Making A Simplex Call - Icom ID-5100A Full Manual

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D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC>

Making a Simplex call

You can make a transceiver to transceiver call (through
no repeater) in the DR screen.
NOTE: Depending on the transceiver's version, the
frequencies may be different. Check for acceptable
frequencies for your operating area.
What is a Simplex Call??
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A simplex call is a direct call to another station, not us-
ing a repeater.
Example: Making a simplex call on 433.450 MHz.
1. "FROM" (Simplex channel) setting
Touch [DR].
q
Check whether or not "FROM" is selected.
w
• If "FROM" is not selected, touch the "FROM" field.
Touch the "FROM" field.
e
• Opens the "FROM SELECT" screen.
"FROM" is selected.
Touch "Repeater List.
r
"
• Opens the "REPEATER GROUP" screen.
Touch "Simplex."
t
Touch a desired frequency. (Example: 433.450)
y
• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected frequency is
displayed in "FROM."
• "CQCQCQ" is displayed in "TO."
- If a station call sign is set in "TO," select "Local CQ" in
the "TO SELECT" screen to set "CQCQCQ" in "TO."
2. Hold down [PTT] to transmit
• The LED1 on the microphone lights red.
For your reference:
The simplex frequencies can be changed in the
MENU screen.
( DV memory > Repeater List > Repeater group >
Simplex)
When you make a simplex call in the VFO mode, the
LCD changes, as shown below.
While transmitting in the DV mode
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