Communicating
Using this transceiver enables digital communications
with Yaesu C4FM digital amateur transceivers and also
communication with FM analog transceivers.
When using AMS (
/
/
), the operating mode
recognizes C4FM digital or analog FM signals, and
automatically switches to match the received signal.
When operating in DN or VW digital modes, be especially
aware of the analog stations using the frequency, and do
not transmit when there is a risk of interference.
* Select the mode in accordance with circumstances.
Transmitting
While pressing
[PTT
]
on the microphone, speak into the
microphone keeping it approximately 5 cm from your
mouth.
In analog mode, the upper and lower portions of the
indicator light red. In digital audio mode, the upper portion
lights red and lower portion lights blue.
Receiving
Release
[PTT]
on the microphone to return to receive
mode. Upon receiving a C4FM digital signal, the station
name or call sign of the received station appears.
* You can change the time duration the received station
information is displayed. Press and hold
for over
one second to display the Setup menu, then change the
setting from
[2 TX/RX]→[6 DIGITAL POPUP TIME]
.
Using the GM function
In GM mode, the group members that are within
communication range and group members that are
outside of your communication range are displayed
separately. The direction and distance to the available
group members from your station are displayed in real-
time. Group members can also exchange messages and
images.
* A microSD memory card is required for data
management. Refer to “Using a microSD memory card”
in the Operating Manual to insert the microSD memory
card into the transceiver.
* During the GM operation, press
to quit the GM
operation and return to the VFO or memory mode
operation screen.
Display GM stations operating within range
On the operating band, tune in to the frequency, then in AMS
mode (
/
/
) or digital mode (DN/VW), press
. Displays stations operating GM on the same frequency,
which are within communication range.
Selected station
Direction and
distance to
the selected station
Within communication range
Outside communication range
Message preview
There is a new message
Checking transmit and receive messages and images
From the message list or image list on the [LOG SELECT]
screen, you can view the data. You can also create
and send a new message, reply to the received data or
forward the received data to the group members.
NEW
Creating and sending a new
message
Message received (unread)
Message received (read)
Message sent
Message failed to send
Image received (unread)
Image received (read)
Image sent
Image failed to send
Displaying the location information
You can display the current location information of your
station. In digital mode, you can also display the location
information of the received stations.
Displaying the location information of your station
On the normal screen, the current location information of
your station is displayed on the left side of the frequency
display. The screen displays the compass indicating the
direction you are heading, and your station movement
speed.
Displaying location information of
the received station in digital mode
On the normal screen, press
briefly once to display
the current location information of the received station on
the left side of the frequency display. The screen displays
the compass indicating the direction and distance to the
received station from your station.
* For details on how to create new messages, edit the
groups/group members, synchronize the operating group
member information with other stations (SYNC function),
and import/export the group information using a microSD
memory card, refer to the GM Function Instruction
Manual (download from Yaesu website).
