D-Star Operation; Making A Simplex Call - Icom D-STAR ID-4100A Manual

D-STAR OPERATION

■ Making a Simplex call

This section describes the simplex operation (through no
repeater) on the DR screen.
NOTE: Depending on the transceiver's version, the
frequencies may be different. 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 433.450 MHz.
Step 1: Set "FROM" (Simplex channel)
1. Hold down [DR] for 1 second to display the DR screen.
2. Select "FROM," then push [ï].
• Displays the FROM SELECT screen.
L On the DR screen, pushing [DR] toggles between "FROM"
and "TO."
3. Rotate [DIAL] to select "Repeater List," then push [ï].
• Displays the REPEATER GROUP screen.
4. Select "Simplex," then push [ï].
5. Select the desired frequency, then push [ï].
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• Return to the DR screen, and the selected frequency is
displayed in "FROM."
• "CQCQCQ" is displayed in "TO."
L If a station call sign is set in "TO," select "Local CQ" in the
"TO SELECT" screen to set "CQCQCQ" in "TO."
Step 2: Hold down [PTT] to transmit
• Displays while transmitting.
NOTE: You can change the simplex frequencies on the
MENU screen. See the Advanced manual for details.
(Section 4)
(DV memory > Repeater List)
TIP: When you make a simplex call in the VFO mode, the
LCD changes, as shown below. See the Advanced manual
for details. (Section 4)