58Using the GPS FunctionUsing the GPS FunctionUsing the GPS FunctionWhat is GPS?GPS (Global Positioning System) is a space-based satellite navigation system thatprovides location and time information anywhere on the earth. It was developed by theU.S. Department of Defense as a military system. It receives signals from three or moreof about 30 GPS satellites flying at an altitude of about 20,000 km, and displays thecurrent position (latitude, longitude, and altitude) within a tolerance of several meters. Inaddition, GPS can receive the exact time from the satellite’s onboard atomic clock.Activating the GPS FunctionTo activate the GPS function, select “8 APROS” “23GPS POWER”, and then select“GPS ON” in the Set mode.Hint• Default: ONWhen the GPS function of the FT1DR is turned ON, internal clock settings and positionsettings for your station are automatically obtained from the GPS data.Precaution Data for the current day of the week is not automatically obtained. Set the day of the week manuallywith reference to page .1 Press the M key over 1 second.The Set mode is selected.2 Turn the O knob to select “8 APRS”.3 Press the M key briefly.4 Turn the O knob to select “16 GPS POWER”.5 Press the M key briefly.6 Turn the O knob to select “GPS ON”.7 Press the M key for more than 1 second.The GPS function is turned ON.8 Press the M key for more than 1 second again.The Set mode is canceled.
