Icom ID-52A Advanced Manual english - Page 57
Using a reflector, Reflector Echo testing, Requesting repeater information
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5 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) Connecting to a reflector DDUsing a reflector 1. Push D-pad() to select "TO," and then push [ENT]. •• The TO SELECT screen is displayed. 2. Select "Reflector." The REFLETOR screen is displayed. 3. Select "Use Reflector." DDRequesting repeater information When you send the repeater information command, an ID message is sent back. 1. Push D-pad() to select "TO," and then push [ENT]. •• The TO SELECT screen is displayed. 2. Select "Reflector." •• The REFLECTOR screen is displayed. 3. Select "Repeater Information." •• Returns to the DR screen, and "Use Reflector" and "CQCQCQ" are displayed in "TO." •• Returns to the DR screen, and "Repeater Information" and "I" are displayed in "TO." 4. Hold down [PTT] to transmit. DDReflector Echo testing To confirm that your signal is correctly getting into the repeater, you can transmit a short message as a trial. After releasing [PTT], your message will be played back. 1. Push D-pad() to select "TO," and then push [ENT]. •• The TO SELECT screen is displayed. 2. Select "Reflector." The REFLECTOR screen is displayed. 3. Select "Echo Test." 4. Hold down [PTT] to transmit the repeater Information command. 5. Release [PTT] to hear the repeater ID message. •• Returns to the DR screen, and "Echo Test" and "E" are displayed in "TO." 4. Hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone. 5. Release [PTT] to hear your message. 5-16