When Operating Aprs Using The Gps Function - Yaesu FT2DR Instruction Manual

When operating APRS using the GPS function

When the GPS function is activated, the internal clock setting and location coordinates
of your own station will be acquired from the GPS satellite signals automatically. We
recommend that the GPS function be used in mobile operations.
1
Press the
The Set Mode Menu will appear.
2
Touch [APRS]
3
Turn the DIAL to select [20 GPS POWER] and touch it
on the display
4
Turn the DIAL to select "GPS ON"
GPS ON: GPS function is usable.
GPS OFF: GPS function is not usable.
Reference Factory shipping value: GPS ON
5
Press
To exit the set mode and return to the operating screen.
In order to use the GPS satellite data for your own position information, set [APRS] →
[24 MY POSITION] to "GPS". If [24 MY POSITION], is set to "Manual", the coordinates
registered in set menu "P1-P10" will be used by your transceiver for APRS operations,
and the acquired GPS data will become invalid.
key for one second or longer
3
APRS initial settings
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