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Setting the APRS baud rate
This sets the APRS baud rate.
1
Press and hold the [
F menu
] key → [
68 DATA SPEED
].
2
Press the
DIAL
knob.
3
Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the “
APRS
” and then press the
DIAL
knob.
4
Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the APRS baud rate.
1200 bps: APRS operations using AFSK 1200 bps packets
9600 bps: APRS operations using GMSK 9600 bps packets
5
Press the [
DISP
] key
or
press the
PTT
switch to return to the operating screen.
Setting the APRS operating frequency
The customary APRS operating frequency differs depending on the region and country.
In the USA, the usual operating frequency is 144.39 MHz. Therefore, to begin APRS
operations set the Band B frequency to 144.39 MHz.
1
Press the [
A/B
] key to switch the operating band to B band.
The APRS will operate in B band (factory default setting). Check that A12 (1200bps)
or A96 (9600bps) is displayed on the right-hand side of the frequency.
2
Setting the operating frequency.
Tips
To send and receive APRS on the Subband side (lower display), it is necessary to set Menu “50 Dual
Receive Mode” in the setup Menu to “A-B DUAL RECEIVE”.
Other initial settings
Changing the symbol of your station
This sets the transmit symbol of your station.
The default setting when shipped from the factory is “
ICON 1 [/>] Car”.
