Radio User Manual
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Programming/Editing Optional Settings
Setting Channel Alert
  program system  E  
Select the system  E 
Edit Group  E 
Select the group  E 
Edit Channel  E 
Select the channel  E 
Set Alert  E
This setting controls whether the scanner will alert you 
when the channel becomes active. Select your setting, 
then press E.
On - the scanner beeps when the channel becomes active.
Off - no alert sounds.
Notes: 
• Channel alert does not work if key beep is turned off.
• The default setting for channel alert is Off.
Setting CTCSS/DCS 
(Conventional Channels Only)
  program system  E  
Select the system  E 
Edit Group  E 
Select the group  E 
Edit Channel  E 
Select the channel  E 
Set CTCSS/DCS  E
This setting controls how a subaudible CTCSS or DCS is 
used for the channel. Select your setting, then press E.
Off - any signal opens squelch.
Search - the scanner searches for and displays any 
CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmission.
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