Yaesu FT3Dr Instruction Manual

Also see for FT3DE: Operating manual Manual Instruction manual Instruction manual Operating manual

Contents

2APRS ® initial settingsAPRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) is a communication system to exchangeGPS location data and packet messages; it was developed and is supported by BobBruninga (WB4APR). Position data may be entered manually in advance or automaticallyfrom the built-in GPS satellite receiver.When an APRS signal is received from a partner station, the direction, distance, speedetc. of the partner station as seen from your own station will be shown on the display ofyour transceiver.Initial setting process for APRS operationsEnabling the GPS function(page 3)Disabling the GPS function(page 3)Setting the clock of this device(FT3DR/DE Operating Manual)Turning the GPS function OFF(page 3)Turning the GPS function ON(page 3)Setting the position of your ownstation (page 4)Setting your own station call sign(page 5)Setting the APRS baud rate and turning ON the APRSfunction (page 6)Setting the symbol of your own station(page 7)Setting the frequency in Band B(page 9)Setting the APRS beacon transmission according to youroperation preferences (page 25)