Auto-Patch Guide for the VE6HM Repeater
The auto-patch system connected to the VE6HM repeater (VHF & UHF) has been revised January 23, 2009. The new auto-patch system requires an access code (A) and then a command digit (0 through 3) to be entered from your DTMF pad to activate (and deactivate) the system.
To Manually Dial a Number
- enter the access code A,
- followed by the command digit 1,
- and then the 10-digit telephone number you wish to call.
- to end the call (hang up): A 0
- example 1: to call the City of Edmonton Mayor's office dial A 1 780 496 8100
- examplet 2: to call the Premier of Alberta's office dial A 1 780 427 2251
To Auto-Dial (or speed-dial) a Number
- enter the access code A,
- followed by the command digit 2,
- and then the speed-dial number (1 to 200).
- note that speed-dials in the 90-100 range are reserved for emergency calls (see the list below).
- to end the call (hang up): A 0
- example: to call Speed Dial memory 73 dial A 2 73
To Exit the Auto-Patch (hang up)
- Enter the access code A,
- followed by the command digit 0.
Extending the Auto-Patch Time-Out Timer
The auto-patch allows a single call duration of 30 minutes. The time-out period can be reset (for an additional 30 minutes)
- by entering the access code A,
- followed by the command number 3.
- The time-out timer can be reset as many times as necessary.
Emergency Speed-Dials
These speed-dials are intended for use in bona-fide emergencies only:
A 2 91 - Edmonton Police Service general complaint line
A 2 92 - RCMP "K" Division
A 2 93 - City of Edmonton Fire Department
A 2 99 - City of Edmonton 9-1-1 Dispatch
A 1 911 - County of Strathcona 9-1-1 Dispatch
Toll Restriction
Any telephone number starting with a "1" has been disabled in the system. This includes all long-distance numbers and "1-800" & "1-900" numbers.
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