Yaesu FT1DR Instruction Manual

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2Initial Settings for APRS®The APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) is a system proposed by WB4APR,Bob Bruninga for data communication by acquiring the station location information andsending/receiving messages. Manually inputting position data beforehand will allowlocation reporting on transmissions without using the GPS function.Upon receiving an APRS signal from a remote station, information such as direction tothe remote station from your station, distance to the remote station, and speed of theremote station appear on the LCD of your transceiver.Initial Setup Procedure for APRS Operation.Using the GPS Function(See page 3)Not Using the GPS Function(See page 3)Setting the clock for the transceiver(Basic Edition See page 33)Deactivating the GPS Function(See page 3)Activating the GPS Function(See page 3)Setting the Position of Your Station(See page 4)Setting the Callsign of Your Station(See page 5)Set the baud rate for APRS and turn ON APRS.(See page 7)Setting the Symbol of Your Station(See page 8)Setting the frequency for B band.(See page 10)Setting the APRS beacon transmissions according toneed (See page 26)