Calling Cq - Icom i9100 Instruction Manual

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DV MODE OPERATION

■ Calling CQ

First, program a MY call sign in step q.
Next program the repeater list (p. 89). After that, follow
this guide to access a D-STAR repeater.
The optional CS-9100* cloning software is helpful for
programming call signs and programming the repeater
list.
*Cloning cable is required.
q Set your own call sign (MY). (p. 85)
w Hold down [DV•DR] for 1 second to select the DR
mode.
• The last used access repeater is displayed.
- If the displayed frequency band on the SUB Band is
the same as that of the last used access repeater, se-
lecting the DR mode on the MAIN Band will automati-
cally move the frequency band on the SUB Band to
the Main Band display, and turn OFF the SUB Band
display.
e Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to select the desired access
repeater.
• Only the repeaters, whose "R1USE" setting is set to
YES, or Access repeater scan targets are displayed.
(pp. 90, 100)
• First selecting the repeater call sign group makes it
more convenient, if you have programmed repeaters
into Groups. (p. 93)
• Access repeater scan can be used for the selection.
(p. 100)
r Push [UR](F-4) to enter the UR call sign selection
mode.
Steps t through u differ, depending on the com-
munication form.
Making a CQ call through your local area (access)
repeater (Local Area CQ)
CQ
q
My call sign
JA3YUA
t Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to select "CQCQCQ."
• First selecting a call sign group as "CQCQCQ" by push-
ing [TS•GRP] makes it more convenient.
y Push [PTT] on the microphone to transmit. (or
[TRANSMIT] on the transceiver)
• The MAIN Band TX/RX indicator lights red.
u Release [PTT] to receive. (or push [TRANSMIT]
again)
101
Zone
w e r
Area
Repeater q NARA43 (JP3YHL)
[UR]
[DV•DR]
R : N A R A 4 3
D1 1
CS C D R > C S
Access repeater selection screen
R : N A R A 4 3
D1 1
CS C D R > C S
Repeater group selection screen
[TRANSMIT]
MAIN Band TX/RX indicator
U : C Q C Q C Q
R
D1
CS C D R > C S
UR call sign selection screen
[MAIN DIAL]
Appears
GRP3
U R DSET
≈
GRP3
U R DSET
[TS•GRP]
[MAIN DIAL]
Appear
UR
U R DSET