Using The Repeater - Panasonic KX-A406 Installation Manual

1. Linking to Cell Stations
ID Modification
In ID Modification mode, the ID of the repeater (RPN [Radio Part Number]) can be selected. Registered
repeaters are automatically assigned an ID during the registration process. This ID can be changed by
following the procedure below.
1
In Operation mode, press the PROGRAM button to switch to ID Confirmation/Verification Tone mode.
The STATUS indicator will turn amber.
2
Press and hold down the PROGRAM button for 5 seconds.
The STATUS indicator will flash amber quickly.
3
Release the PROGRAM button to enter ID Modification mode.
The STATUS indicator will turn amber.
The RSSI/ID indicator will flash red once to indicate that the ID is currently set to 1.
4
Press the PROGRAM button to select the desired ID.
The ID will change by one each time the PROGRAM button is pressed.
5
Press and hold down the PROGRAM button for 5 seconds to assign the ID to the repeater.
The RSSI/ID indicator will turn red.
6
Release the PROGRAM button to reset the repeater.
The STATUS indicator and the RSSI/ID indicator will turn amber for 2 seconds and then the repeater
will return to Operation mode.

Using the Repeater

ID Confirmation/Verification Tone Mode
The ID of currently registered repeaters can be checked in ID Confirmation mode.
Also, the coverage area of registered repeaters can be checked using a PS, in Verification Tone mode.
When the beep is no longer heard, the PS is no longer in range of the repeater.
1
In Operation mode, press the PROGRAM button to switch to ID Confirmation/Verification Tone mode.
The STATUS indicator will turn amber.
2
The current ID is indicated by the number of times the RSSI/ID indicator flashes green. At the same
time, the verification tone will be activated, and the coverage of the repeater can be checked.
Note
If the repeater loses synchronization with the CS/destination repeater in ID Confirmation/Verification
Tone mode, the repeater will automatically reset. After synchronization is established, the repeater
will automatically enter ID Confirmation/Verification Tone mode again.
3
Return the repeater to Operation mode by pressing the PROGRAM button again.
The verification tone will be deactivated.
Note
If you press and hold down the PROGRAM button for 5 seconds, the repeater will enter "ID
Modification" mode.
Site Survey Mode
This function can be used to measure the transmission quality, and identify problematic transmission
areas of the repeater installation. This function can be used when registered or de-registered.
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