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CS800D front panel freq entry?

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I’m looking at buying a CS-800D, but I can’t figure out if this is possible: using the front dial or microphone pad, can I enter an analog frequency that is not programmed into the radio?
E.g. I want to tune to 146.550 analog and I don’t have it preprogrammed. Can I do it?
I looked at the manual online and nothing seems to indicate any way to choose a channel other than those that are programmed in.
And if so, can I also pick the PL tone?

Is this one of those “unlock” in software features (for FCC compliance)?
 

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If the CS800D is similar in nature to the CS800, then yes you should be able to program the radio without a computer, but it needs to be provisioned by the software first.

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I’m looking at buying a CS-800D, but I can’t figure out if this is possible: using the front dial or microphone pad, can I enter an analog frequency that is not programmed into the radio?
E.g. I want to tune to 146.550 analog and I don’t have it preprogrammed. Can I do it?
I looked at the manual online and nothing seems to indicate any way to choose a channel other than those that are programmed in.
And if so, can I also pick the PL tone?

Is this one of those “unlock” in software features (for FCC compliance)?

Call or e-mail them. They're usually very responsive. I'm sure they'll answer your question and expalin how to do what you want if it can be done.
 
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