ICOM FR5000 / FR6000 DTMF Decode not working

[KO4OTL]

Hello all,
I found this thread (ICOM FR5000 / FR6000 DTMF Decode) that seemed to address my issues but there was only 1 unhelpful response so I'm asking the same question the other guy asked:

I've programmed my FR6000 UHF repeater to put out an active low signal (Active low is more convenient but honestly I don't care) on one of the auxiliary ports on the DB25 connector on the back once it receives a certain DTMF code (1234 for instance), I know the repeater is decoding my DTMF signals because they light up one at a time on the front panel display, but no action is effected. I've even tried the DTMF codes to disable the repeater and re-enable and it doesn't do anything. Does anyone have any ideas here? I can't find any good information in the service manuals and on the interwebs. Looking to not continue pulling my hair out haha. Thanks

 

[fontanei]

Hello all,
I found this thread (ICOM FR5000 / FR6000 DTMF Decode) that seemed to address my issues but there was only 1 unhelpful response so I'm asking the same question the other guy asked:

I've programmed my FR6000 UHF repeater to put out an active low signal (Active low is more convenient but honestly I don't care) on one of the auxiliary ports on the DB25 connector on the back once it receives a certain DTMF code (1234 for instance), I know the repeater is decoding my DTMF signals because they light up one at a time on the front panel display, but no action is effected. I've even tried the DTMF codes to disable the repeater and re-enable and it doesn't do anything. Does anyone have any ideas here? I can't find any good information in the service manuals and on the interwebs. Looking to not continue pulling my hair out haha. Thanks

Did you get this resolved?

Can you post your .icf file somewhere?

 

[KO4OTL]

So I figured it out, the DTMF decode works only for automatic DTMF generation, not manually typing on a keypad (such as a Baofeng or a DTMF mic). The best I could do is program a 1 digit code (* or # or 1, etc) to accomplish the function I wanted. Otherwise I'd have to program my radios for automatic DTMF on that channel to achieve the same result. I attempted to activate the function with a 2 digit code manually, and while I eventually was able to pound it out fast enough it's not reliable. There's probably a way to goof around with other DTMF settings but a 1 digit code it is for now.