ADVANCED OPERATION (AMATEUR RADIO BAND)

Manual Repeater Shift Activation

If the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction other than that established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater shift manu- ally.

To do this:

rPress the key, then press the key to activate the Menu (“SET”) mode.

rRotate the DIAL selector knob to select Menu Item

4. Transmit,” then press the key.

rRotate the DIAL selector knob to select Sub Menu

Item “1. RPT Shift,” then press the key.

rPress the key again to enable adjustment of this Menu Item.

rRotate the DIAL selector knob to select the desired shift among –RPT,”+RPT,” and “Simplex.”

rWhen you have made your selection, press the key to save the new setting, then press the PTT key repetitively until the radio exits to normal operation.

Changing the Default Repeater Shifts

If you travel to a different region, you may need to change the default repeater shift so as to ensure compatibility with local operating requirements.

To do this, follow the procedure below:

rPress the key, then press the key to activate the Menu (“SET”) mode.

rRotate the DIAL selector knob to select Menu Item

4. Transmit,” then press the key.

rRotate the DIAL selector knob to select Sub Menu

Item “2. Shift Width,” then press the key.

rPress the key again to enable adjustment of this Menu Item.

rRotate the DIAL selector knob to select the new re- peater shift magnitude.

rWhen you have made your selection, press the key to save the new setting, then press the PTT key

repetitively until the radio exits to normal operation.

Note: If you just have one “odd” split that you need to program, don’t change the “default” repeater shifts using this Menu Item!

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VXA-700 SPIRIT OPERATING MANUAL