161Functions to Use as NecessaryConnecting an External DeviceConnecting to a PCExporting position location information received by the FT2DR/DE internal GPS unitTo enable data transfers, connect a Personal Computer to the DATA terminal of thetransceiver with the optional PC connection cable (SCU-19), as described below.To output location information data from the internal GPS unit, change Set mode[APRS] → [17 COM PORT SETTING] from [OUTPUT] to [GPS]. This enables thetransceiver to transmit your location information to the PC at about one secondintervals. Using this location information, you can display your current locationinformation on the map software, etc.Tips • For details on setting “17 COM PORT SETTING”, see Set mode in the APRS InstructionManual.• To display the location information, software compatible with NMEA-0183 specifications forGGA and RMC sentence is required.• To use the SCU-19, a dedicated driver must be installed on the PC. To download the dedicateddriver and installation manual, please refer to the YAESU website homepage (http://www.yaesu.com).Updating the FT2DR/DE firmwareTo update the transceiver firmware, connect your PC to the DATA terminal of thetransceiver with the supplied USB cable, as described below:When a new firmware update for the FT2DR/DE is available, download the data fromthe YAESU website to update the FT2DR/DE to the latest version.USB Cable (supplied)orSCU-19 (option)
