Manual Offset Selection; The Reverse Function - Kenwood TH-78A Instruction Manual

4 Manual Offset Selection

The factory default sets the automatic offset
frequency. You can select any offset frequency in
the range 0 to 99.9 MHz in 100 kHz steps.
1 Press and hold the SHIFT/REV key and switch the
power on.
2 Press the F key for longer than one second, then
press the SHIFT/REV key.
The current offset frequency is shown on the LCD.
3 Rotate the Tuning control, and select the desired
offset frequency.
4 Press any front panel key to return to the normal
frequency display.
To return to the normal offset, reset the VFO.
(see page 19)
Note
Selecting an offset frequency that would result in
the radio transmitting outside its intended range
will cause an error tone to be sounded and
transmit to be inhibited. Reselect a valid offset
frequency if this occurs.
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5 The Reverse Function

Some repeaters use a ' reverse pair', that is, the
transmit/receive frequencies are the reverse of other
repeaters.
For example, repeater A uses 146.000 as an input
frequency, and 146.600 as an output frequency.
Repeater B might use 146.600 as an input
frequency, and 146.000 as an output frequency. It
would be quite inconvenient to have to reprogram the
transceiver each time you want to use these
repeaters.
Press the F key, then press the SHIFT/REV key.
The R indicator displays to remind you that you are
working a reverse pair.
Press the F key, then press the SHIFT/REV key
again to return to normal. The R indicator will
disappear.
This function is also useful in checking the repeater
input frequency, allowing you to determine if you are
in range for simplex communication.