Auto Repeater takes the callsign of the last received repeater and puts it into the repeater memory so when you transmit, it will have that repeater in the address. You do not have to use all the 6 memories for R1C and R2C, etc, but keep in mind that the AUTO functions will overwrite whatever is in the first memory.

Similarly, Auto Callsign takes the last received callsign and puts it in the YOURCALL memory of your radio, so your transmission will be addressed to that individual.

Most folks around here just leave CQCQCQ in their YOURCALL and that is what I do, so I keep AUTO CALLSIGN turned off. I do use the AUTO REPEATER feature so my reply will be routed back through the repeater the way it came.

Regarding the location info, I assume you are talking about the short tag that you can put on your transmission that usually says “Brian at CN88TS” or similar. That is the TXMESSAGE (TXM on the display). If you put the text in there and set MES to ON, your transmissions will include that “tagline”. As far as I know, to READ these from other people on the 2200H, you have to step through the menus, so I never bother. 2820 and other rig users see that text on their main display.

If you have an external GPS hooked up, the 2200H can be set to send your coordinates with every transmission and/or beacon it at intervals.

In short- I feel your pain. The 2200H limited display makes it very difficult to understand and program, even putting aside the errors in the poor documentation.

I have had a difficult time programming my 2200h. Is this the only d star radio that you have to program all 6 R1C and R2C areas if you want to do 3 repeaters? The directions are very hard to follow. I got the software and it did help after spending hours on the phone with Fred and Karl from Icom. They are very helpfull and patient. I also want to thank Bruce from AES in Orlando. Could you explain a bit more about the auto write features? What is the significance of those for auto repeater and auto call sign? Is that so one can see the call sign of the person you are talking to and the repeater that that the person is coming from? Is the 2200h the only radio that lets you send your location at initial key up only and than you have to go back to the menu for the next qso?

Thank you,

Ben
KD4DWP

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Thanks,

Todd