Yaesu VX-8DR - APRS Manual page 84

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knob to select the desired numbers in each col-
umn. Repeat for each column to complete your
latitude entry.
4) Move the cursor to "Lat" using the
and then rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise to
select "Lon". Enter your longitude using the same proce-
dure as described above, then advance to the next step.
22. Press the key briefly to save the new setting.
23. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 4:
APRS MODEM.
24. Press the
this Set Mode Item.
25. Rotate the DIAL knob to select "1200bps" (to activate the
AX.25 modem).
26. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit from the APRS/GPS Set
Mode.
You may memorize your current position as plotted by the GPS (up to ten points
can be saved). See page 165 for details.
The VX-8DR provides many convenient functions for the APRS operation. Refer to the
"APRS/GPS Set Mode" chapter beginning with page 161 for details.
EMERGENCY COMMENT Set
EMERGENCY COMMENT Received
BEACON Received (@ Filter "ON" )
BEACON Received (@ Filter "OFF" )
OWN BEACON ( MY POSITION ) Received
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PERATION
P
key briefly to enable adjustment of
APRS A
x 3 times
x 12 times
/ key
B L
MESSAGE Received
GROUP/BULLETIN MESSAGE Received
MESSAGE ACK Received
MESSAGE REJ Received
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