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Chapter 2: Changing to PMR446 Transceiver Operation
By default the units are set up as baby monitoring system. In order to switch to
PMR446-operation please follow these steps.
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Hold the M-key down while turning on the device (right turn of the Volume
knob)
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With the ▲/▼ select ro,
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To store the setting, briefly press the PTT button
Select PMR446 Channel
This radios provide 8 PMR 446 channels. Furthermore, you can individually set the coding via
CTCSS tones separately for channels 1 to 8 among 38 possible codes. This code is displayed
right from the channel number as a smaller 2-digit number between 01 and 38 or of.
Take care that all communicating units are set to the same channel and CTCSS tone.
Set Channel
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Press ▲/▼ to select the desired PMR446 channel.
Set CTCSS or DCS Codes
The additional CTCSS or DCS codes serve to avoid listening to other stations on the same
channel.
Do not mistake this for safety from interception: it is always possible to intercept non-encrypted
analog radio talk.
The CTCSS (continuous tone coded squelch signal) or DCS (digital coded squelch) tones are
inaudible low frequency tones mixed into the microphone signal. On reception the unit checks if
the set tone exists and only enables the speaker after detecting the correct code.
To set a CTCSS code:
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Press the M button once, 01 to 38 or of flash on the display to show the current state.
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Press ▲/▼ to select the desired code.
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Briefly press the PTT button or simply wait 5 seconds.
To set a DCS code:
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Press the M button twice, 01 to 83 or of flash on the display to show the current state.
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Press ▲/▼ to select the desired code.
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Briefly press the PTT button or simply wait 5 seconds.
It can only be either CTCSS or DCS active.
Transmit
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Press and hold the PTT button to transmit; release this button to receive.
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