83Digital Group Monitor FunctionDigital Group Monitor FunctionUsing the Digital GM FunctionWhat is the GM function?The Digital GM (Group Monitor) function automatically checks on the air to find if thereare other transceivers operating with the GM function on the same frequency withincommunication range. When other GM stations are detected, the direction, distance,and other information for each detected call sign is displayed on the LCD. This allowsimmediately checking the distances from the group members within the communicationrange and other group members.Additionally, the GM function facilitates sending messages and images to the groupmembers.CautionThe GM function does not function in analog mode or on band B. Before activating GM function,Touch [MODE] to switch to the AMS (Auto Mode Select Function) or digital mode.TipThe GM function does not operate in analog mode. Before activating GM function, Touch [MODE] toswitch to the AMS (Auto Mode Select Function) or digital mode.Standard Operation of the GM FunctionThere are two methods of using the Digital GM function.• Display all stations (up to 24 stations) operating with the GM function.• Register IDs of friends in a group and display only registered members using the GMfunction.Displaying All Stations (up to 24 Stations) Operating with the GMFunction1 Set the group operating frequency on band A.2 Press the key.The group list appears.3 Touch [ALL].The ID, distance, and direction of all stations (up to 24)within the communication range operating with the GMfunction on the set frequency are displayed.If there are 6 stations or more, rotate the DIAL to scrollthrough the displayed list.When the GM function is active, you can confirmwhether or not other stations are within communicationrange, and their position information with the directionand distance from your transceiver (see the followingillustration).
