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Transmitter Operation
ARTS
TM
(
Auto Range Transpond System
)
Operation
The ARTS
TM
system uses DCS signaling to inform you when you and another ARTS™-
equipped station are within communications range. This can be especially valuable during
search-and-rescue operations, as a base station can quickly use ARTS™ to alert a field
unit that it is out of range; the field unit can then move to a better location to re-establish
communications.
1. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the
knob, as needed, until Operating
Function Row 6 [SSM, SCH, ART] appears on the display.
2. Press the
(ART) key to activate ARTS™ operation.
3. Your display will change to “out range” to indicate the begin-
ning of ARTS™ operation. Every 25 seconds, your radio will
transmit a “polling” call to the other station. When that station
responds with its return ARTS™ polling signal, your display
will change to “in range” to confirm reception of the response.
4. To cancel ARTS operation, press the
(ART) key again
(the “out range” or “in range” indication will disappear from the
LCD).
The ARTS™ feature offers a choice of beep options to alert you to the current status
of ARTS™ operation. Use Menu #09 (ARTS BEEP) on page 55 to select the beep
option that is best for your operating needs.
CW Identifier Setup
The ARTS™ feature includes a CW identifier. When it is activated, the radio will send “
DE
(
your callsign
)
K
” in Morse code every ten minutes during ARTS™ operation.
To program the CW IDer, use Menu #31 (ID), as described on page 58. And to activate
the CW IDer, use Menu #18 (CW ID).
