Other Settings - Yaesu FTM-100DR Operating Manual

Activating the GPS function

Other settings

● Changing the geodetic reference system
Set the geodetic reference in the Setup menu, [8 CONFIG] → [16 GPS DATUM].
You can select the geodetic reference system-positioning standard:
"1 WGS-84": Use the global geodetic reference system for positioning. This is the
"2 TOKYO MEAN": Use the Japanese geodetic reference system for positioning.
Tips
• When the geodetic reference system is changed to "TOKYO MEAN", the location information will
deviate by about 400 meters.
• For normal usage, keep it set to "WGS-84".
● Changing the time zone
Set the time zone differential in the Setup menu [8 CONFIG] → [3 TIME ZONE].
The time difference with the UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) can be changed in
30-minute steps.
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standard used all around the world.
Reduces the chance of inaccuracies while positioning in Japan
(Tokyo).