Icom IC-FR4000 UHF Repeater programming question

[Cowley639]

Hey everyone,

I just got my hands on a Icom IC-FR4000 UHF Repeater. I will be using the repeater for GMRS.

I got the programming software/cable with the unit and I am having an issue... I am wanting to program the repeater to;
RX: 467.6000 - D125
TX: 462.6000 - D025

Yes, I have the RX/TX tones different (that is the way all of the GMRS repeaters are programmed in my area).

I am here in the software and I am having an issue finding where (or how for that matter) to program DCS into the channel. I am actually not seeing DCS as an option, just CTCSS. I only need the one channel programmed into the repeater with those two DCS tones.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[12dbsinad]

Just type in 125 and 025 into the CTCSS field. Click OK. Make sure the Simplex box is unchecked. Once you click OK, 125N and 025N will display and you're good to go.

 

[Cowley639]

Just type in 125 and 025 into the CTCSS field. Click OK. Make sure the Simplex box is unchecked. Once you click OK, 125N and 025N will display and you're good to go.

Worked like a charm!!!! Thanks much!!!

I purchased this repeater because of its remote DTMF capabilities. I would assume those functions are under the DTMF folder, and the RX System Code?

Really all I am wanting remote capability for is to enable/disable the repeater, and change hi/low power, and turn the unit on/off.

What is the process for doing that? (I already have the RX System Codes set) let me know if I have the right ones set, I currently have codes set on:
System Password
Repeat Start
Repeat Stop
RF Power (Low)
RF Power (High)
RX/TX Unit OFF
RX/TX Unit ON

Is that all i need to do to be able to remotely enable/disable the repeater, and change hi/low power, and turn the unit on/off?

My Icom dealer already had the software/cable, I picked it up today (the repeater won't be delivered until Friday) so I am just going through and getting everything set.

Your help is again, greatly appreciated!!!

 

[LakeMan2]

Of course you also need to go into DTMF setting and set things up there too.

 

[Cowley639]

Hey folks, I have the repeater up and it is working great.

Now I have a question about the repeater tail. (I have it set up for 2 second tail) A few days ago I was monitoring the repeater on my mobile (Kenwood TK8180H) I had the radio in toggle monitor mode to make sure the CWID was working.

I keyed up the radio (while still in monitor mode) and listened to the repeater tail, as the repeater tail ended there was a "kerchunk" (split second of maybe 500ms of open squelch, before the repeater ended). I then turned off the monitor mode of the Kenwood and keyed up again and the repeater tail ended with no "kerchunk".

I know some people don't like to hear that, but I like knowing that the repeater is "finished".

Is there a way to program that on the repeater? Or is that something that has to be programmed in the radio?

Also FYI: I did originally have the repeater programed for DPL025, but have since changed it over to 151.4pl.

Thanks everyone!!

 

[LakeMan2]

Yes, you can do that. In the Edit Memory CH screen, on the right hand side is "RPT Log" and a drop down box option. Select L-OFF. Make sure that the one below it "RPT Log ID" is set for DTMF.

Then go to the DTMF folder and then "TX Code CH(Autodial)". At the bottom you will see "Log / ID". Put a # or * or both, or whatever you want there for the tone when the repeater drops.

I have mine set up like that with #* and it does a Dee-Duh (or maybe it is a Duh-Dee, but you get the point) after the hang time.

 

[Cowley639]

I don't want tone (roger beep). I want a split second of open squelch as the repeater tail ends.

I have the repeater set-up for CWID.

All i want is a simple "click" of open squelch (500ms or so) at the end of the repeater tail. Like it does when I have the radio set on toggle monitor (no receive PL).

 

[Cowley639]

Maybe I should clarify, I am wanting a "Static Crash" I believe that is what it is called? At the end of the repeater tail. My old Vertex VXR-9000 did it, I am trying to get the Icom to do it now...

 

[KG4JCF]

Most modern radios have some type of squelch tail elimination built in to keep from doing what you want to do. Other than running with no PL or DCS I don't know how you can accomplish this. Some subscriber radios are better than others at eliminating squelch crashes. Do a search on "squelch tail elimination" to understand the processes involved.