Yaesu FTM-350R OPERATING MANUAL

DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
FTM-350R
OPERATING MANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
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Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia
Contents
Front Panel Controls & Switches .......................... 1
Timer Page Operation ............................................ 2
Radio Page Basic Operation .................................. 3
[
SMART FUNCTION] Key ................................... 4
General ................................................................. 4
[
SMART FUNCTION] Key Command Details ... 5
Memory Operation ................................................. 6
Memory Storage ................................................... 6
Storing Independent Transmit Frequency ............ 7
Memory Recall ..................................................... 8
Memory Edit ........................................................ 9
Labeling Memories .......................................... 9
Copying Memories ........................................... 9
Deleting Memories ........................................... 9
Memory Channel Sort ........................................ 10
AF Dual Operation ............................................... 11
Band Scope Operation ......................................... 12
General ............................................................... 12
Enhnced Mode ................................................... 13
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation ............................ 14
CTCSS Operation ............................................... 14
DCS Operation ................................................... 14
EPCS Operation ................................................. 15
Scan Operation ..................................................... 16
VFO Scan ........................................................... 16
Memory Scan ..................................................... 16
Programmable Memory Scan (PMS)................. 17
Priority Channel Scan (Dual Watch).................. 17
Bluetooth
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Pairing ................................................................ 18
Operation ............................................................ 19
Operation ......................................... 18
Internet Connection Feature ............................... 20
SRG (“Sister Radio Group”) Mode .................... 22
FRG (“Friendly Radio Group”) Mode ............... 21
DTMF Operation .................................................. 22
Manual DTMF Tone Generation ........................ 22
DTMF Autodialer ............................................... 22
Baro/Alti Page Operation .................................... 23
GPS Operation ...................................................... 24
Navi Operation ..................................................... 26
Audio Playback Operation .................................. 28
Miscellaneous Setting (Set Mode Operation)..... 30
AUDIO Group .................................................... 31
TX/RX Group ..................................................... 33
DISPLAY Group ................................................ 35
MEMORY Group ............................................... 36
SCAN Group ...................................................... 37
SYSTEM Group ................................................. 38
NAVI Group ....................................................... 40
TIMER/CLOCK Group ...................................... 41
SIGNALING Group ........................................... 42
OPTION Group .................................................. 44
Special Function Menu ........................................ 46
Cloning .................................................................. 47
Installation ............................................................ 48
Preliminary Inspection ....................................... 48
Installation Tips .................................................. 48
Safety Information .............................................. 49
Specification .......................................................... 50
Accessories & Options .......................................... 51
Supplied Accessories ......................................... 52
Optional Accessories .......................................... 52
RESET PROCEDURE
When key functions are lost, or erratic operation is encountered, you may clear all settings of the transceiver and set them to the factory default with the following
procedures:
1. Turn the radio “off”.
2. Press and hold in the key located to the left of the [POWER] switch while turning the radio on, to enter the “Special Function” mode.
3. Rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to select “6 ALL RESET”.
4. Press the left side [DIAL] knob and confirm that (OK? [SET]) is displayed on the LCD.
5. Press the left side [DIAL] knob once more to complete the reset procedure.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES
[
FWD]/[BCK](PAGE) KEY
Press these keys briefly to select the operating func­tion pages. The available pages are: “Radio” page, “Timer” page, “Baro/Alti” page, “Navigation” page, and “GPS Status” page.
: Requires optional “FGPS-1” GPS Unit.
Press and hold in these keys toggle the Dual Receive feature “on” and “off”.
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[
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SET
[
DIAL] KNOB
SET MODE) KEY
Press this key to access the Set Mode.
Rotate this knob to select the operating frequency
(or memory channel) of the left side receiver.
Press and hold this knob for one second to enable
to tuning the VFO frequency in 1 MHz step.
When the left side receiver is set to “Main” band,
press this knob briefly to activates the Band Scorp feature.
When the leftside receiver is set to “Sub” band,
press this knob briefly to change the left side re­ceiver to “Main” band.
[
SMART FUNCTION] KEY
These four keys select many of the most important operating features of the transceiver. When changing the operating function page or press­ing the [FUNCTION] key, the current function of these key will change and appear above each keys.
[
VOL] KNOB
Adjusts the left side receiver’s
audio volume.
[
PTT] KEY
Press this key to transmit.
MICROPHONE
[
VOL] KNOB
Adjusts the right side receiver’s
audio volume.
[
POWER] SWICTH
Press and hold this key for two sec-
onds to toggle the transceiver’s power on and off.
Press this key briefly while the
transceiver is turned on to toggle the key lockout feature on or off.
[B](
BAND) KEY
Press this key to change the operating band of the Main band. Available bands are: Left Band: AM Radio, FM Radio, 144 MHz Band,
430 MHz Band, and Audio Line-In Right Band: 144 MHz Band and 430 MHz band You may assign the other function to this key. See page 36.
[F](
FUNCTION) KEY
Press this key to change the current functions of the [
SMART FUNCTION] keys.
[
DIAL] KNOB
Rotate this knob to select the operating frequency
(or memory channel) of the right side receiver.
Press and hold this knob for one second to enable
to tuning the VFO frequency in 1 MHz step.
When the right side receiver is set to “Main” band,
press this knob briefly to activates the Band Scorp feature.
When the right side receiver is set to “Sub” band,
press this knob briefly to change the right side receiver to “Main” band.
FTM-350R OPERATING MANUAL 1
TIMER PAGE OPERATION
CLOCK COUNT UP TIMER COUNT DOWN TIMER
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3 5
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Press the [FWD] or [BCK] key repeatedly, until the
1
“Timer Page” appears. Press the [MODE] key repeatedly, until the “Clock” ap-
2
pears.
To return to the “Radio” page, press the [FWD] or [BCK key repeatedly, until the “Radio” Page appears.
The FTM-350’s clock is setup from the Set mode item “I01 DATA&TIME ADJUST” in the “TIMER/CLOCK” group. See page 39 for details.
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Press the [FWD] or [BCK] key repeatedly, until the
1
“Timer Page” appears. Press the [MODE] key repeatedly, until the “Count Up”
2
timer appears. The “Count Up” timer has two kinds: which is with Lap function and without Lap function. Press the [SETUP] key to set the interval time of the
3
timer beep: rotate the [DIAL] knob to select the interval time, then press the [SETUP] key. Press the [START] key to initiate the “Count Up” timer.
4
Press the [LAP] key to save the lap time, if desired (up to
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four laps). Press the [STOP] key to stop the “Count Up” timer.
6
Press and hold the [START] key for two seconds to reset
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the “Count Up” timer.
When the optional GPS antenna is connected, the average speed, or the maximum speed of your vehicle may be dis­played instead of the lap function, by pressing the [MODE key again. Press the [DISP] key to switch between average and maximum speed.
To return to the “Radio” page, press the [FWD] or [BCK key repeatedly, until the “Radio” Page appears.
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2
3
4
5
6 7
When the optional GPS antenna is connected, the average
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speed, or the maximum speed of your vehicle may be dis­played instead of the lap function, by pressing the [MODE key again. Press the [DISP] key to switch between average and maximum speed.
To return to the “Radio” page, press the [FWD] or [BCK key repeatedly, until the “Radio” Page appears.
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3 5 6 7
Press the [FWD] or [BCK] key repeatedly, until the “Timer Page” appears. Press the [MODE] key repeatedly, until the “Count Down” timer appears. The “Count Down” timer has two kinds: which is with Lap function and without Lap function. Press the [SETUP] key to set the setup time: rotate the [
DIAL] knob to select the setup time, then press the
[
SETUP] key.
Press the [START] key to initiate the “Count Down” timer. Press the [LAP] key to save the lap time, if desired (up to four laps). Press the [STOP] key to stop the “Count Down” timer. Press and hold the [START] key for two seconds to reset the “Count Down” timer.
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FTM-350R OPERATING MANUAL2
RADIO PAGE BASIC OPERATION
The basic operations are listed numerically in the illustration below.
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6 2
3 1
8
2 4
6
MICROPHONE
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Press and hold the [POWER] key for two seconds to turn the transceiver on.
1
Rotate the [VOL] knob to adjust the audio volume level.
2
Press the [SQL] key briefly then rotate the [DIAL] knob carefully to adjust the squelch
3
threshold level. Press the [DIAL] knob briefly to set the “Main” band.
4
Press the [B] key to select the operating band of the “Main” band.
5
Rotate the [DIAL] knob to select the operating frequency.
6
Press and hold the [PTT] key, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.
7
Press and hold the [POWER] key for two seconds to turn the transceiver off.
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FTM-350R OPERATING MANUAL 3
[
SMART FUNCTION] K
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GENERAL
The FTM-350 operations are performed using the [SMART FUNCTION] keys. The vari­ous functions of the keys are changed by pressing the [F] key.
[
SMART FUNCTION] key[FUNCTION] key
Pressing the [F] key repeatedly will change the function command of each [SMART FUNC-
TION] key as shown in the following tables. It is easy to recall and perform a desired
operation. The current function of each key is shown in the display above the key button.
Default
F-1F-1
F-1 V/M SQL LOCK REV POW
F-1F-1 F-2F-2
F-2 SCAN DW LOCK SKIP
F-2F-2
1
AD-F
2
When the optional Voice Guide Unit is installed.
F-1F-1
F-1 V/M SQL LOCK REV POW
F-1F-1 F-2F-2
F-2 SCAN DW LOCK SKIP
F-2F-2 F-3F-3
F-3
F-3F-3
REC X CLR LOCK XPLAY VOICE
z
1
AF-D
2
When the optional Voice Guide Unit is installed and the APRS feature is activated.
F-1F-1
F-1 V/M SQL LOCK REV POW
F-1F-1 F-2F-2
F-2 SCAN DW LOCK SKIP
F-2F-2 F-3F-3
F-3 SyLIST MSG LOCK BCON B-TX
F-3F-3 F-4F-4
F-4
F-4F-4
REC X CLR LOCK XPLAY VOICE
z
1
AF-D
2
Press and hold the [F] key for two seconds.
SQLSQL
SQL TYPE TyFRQ LOCK DyCOD PyFRQ
SQLSQL
1: The [SKIP] command appears only in memory mode. 2: You may change the [AD-F] command to another command with Set Mode item “G05 F KEY”. See
page 38.
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[
SMART FUNCTION] K
[
SMART FUNCTION] KEY COMMAND DETAILS
F-1
F-2
F-3
F-4
SQL
V/M
SQL
LOCK
REV
POW
SCAN
DW
LOCK
SKIP
AD-F
SyLIST
MSG
LOCK
BCON
B-TX
REC
z
X CLR
LOCK
XPLAY
VOICE
TYPE
TyFRQ
LOCK
DyCOD
PyFRQ
Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key
Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key
Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key
Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key
Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key Press Key Press & Hold Key
Switches frequency control betwen the “VFO” and “Memory System”. Activates the “Memory Write” mode (for memory channel storage). Activates the Squelch threshold level. No Action. Toggles the key lockout feature “on and “off”. Toggles the transceiver power “on and “off”. Reverses transmit and receive frequencies while working through a repeater. No Action. Selects the desired transmit power output level (“LOW”, “MID”, and “HIGH” No Action
Activates the Scanner. No Action. Activates the Dual Watch feature. No Action. Toggles the key lockout feature “on and “off”. Toggles the transceiver power “on and “off”. Selects the “scan flag” to the current memory channel. No Action. Activates the AF Dual function. No Action.
Opens the “Station List” window. No Action. Opens the “Message List” window. No Action. Toggles the key lockout feature “on and “off”. Toggles the transceiver power “on and “off”. Changes the APRS beacon: ON, OFF or AUTO. No Action. Transmits the APRS beacon. No Action.
Initiates the recording of the incoming receiver audio. No Action. Clears the recording data. No Action. Toggles the key lockout feature “on and “off”. Toggles the transceiver power “on and “off”. Plays back the recorded data. Selects the Voice Memory Register (slot 1 - 8, or ALL). Announces the operating frequency of the “Main” band. No Action.
Selects the Squelch type. No Action. Selects the CTCSS Tone frequency. No Action. Toggles the key lockout feature “on and “off”. Toggles the transceiver power “on and “off”. Selects the DCS code. No Action. Selects the User Programmed Reverse CTCSS Tone frequency.. No Action.
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MEMORY OPERATION
MEMORY STORAGE
Before beginning the Memory Storage operation, select the desired frequency while oper­ating in the “Main” band VFO. Be sure to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any repeater offset. The power level setting is also stored in the memory.
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1
2
2
2 2 3
Press and hold in the [V/M] key for two seconds to display the “Memory Edit” window.
1
If you wish to append an Alpha/numeric “Tag” to this channel, press and hold the
2
[
V/M] key again. Then enter the desired name “Tag” (up to 8 characters) one of the
methods shown in the following examples. Otherwise, skip to the next step. Example 1: Enter the characters/numbers by pressing the microphone keypad buttons;
or use the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys to select them. Press the [B key to move the cursor to the next digit. Press the [A] key to backspace the cursor, and press the [C] key to delete all data after the cursor. You may change the character (uppercase, lowercase, numeric, or symbol) by press­ing the [] key.
Example 2: Rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to select a character/number and press
[]
the backspace the cursor. You may change the character (capital, small, nu­meric, or symbol) by pressing the [FONT] key.
On rare occasions the stored data may become corrupted by miss operation, or static electricity. When repairs are made, the memory data may be lost. Please write down or record the memory information so you will be able to restore it if needed.
key to move the cursor to the next digit. Press the [BS] key to
Impotant Note
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FTM-350R OPERATING MANUAL6
MEMORY OPERATION
STORING INDEPENDENT TRANSMIT FREQUENCY (“ODD SPLIT
Press the the [V/M] key to store the frequency and settings into memory.
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All memories can store an independent transmit frequency, for operation on repeaters with non-standard shift.
To store the “Odd Split” transmit frequency, first store the receive frequency using the
2 3
method already described on the previous page. Then follow the below procedures:
1 Tune the desired transmit frequncy on the “Main” band, then press and hold in the
[
V/M] key for two seconds.
2 Rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to select the same memory channel number as used in
step 1 above.
3 Press the [TXIN] key to store the independent transmit frequency into memory.
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MEMORY OPERATION
MEMORY RECALL
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2
3
Press the [V/M] key, to set the “Main” band to the memory mode.
1
Rotate the [DIAL] knob to select the desired memory channel.
2
To return to the VFO mode, press the [V/M] key.
3
When the radio in the memory mode, you may recall the memories to the “Main” band
by entering the memory number useing the microphone keypad. For example, to recall the memory channel #14, press [0] Æ [1] Æ [4].
When an “Odd Split” memory channel is recalled, the “ ” indication will appear in
the display.
When a “Tagged” memory channel is displayed with the Alpha/numeric “Tag”, a small
frequency indication will also be shown. You may change the display between “Tag” indication and “Frequency” indication via Set Mode item “D018 MEMORY DIS- PLAY” in the “MEMORY” group.
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MEMORY OPERATION
MEMORY EDIT
The memory channels may be edited using Set Mode item “D02 MEMORY EDIIT” in the “MEMORY” group.
LABELING MEMORIES
1. Rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to select a memory channel to append or change the label.
2. Press the [V/M] key for two seconds, and then add or change the label in the same manner as step 2 of the “Memory Storage” procedure (see page 6).
COPYING MEMORIES
1. Rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to select the memory channel to be copied.
2. Press the [SEL] key. The selected column will blink.
3. Rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to select a memory channel to store the data.
4. Press the [CPY] key to copy the memory channel data.
5. Press the [SEL] key to save the data and stop the column blinking.
DELETING MEMORIES
1. Rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to select the memory channel to delete.
2. Press the [SEL] key. The selected column will blink.
3. Press the [DEL] key to delete the memory channel data.
FTM-350R OPERATING MANUAL 9
MEMORY OPERATION
MEMORY CHANNEL SORT
The memory channels may be sorted and renumbered by frequency, from low to high using the “Special Function” mode.
1. Turn the radio off.
2. To enter the “Special Function” mode, turn the radio on while press and holding the key located at the left of the [POWER] switch.
3. To sort the memory channels in the left band, rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to select function menu item “3 L-MEMORY SORT”. To sort the memory channels in the
right band, rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to select function menu item “4 R­MEMORY SORT”.
4. Press the left side [DIAL] knob, to display the confirmation message “OK? [SET]” on the display. If you decide to cancel the memory channel sort, press the [ESC] key.
5. Press the left side [DIAL] knob again. After several seconds, sorting is complete, and the FTM-350 will reset automatically.
FTM-350R OPERATING MANUAL10
AF DUAL OPERATION
The AF Dual function permits monitoring an amateur band frequency while listening to an FM broadcast station.
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1
3
2 4 7
Press the [F] key repeatedly, until the [SMART FUNCTION] keys change to the
1
F-2” mode. Press the [AD-F] key to activate the AF Dual function.
2
The left side receiver switches to FM Broadcast. The right side receiver will monitor the amateur frequencies, while you listen to the FM Broadcast station. Rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to tune the desired FM broadcast stations.
3
To change the audio source to the AM Broadcast band, or Line-In audio, press and hold
4
the [AD-F] key for two seconds to access the Set Mode. Select the desired audio source by rotating the left side [DIAL] knob, and then press the [ESC] key. When a signal is received in the amateur band, the amateur band audio is output to the
5
speaker. The FM or AM broadcast station will no longer be heard. When the right side receiver is set in the amateur band by “Main” band, you may
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transmit on the amateur band by pressing the [PTT] key. Press the [AD-F] key to disable the AF Dual function and return to normal operation.
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FTM-350R OPERATING MANUAL 11
BAND SCOPE OPERATION
GENERAL
The Band Scope permits viewing operating activity on channels above and below the cur­rent operating channel, in the VFO mode.
2
3
4
1 5
Press the “Main” band [DIAL] knob to activate the Band Scope.
1
Press the [BW] key to toggle the visible bandwidth to “±22 channels” and “±50 chan-
2
nels”. Press the [ATT] key to reduce the receiving signal by approximately 10 dB, if desired
3
(except the AM and FM Broadcast bands). Press the [STOP] key to stop the sweep of the Band Scope temporarily, if desired.
4
Press the [START] key to start the sweep of the Band Scope again. Press the “main” band [DIAL] knob to disable the Band Scope and return to normal
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operation.
FTM-350R OPERATING MANUAL12
BAND SCOPE OPERATION
ENHANCED MODE
When in Mono-Band mode, the Enhanced Band Scope “Special Function” features may be activated. (See “Switching to the Enhanced Mode” below).
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2
4
5
Rotate the “Main” band [DIAL] knob to tune the operating frequency.
1
Rotate the “Sub” band [DIAL] knob to move the cursor (S).
2
Press the [C=CSR] key to return the cursor to band center.
3
Press the [SCSR] key, to change the “S” cursor to “U”. In this case, you may tune
4
the operating frequency by moving cursor, or by rotating the “Sub” band [DIAL] knob. Press the [C=CSR] key to return to the current frequency, and the cursor to band
5
center, and change the “U” cursor to “S”.
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Switching to the Enhanced Mode
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Turn the radio on while holding the key, which is located left of the [POWER switch, to enter the “Special Function” mode.
3. Rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to select the function menu item “8 BAND SCOPE”.
4. Press the left side [DIAL] knob, and then rotate the left side [DIAL] knob to select “SPECIAL”.
5. Press the left side [DIAL] knob to save the new setting.
6. Press the [ESC] key, the FTM-350R is reset automatically.
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CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION
CTCSS OPERATION
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for two seconds to change the [SMART FUNCTION
key category to the “SQL” functions.
2. Press the [TYPE] key repeatedly, until the “TONE SQL” notation appears; this acti- vates the CTCSS operation.
3. Press the [TyFRQ] key, then rotate the “Main” band’s [DIAL] knob to select the de­sired CTCSS frequency.
4. Press the [ESC] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
5. To end the CTCSS operation, press the [TYPE] key repeatedly, until the “OFF” nota­tion appears.
You may customize the CTCSS operation so that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you when a call is coming in. Use Set Mode item “J01 BELL RINGER” in the “SIGNALING” group. See page 42 for details.
DCS OPERATION
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for two seconds to change the [SMART FUNCTION key category to the “SQL” functions.
2. Press the [TYPE] key repeatedly, until the “DCS” notation appears; this activates the DCS operation.
3. Press the [DyCOD] key, then rotate the “Main” band’s [DIAL] knob to select the de­sired DCS code.
4. Press the [ESC] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
5. To end the DCS operation, press the [TYPE] key repeatedly, until the “OFF” notation appears.
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You may customize the DCS operation so that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you when a call is coming in. Use Set Mode item “J01 BELL RINGER” in the “SIGNALING” group. See page 42 for details.
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CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION
EPCS OPERATION
The EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) feature allows addressing calls to a specific station (Paging), and choosing to receive only the calls directed to your station (Code Squelch).
The EPCS feature use two pairs of (alternately switched) CTCSS tones, which are stored in the pager memories. The receiver remains silent until it receives the CTCSS tone pair that matches those stored in the receiving pager memory.
1. Store the CTCSS tone pairs using Set Mode item “J04 PAGER CODE” in the “SIG- NALING” group. The Sub menus “1: RX” and “2: RX” set the receiving tone codes, and Sub menus “3: TX” and “4:TX” set the transmit tone codes.
2. Press and hold in the [F] key for two seconds to change the [SMART FUNCTION key category to the “SQL” functions.
3. Press the [TYPE] key repeatedly, until the “PAGER” notation appears; this activates the EPCS feature.
4. To end the EPCS operation, press the [TYPE] key repeatedly, until the “OFF” notation appears.
You may customize the EPCS operation so that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you when a EPCS call is received. Use Set Mode item “J01 BELL RINGER” in the “SIGNALING” group. See page 42 for details.
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