Hx: Once your channel frequencies and CTCSS tones match,
the next part is setting up the two RA87s for Repeater Operations and to connect each radio with the Data Cable via the Data Port, and then to activate the Relay Mode on both units.
On the Receiving/Listening Radio only --the Reverse mode also must be activated. This Reverse mode can be activated from the radio face with the Fun button and then the Low Button.
Issue: However, the Reverse mode "R" will disappear from the display (when programmed manually using the Fun and then the Low button) if power is interrupted --e.g. like during a storm where the power flickers or simply shutting off the unit(s) and then restarting them. This disappearing "R" ends repeater relay operations until you can avail yourself to reset the "listening/receive" radio manually. Yes, of course a rock-solid battery backup might help prevent this in perfect conditions.
Found Solution: The Retevis Programming Software has the Relay choice field (like Chirp Next), and it also has a Reverse option choice tick box (unlike Chirp Next) located on the individual channel memory line that you will use for your Repeater. This allows programming the Reverse Mode only on the channel you desire, while the other channels to remain normal/unaffected.
Since using the Retevis Programming Software the Reverse mode "R" remains/ is now present after numerous power outage simulations.
Tonight I asked Chirp programmers to consider adding the Reverse Option choice field to their future Chirp updated versions.
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RA87 Repeater Setup Issue Solved:
Hx: Once your channel frequencies and CTCSS tones match,
the next part is setting up the two RA87s for Repeater Operations and to connect each radio with the Data Cable via the Data Port, and then to activate the Relay Mode on both units.
On the Receiving/Listening Radio only --the Reverse mode also must be activated. This Reverse mode can be activated from the radio face with the Fun button and then the Low Button.
Issue: However, the Reverse mode "R" will disappear from the display (when programmed manually using the Fun and then the Low button) if power is interrupted --e.g. like during a storm where the power flickers or simply shutting off the unit(s) and then restarting them. This disappearing "R" ends repeater relay operations until you can avail yourself to reset the "listening/receive" radio manually. Yes, of course a rock-solid battery backup might help prevent this in perfect conditions.
Found Solution: The Retevis Programming Software has the Relay choice field (like Chirp Next), and it also has a Reverse option choice tick box (unlike Chirp Next) located on the individual channel memory line that you will use for your Repeater. This allows programming the Reverse Mode only on the channel you desire, while the other channels to remain normal/unaffected.
Since using the Retevis Programming Software the Reverse mode "R" remains/ is now present after numerous power outage simulations.
Tonight I asked Chirp programmers to consider adding the Reverse Option choice field to their future Chirp updated versions.
Hope this helps others.
Best Regards!
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