Icom ID-5100A Full Instruction Manual - Page 298

Previous view 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS DTCS squelch operation The tone squelch opens only when you receive a signal containing a matching DTCS code in the FM or FM narrow mode. You can silently wait for calls from others using the same tone. Also, a reversed tone squelch function will mute the squelch when you receive a signal containing a matched DTCS code. DDDTCS code setting and operation 1. Setting the DTCS code qqSelect the VFO mode. wwSelect FM or FM-N (FM narrow) mode. eeRotate [DIAL] to select a desired operating frequency. 2. The DTCS code operation iiTouch the Function group icon one or more times. • Selects the F-3 menu. ooTouch [TONE]. rrTouch [MENU]. ttTouch "DTCS Code." (DUP/TONE... > DTCS Code) • If the item is not displayed, touch [∫] or [√] one or more times to select another page. • Opens the "DTCS Code" screen. !0 Touch the desired DTCS code type. • DTCSS: T he DTCS squelch with the pocket beep function is ON. • DTCS: The DTCS squelch function is ON. • DTCS-R: The reverse DTCS squelch function is ON. yyTouch [+] or [-] to enter a desired tone squelch frequency, and then touch []. • Select a DTCS code between 023 to 754. • "DTCS" is displayed when the DTCS squelch is ON. ("DTCS-R" is displayed when the reverse DTCS squelch is ON.) uuTouch [MENU]. • Closes the Menu screen. Save and return Entered DTCS code !1 H olding down [PTT] and call a desired station. Operate normally. Beeps sound when a call is received. If "DTCSS" is selected in step !0, beeps sound for 30 seconds and the icon "S" blinks when a call with the matched DTCS code signal is received. ➥➥Within 30 seconds, push [PTT] to answer, or touch the screen to stop the beeps. ("S" disappears) After that, the transceiver selects the regular DTCS squelch operation. If you make no operation for 30 seconds, the beeps automatically stop, but "S" continues to blink to indicate that you received a call. 13-9