Vertex Standard FT-2800M - Manual (Page 29)

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CTCSS/DCS Bell Paging
During CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set up the FT-2800M such that a ring-
ing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for
activating the CTCSS/DCS Bell:
1. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (“Tone Squelch”) or DCS operation, as de-
scribed previously.
2. Adjust the operating frequency to the desired channel.
3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select “04 BELL.”
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired number of rings of the Bell. The available
choices are 1, 3, 5, or 8 rings, REPEAT (continuous ringing), or OFF.
5. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second 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 with this pro-
gramming.
Split Tone Operation
The FT-2800M can be operated in a “Split Tone” configuration, to enable operation on
repeaters using a mix of both CTCSS and DCS control. To do this:
1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select “28 SQ TYP.”
2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired operating mode:
DC ENC: DCS Encode only (“DC” icon will appear while operating)
T+DCS: Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes a DCS code
(the “T” and “DCS” icons will appear during operation)
TSQ+DC: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS Tone
(the “TSQ” and “DC” icons will appear during operation)
3. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob one click counter-
clockwise to select Menu “27 SQ TNF.”
4. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to enable the adjustment of the CTCSS Tone.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired CTCSS Tone.
6. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob one click counter-
clockwise to select Menu “26 SQ DCS.”
7. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to enable the adjustment of the DCS Code.
8. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired DCS Code (a three-digit number).
9. When you have made your selections, press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one
second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.