Operator's Manual

C-5000 Operator’s Manual
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Repeater Operation
Repeater mode allows the C-5000-based system to act as an airborne repeater, providing a radio link between two
ground locations that transmit and receive in the same frequency band. You can establish repeater operation as
follows.
• Ensure you are on the HOME PAGE.
• Select the desired channel for radio 1.
• Press the MODE button until the following display page appears.
PRESS ENTER BUTTON
FOR REPEATER MODE
• Press the ENTER button. The following illustrates the REPEATER PAGE for radio 1 on channel 1 and radio 2
on channel 2.
REPEATER MODE
1 ..1 2 RCV
• Press the HOME button to exit repeater mode and return to the HOME PAGE.
NOTE: Repeater operation on channels that use the Guard module in the transceiver must
cannot accomplished using this method. Any P25 or Encryption capable channels cannot
be setup in repeater mode unless special channels are programmed. The following
procedure should be followed under this condition:
1) Select the repeater channel on RT #1.
2) Press DIR button to put RT #1 into direct mode.
3) Select the repeater channel alternate on RT #2.
4) Enter into repeater mode using the procedure above.