3The GM (Group Monitor) function is a convenient utility whereby frequentlycommunicating stations may be registered into a group. When Group membersoperating in GM mode come within communication range, they automatically exchangetheir location and ID information and an alert may be sounded. Messages and imagesmay be exchanged between GM members. In addition, location information receivedfrom other stations can be used for navigation.Up to 16 groups can be created using the GM function.Up to 24 members excluding your own station can be registered in each group.Member lists and group lists can be exchanged with other members by saving the datato a microSD memory card.Cautionsy The GM function does not operate in FM (analog) mode or on the B-band. Switch the A-Bandcommunication mode to digital mode, before activating the GM function.y To use the GM function, all of the group members must operate on the same frequency.Inputting TextThe keyboard for inputting group names and member stations identification is displayedon the FT2DR LCD touch screen.For details on how to enter letters, refer to “Entering Letters” on page 19 in the FT2DROperating Manual.