Ctcss/Dcs Bell Operation; Tone Calling (1750 Hz) - Yaesu VX-5R Operating Manual

During CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set the VX-5R up such that a ringing
"bell" sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activat-
ing the Bell will ring in accordance with this programming.
Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode ("TONE SQL") or DCS operation, as de-
scribed previously.
Adjust the operating frequency to the desired channel.
Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key to activate the Set mode.
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #22 ("
Press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key to enable adjustment of the Bell ringer.
Rotate the DIAL to set the desired number of rings of the Bell. The available choices
are 1, 3, 5, or 8 rings, REPEAT (continuous ringing), or OFF.
Press the PTT key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
When a station calls you whose transceiver is sending a CTCSS tone or DCS code which
matches that set into your Decoder, the Bell will ring in accordance to this programming.
If the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Eu-
rope), you can set the MONI key to serve as a "T
configuration of this switch, we again use the Menu to help us.
Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key to enter the Set mode.
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #23 ("
Press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key to enable adjustment of this Menu item.
Rotate the DIAL to select "
Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit.
To access a repeater, press and hold in the MONI key 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 key, and use the PTT key for activating
the transmitter.
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