User`s guide
70
Advanced Programming
interference where there are several stations with
output frequencies that interfere with each other.
A scanner equipped with CTCSS and DCS allows
squelch to open only when the tone you have
programmed with a specific frequency is received
along with a transmission.
Programming CTCSS/DCS Codes
1. From Manual Mode, press ENT/PGM to put
the scanner in Programming Mode.
2. Press FUNC + CL/CTCSS/DCS to put the
scanner in Program CTCSS/DCS Mode. “NO
TONE” flashes.
3. Repeatedly press FUNC + CL/CTCSS/DCS
to put the scanner in program CTCSS
Mode when you want to program a CTCSS
frequency.
Note: To program a DCS code,
repeatedly press FUNC, and then press
CTCSS/DCS until DCS code appears on
the display.
4. Press T or S to select a CTCSS frequency
or use the number keys to enter a valid
frequency.
5. Press ENT/PGM to store the CTCSS
frequency.
6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 until you enter all the
desired frequencies.
You can search for the following CTCSS
frequencies and DCS codes.