Repeater Functionality
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Hybrid Channel
The hybrid channel is a special case channel in that it allows the programmed
frequency pair to be shared with both analog and DMR subscriber units. Like
the DMR and Analog channels, the appropriate signaling must be programmed.
Analog devices will use the parameters set for analog operation and DMR
devices will use the parameters set for DMR operation. The digital and analog
devices will not be able to communicate with each other but will be capable of
sharing the channel.
Repeater Operation
1. Main Power On / Off – the repeater is powered on and off via the AC power
switch located on the rear panel of the repeater. The front speaker will provide
an audible indication on power on and the two-digit front panel will illuminate.
Note that the repeater goes through a boot-up cycle before it is ready for
operation.
2. Voice / Data Transmit – when the RX port of the repeater receives an uplink
signal from a device, the repeater will retransmit this signal via the TX port if it
meets the required programmed signaling parameters.
3. TX / RX indicators – when the repeater is active, the TX / RX indicators will
illuminate. In DMR, the “A” or “B” will illuminate to indicate which time slot is in
use. The A / B indicators do not illuminate in analog.
4. Key Warning Tone – the eight front panel keys have associated with them
key warning tones. They indicate when a parameter has been changed. A single
beep is used for a valid function and two beeps for error or invalid function.
5. Programming – programming is performed via the rear USB-B connector on
the rear panel of the repeater using a USB-B to USB-A cable.
Front Panel Basic Operation
1. Power-On State – when the repeater is powered on and is idle, the display
will show the current selected channel number.
2. Menu Function – the menu function includes channel switching, monitor
volume, monitor switch (P1), transmit power (P2), password (P3), channel
switching, and volume adjustment. These items are set in the programming
software under “Other Settings.” The operational process is shown below.
If there is no password assigned, press “OK” to bypass password
authentication.
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