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GPS OPERATION (ADVANCED)
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Transmitting NMEA data
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Setting a GPS message
Enter a GPS message to be transmitted with the
position data�
Example:
Entering “Japan TOM”
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Open the NMEA SET screen.
»
GPS > GPS TX Mode >
NMEA
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Touch “GPS Message.”
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Touch [EDIT].
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Enter a GPS message of up to 20 characters.
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After entering, touch [ENT].
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To close the “GPS Message” screen, push
several times.
GPS Automatic Transmission
NOTE:
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Use the GPS Automatic Transmission function in only
the Simplex mode.
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Using the function through a Repeater may interfere
with other communications.
You can set the GPS Automatic Transmission function
in the following menu.
» GPS >
GPS Auto TX
If you set this function, GPS data is automatically
transmitted according to the set time.
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This function is not activated if your call sign (MY) is not
entered in the transceiver.
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If “GPS TX Mode” is set to “NMEA” and “Position Input” is
set to “Manual,” this function is not activated.
» GPS > GPS Set >
Position Input