Operation Manual

37FT-817ND Operating Manual
ARTS
TM
(
AUTO RANGE TRANSPOND SYSTEM
)
Operation
The ARTS
TM
system uses DCS signaling to inform you when you and another ARTS™-equipped
station are within communications range. This can be especially valuable during search-and-
rescue operations, as a base station can quickly use ARTS™ to alert a field unit that it is out of
range; the field unit can then move to a better location to re-establish communications.
1. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating
Function Row 6
[
SSM, SCH, ART
]
appears on the display.
2. Press the
(
ART
)
key to activate ARTS™ operation.
3. Your display will change to “out range” to indicate the begin-
ning of ARTS™ operation. Every 25 seconds, your radio will
transmit a “polling” call to the other station. When that station
responds with its return ARTS™ polling signal, your display
will change to “in range” to confirm reception of the response.
4. To cancel ARTS operation, press the
(
ART
)
key again (the “out range” or
“in range” indication will disappear from the LCD).
The ARTS™ feature offers a choice of beep options to alert you to the current
status of ARTS™ operation. Use MENU #09 (ARTS BEEP) on page 61 to select the
beep option that is best for your operating needs.
CW Identifier Setup
The ARTS™ feature includes a CW identifier. When it is activated, the radio will send “DE
(your callsign) K” in Morse code every ten minutes during ARTS™ operation.
To program the CW IDer, use Menu #31 (ID), as described on page 64. And to activate the
CW IDer, use Menu #18 (CW ID).
FM TRANSMISSION
TRANSMITTER OPERATION