AvMap Geosat 6 APRS Function Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. AvMap Manuals
  4. GPS
  5. Geosat 6 APRS
  6. Function manual

AvMap Geosat 6 APRS Function Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

APRS functions Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for AvMap Geosat 6 APRS

Summary of Contents for AvMap Geosat 6 APRS

  • Page 1 APRS functions Manual...
  • Page 2 Your journey, Our technology...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction Quick Set-up III. Activating the APRS mode Finding APRS Contacts Managing APRS contacts VI. Setting an APRS contact as Target VII. Messaging to APRS contacts VIII. APRS Options Compatibility X. Technical Specifications Appendix: Units setup AvMap - 3...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    APRS is a method for sending and receiving position and other information over a radio transceiver. The Geosat 6 APRS is ready to accept APRS inputs from a radio transceiver and to provide fix position output data to the transceiver in order to transmit its current position.

  • Page 5: Quick Set-Up

    How to set-up your transceiver: Connecting the devices: • Enter your call sign Your Geosat 6 APRS is supplied with an APRS cable: the • BAUD Rate=9600 3 pole end (the one with 2 black rings) goes into the •...

  • Page 6: Activating The Aprs Mode

    • Messages • Options (APRS Settings) The Messages button is available when Geosat 6 APRS is connected to a compatible radio transceiver or modem supporting the Messaging functions. Find the list of Geosat 6 APRS messaging compatible radio transceivers and modems on line www.avmap.us or/and www.avmap.it.

  • Page 7: Finding Aprs Contacts

    IV. Finding APRS Contacts APRS icons on the map: As soon as you connect Geosat 6 APRS to your transceiver you will start receiving APRS positions called “APRS contacts”. Geosat 6 can store up 1000 APRS contacts and display them on the map.
  • Page 8 Full info page. Full info on APRS contacts: You have detailed info on stationary and moving APRS contacts as Geosat 6 APRS fully takes advantage of the Kenwood format sentence. This ‘Tactical mode’ allows you to select an APRS contact...
  • Page 9 : Select this button to send a message to the selected APRS contact. (This function is only available when a compatible radio transceiver or modem supporting Messaging is connected to the Geosat 6 APRS). • Set as Target : touch this button to set the selected APRS contact target to be tracked.

  • Page 10: Managing Aprs Contacts

    Touch Contacts timeout and choose to automatically delete contacts from the APRS Contacts Folder based on selected time period. It is important to have your time correctly set on your TNC/Radio and on your AvMap Geosat 6 APRS 10 - AvMap...

  • Page 11: Setting An Aprs Contact As Target

    If you touch “No” the APRS contact is set as target to be tracked even if no destination or another destination is set. To display the map touch the Map button in the upper AvMap - 11...
  • Page 12 APRS contact as target, these data boxes can display relevant information of the selected target. To change displayed information on the data box, touch the data box on the map and select the data from the list that 12 - AvMap...

  • Page 13: Messaging To Aprs Contacts

    VII. Messaging to APRS contacts The Messages page is enabled when a Geosat 6 APRS is connected to a compatible radio transceiver or modem supporting the Messaging function. Find the list of Geosat 6 APRS compatible radio transceivers and modems supporting messaging on line www.avmap.us or/and www.
  • Page 14 Read it to me, and keyboard or “a” to go back to the small keyboard. the Geosat 6 APRS will read the message out loud for • Once the text has been completed, touch enter.

  • Page 15: Aprs Options

    VIII. APRS Options In the APRS options menu you can edit settings for the contacts management: Contacts sorting (Chap V), Contacts Timeout (Chap V), for Messages display (Chap VII), and for the Serial Port (Chap II). AvMap - 15...

  • Page 16: Compatibility

    If the radio’s TNC supports the Kenwood format sentence you can get the best out of your Geosat 6 APRS: you are able to see APRS standard icons, full tactical information for APRS contacts such as COG, SOG, Lat-Lon, altitude, and time stamp...
  • Page 17 APRS functions Type of radio Geosat 6 APRS functions/ Kenwood NMEA sentence only transceiver sentence compatible Only fixed / moving APRS icons All standard icons APRS contact Time Stamp Contact time out sorting AvMap - 17...

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    • Dimensions and weight: 133.6 x 83.4 x 21 mm; 270 g • Operative System: Windows CE • Memory Support: Secure Digital • Software: AvMap with free updates • Display: touch screen LCD 4.8”, 65536 colors • 2D, 3D and night view •...
  • Page 19 APRS functions • Intercept to target function • Tactical mode • Store up to 1000 APRS contacts • APRS contacts auto-delete • APRS contacts sorting • Standard APRS icons AvMap - 19...

  • Page 20: Appendix: Units Setup

    • Make sure the interface is set to 9600 (this is the default). • Make sure that contacts are displayed. • Make sure that APRS Contact timeout is Off. The Geosat 6 APRS is now set up and ready to interface with the radio. 20 - AvMap...
  • Page 21 Note: These instructions assume you have basic operating knowledge your standard APRS frequency (144.39MHz in the US). of both the AvMap Geosat 6 APRS and the Kenwood TH-D72A/E. They • If necessary, press F-Shift to remove + and – from the also assume that both units are at factory default settings.
  • Page 22 Mid-point (during setup) My Callsign (Your callsign-SID) Beacon Type APRS APRS Lock Set to A or B depending on the side you selected Data Band for the APRS frequency. Data Speed 1200 bps Baud Rate 9600 bps Input 22 - AvMap...
  • Page 23 On (during setup) Pos. Ambiguity Off (during setup) Icon Select desired or leave set to Kenwood Method Auto (during setup) Initial Interval 1 min (during setup) Decay Algorithm Off (during setup) Prop. Pathing Off (during setup) Type New-N WIDE1-1 AvMap - 23...
  • Page 24 TX Beep (Beacon) On (during setup) Making it all work! into the I/O port on the Geosat 6 APRS. This is the The Kenwood TH-D72A/E is now ready to interface top jack on the right side of the Geosat 6 APRS. Make with the Geosat 6 APRS.
  • Page 25 APRS activity in your area, you should here the brief “growl” of packet transmissions. You will hear a short Geosat 6 APRS, then the data cable may not be fully beep when you receive an APRS signal, a longer beep or correctly seated.
  • Page 26 APRS Functions an ohmmeter, especially if it is a home brewed data cable. 4. Verify that the Geosat 6 APRS is computing a posi- tion fix. 5. Listen to your APRS frequency on the TH-D72A/E or on a different radio to verify there is APRS activity in your area.
  • Page 27 “Default.” Be sure that 1200 Bps is selected NOTE: These instructions assume you have basic familiarity with operation of both the TM-D710 A/E and the AvMap Geosat 6 APRS . GPS Port Menu #602 a. Change the Baud Rate to “9600”...
  • Page 28 Make sure both the Kenwood TM-D710 and AvMap Also verify that the Geosat 6 APRS is receiving a GPS fix. Geosat 6 APRS are turned OFF! Once your Geosat 6 APRS and radio are working properly b.
  • Page 29 You can also verify this in the APRS Contacts folder. The Geosat 6 APRS will detect whether a station is moving based on the data received from that station.
  • Page 30 While programming the Kenwood TM-D700 and/or g. Once you make your selection and/or entry push the AvMap Geosat 6 APRS , the communication cable the [OK] button again to save the selection/entry. should be disconnected. Strange and/or bad things can Then go back to ‘f.’...
  • Page 31 Connect the four pole 2.5mm communication make sure you plug into the serial input, not the ANT cable end to serial input of the Geosat 6 APRS and the receptacle which is right next to it and the same size!
  • Page 32 {GPS} blinking at the top of your D700 screen and {1200} just to the right of that constantly on. The blinking GPS means that your GEOSAT 6 APRS is ‘TALKING’ to your D700! f. To begin transmitting your position push and hold the [F] button for 1 second and then push the [Beacon] button.
  • Page 33 NOTE: These instructions assume you have basic familiarity with setup menu {APRS 2-X} (the X here can be any letter operation of both the TH-D7 A/E and the AvMap Geosat 6 APRS . or number) and press the [OK] button (the right side of the [Control Pad]) to select/enter.
  • Page 34 Geosat b. Connect the four pole 2.5mm communication cable 6 APRS make sure you plug into the serial port, not end to the serial port of the Geosat 6 APRS and the the audio input. 34 - AvMap...
  • Page 36 www.geosat6.com...

Table of Contents