Kenwood TM-D700A Instruction Manual

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224PROGRAMMING A GROUP CODEUsing a group code relieves you from receivingunwanted packets. The APRS on this transceiversupports the following three types of group codes.All calls:Program a 6-digit code that always starts with AP. Youwill receive all APRS packets which include AP in groupcodes. It does not matter whether or not the subsequent4 digits match. The default on this transceiver isAPK101.Note: APRS packets, which are generated via various methods, includevarious codes instead of group codes. Using “All calls” allows you toreceive packets which include the following codes:Special:Enter “SPCL”. You will receive only APRS packets thatinclude SPCL as a group code. This code is generallyprogrammed by all stations at a special event.Alternate net:Program any other code with a maximum of 6 digits.You will receive only APRS packets that include theexact same code. In order to reject other packets, thiscode should not include characters specified by theabove two types.Note: Menu 3–E allows you to enter up to 9 digits (not just 6 digits)because of possible future enhancement of the group code system.1 Press [MNU] to enter Menu mode.2 Press [ccccc]/ [ddddd] to select “UNPROTOCOL (3–E)”,then press [OK].• The display for entering a group code appears; the firstdigit blinks. The default is APK101 (All calls).3 Turn the Tuning control to select a character.• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, and –.4 Press [aaaaa].• The cursor moves to the next digit.5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 9 digits.6 Press [OK] to complete the setting.7 Press [MNU] to exit Menu mode.The keypad on the MC-53DM also is available to enteralphanumeric characters in step 3. See page ii.SPG MYS TSQ QC NOCAEBLLA NRWYKS LIAM DI LCPSafoyrtneslecnaC .edocpuorg tatigidehtseteleD sirosrucehthcihw .gniknilbrosrucehtsesuaC .drawkcabevomot yltnerrucehtstresnI .retcarahcdetcelesDNABtfel( )LEStsrifehtotrosrucehtskcabdnastigidllasraelC .tigid