Aprs ® Operation; Preparations - Yaesu VX-8GE Operating Manual

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The VX-8GE is equipped with a 1200/9600bps AX.25 Data Modem to enable APRS
(Automatic Packet Reporting System) operation. The Automatic Packet Reporting Sys-
tem (APRS ) is a software program and registered trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.
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Before performing any APRS
gitude/Latitude) into the VX-8GE, and activate the AX.25 Data Modem via the APRS/
GPS Set Mode.
1. Press the m key repeatedly until "STATION LIST" ap-
pears on the display.
2. Press and hold the m key for one second to enter the
APRS/GPS Set Mode.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 22: MY
CALLSIGN.
4. Press the m key briefly to enable Callsign programming.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob or press the appropriate keys on your
keyboard to set the first letter or number in your callsign.
Example 1: Rotate the DIAL knob to select any of the 37
available characters.
Example 2: Press the 9 key repeatedly to toggle among
the five available characters associated with that key: W
X Y Z
6. Press the M key to move on to the next character, if
needed.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as many times as necessary to com-
plete your callsign.
8. If you make a mistake, press the B key to backspace
the cursor and enter the correct letter/number.
The callsign can consist of up to six characters. If your
callsign is less than six characters, enter spaces into the re-
maining digits.
9. Press the M key to move on to the next position, then
rotate the DIAL knob to select the SSID (Secondary Station
Identifier) if desired (see next page).
10. When you have completed entering your callsign and SSID,
press the m key briefly to save the new setting.
11. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 24: MY SYM-
BOL.
12. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set
Mode Item.
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