You will hear messages from other radios that are within range and
have the same channel and privacy code setting.
The appropriate icon will appear in the radio display when you receive
or transmit a message.
Radio Features Explained
Privacy Codes (CTCSS and DCS Tone Codes)
This radio is fitted with 73 Analogue Privacy codes (also known as
CTCSS, sub-codes or sub-channels) and 208 Digital Privacy codes
(also known as DCS codes).
Only one type of Privacy code can be used on each channel. Selecting
a Digital Privacy code will override any Analogue Privacy code settings.
If the other unit(s) do not have privacy codes ensure your units privacy
codes (analogue and digital) are set to 'Off'.
Please note that privacy codes do not prevent other radio users from
hearing your conversation. They simply allow you to ignore messages
that are using a different privacy code.
Selecting an Analogue Privacy Code
or MODE button or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice. The
CTCSS icon will appear when an Analogue Privacy Code is selected.
Selecting a Digital Privacy Code
the PTT or MODE button or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice.
The DCS icon will appear when a Digital Privacy Code is selected.
Once a CTCSS or DCS code has been selected, you can conveniently
deactivate or re-activate the tone function.
Press and hold the monitor key to deactivate or re-activate the tone
function. The tone function can only be activated if a tone code has
been selected.
To change the Analogue Privacy Code, press the
MODE (Menu) button until the CTCSS icon and
privacy code number flash. Use the UP or DOWN
button to select the desired code. Press the PTT
To change the Digital Privacy Code, press the
MODE (Menu) button until the DCS icon and
privacy code number flash. Use the UP or
DOWN button to select the desired code. Press
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