Operation Manual

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Transmitter Operation
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 eld
unit that it is out of range; the eld 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 conrm 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 55 to select the beep
option that is best for your operating needs.
CW Identier Setup
The ARTS™ feature includes a CW identier. 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 58. And to activate
the CW IDer, use Menu #18 (CW ID).