Kenwood TM-271 Instruction Manual

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256AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSETThis function automatically selects an offset direction,according to the frequency on the VHF band. Thetransceiver is programmed for an offset direction asshown below. To obtain an up-to-date band plan forrepeater offset direction, contact your national AmateurRadio association.K market version only+ ––– + SSSS144.0 145.5 146.4 147.0 147.6145.1 146.0 146.6 147.4 148.0 MHzS: SimplexThis complies with the standard ARRL band plan.E market version onlySSS: Simplex–144.0 146.0 MHz145.8145.6Note: Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when the Reversefunction is ON. However, pressing [REV] after Automatic RepeaterOffset has selected an offset (split) status, exchanges the receive andtransmit frequencies.1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control toselect Menu No. 11 (ARO).2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to switchthe function “ON” (default) or “OFF”.3 Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key tocancel.4 Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode.TRANSMITTING A 1750 Hz TONECall Channel default settings:• On E market models, pressing [CALL] causes thetransceiver to transmit a 1750 Hz tone.• On K and M market models, pressing [CALL] changes thetransceiver to the Call Channel {page 35}.Most of the repeaters in Europe require the transceiverto transmit a 1750 Hz tone.To change the setting of the CALL key:1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control toselect Menu No. 19 (CK).2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select“CALL” or “1750”.3 Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key tocancel.4 Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode.Some repeaters in Europe must receive continuoussignals for a certain period of time, following a 1750 Hztone. This transceiver is also capable of remaining in thetransmit mode for 2 seconds after transmitting the tone.1 Press [F], [MENU] and turn the Tuning control toselect Menu No. 20 (HLD).2 Press [MENU] and turn the Tuning control to select“ON” or “OFF” (default).3 Press [MENU] to store the setting or any other key tocancel.4 Press any key other than [MENU] to exit Menu Mode.