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VX8 Programmer Help
The ARTS feature is described in detail in the Auto Range Transponder System
section of this Help.
Beep - The ARTS function can operate either silently or audibly. Silently, the display
shows the IN RANGE or OUT RANGE condition of the transceivers. The beep alerts
you to the location status of the radios. The available options include
· OFF - for silent operations.
· IN RANGE - for a beep only when the radios first confirm that you are within
range. The radios then remain silent as long as you remain within range.
· ALWAYS - for a beep to sound every time a polling transmission is
received from the other station.
Enable - Check to activate ARTS functionality. The radio will operate in ARTS
mode immediately after it is programmed with this file.
Note: Remember, this is an option of the Settings file that programs
the radio with every file of frequencies. You might prefer to turn this
option on and off from the face of the radio thus gaining more control
over this functionality.
To engage ARTS from the face of the radio press the FW then the [4]
key. To disengage ARTS, press the [4] key.
Interval - Set the frequency for ARTS polling. Available options are 25 seconds for
maximum battery conservation or 15 seconds for extra security.
Note: ARTS will not function if the PTT is locked.
Transmissions during the ARTS function, whether or not
accompanied by voice transmissions, require that you ID every 10
minutes to satisfy FCC identification requirements. Remember to
enter your callsign into the CW ID field and check Enable to engage
this part of the function.
CW ID
The callsign, name, or other identifying information (up to 6 characters) that will be
transmitted to identify this radio.
Enter the callsign and check Enable to activate its use by the radio.
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