143Functions Used As NeededSet ModeConnecting an external deviceUsing the DATA terminal, the transceiver can support various functions by setting “GPS”,the internal GPS unit begins outputting the position information data. The positioninformation of the transceiver can be transferred at approximately 1 second intervalsto the computer so that the position of the transceiver can be displayed in real-time onprograms such as map software.Tips• For properties such as communication speed and Input/Output between COM ports.• For more details, see the Set mode option, [9 APRS] [17 COM PORT SETTING].Connecting to a PCConnecting a PC to the data terminal of the FT1DR/DE using the PC Connection Cable(SCU-18) accessory will enable data transmission or updating firmware as describedbelow.a. Transmit position location information received by the FT1DR/DE internal GPSunit.By setting [OUTPUT] in [17 COM PORT SETTING] of Set mode option [9 APRS] todetails on settings, see Set mode option [17 COM PORT SETTING] in the APRSInstruction Manual.• To show information, software operating with NMEA-0183 specified GGA and RMCsentence is required.b. FT1DR/DE Firmware UpdatesWhen a new firmware update for the FT1DR/DE is available, go to the YAESUhomepage to download the programming data and update the FT1DR/DE to its neweststate.SCU-18(accessory)
