Kenwood TS-60S Instruction Manual page 29

3 COMMUNICATION
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FM REPEATER OPERATION
Compared to the usual simplex method of FM
communications on HF, which is radio to radio with
antennas at or slightly above average terrain, you can
often transmit much farther through repeaters.
Repeaters are typically iocated on a mountain top or
other elevated location. Most often they operate at a
higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power} than the
average mobile or fixed amateur station. This
combination of elevation and high ERP allows
communications over wider and longer distances than
can be achieved by the average station.
This special service combines the advantages of FM
operation, good fidelity with noise and interference
immunity, with the excitement of DX (long distance)
communications.
Even on a quiet day, 6 meter FM provides reliable
around-town communications with the exciting
potential for sudden DX from across the country, or
around the worid.
Note: Some repeaters use CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded
Squeich System, also referred to as tone or "PL" [Private Line)
to prevent oiher repeaters on the same frequency from keying
and tocking 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
(continuous). Refer to the ARRL Repeater Directory or similar
reference for tone information. For setup information, refer to
"Menu Set-up" on page 47.
European Operation:
In Europe, a 1750 Hz fone is used to access repeaters. Although
the required 1750 Hz burst fone can be generated using
Menu B, Nos. 53 and 54, deviation has been adjusted for CTCSS
repeaters. European applications may require the deviation to
be adjusted. Consult your focal Kenwood dealer if you wish to
use the 1750 Hz tone feature.
1 Set the repeater receive frequency (your transmit
frequency) and mode in VFO A.
Example: Set 61.200 MHz FM in VFO A.
2 Press the A/B button to select VFO B.
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3. Set the repeater transmit frequency (your receive
frequency) and mode in VFO B.
Example: Set 51.800 MHz FM in VFO B.
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4 Press the SPLIT button. The SPLIT and TONE
indicators appear on the display.
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TONE turns on automatically whenever FM mode
and split operation are selected uniess Menu A,
No. 15 is turned off. Select the desired tone
frequency by using Menu B, No. 53. Use
Menu B, No. 54 to choose either a burst or
continuous tone.
§ Hold the PTT switch and speak into the
microphone. Use the M.IN button to store the
current settings in memory (channel 00 through
98).
Note:
1 Be sure your transmission does not interfere with others.
2 Speak in a normal tone of voice. The RF meter will
indicate a steady carrier, regardless of voice peaks.
Speaking too clase to the microphone, or too loudly may
increase distortion and reduce intelligibility. When
operating through a repeater, over deviation will cause
your signal to "talk-aff" (break up) through the repeater.
6 Release the PTT switch to receive.