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Programming/Editing Optional Settings
To edit the talk group ID, enter the talk group ID you
want using the number keys on the keypad. Then
press down on the scroll control to accept it.
Setting CTCSS/DCS
(Conventional Channels Only)
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 transmis-
sion.
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.
Notes:
• The scanner will not detect or decode P25 signals
if you turn on CTCSS/DCS search.
• The default setting is Off.
• See “What is CTCSS/DCS?” on Page 20 for a
complete list of CTCSS and DCS tones.
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