Operator Selectable Tone (Ost); Ost Function On/ Off; Ost Settings - Kenwood ProTalk TK-3710 User Manual

You may have programmed CTCSS or DCS signaling on your transceiver
channels. A CTCSS tone/ DCS code is a sub-audible tone/code which allows you
to ignore (not hear) calls from other parties who are using the same channel.
When a channel is set up with a CTCSS tone or DCS code, squelch will only open
when a call containing a matching tone or code is received. Likewise, signals that
you transmit will only be heard by parties whose CTCSS/ DCS signaling matches
your transceiver.

OST FUNCTION ON/ OFF

1 Select your desired channel using the Selector.
2 Press the [ <B ] button to turn the OST (Operator Selectable Tone) function
ON and OFF.
• A dot appears in the bottom right side of the display when the OST
function is turned ON.

OST SETTINGS

1 Select your desired channel using the Selector.
2 Press and hold the [ <B ] button to enter OST setup mode.
• "OST" appears, followed by the current setting.
3 Press the [ <B ] or [ C> ] button to select the desired CTCSS frequency or
DCS code.
• Refer to the tables {p. 15} for the full list of CTCSS frequencies and DCS
codes.
4 Press the [ S ] button to set the selected CTCSS frequency or DCS code, and
exit OST setup.
5 Operate the transceiver as normal to make and receive calls.
• Ensure that all other members in your group are operating on the same
CTCSS/ DCS setting.

OPERATOR SELECTABLE TONE (OST)

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