Vertex Standard VX-8R - Manual (Page 34)

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EPEATER
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HIFT
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CTIVATION
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 manually.
To do this:
1. Press the
key, then press the key. This provides a “Short-cut” to Set Mode
Item 75: RPE SHIFT 75: RPE SHIFT 75: RPE SHIFT 75: RPE SHIFT 75: RPE SHIFT .
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired shift among
“–RPT –RPT –RPT –RPT –RPT ,” “+RPT +RPT +RPT +RPT +RPT ,” and “SIMPLEX SIMPLEX SIMPLEX SIMPLEX SIMPLEX .”
3. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to
normal operation.
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HANGING THE
D
EFAULT
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EPEATER
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HIFTS
If you travel to a different region, you may need to change the default repeater shift, to
ensure compatibility with local operating requirements.
To do this, follow the procedure below:
1. Press and hold the
key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 76: RPT 76: RPT 76: RPT 76: RPT 76: RPT
SHIFT FREQ SHIFT FREQ SHIFT FREQ SHIFT FREQ SHIFT FREQ .
3. Press the key briefly to enable selection of this Set Mode
Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the new repeater shift mag-
nitude.
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to
normal operation.
If you just have one “odd” split that you need to program, don’t change the
default repeater shift! Enter the transmit and receive frequencies separately,
as shown on page 48.
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EPEATER
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PERATION