I have a BTech DMR 6x2 and have the WX stations programmed in as receive only mode. My question is there a way to scan them as I travel and when the alert tone (1050Hz I believe) to open the squelch, similar to a weather radio. Or is this possible.
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Baofeng WX on BTech DMR 6x2
- Thread starter kd4bas
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It is possible. For me, I have a zone set for them and if I want to, I can just set it to Scan mode. Just put a new zone on the programming software and make sure it stays in the scan list. Then, you can set a key that you press in order to activate the scan. Unfortunately, the sound that is activated during the 1050hz tone is relative to the volume, so you'd probably hear the SAME codes being broadcast anyways. It may be a pain, but getting a Midland HH-50B and putting it in your pocket on alert mode while you carry your BTech is probably the best option.
I have the 7 WX channels programmed as a Zone, I was just hoping to be able to scan and activate with the tone, even if it was the all hazard tone since I travel a bit and live in a corner of 3 different weather coverage areas.
