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Operation is straightforward and follows standard autopatch conventions....

"STAR"   UP  -   "POUND"  DOWN  - - -  ID BEFORE AND AFTER USING.

Detailed Instructions Follow

1.)    Make certain you are on the correct frequency 147.300 (+)

2.)    Of Course, listen to make sure the repeater is not being used.

3.)    Push your PTT and ID with your callsign, and state you are accessing the autopatch.

4.)    If desired, you can release the PTT and listen to verify the repeater is operating properly.

5.)    Depress the *  (star) key on your DTMF pad and WITHOUT releasing the PTT button dial the telephone number.

6.)    Release the PTT, and listen.  You should hear the numbers you dialed repeated back to you in morse code.

7.)    Next, you will hear a series of beeps while the autopatch controler completes your call.

8.)     You should then hear the phone ringing. 

9.)     Remember when your party answers they won't be able to hear you until you key your mic and start talking.

10.)    Briefly tell them you are using the autopatch, so that they are aware of the following:

      • The conversation may be monitored by quite a few individuals, and therefore not 
        as private as a standard telephone line --  Watch language and topics discussed.
      • Unlike the standard or cellular telephone systems, the Autopatch is NOT FULL DUPLEX
        you can't hear them when you are talking.
      • NOTE:  YOU are ultimately "IN CONTROL and RESPONSIBLE" for anything the other person
        says while using Amatuer Radio Frequencies!  If they begin to say something that is in violation
        of the rules and practices,  you should key your transmitter, muting THEIR transmission, and
        allowing them to hear you.   Explain again they are NOT on a private line, and should restrain their
        comments.  If they persist, it is your responsibility to terminate the autopatch connection. (see Below)

When you have finished the conversation, key your transmitter, ID and state you are closing the autopatch, then depress the # key. 
This will terminate the connection to the phone line, and return the repeater to normal operation.

 

 

 

 

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