Other Functions; D Smart Ring/Ats - Icom IC-41W Instruction Manual

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

D Smart Ring/ATS
These functions have an answer back feature and allow
confirmation if a call has reached the receiving party, even if
the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver. These
functions also allow the user to determine if another compat-
ible Icom unit is in range, which is useful in convoy situations
where groups may be separated. Smart ring is a manual con-
firmation, while ATS is automatic.
To set the smart ring function:
Set the same CTCSS tone frequency on all transceivers
q
in the group and turn the tone squelch ON. (see page 21)
Push [Top] to enter function mode, then push
w
the smart-ring call.
• " " appears.
• When a member of the group answers the call, "ë" and
"FOUND" blink.
• When an answer isn't received, the transceiver emits short fail-
ure beep tones and "FAILD" appears.
Appears
Push [PTT] to answer and to stop the display blinking.
e
NOTE: The smart ring function is only available when the
called station has the same CTCSS tone frequency and
operating channel as the user.
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NOTE: The smart ring setting is for the calling station only.
A called party automatically sends an answer back without
any pre-settings. All IC-41W units operating on the same
operating channel will answer back to the call in the sur-
rounding communication area. When an RX channel is
selected, "N/A" appears.
To set the ATS function:
Push [Top] to enter function mode, then push and hold
q
[Side 1] for 2 seconds to turn the ATS function ON.
• When an RX channel is selected, an error beep is emitted
to send
• The transceiver will send a searching signal every 60 seconds
automatically.
• " " appears and "
function is activated.
• When the transceiver receives an answer back signal,
" " stays on the display until the next search transmit.
• If no reply is received, "
Blink
mit.
Appears
Blinks
Push [Top] to enter function mode, then push and hold
w
[Side 1] for 2 seconds to turn the ATS function OFF.
" starts blinking on the display when the
" blinks until the next search trans-
If no reply is received
Blinks