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Repeater Operation
Communicating Via the Repeater
The transceiver includes an ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) function which automatically
sets the repeater operation when the receiver is tuned to the repeater frequency.
1. Set the receive frequency to the repeater frequency “-” or
“+” appears on top of the display.
2. “-” or “+” may automatically appear above the frequency.
3. Speak into the microphone while pressing and holding the
PTT
switch.
Tone encoder
Tone frequency
Repeater shift (–)
z
Reverse function
The “reverse” operation temporarily reverses the transmit and receive frequencies.
This permits checking to find if direct communication with the other station is possible.
1. Press the
[
F
MENU
] key.
2. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select [
RPT-R
], then press the
DIAL
knob.
• Or press and hold the [
F
MENU
] key
“
26 RPT
REVERSE
”
• The transmit and receive frequencies are temporarily
reversed (“reverse” state).
• In the “reverse” state, the “-” or “+” blinks on the display.
3. To release the reverse state, repeat the above steps
again.
Press
The repeater settings may be changed from the Setup Menu.
Press [
F
MENU
]
[
ARS
]: The ARS function may be set to OFF
Press [
F
MENU
]
[
TONE
]: CTCSS Tone frequency
Press and hold [
F
MENU
]
[
24 RPT SHIFT
]: Allows setting the repeater shift direction.
Press and hold [
F
MENU
]
[
25 RPT SHIFT FREQ
]: Allows changing the repeater shift offset.
z
Tone Calling (1750 Hz)
If your transceiver is FTM-200DE (European version), press and hold in the [
P4
] key on
the microphone (in factory default setting) to generate a 1750 Hz burst tone and access
the European repeater. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750 Hz
audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the repeater has been
gained, release the [
P4
] key, and use the PTT key to activate the transmitter thereafter.
If you need to access repeaters which require a 1750 Hz burst tone for access by the
FTM-200DR (USA/Asian versions), set a program key on the microphone to serve as a
“
T-CALL
” key. To change the configuration of the program key, press and hold [
F
MENU
]
[
27 MIC PROGRAM KEY
].
