Yaesu FT1DR Instruction Manual

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31Transmitting the APRS® beacon21 Press p.Exits from the Set mode.The status text registered last is transmitted.When entering the status text, a : (colon) appears on the21 st character, the 29 character, and the 43rd character.If text exceeding the position a : (colon) appears, sometransceivers may not be able to display the entire messageupon reception. Try to enter a text shorter than where :(colons) appear if possible.Select a Position CommentSelect the position comment (standard message) incorporated into beacons of yourstation.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 [26 POSITION COMMENT].5 Press H.6 Turn O to select a position comment.Select a position comment from the following.Off Duty/En Route/In Service/Returning/Committed/Special/Priority/Custom 0 to Custom 6/EMERGENCY!Remark Default: Off DutyTip • Only when [EMERGENCY!] is selected in step 6, a confirmationmessage: [OK?] appears when M is pressed and a bell willsound three times upon confirmation.• To cancel the position comment, turn O and select a differentcomment.7 Press M to register a position comment.8 Press p.Exits from the Set mode.CautionUnless there is a serious emergency such as an accident or natural disaster, do not slelect[EMERGENCY!].