Icom ID-5100A

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D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC>
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MakingaSimplexcall
You can make a transceiver to transceiver call (through
no repeater) in the DR screen.
NOTE: Depending on the transceiver's version, the
frequencies may be different. Check for acceptable
frequencies for your operating area.
What is a Simplex Call?? ✓
A simplex call is a direct call to another station, not us-
ing a repeater.
Example: Making a simplex call on 433.450 MHz.
“FROM”(Simplexchannel)setting1.
Touch [DR]. q
Check whether or not “FROM” is selected. w
• If “FROM” is not selected, touch the “FROM” eld.
Touch the “FROM” field. e
• Opens the “FROM SELECT” screen.
“FROM” is selected.
Touch “Repeater List. r ”
• Opens the “REPEATER GROUP” screen.
Touch “Simplex.” t
Touch a desired frequency. (Example: 433.450) y
• Returns to the DR screen, and the selected frequency is
displayed in “FROM.”
• “CQCQCQ” is displayed in “TO.”
- If a station call sign is set in “TO,” select “Local CQ” in
the “TO SELECT” screen to set “CQCQCQ” in “TO.”
When you make a simplex call in the VFO mode, the
LCD changes, as shown below.
While transmitting in the DV mode
Holddown[PTT]totransmit2.
• The LED1 on the microphone lights red.
Foryourreference:
The simplex frequencies can be changed in the
MENU screen.
( DV memory > Repeater List > Repeater group >
Simplex)
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