Yaesu VX-127 Operating Manual

VX-127 OPERATING MANUAL 19REPEATER OPERATIONRepeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dra-matic extension of the communication range for low-powered hand-held or mobile trans-ceivers. The VX-127 includes a number of features which make repeater operation simpleand enjoyable.REPEATER SHIFTSThe VX-127 has been configured, at the factory, with the repeater shift set to 1.6 MHz, 7.6MHz, or 5 MHz (USA version).Depending on the part of the band in which youare operating, the repeater shift may be eitherdownward (–) or upward (+), and one of theseicons will appear at the top of the LCD whenrepeater shifts have been enabled.AUTOMATIC REPEATER SHIFT (ARS)The VX-127 provides a convenient Automatic Repeater Shift feature, which causes theappropriate repeater shift to be applied automatically whenever you tune into the desig-nated repeater sub-bands in your country. These sub-bands are shown below.If the ARS feature does not appear to be working, you may have accidentally disabled it.To re-enable ARS:1. Press the [SET( )EMG] key momentarily to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 4: ARS.3. Press the [F] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item.4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “ARS. ON.”5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch tosave the new setting and return to normal operation.Euro Version 1Euro Version 2Version A 440.0 445.0 450.0439.45438.20433.00 433.40ARS-Repeater Subbands