Transmitting - Icom ID-5100A Basic Manual

D DR (D-STAR Repeater) function selection
The DR (D-STAR Repeater) function is for D-STAR repeater
operation. In this mode, you can easily select the prepro-
grammed repeaters and UR call signs by rotating [DIAL].
See page 21 for the DR function details.
Touch [DR].
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• Displays the DR screen.
[DR]
Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired access repeater.
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DR screen
Touch [DR].
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• Closes the DR screen.

■ Transmitting

D Transmitting on an Amateur band
Before transmitting, monitor the operating frequency
to make sure transmitting won't cause interference to
other stations on the same frequency.
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage
the transceiver.
You can transmit on only the 144 MHz and 430 MHz
bands.
Set the operating frequency. (p. 14)
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Touch the Power icon.
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• Opens the output power level setting window.
Touch the transmit output power level.
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Select a level to suit your operating requirements.
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In the Dualwatch mode, "H" indicates high power, "M" in-
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dicates mid power and "L" indicates low power.
Hold down [PTT] to transmit, and speak at your normal
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voice level.
• The transmit LED lights red while transmitting.
• The S/RF meter displays the output power level.
Release [PTT] to receive.
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BASIC OPERATION
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