6K V1.02 03-16-91
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REPEATER OPERATION
DROPOUT TIMER
Command Form:
(PW) 30 (0.0 - 5.0 seconds) *
Description:
This command programs the dropout timer. The dropout time is the delay
from the end of the courtesy timer/courtesy message (and timeout timer
reset) to the moment the repeater transmitter drops. Enter two digits from
00 to 50 representing a delay from 0.0 to 5.0 seconds.
Acknowledgement:
OK
Errors:
? ERR 1
wrong number of digits entered
? ERR 2
illegal digit entered
Default Condition:
3.0 seconds
Examples:
Owners of tube-type repeater sometimes use long dropout timer to lengthen
the lives of tubes and relays. Fewer transmitter keying transitions occur,
since the users will keep the transmitter up for the duration of the
conversation. The dropout time for solid-state repeaters is mostly up to
personal preference.
To program the dropout timer for 2.1 seconds, for example, enter:
(PW) 30 21 *
To program the dropout timer for minimum time, enter:
(PW) 30 00 *
