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Automatic Repeater Offset, Transmitting A 1750 Hz Tone

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AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET This function automatically selects an offset direction, according to the frequency on the VHF band. The transceiver is programmed for an offset direction as shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur Radio association. K market version only 144.0 145.5 146.4 147.0 147.6 145.1 146.0 146.6 147.4 148.0 MHz S- S + S- +S - S: Simplex This complies with the standard ARRL band plan. E market version only 144.0 145.6 145.8 146.0 MHz S -S S: Simplex Note: Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when the Reverse function is ON. However, pressing [REV] after Automatic Repeater Offset has selected an offset (split) status, exchanges the receive and transmit frequencies. 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 11 (ARO). 2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to switch the function "ON" (default) or "OFF". 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key to cancel. 4 Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode. TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE Call Channel default settings: • On E market models, pressing [CALL] causes the transceiver to transmit a 1750 Hz tone. • On K and M market models, pressing [CALL] changes the transceiver to the Call Channel {page 35}. Most of the repeaters in Europe require the transceiver to transmit a 1750 Hz tone. To change the setting of the CALL key: 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 19 (CK). 2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select 6 "CALL" or "1750". 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key to cancel. 4 Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode. Some repeaters in Europe must receive continuous signals for a certain period of time, following a 1750 Hz tone. This transceiver is also capable of remaining in the transmit mode for 2 seconds after transmitting the tone. 1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 20 (HLD). 2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select "ON" or "OFF" (default). 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key to cancel. 4 Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode. 25

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AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET
This function automatically selects an offset direction,
according to the frequency on the VHF band.
The
transceiver is programmed for an offset direction as
shown below.
To obtain an up-to-date band plan for
repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur
Radio association.
K market version only
+
–
–
–
+
S
S
S
S
144.0
145.5
146.4
147.0
147.6
145.1
146.0
146.6
147.4
148.0 MHz
S: Simplex
This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.
E market version only
S
S
S: Simplex
–
144.0
146.0 MHz
145.8
145.6
Note:
Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when the Reverse
function is ON.
However, pressing
[REV]
after Automatic Repeater
Offset has selected an offset (split) status, exchanges the receive and
transmit frequencies.
1
Press
[F]
,
[MENU]
and turn the
Tuning
control to
select Menu No. 11 (ARO).
2
Press
[MENU]
and turn the
Tuning
control to switch
the function “ON” (default) or “OFF”.
3
Press
[MENU]
to store the setting or any other key to
cancel.
4
Press any key other than
[MENU]
to exit Menu Mode.
TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE
Call Channel default settings:
•
On E market models, pressing
[CALL]
causes the
transceiver to transmit a 1750 Hz tone.
•
On K and M market models, pressing
[CALL]
changes the
transceiver to the Call Channel {page 35}.
Most of the repeaters in Europe require the transceiver
to transmit a 1750 Hz tone.
To change the setting of the
CALL
key:
1
Press
[F]
,
[MENU]
and turn the
Tuning
control to
select Menu No. 19 (CK).
2
Press
[MENU]
and turn the
Tuning
control to select
“CALL” or “1750”.
3
Press
[MENU]
to store the setting or any other key to
cancel.
4
Press any key other than
[MENU]
to exit Menu Mode.
Some repeaters in Europe must receive continuous
signals for a certain period of time, following a 1750 Hz
tone.
This transceiver is also capable of remaining in the
transmit mode for 2 seconds after transmitting the tone.
1
Press
[F]
,
[MENU]
and turn the
Tuning
control to
select Menu No. 20 (HLD).
2
Press
[MENU]
and turn the
Tuning
control to select
“ON” or “OFF” (default).
3
Press
[MENU]
to store the setting or any other key to
cancel.
4
Press any key other than
[MENU]
to exit Menu Mode.