5-8 DTSS (Dual Tone Squelch System)
OPERATION [Requires optional DTU-2]
This function allows squelch to
be
turned
on
in
the
receive mode
on
reception of a three-digit code
matching the
DTSS
code selected in your radio.
Once
squelch is turned
on
by reception of a matching
code,
it
operates normally from then on. If no signal
is
received for longer than 2 seconds, squelch is turned
off
until a matching code is again received.
CTCSS
signal cannot pass through the repeater,
but
DTSS signal can pass through the repeater.
NOTE
• This function is not available in some areas.
• The DTSS (or PAGIMG) cord may not be accepted if the
I repeater is "identifying". If this should occur you should press
! the
PTI
switch again, and retransmit the DTSS (or PAGING)
i cord.
. There are two recommended methords
of
compensating for
• this situation.
!
1.
Press the
PTI
switch for a lew seconds, send the DTSS (or
i PAGNG) cord, release the
PTI
switch, then press the PTT
switch again and resend the appropriate cord.
i 2. Proper DTSS
(or
PAGING) operation will occur if you ensure
· the battery saver circuit is disabled whenever you intend to
i operate using eithr the DTSS or PAGING modes.
5-8·1 Selecting and Storing the DTSS code
DTSS
codes
from
000
through
999
can
be
selected
from
the
VFO
mode and stored
in
memory channels
Memory channels 1 through 3 can each store a separate
DTSS code.
Memory channels 4 to
20
and the call channel cannot
store DTSS codes, but a
DTSS
code can
be
set each
mode.
5-8-2 DTSS
Code
Selection
When DTMF unit DTU-2
[option]
is installed, the initial
setting is 000.
DTSS
rnnn.
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e Selecting and Storing the DTSS code with
the
VFO
L Press the
DR/DT
key to
light
the DTSS indicator.
2. Press the F key, then press the
DR/DT
key while the F
indicator is on
(10
seconds).
The
first
digit
of the
DTSS
code will flash.
3.
Select the first
digit
by rotating the Tuning control.
4.
Press the
DR/DT
key.
The
first
digit
is registered and
the second
digit
begins to flash.
5.
Select the second digit by rotating the Tuning
control.
6. Press the
DR/DT
key. The second
digit
is registered
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