Hi, well, for what it's worth, I have a vx-5.
It does exactly the same thing, I.E. it'll do a tone search on a given
signal.
If memory serves, you need to bring up the ctcss menu, and ensure the rig is
in ctcss receive. That is: it'll respond to the tone when it finds it.
Then in the case of my radio, you hold down the 2 key. After a long while,
it'll find the signal, assuming it's still transmitting.
But, like yourself the manual for the vx-5 has always been a bit vague.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich De Steno" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 2:56 AM
Subject: Tone Search


> I just purchased a Yaesu FT-1500M two-meter mobile transceiver.  It has a
> feature called "tone search" which purports to scan an incoming signal for
> the CTCSS code.  I assume this would not apply to determining the input PL
> code for a repeater, am I correct?  The manual is pretty vague on this
> point.  Also, the microphone has four buttons marked A, B, C, and D for
> which I find no explanation in the manual.  Does anyone know what they are
> for?