14 | Midland CT890 instruction guide
Receiving with DCS codes (R-DCS) - MENU 17
DCS codes are similar to access codes and can be added to channels, so
as to create a sort of personal channel . They enable the radio to commu-
nicate with the users that are tuned on the same channel and have set
the same DCS code.
In frequency mode, press MENU + 17. The screen displays “R-DCS”.
Press MENU to enter the function. Press the ▲/▼ buttons or rotate the
encoder to turn OFF this function or to select a DCS code from D023N
to D754I.
Press MENU to confirm and EXIT to return to the standby mode.
NOTE: You can set up to 105 DCS N and 105 DCS I codes.
Transmitting with DCS (T-DCS) - MENU 18
In standby mode, press MENU + 18. The screen displays “T-DCS”.
Press MENU to enter the function. Press the ▲/▼ buttons or rotate the
encoder to turn OFF this function or to select a DCS code from D023N to
D754I, then press MENU to confirm.
To return to the standby mode press EXIT.
NOTE: You can set up to 105 DCS N and 105 DCS I codes.
CALL/VFTX functions (side key PF1) - MENU 19
The side key PF1 can be associated to one of the following functions:
CALL (selective calls) / VFTX (transmission on the secondary band).
NOTE: the selective call can be programmed by means of the optional pro-
gramming software PRG-10.
In Standby mode press MENU + 19; “PF1” will appear on the display.
Press MENU to enter the function. Press the ▼/▲ keys or rotate the en-
coder to activate one of the 2 functions and confirm by pushing MENU
again. Press EXIT to return to the standby mode.
