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Receiving APRS Beacons
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Example of a beacon information display for a fixed P (Position) station
The following information is displayed when a FIXED station or a fixed station (compressed
type*) is received, or when the list on the “STATION LIST” screen is selected and
is pressed.
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
①
Turn the DIAL
Turn the DIAL
➀
Distance
This displays the distance to the partner station.
➁
Date
This displays the date (MM/DD) the beacon was received.
➂
Time
This displays the time (HH:MM) the beacon was received.
➃
Altitude
The altitude of the partner station will be displayed.
➄
Latitude
The current position of the partner station will be displayed in N (northern
latitude) or S (southern latitude).
(DD degree MM.MM minute or DD degree MM minute SS second)
➅
Longitude
The current position of the partner station will be displayed in E (eastern
longitude) or W (western longitude).
(DD degree MM.MM minute or DD degree MM minute SS second)
➆
Comments
Comments, if any, from a partner station will be displayed.
*: A beacon where part of the information is sent in a compressed format.
