Yaesu FT3Dr Instruction Manual

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26Setting the automatic beacon transmit intervalThis sets the time interval for automatically sending out an APRS beacon.1 Press and hold the [DISP] key → Touch [APRS] → [14 BEACON INTERVAL].2 Turn the DIAL to select the automatic transmission interval time.Select one of the following automatic transmission interval 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 min3 Press the PTT.The 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 is reachedthe 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 APRS STATIONLIST 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.Setting the SmartBeaconing™SmartBeaconing™ is a function that efficiently transmits an APRS beacon including yourown station position, speed and direction of travel. The information is based on data froma GPS satellite receiver unit.This device supports automatic beacon transmission using SmartBeaconing™.Three different SmartBeaconing™ settings (TYPE1, TYPE2 and TYPE3) are available.The default values are preset in advance assuming the following operations:TYPE1: High speed movement in a car etc.TYPE2: Medium to low speed movement in a car etc.TYPE3: Walking at a low speed etc.TYPE2 and TYPE3 settings (especially TYPE3), multiple beacons are transmitted in ashort time, even if the movement speed is relatively slow. As a result, if these settingsare used directly while traveling at high speed in a vehicle, multiple beacons will betransmitted, resulting in signal congestion.When moving at a high speed, be sure to return the setting to TYPE1.If different timing settings are needed, the TYPE1 - TYPE3 parameters can also bechanged. In order to ensure that beacons can be transmitted in an appropriate manner,adjust the parameters and DIGI PATH settings of the SmartBeaconing™ function forefficient operation and reduced signal congestion.1 Press and hold the [DISP] key → Touch [APRS] → [27 SmartBeaconing].2 Press the [DISP] key and turn the DIAL to select TYPE.