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Page Center User Manual
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4.1.10 Transmit and Receive Frequencies
Enter the desired transmit or receive operating frequency using the number keys. The decimal point will
automatically be entered. Use the DEL key to delete any correct entries. Press the F1 or "-" key to accept the
new frequency.
4.1.11 Transmit and Receive Signaling
Carrier Squelch operation may be desirable if there are no other users on the channel and there is no
interference. In this mode, the two-way-radio users will be able to hear the paging signals transmitted by the
PAGE CENTER. To enable this mode, press 1 to select (CARRIER ONLY). Press the "-" key to exit the
menu.
If there are other users sharing the channel, if there is excessive interference, or if the two-way-radio users do
not want to hear the paging signals, then CTCSS operation should be used. In this mode, a low frequency tone
is transmitted along with the desired audio. The receiver will only be enabled if this tone is present at the
correct frequency.
To enable this mode, press 2 to select CTCSS, then use the arrow keys to select the desired tone frequency.
Press the "-" or F1 key to accept the frequency and exit the entry mode.
4.1.12 CW Identification Call Sign
In many cases, the rules and regulations under which the PAGE CENTER is licensed by the government require
that the station's Call Sign be transmitted at regular intervals for identification purposes using Morse Code. The
PAGE CENTER sends the Call Sign (with CTCSS turned off) every 10 minutes if the Call Sign has been
programmed. This feature is disabled when the unit comes from the factory.
To enable this feature, press 5 from the main configuration menu. At the prompt, enter your station's Call Sign
from your license as follows:
• Numbers are entered directly from the keypad.
• Letters and other special symbols are entered from the keypad by pressing the arrow keys. Alternatively,
an external keyboard may be used to enter alphanumeric characters directly as typed.
• Press the F2 key to accept the displayed letter when using the unit's keypad or to enter a "space" character
which is displayed as a "_" and results in a pause in the Morse Code.
• Press the DEL key to delete errors or to disable CW Identification by totally clearing the display.
• Press the F1 or "-" key to accept the Call Sign and exit the menu.