Mode and then setting of the Tone Frequency. These ac-
tions are set up by using the and keys, or Menu
Items (SQL Type) and (TONE Set).
Press and hold the key for 3 seconds. This instantly
recalls Menu Item (SQL Type).
Press the key again to enable adjustment of this
Menu Item.
Rotate the DIAL selector knob so that “TSQ” to ap-
pears; this means that the CTCSS Decoder is active,
which mutes your VXA-710’s receiver until it receives
a call from another radio sending out a matching
CTCSS tone. This can help keep your radio quiet un-
til a specific call is received, which may be helpful
Channel
BRS 1
BRS 2
BRS 3
BRS 4
BRS 5
BRS 6
BRS 7
BRS 8
BRS 9
BRS 10
BRS 11
Frequency
151.6250 MHz
151.9550 MHz
154.5700 MHz
154.6000 MHz
151.7000 MHz
151.7600 MHz
151.5125 MHz
151.6550 MHz
151.6850 MHz
151.7150 MHz
151.7450 MHz
Channel
BRS 12
BRS 13
BRS 14
BRS 15
BRS 16
BRS 17
BRS 18
BRS 19
BRS 20
BRS 21
BRS 22
Frequency
151.7750 MHz
151.8650 MHz
151.8950 MHz
151.9250 MHz
152.7000 MHz
154.4900 MHz
154.5150 MHz
154.5400 MHz
154.6000 MHz
154.6550 MHz
158.4000 MHz
BRS BAND FREQUENCY CHART