Miscellaneous Settings; Tone Squelch Feature; Digital Code Squelch (Dcs) Feature; Programming The Key Assignments - Yaesu FTM-7250DR Operating Manual

Miscellaneous Settings

Tone squelch feature

The tone squelch opens the speaker audio only when a signal containing the specified
CTCSS tone is received. By matching the tone frequency with the partner station in ad-
vance, a quiet standby is possible.
Note: For details, refer to the Advanced Manual (download from the Yaesu website).

Digital Code squelch (DCS) feature

DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) function that allows audio to be heard only when signals
containing the same DCS code are received.
Note: For details, refer to the Advanced Manual (download from the Yaesu website).
EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) Operation
Use the pager code consisting of two CTCSS tones to exchange communications with
specified stations.
Note: For details, refer to the Advanced Manual (download from the Yaesu website).

Programming the Key Assignments

Default FTM-7250DR key functions have been assigned to the Microphone's [ P3 ] / [ P4 ]
keys at the factory. The user may change these key function assignments, if quick access
to another function is desired.
Note: For details, refer to the Advanced Manual (download from the Yaesu website).
Keyboard Beeper
A key/button beeper provides useful audible feedback whenever a key/button is pressed.
If you want to turn the beeper off (or back on again).
Note: If you want to turn the beeper off (or back on again), see Setup Menu Item "BEP
KEY 3" on 39.
Display Brightness
You can adjust the display brightness.
Note: See Setup Menu Item "LCD DMMR 23" on 40.
Time-Out-Timer (TOT)
The "Time-Out Timer" (TOT) feature is designed to force the transceiver into the "receive"
mode after a preset time period of continuous transmission (the default is 3 minutes).
Note: See Setup Menu Item "TOT 48" on 41.
Automatic Power Off (APO)
The "Automatic Power-Off" (APO) feature will turn the radio completely off after a user
defined period of PTT switch or key/button inactivity.
Note: See Setup Menu Item "APO 1" on 39.
Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)
The BCLO feature prevents the transmitter from being activated whenever a signal strong
enough to break through the "noise" squelch is present on the frequency.
Note: See Setup Menu Item "BCLO 2" on 39.
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