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1. Press the f key, then press the M key. This provides a "Short-cut" to Set Mode
Item 88: SQL TYPE.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob until "PAGER" appears on the dis-
play; this activates the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch.
3. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and activate
the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch.
To disable the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch, just repeat the above procedure, rotate
the DIAL knob to select "OFF" in step 2 above.
When the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch feature is acti-
vated, the "PAG" notation will appear on the display.
During Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch opera-
tion, you may set up the VX-8GR so that a ringing
"bell" sound alerts you when a call is coming in. See next page for details.
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When you press the PTT switch to respond to a page call, the VX-8GR/GE transmits the
same CTCSS tone pair. This tone pair will open the Code Squelch of the calling station. If
you prefer, you can have the VX-8GR/GE respond to page calls automatically
("transpond"). To enable this feature:
1. Press and hold the m key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 61: PAGER
ANS-BACK.
3. Press the m key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set
Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select "ON".
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to
normal operation.
The Paging Answer Back feature constitutes a form
of "remote control" operation that may be restricted to certain frequencies.
U.S. users should confirm the current status of §97.201(b) of the FCC's rules
governing the Amateur service before utilizing this feature on the 144 MHz band.
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