CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell Operation
During CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the
FT-2980R
such
that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the
procedure for activating the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell:
1. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (“Tone Squelch”), DCS, or EPCS opera-
tion, as described previously.
2. Adjust the operating frequency to the desired channel.
3. Press and hold in the [
MHz
(
SET
)] key for one second,
then rotate the
DIAL
knob to select “
7 BELL
”.
4. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to set the desired number of rings
of the Bell. The available choices are
1
,
3
,
5
, or
8
rings,
CNTNUE
(continuous ringing), or
OFF
.
5. Press and hold in the [
MHz
(
SET
)] key for one second to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
When you are called by a station whose transceiver is sending a CTCSS tone, DCS
code, or CTCSS code pair which matches that set into your Decoder, the Bell will ring in
accordance with this programming.
When the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell is activated, the “ ” icon
will appear on the display.
Split Tone Operation
The
FT-2980R
can be operated in a “Split Tone” configuration, to enable operation on
repeaters using a mix of both CTCSS and DCS control via the Set mode.
1. Press and hold in the [
MHz
(
SET
)] key for one second,
then rotate the
DIAL
knob to select “
48 SPLIT
”.
2. Press the [
MHz
(
SET
)] key, then rotate the
DIAL
knob
to set this Menu item to “
ON
” (to enable the Split Tone
feature).
3. Press and hold in the [
MHz
(
SET
)] key for one second to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
When the Split Tone feature is activated, you can see the following additional parameters
following the “
RV TN
” parameter (while selecting the tone mode by Set mode item “
49
SQL.TYP
”):
D CODE
: DCS Encode only (the “
DCS
” icon will blink during operation)
T DCS
: Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes a DCS code
(the “
T
” icon will blink and the “
DCS
” icon will appear during operation)
D TONE
: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS Tone
(the “
T SQ
” icon will appear and “
DCS
” icons will blink during operation)
Select the desired operating mode from the selections shown above.
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CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation
FT-2980R Operating Manual
