Uniden BC246T - Manual (Page 75)

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Programming/Editing Optional Settings
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.
CTCSS - the scanner only opens squelch if the CTCSS tone
you select is also present with the signal. The scanner
then prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone.
DCS - the scanner only opens squelch if the DCS tone you
select is also present with the signal. The scanner then
prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone.
Set Lockout - the scanner does not stop on the channel if
the tone you select is present. The scanner prompts you
to select a CTCSS or DCS tone.
Notes:
• The default setting is Off.
• See “What is CTCSS/DCS?” on Page 19 for a
complete list of CTCSS and DCS tones.
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