Receiving Qsy Information; Qsy Functions And Echolink; Message Function - Kenwood TM-255A Product Manual

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6.1.6.2 Receiving QSY Information

The TM-D710A/E receives QSY information not only from another TM-D710A/E, but also location
information from other software as well as QSY information and repeater frequency object
information embedded in status text. You can confirm the QSY information that is received as
embedded data by checking the voice frequency at the beginning of the status text on the Station
List screen.
To immediately select the frequency, press [DETAIL], switch on the List Detail screen and press
[TUNE]. The transceiver will change quickly to the non-data band frequency. Also, on the Station
List screen, information that already is embedded in the QSY information will appear on the right
side of the screen and can be easily confirmed. You can quickly switch over to the non-data band
frequency by pressing [TUNE].
Wide/Narrow, Tone/CTCSS/DCS and Shift/Offset configuration information can be received as
status text with firmware version 2.0 or later. Pressing [TUNE] allows you to modify the voice
frequency, and also to configure Wide/Narrow, Tone/CTCSS/DCS and Shift/Offset.
Figure 6-8 QSY Station List Screen

6.1.6.3 QSY Functions and EchoLink

EchoLink system operators can configure their nodes to generate APRS objects that contain their
QSY Frequency information. These beacons can either be transmitted locally on the APRS
channel, or generated directly to the APRS-IS for dissemination back to RF via the local IGate
station. It is important for nearby travelling mobiles to see these QSY Frequency objects on their
maps and the front panel of their TM-D710A/E transceivers when traveling in new areas.

6.1.7 Message Function

The Message function closely resembles other amateur radio modes since it consists of
exchanging messages with hams. You can send a message by entering a callsign of the
message recipient. You'll receive an acknowledgement (ACK) message back when the targeted
station receives the message. You can also enjoy group messaging by using a group name
instead of a callsign. A group name can be configured via Menu 623. In addition, there is a
bulletin function. Using bulletins, you can report on upcoming events or other information to a
large collection of users over a broad region.
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