Kenwood TM-271A, TM-271E instruction manual Automatic Repeater Offset, Market version only

Models: TM-271A, TM-271E

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AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET

This function automatically selects an offset direction, according to the frequency on the VHF band. The transceiver is programmed for an offset direction as shown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan for repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur Radio association.

K market version only

144.0

145.5

146.4

147.0

147.6

 

145.1

146.0

146.6

147.4

148.0 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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S

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S

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S

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S: Simplex

This complies with the standard ARRL band plan.

E market version only

144.0

145.6 145.8 146.0 MHz

 

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S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S: Simplex

 

 

 

 

Note: Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when the Reverse function is ON. However, pressing [REV] after Automatic Repeater Offset has selected an offset (split) status, exchanges the receive and transmit frequencies.

1Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 11 (ARO).

2Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to switch the function ÒONÓ (default) or ÒOFFÓ.

3Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key to cancel.

4Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode.

TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONE

Call Channel default settings:

¥On E market models, pressing [CALL] causes the transceiver to transmit a 1750 Hz tone.

¥On K and M market models, pressing [CALL] changes the transceiver to the Call Channel {page 35}.

Most of the repeaters in Europe require the transceiver to transmit a 1750 Hz tone.

To change the setting of the CALL key:

1Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 19 (CK).

2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select

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ÒCALLÓ or Ò1750Ó.

 

3Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key to cancel.

4Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode.

Some repeaters in Europe must receive continuous signals for a certain period of time, following a 1750 Hz tone. This transceiver is also capable of remaining in the transmit mode for 2 seconds after transmitting the tone.

1Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select Menu No. 20 (HLD).

2Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select ÒONÓ or ÒOFFÓ (default).

3Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key to cancel.

4Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode. 25

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Kenwood TM-271A, TM-271E instruction manual Automatic Repeater Offset, Market version only, Call Channel default settings