26 | CT590 user’s manual
Search CTCSS/DCS Code
With this function you can search and store the CTCSS/DCS code used by
other radios.
Procedure:
1. In frequency mode press MENU+11.
2. Push MENU again.
3. Push *; CT will blink on the display.
4. When another radio is transmitting, the display will show the CTCSS/DCS
code.
5. After searching the CTCSS code, the radio will beep and stop scanning.
6. After setting, press MR/VFO for confirmation and store, or press PTT or
EXIT to return to standby mode.
NOTE 1: the DCS scanning has the same procedure of CTCSS code, but you have
to select MENU+10 to enter scanning.
NOTE 2: if CTCSS has not searched the code, you can search using the DCS
mode.
Cursor “▲” Conversion (A/B)
Directly press AB to move the cursor up and down. Then, you can modify or
confirm the parameters indicated by the cursor.
High/low power selection
In channel mode, press # to shift between high and low power.