Yaesu FT1DR Instruction Manual

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28Transmitting the APRS® beaconTip• When the APRS beacon transmit is changed to [AUTO], the timer for the automatic beacon transmitinterval is reset, and the count for the automatic beacon interval begins.When the set time is reached, the initial beacon will be transmitted.• Even in automatic (AUTO) beacon transmit, transmission of the beacon can be forced bypressing F then 9 while operating with the frequency screen displayed. (Press 9 whilethe STATION LIST screen or the STATION LIST Details screen is displayed to force a beacontransmission).A forced beacon transmission will reset the automatic transmit timer.• If the set time is reached during automatic beacon transmit, but the squelch is active, the beacontransmission is withheld.When the squelch is deactivated, the beacon is transmitted.Setting SmartBeaconing™The SmartBeaconing function efficiently transmits/beacons the position information ofyour station, based on data obtained from the GPS unit.This transceiver can support automatic beacon information with the SmartBeaconingfunction.The SmartBeaconing function on this transceiver has 3 different settings (TYPE 1 toTYPE 3) and has preset initial values postulated to be used in the following operations.TYPE1: High speed movement, such as by vehicle.TYPE2: Medium speed movement, such as by bicycle.TYPE3: Low speed movement, such as by walking.TYPE 2 and TYPE 3 settings (particularly TYPE 3) transmit many beacons in a shortperiod of time, even if movement is comparatively slow.Because of this, using these setting during high speed movement, such as by vehicle,causes many beacons to be transmitted, and may cause signal congestion on thefrequency.Be sure to use TYPE1 settings when in high-speed movement.If SmartBeaconing is to be operated at different timings, parameters of settings TYPE1to TYPE3 can be changed. When changing parameters, be sure to adjust parameters ofSmartBeaconing and DIGI PATH settings for appropriate beacon transmission intervalsto avoid signal congestion on the APRS frequency.1 Press M over 1 second.Enters the Set mode.2 Turn O to select [9 APRS].3 Press H.4 Turn O to select [27 SmartBeaconing].5 Press H.