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IC-746 FAQ
8.18
How do I program a non-standard repeater offset?
Repeater offsets are just a special (convenience) case of general "split" operation. If you
need to set up such a repeater without changing your default/normal offset, then here's what
you do (as outlined on page 35 of the instruction manual):
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Go to VFO mode.
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Depending upon the frequencies involved, you may have to turn off AUTO-REPEATER
temoprarily.
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Set VFO-A to RX frequency plus RX-PL tone (tone squelch) if needed or desired.
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Set VFO-B to TX frequency plus TX-PL tone.
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Switch back to VFO-A.
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Press the SPLIT button so indicator light comes on.
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Store into selected memory slot as usual.
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Turn AUTO-REPEATER back on, if desired.
8.19
How do I turn on repeater (PL) tones?
There are two different tones you might need. In the USA, PL tones are used while in
Europe a 1750Hz tone is used. You access them both the same way.
Page 34 of the instruction manual covers the procedure, which we summarize here.
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With the frequency set to somewhere in the 2m band, with M1 displayed (press the menu
button to get M1 displayed if M2 is displayed). You'll see TON above the F3 button.
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Press and hold F3 - you'll see Rptr Tone come on the display.
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Release F3.
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Spin the tuning dial to get the tone you want.
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Press the menu button to get back to seeing M1 displayed.
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Watching the display, press F3 **briefly**.
Each time you press F3 that way, you will see the letter T come on the screen or off the
screen about 3/4 of the way down from the top above the F4 button. When the letter T is on
the screen, sub audible tone transmission will occur when you key the mike.
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