Yaesu FT2DR Instruction Manual

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34Transmitting APRS ® beaconsSetting the automatic beacon transmit intervalThis sets the time interval for automatically sending out an APRS beacon.1 Press the key for one second or longerThe Set Mode Menu will appear.2 Touch [APRS]3 Turn the DIAL to select [14 BEACON INTERVAL] andtouch it on the display4 Turn the DIAL to select the automatic transmissioninterval timeSelect one of the following automatic transmissioninterval times.30 sec / 1 min / 2 min / 3 min / 5 min / 10 min / 15 min /20 min / 30 min / 60 minReference Factory shipping value: 5 min5 PressThe automatic transmit interval time will be set and the set mode will be cancelled.Tips• When the APRS beacon transmit is changed to [AUTO], the timer for the automatic beacon transmitinterval is reset, and the count for the automatic beacon interval begins. When the set time isreached the initial beacon will be transmitted.• Even in [AUTO] beacon transmit, transmission of a beacon may be forced by pressing [F MW]followed by [BCN-TX] if you are operating in the frequency screen. (if you are in the APRSSTATION LIST screen or APRS STATION LIST detail screen, touch followed by [BEACON TX]instead).The automatic transmit timer is reset if the beacon transmit is forced.• If the squelch is open when the specified time has passed to transmit a beacon, the beacontransmission is delayed. The beacon will be sent when the squelch is closed.