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2-

TONE

S

IGNALING

2-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens the
squelch only when the transceiver receives the 2 tones programmed in your
transceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard.

R

ECEIVING

When you receive a signal containing the correct tones, squelch opens and
you will hear the call.

• The LED indicator flashes orange.

• To mute the speaker after squelch opens, press the key programmed as Monitor.

• Your dealer can program the squelch to close again after a specific time period

elapses.

• If Transpond for 2-tone Signaling is programmed, an acknowledgment signal is

returned to the calling station.

• If Call Alert for 2-tone Signaling is programmed, an alert tone will sound when the

correct tones are received.

T

RANSMITTING

1 Select your desired zone and channel.

2 Press the key programmed as 2-tone.

3 Press the and C> keys to select the 2-tone code of the station you

want to call.

• If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the

and

keys.

4 Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.

Note: If Single Tone has been activated, only the first tone of the 2-tone signal will be
transmitted.

O

PERATOR

S

ELECTABLE

T

ONE

(OST)

You can change the preset encode and decode tones for the selected channel.
Your dealer can program up to 40 tones on your transceiver.

To switch OST On or Off, press the key programmed as OST.

• The OST indicator (

) appears on the display when this function is

activated.

To change the preset encode/ decode tones:

1 Press and hold the key programmed as OST for approximately 1 second.

• The OST number and name appear on the display.

2 Press the and C> keys to select your desired encode/ decode pair.

• If programmed by your dealer, you can also use the

and

keys.

3 Press the S key to accept the new setting and return to normal operation.

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