Using a CTCSS or DCS code does not prevent your conversations from being intercepted by
other parties: any radio transceiver or receiver tuned into the same channel that is not using
a CTCSS or DCS code will be able to listen to all transmissions on this channel.
10.1.1. Setting the CTCSS code
10.1.2. Setting the DCS code
10.1.3. Disabling the CTCSS/DCS code
To disable the CTCSS or DCS code, select the code "00". "OF" will appear on the menu.
10.2. Channel monitoring
You can use this function to search the current channel for any weak signals.
Press and hold the Menu
monitoring.
Press the Menu
During channel monitoring you can listen to any communications over the current
channel, independently of the set CTCSS or DCS code.
Press the Menu
CTCSS code will flash on the display.
Press the Up [10] or Down [7] button to set a different CTCSS code.
Press the PTT button [12] to confirm the setting.
Press the Menu
current DCS code will flash on the display.
Press the Up [10] or Down [7] button to set a different DCS code.
Press the PTT button [12] to confirm the setting.
button [6] and the Down button [7] simultaneously to enable channel
button [6] to stop channel monitoring.
button [6] twice. The indication "CTCSS" and the current
button [6] three times. The indication "DCS" and the
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