User's Manual

8
. Getting Started
In this chapter you will find a description of how to get the OMT32
system in operation. The description comprises the OMT32 main window
and how to connect to repeaters, locally as well as remotely.
If the OMT32/PC is not already connected to a repeater or modem, then
perform the preparation described below.
Preparation
Prepare for either local or remote PC control as described below.
Local Connection
If you intend to control a repeater locally, then make the following
preparations:
1. Connect the OMT32/PC to the repeater.
Use the provided serial cable and connect that COM port on the PC
which was selected for local connection during the OMT32
installation (described in Chapter 6) to the P31 PC port on the
repeater (located to the right in the repeater cabinet).
Local connection is further detailed in the Connection section in
Chapter 3.
2. Turn the repeater on.
3. Turn the PC on.
Remote Connection
If you intend to control a repeater remotely, then make the following
preparations:
1. Ensure that the OMT32/PC is connected to the PC modem.
2. Ensure that the repeater is on.
3. Turn the modem and PC on.
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