D-Star Operation; Making A Simplex Call - Icom ID-50A Basic Manual

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D-STAR OPERATION

■ Making a Simplex call

This section describes the simplex operation (through no repeater).
NOTE: The frequencies may be different, depending on the transceiver's version.
Check for usable frequencies for your operating area.
What is a Simplex Call?
A simplex call is a direct call to another station on a single frequency, not using a
repeater.
Example: Making a simplex call on 445.670 MHz.
Step 1: Set "FROM" (Simplex channel).
1.
Push D-pad() to select "FROM," and then push [ENT].
2.
Select "Repeater List."
3.
Select a "Simplex" group.
4.
Select a frequency.
• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected frequency is displayed in "FROM."
• "CQCQCQ" is displayed in "TO."
 If a station call sign is set in "TO," select "Local CQ" in the TO SELECT screen.
Step 2: Hold down [PTT] to transmit.
1.
Hold down [PTT] to transmit.
• The TX/RX indicator lights red while transmitting.
2.
Release [PTT] to receive.
TIP: You can change the simplex frequencies on the MENU screen.
([MENU] > MEMORY > Repeater List)
See the Advanced manual for details.
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