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The VX-6R can be operated in a Split Tone configuration via the Set mode.
1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 58: SPLIT.
3. Press the [ 0 ( SET )] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select ON (to enable the Split Tone
feature).
5. Press the PTT key momentarily 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 pressing [ F/W ]
[ MODE ( SP S ) SQ TYP ]) :
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Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes a DCS code
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Select the desired operating mode, from the selections shown above.
If the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Eu-
rope), you can set the MONI switch to serve as a "Tone Call" switch instead. To change the
configuration of this switch, we again use the Set Mode to help us.
1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 36: M T-CL.
3. Press the [ 0 ( SET )] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select "T-CALL" on the display.
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
To access a repeater, press and hold in the MONI switch for the amount of time specified
by the repeater owner/operator. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750-
Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the repeater has been
gained, you may release the MONI switch, and use the PTT switch for activating the
transmitter thereafter.
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