ARTS™ (AUTOMATIC RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM)
4.Press the [F] key momentarily to exit ARTS™ operation and resume normal function- ing of the transceiver.
ARTS™ constitutes a form of “remote control” operation that may be re- stricted to certain frequencies. U.S. users should confirm the current status of §97.201(b) of the FCC’s rules governing the 430 MHz band of the Ama-
teur service before utilizing this feature.
ARTS™ Polling Time Options
The ARTS™ feature may be programmed to poll every 25 seconds (default value) or 15 seconds. The default value provides maximum battery conservation, because the polling signal is sent out less frequently. To change the polling interval:
1. Press the [F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 3: AR INT.
3. Press the [F] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired polling interval (15
or 25 seconds). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
ARTS™ Alert Beep Options
The ARTS™ feature allows two kinds of alert beeps (with the additional option of turning them off), so as to alert you to the current status of ARTS™ operation. Depending on your location and the potential annoyance associated with frequent beeps, you may choose the Beep mode which best suits your needs. The choices are:
INRANG: The beeps are issued only when the radio first confirms that you are within range, but does not
ALWAYS: Every time a polling transmission is received from the other station, the alert beeps will be heard.
OFF: No alert beeps will be heard; you must look at the display to confirm current ARTS™ status.
To set the ARTS™ Beep mode, use the following procedure:
1. Press the [F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 2: AR BEP.
3. Press the [F] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired ARTS™ Beep mode
(see above). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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