Ctcss/Dcs Bell Operation; Split Tone Operation - Yaesu VX-7R Operating Manual

During CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set up the VX-7R 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 CTCSS/DCS Bell:
1. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode ("Tone Squelch") or DCS operation, as
described previously.
2. Adjust the operating frequency to the desired channel.
3. Press the key, then press the
4. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item labeled (TSQ/DCS/DTMF #5: BELL).
5. Press the or
rings of the Bell. The available choices are 1, 3, 5, or 8
rings, CONTINUE (continuous ringing), or OFF.
6. Press the PTT key momentarily to save the new setting
and exit to normal operation.
When you are called by a station 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 program-
ming.
The VX-7R can be operated in a Split Tone configuration via the Set mode.
1. Press the key, then press the
2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item labeled (TSQ/DCS/DTMF #6: SPLIT TONE).
3. Press the or
Tone feature).
4. Press the PTT key momentarily to save the new setting
and exit to normal operation.
When the Split Tone feature is activated, you can see the following additional parameters
after the "DCS" parameter while selecting the Menu Item (TSQ/DCS/DTMF #1: SQL TYPE),:
D CODE: DCS Encode only (" " icon will appear while operating)
TONE DC: Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes a DCS code
(the "
DC TONE: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS Tone
(the "
Select the desired operating mode from the selections shown above.
VX-7R O
PERATING
CTCSS/DCS B
key to set the desired number of
S T
PLIT ONE
key to select ON (to enable the Split
" icon will appear during operation)
" icon will appear during operation)
M
ANUAL
A
DVANCED
O
ELL PERATION
key to enter the Set mode.
O
PERATION
key to enter the Set mode.
O
PERATION
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