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Making a Simplex call, What is a Simplex Call??
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Previous view 6 D-STAR OPERATION Making a Simplex call You can make a transceiver to transceiver call (through no repeater) in the DR screen. NOTE: Depending on the transceiver's version, the frequencies may be different. Check for acceptable frequencies for your operating area. ✓✓ What is a Simplex Call?? A simplex call is a direct call to another station, not using a repeater. Example: Making a simplex call on 433.450 MHz. 1. "FROM" (Simplex channel) setting qqTouch [DR]. wwCheck whether or not "FROM" is selected. • If "FROM" is not selected, touch the "FROM" field. eeTouch the "FROM" field. • Opens the "FROM SELECT" screen. "FROM" is selected. 2. Hold down [PTT] to transmit • The LED1 on the microphone lights red. rrTouch "Repeater List." • Opens the "REPEATER GROUP" screen. ttTouch "Simplex." yyTouch a desired frequency. (Example: 433.450) • Returns to the DR screen, and the selected frequency is displayed in "FROM." • "CQCQCQ" is displayed in "TO." - If a station call sign is set in "TO," select "Local CQ" in the "TO SELECT" screen to set "CQCQCQ" in "TO." For your reference: The simplex frequencies can be changed in the MENU screen. (DV memory > Repeater List > Repeater group > Simplex) When you make a simplex call in the VFO mode, the LCD changes, as shown below. While transmitting in the DV mode 6-8