NHRC-10 User Guide
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5.2 Unrestricted Autopatch
This command allows repeater users to make telephone calls through the repeater
system. The unrestricted autopatch command allows
any
phone number to be called. It
is not affected by the Autopatch Restrictions.
The format of the unrestricted autopatch command is:
<prefix><phone-number>
where:
<prefix>
is the autopatch prefix as programmed by the repeater
operator.
<phone-number>
is the number to dial. Any number is valid.
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Caution:
NHRC suggests caution in the use of the unrestricted autopatch and the
distribution of the prefix if your repeater’s telephone line does not have a toll restriction
from the telephone company on it. There is no protection from patch users making any
kind of long-distance calls with the unrestricted autopatch. If you do not want to use this
feature at all, disable the unrestricted autopatch by setting control operator group 4 item
1 to 0 (disabled), and programming a long sequence (7 digits) for the prefix.
Example:
If the autopatch prefix is set to 987, and you want to dial number 202-555-
1234, send the following command: "9872025551234”. The controller will say
"autopatch two zero two five five five one two three four," and then dial the phone. The
phone number readback can be suppressed by briefly keying your mike while the number
is being read back.
The autopatch call will remain active until either the autopatch timer times out, or the
user sends the hang-up code. Shortly before the autopatch timer times out, the controller
will begin sending short beeps over the air to indicate the imminent timeout. The
autopatch timer can be reset by transmitting the unrestricted autopatch prefix.
