12Starting APRS OperationActivating the APRS functionDuring APRS operation, communications are carried out via the built-in APRS modem inthe radio. When shipped from the factory, the APRS modem is set to OFF. Before startingAPRS operation, set the APRS modem to ON.1 Press for one second or longer.The set-up menu will be displayed.2 Turn the DIAL, select [10 APRS], then press .The menu list will be displayed.3 Turn the DIAL, select [5 APRS MODEM], then press.4 Turn the DIAL and select “1 ON”.Tip Factory default value: 2 OFF5 Press for one second or longer.The APRS function will be set to ON and the displaywill return to the previous screen.Tip The icon indicating the APRS beacon’s transmission method will be displayed.: Automatic beacon transmission: Automatic beacon transmission (smart beacon): Manual beacon transmissionMatching the frequencyThe frequency varies between regions and countries.The frequency can be matched using the following methods.1 Turn to select the operating band’s frequency band.2 Turn the DIAL and set the frequency.Press for one second or longer and then turn it to change the frequency by 1MHz units.The frequency value can also be input directly from the included microphone keyboard.Please refer to “Tuning in to the frequency” ( P.37) in the basic operating manual forthe details.
