Operation; Cw Identifier Setup - Yaesu FT-817ND Operating Manual

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The ARTS system uses DCS signaling to inform you when you and another ARTS™-equipped
station are within communications range. This can be especially valuable during search-and-
rescue operations, as a base station can quickly use ARTS™ to alert a field unit that it is out of
range; the field unit can then move to a better location to re-establish communications.
1. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the
Function Row 6 [ SSM, SCH, ART ] appears on the display.
( ART ) key to activate ARTS™ operation.
2. Press the
3. Your display will change to "out range" to indicate the begin-
ning of ARTS™ operation. Every 25 seconds, your radio will
transmit a "polling" call to the other station. When that station
responds with its return ARTS™ polling signal, your display
will change to "in range" to confirm reception of the response.
4. To cancel ARTS operation, press the
"in range" indication will disappear from the LCD).
The ARTS™ feature offers a choice of beep options to alert you to the current
status of ARTS™ operation. Use M
beep option that is best for your operating needs.

CW Identifier Setup

The ARTS™ feature includes a CW identifier. When it is activated, the radio will send "DE
(your callsign) K" in Morse code every ten minutes during ARTS™ operation.
To program the CW IDer, use Menu #31 (ID), as described on page 64. And to activate the
CW IDer, use Menu #18 (CW ID).
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