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Advanced Operations (cont.)
DCS
DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) is a digital extension of CTCSS. This Radio provides 61 extra, digitally
coded, squelch codes that follow after the 38 CTCSS codes. CTCSS 1-38, followed by DCS 39-99. Please
refer to page 25 for DCS Frequency Table.
Selecting CTCSS/DCS (Sub-channel) Codes
Follow the steps for selecting a sub-channel (CTCSS/DCS code) as desired:
1. First, select a desired channel either manually or automatically (see page 18-19 for more detailed
instructions).
2. Next, press the press the menu (M) button twice and use the up (
) and down ( ) buttons to select
the desired CTCSS/DCS code.
3. Select off (“OF”) if you do not want to use a sub-channel using the up (
) and down ( ) buttons
on the keypad.
4. Press the PTT button when you have made your choice to exit out of the sub-channel menu.
5. Repeat the above steps with the other Radio, ensuring that the same channel and sub-channel is
selected. You are now ready to communicate using a main channel and a sub-channel.
6. To change sub-channel number (CTCSS/DCS code) carry out the same steps again as above.
Important:
• To communicate between two or more radios, both the channel and CTCSS/DCS code selections
must be the same.
• To communicate with other models and brands of radios, the actual radio frequency and CTCSS/
DCS frequency must be matched.
• CTCSS/DCS code transmissions on emergency channels 5 and 35 are prohibited.
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