GME TX6600PRO - Page 47

TX6600PRO INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Using CTCSS and DCS tones
NOTE: CTCSS/DCS tones are switched o by default. To use CTCSS or DCS you
must rst select a suitable CTCSS/DCS tone using the menu.
To enable or disable CTCSS or DCS
1. Hold the
MENU
F
key to access the menu. The last selected menu item
will be displayed.
2. Rotate the Channel knob or press the keys until SUBTONE is
displayed.
3. Press the
MENU
F
key.
NOTE: The factory setting displays CTCSS and OFF indicating CTCSS/
DCS is switched O.
4. Rotate the Channel knob clockwise or press the key to enable
CTCSS and select CTCSS tones 01 to 50.
5. Rotate the Channel knob counter-clockwise or press the key to
enable DCS and select DCS tones 001 to 104.
6. To disable CTCSS/DCS, select OFF.
7. To exit the menu, press the
MENU
F
key or wait a few seconds for the
menu to time-out.
CTCSS/DCS is OFF
CTCSS Tone 05 Selected
DCS Code 103 Selected
Silent Mode
Once you have selected a CTCSS or DCS code you can choose to enable Silent mode on selected
channels. Once enabled, your selected channels will remain closed to all signals except those that
are using the same code as your radio. Channels that do not have Silent mode enabled will remain
open to all signals.
To Enable Silent Mode on a channel
1. Use the Channel knob or keys to select the desired channel.
2. Hold the Squelch key (top-side key above the PTT key). SILENT ON will appear briefly and
an (CTCSS) or (DCS) icon will appear to indicate whether CTCSS or DCS is being used.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 to activate silent mode on other channels.
Channels that have silent mode enabled will now stay silent unless a signal containing your chosen
CTCSS or DCS code is received.
NOTE: You may activate CTCSS on any channel except the emergency channel 5/35.
To deactivate Silent mode on a channel
1. Select the desired channel. The (CTCSS) or (DCS) icon should be visible on that
channel.
2. Hold the Squelch key. The (DCS) or (CTCSS) icon will disappear from that channel.
The channel is now open to all incoming signals.
NOTE: Silent mode cannot be activated unless a CTCSS or DCS code has been selected via the menu.
If CTCSS/DCS tones are set to ‘OFF’, any attempt to activate the Silent mode will be ignored.
Silent Mode
Once you have selected a CTCSS or DCS code you can choose to enable Silent
mode on selected channels. Once enabled, your selected channels will remain
closed to all signals except those that are using the same code as your radio.
Channels that do not have Silent mode enabled will remain open to all signals.
To Enable Silent Mode on a channel
1. Use the Channel knob or press the keys to select the desired
channel.