User's Manual

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Introduction

Setup Mode Programming

The GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) feature is a land-

mobile service available for short-distance, two-way

communications in the USA. You must have a valid FCC

license to communicate on these channels (see page 28).

Start from GMRS Standby mode to begin GMRS Setup

programming. Press and hold the Call/Enter/Setup button

for two (2) seconds to enter the programming mode.

CTCSS and DCS Coding Mode

Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) and

Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) coding are used in two-way

radio systems. These are sub-audible frequencies or digital

tones that are sent continuously with speech to engage

other radios with this feature. This feature is generally used

between talk groups on shared channels. Only radios with

the same subcode set will hear your transmission.

To Set CTCSS Code Entry:

1. The CTCSS code entry mode is the first mode that

begins the GMRS Setup programming.

2. Display will show CTCSS icon and OFF icon

flashing.

NOTE

If CTCSS was previously set to a Code number,

display will show the current GMRS channel and

flash the CTCSS icon and Code number.

3. Codes begin at 01 and go to 38, followed by OFF,

and return back to 01 again. The last used GMRS

channel will be shown in the large digit display.

NOTE

If CTCSS is On, then DCS must be Off. If DCS is On,

then CTCSS must be Off.

4. Press Channel Up/Down button to change code

number, or press and hold Channel Up/Down

button to rapid advance (scroll).

5. Press Call/Enter/Setup button to save entry and

move to the next setup programming mode.

GMRS Mode Programming

Operating Your Radio

GMRS Mode

CTCSS Code Entry

CTCSS Code Number

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