Kenwood TM-281A User Manual - Page 32

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. 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 M market models, pressing [CALL] changes the transceiver to the Call Channel {page 35}. 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. 6 4 Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode. 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.
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 M market models, pressing
[CALL]
changes the
transceiver to the Call Channel {page 35}.
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.
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.