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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:
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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.
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Unlike the standard or cellular telephone systems, the Autopatch is NOT FULL DUPLEX
you can't hear them when you are talking.
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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.