Preparations For Using Aprs; What Do I Need To Configure; Configuration; Built-In Clock - Kenwood TM-255A Product Manual

3 PREPARATIONS FOR USING APRS

3.1 What Do I Need to Configure?

The following need to be configured before beginning to operate TM-D710A/E or RC-D710 with
APRS.

• Built-in Clock

APRS data will be stamped with date and time, therefore the built-in clock must be set.
• MY CALLSIGN
The station configured for MY CALLSIGN will be used as the originating station when APRS
data is sent. You cannot send any data using NOCALL.
• BEACON TYPE
Use BEACON TYPE to select APRS data format for sending.
• Position
Your station's position is added to APRS data, therefore you must configure your latitude and
longitude. You can get your own position also from GPS.
• Frequency
The operating frequency will depend in what region of the world you are operating. You can
begin operating using the frequency configured for the data band as follows:
North America: 144.390 MHz, Europe: 144.800 MHz, Australia: 145.175 MHz,
New Zealand: 144.575 MHz, Argentina: 144.930 MHz, Brazil: 145.570 MHz, Japan: 144.640 MHz

3.2 Configuration

Follow the explanations below to configure each item listed in the previous section.
3.2.1 Built-in Clock
Select Menu 524 (AUX - DATE) and configure the date.
• K-type (U.S.A. and Canada): Set month, date, year in this order.
• E-type (Europe): Set date, month, year in this order.
Note: If using RC-D710, then set month, date, year regardless in which region you are located.
Example:
Configure the date May 16, 2008 (K-type). Refer to Figure 3-1.
TM-D710A/E
Figure 3-1 Menu 524 (AUX - DATE)
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