Communicating Using A Repeater - Kenwood TH-D74A/E Operating Tips

5 D-STAR

5.3 Communicating Using a Repeater

5.3.1 Local Area Call
Local Area Call (Local CQ) this is a method of communication that uses only one D-STAR
repeater. It is similar to the conventional method of communication using FM repeaters.
By configuring "TO" as "Local CQ" while in a state where radio signals are able to reach
the access repeater selected in "FROM", a local CQ can be configured by pressing [PTT].
5.3.1.1 Configuring the access repeater ([FROM])
1. Press [MODE] to switch to the DR mode
2. Press and hold [▼]
The Repeater Select screen appears.
3. Select "Repeater List" and press [ENT]
The World Region/Country/Group Select screen appears.
4. Select the regional group you are located, and press [ENT] to display the Repeater List.
5. Select a nearby repeater from the repeater callsign, repeater names or state/prefecture
names.
Pressing [►] displays the detailed information of the selected repeater.
Pressing [ENT] configures "FROM" to the selected repeater.
6. Configuring the Local CQ [TO]
7. Press and hold [▲] , and the Destination Select screen appears.
8. Select "Local CQ" and press [ENT], "TO" is now configured as "CQCQCQ".
5.3.1.2 Checking whether radio signals reach the repeater (kerchunk)
1. Press [PTT] for about 1 second and transmit
2. Check the response
If a response is received from the repeater within 3 seconds and < > appears on the
pop-up screen, it means the radio signals have reached the repeater you are using and
radio signals are properly transmitted from the repeater that is being accessed. However, if
there is access from another station within 3 seconds, a pop-up screen showing the
response from the repeater will not appear.
3. Press [PTT] to start transmission and make calls such as a CQ call
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