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8 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS

FM REPEATER OPERATION

When using FM mode, you may access a repeater to

enjoy long distance communications. Repeaters,

which are often installed and maintained by radio

clubs, are usually located on mountain tops or other

elevated locations. Generally they operate at higher

ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical

station. This combination of elevation and high ERP

allows communications in FM over much greater

distances than FM communications without using

repeaters.

Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency

pair with an offset. In addition, some repeaters must

receive a tone from the transceiver before it allows

access. Repeaters are available on the 29, 50, 144,

430/ 440 MHz, and 1.2 GHz bands (TS-2000/

TS-B2000 Optional). For further information,

including repeater frequencies, consult your local

repeater reference.

This transceiver provides the following three methods

for programming two separate frequencies:

• Using the Split-Frequency function {page 31}

• Programming an offset (29, 50, 144, 430/ 440 MHz

and 1.2 GHz bands)

• Storing in a Split-Frequency channel {page 59}

Note:

◆

When programming two separate frequencies using two VFOs,

be sure to select FM mode on both VFOs.

◆

When operating through a repeater, over deviation caused by

speaking too loudly into the microphone can cause your signal to

“talk-off” (break up) through the repeater.

PROGRAMMING AN OFFSET

When using the 29, 50, 144, 430/ 440 MHz or 1.2 GHz

band (TS-2000/ TS-B2000 Optional), selecting a single

frequency and an offset is another method for

programming two separate frequencies. Unlike the

Split-Frequency function, this method requires only a

single VFO.

Note: If you store offset settings in a memory channel, you need not

reprogram each time. Refer to “MEMORY FEATURES” {page 58}.

■ Selecting an Offset Direction

1 Select a receive frequency.

2 Press [0/ SHIFT/OFFSET] to switch the offset

direction.

• Select whether the transmit frequency will

be higher (+) or lower (–) than the receive

frequency.

• “+” or “–” appears to indicate which offset

direction is selected.

• To program the –7.6 MHz (430 MHz) or

–6.0 MHz (1.2 GHz) offset on all E-types,

repeatedly press [0/ SHIFT/OFFSET] until

“=” appears.

If the offset transmit frequency falls outside the

allowable range, transmitting is inhibited. Use one

of the following methods to bring the transmit

frequency within the band limits:

• Move the receive frequency further inside the

band.

• Change the offset direction.

Note:

◆

You can only change the offset direction while in FM mode.

◆

While using an odd-split memory channel for transmitting,

you cannot change the offset direction.

■ Selecting an Offset Frequency

To access a repeater which requires an odd-split

frequency pair, change the offset frequency from

the default which is used by most repeaters. The

default offset frequencies are as follows.

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zHM441 ± zHk006

zHM044/034 ± zHM0.5

± zHM6.1

zHM6.7–

zHG2.1 ± zHM0.21

± zHM0.53

zHM0.6–

As for the 29 and 50 MHz bands, the default offset

is set to 0 MHz (Simplex). Program the desired

offset frequency for these bands.

1 Press [FUNC], [0/ SHIFT/OFFSET].

2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the

appropriate offset frequency.

• The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to

59.95 MHz in steps of 50 kHz.

3 Press [FUNC], [0/ SHIFT/OFFSET] again to

complete the setting.

All E-types only: If you have selected “ =” for the offset

direction, you cannot change the default (–7.6 MHz or –6.0 MHz).

29.520 MHz

88.5 Hz

29.520 MHz

88.5 Hz

29.620 MHz

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