Fm Repeater Operation - Kenwood TS-50S Instruction Manual

3 COMMUNICATION
FM REPEATER OPERATION
can be achieved by the average station. indicators appear on the display.
HF repeaters operate only in the 29 MHz FM sub-
band. This special service combines the advantages of
FM operation, good fidelity with noise and interference
immunity, with the excitement of HF DX (long
distance) communications.
Note: Some 10 meter FM repeaters use CTCSS (Continuous B, No. 54 to choose either a burst or continuous
Tone Coded Squeich System, also referred to as tone or "PL" tone.
Private Line]) to prevent other repeaters on the same frequenc: R ,
l J) top es iratiac 5 Hold the PTT switch and speak into the
from keying and locking each other up. If CTCSS is used by a
repeater in your area, set both the tone frequency and tone type
from Menu B, Nos. 53 and 54. The defaults are 88.5 Hz and C
microphone. Use the M.IN button to store the
current settings in memory (channel 00 through
(continuous). Refer to the ARRL Repeater Directory or similar 98).
reference for tone information. For setup information, refer to Ni A
"Menu Set-up" on page 47. i
1 Be sure your transmission does not interfere with others.
European Operation: 2 Speak in a normal tone of voice. The RF meter will
in Europe, a 1750 Hz tone is used to access repeaters. Although indicate a steady carrier, regardless of voice peaks.
the required 1750 Hz burst tone can be generated using Menu B, Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly may
Nos. 53 and 54, deviation has been adjusted for CTCSS increase distortion and reduce intelligibility. When
repeaters. European applications may require the deviation to operating through a repeater, aver deviation will cause
be adjusted. Consult your lacal Kenwood dealer if you wish to your signal to " talk-off" (break up) through the repeater.
ise the 1750 Hz tone feature. 7 :
ad aia 6 Release the PTT switch to receive.
1 Set the repeater receive frequency (your transmit
frequency) and mode in VFO A.
Example: Set 29.580 MHz FM in VFO A.
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2 Press the A/B button to select VFO B.