DigiTech DC-1074 Instruction Manual page 6

Channel Selection
Press the
CH UP
or
CH DOWN
to select the desired channel (1-
80).
The factory default start up channel is channel 1 and sub-
channel 00.
Before selecting a channel for communication, always listen on
it and ensure it is not already being used. Always avoid
selecting a busy channel when the unit keeps on receiving
signal from unknown party.
Adjust speaker volume (8 Levels)
1. Press the
VOL UP
to increase the volume.
2. Press the
VOL DOWN
to decrease the volume.
The LE icon and the selected volume level (01-08) will appear
on the LCD display.
Repeater function
Repeater facility is a third party facility which is only available in
some local areas.
Only use this function for extending your communication range
when you know the channel of the repeater facility in your
area.
1.
Pre-set the channel (channel 1-8 or 4,1-48) to the channel as
specified by your local repeater station.
2.
Press
LOCK
button for 1 second to activate/ deactivate the
Repeater function.
3.
The Radio will automatically send the signal at 30 Channels
(Channel 31-38 or 71- 78) above the original in order to
access the repeater station. After transmitting, the radio
reverts back to its original operating channel.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Menu Operation
Press MENU button to select the functions.
Menu --> CTCSS - TX Power selection --> VOX --> VOX
sensitivity--> Channel SCAN--> CTCSS tone SCAN--> Dual
Watch--> CALL Tone--> Roger Beep--> Keypad Beep Tone-->
Stop Watch
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Code Selection
The radio has 38 CTCSS private codes available Different
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CTCSS tones may be associated to different channels. To
choose the desired CTCSS code, please proceed as follows:
1. Press the
MENU
button once, the CTCSS code number
blinks on the LCD display. The CTCSS code 00 indicates
that no CTCSS tone is programmed on that channel.
2. Press the
CH UP
or
CH DOWN
buttons to select the desired
CTCSS code number.
Pressing and holding the
CH UP
or
CH DOWN
buttons, the
selection will move quicker.
3. To confirm the selection and exit the Menu mode, press the
LOCK
button or
MENU
button to move to the next function.
Selecting a CTCSS code of 00 will disable the CTCSS feature.
To communicate between two or more radios, both the channel
and CTCSS code selections mst be the same. To communicate
with other models and brands of radios, the actual radio
frequency and CTCSS frequency must be matched. The
frequency chart and CTCSS code chart are included to help
with this selection.
Transmitter RF Power Setting
Your radio has a HI/LO Power selection function. This function
is very convenient to reduce the current drain and extend
battery life when communicating within short distance. To
select the output power proceed as follows:
1. Press the
MENU
button twice, until the HI or Lo icon will
blink on the LCD display.
2. Press the
CH UP
or
CH DOWN
button to select the desired
power level HI (high power) or LO (low power).
3. To confirm the selection and exit the Menu mode, press
LOCK
button or
MENU
button to move to the next function.
VOX (Handsfree use) Function
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice Operated
Transmitter function (VOX), that is used for automatic voice
transmission ( handsfree use or baby room monitor use). In
this mode, transmission is automatically initiated by speaking
into the microphone and there is no need to push the PTT
button. To enable the VOX function, please proceed as follows:
1. Press the
MENU
button three time, until the
VOX
icon and
the OFF indication appear on the LCD display.
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