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Yaesu FTM-400DR Operating Manual

144/430mhz 50w dual band transceiver c4fm fdma/fm
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FTM-400DR
Instruction Manual
(GM Edition)
Thank you for purchasing this Yaeau product.
This instruction manual explains information related to the "GM Function" .
For information on basic operation of the transceiver, please refer to the enclosed
FTM-400DR operating manual.
144/430MHz 50W
DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER
C4FM FDMA/FM

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  • Page 1 C4FM FDMA/FM Instruction Manual (GM Edition) Thank you for purchasing this Yaeau product. This instruction manual explains information related to the “GM Function” . For information on basic operation of the transceiver, please refer to the enclosed FTM-400DR operating manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the GM function Contents Introduction ................................2 Operating the character input screen ........................2 What is the GM Function? ............................. 3 Monitoring the Status of the Communication Sphere ..................3 Registering Groups and Group Members ......................5 Creating a new group ............................... 5 Registering the group members ..........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Operating the character input screen The following screen is displayed when inputting text such as group names in the radio. ● Alphabet input screen [Caps] The input switches between small and large character input each time this is touched. [123#%^] The screen changes to the number input screen when touched.

  • Page 4: What Is The Gm Function

    What is the GM Function? The GM (group monitor) function automatically checks the current operating frequency to find if other stations are operating in the DN mode with the GM function, and are within within communication range. When a group of radio stations that you communicate with frequently are registered in the memory, the GM function is a convenient method of exchanging messages, pictures and notifications with group members that are within the sphere of communications.
  • Page 5 Monitoring the Status of the Communication Sphere Touch [GROUP] The group list will be displayed. Tips • The last group in operation will be selected and displayed at the top of the list. • The lists will be automatically sorted according to the latest periods.

  • Page 6: Registering Groups And Group Members

    Registering Groups and Group Members To use the GM function for group operation, the group and group members must be saved to the memory in advance. Creating a new group Up to 16 groups can be created for use by the GM function. Press The call signs and signals strength of stations within communications range, operating in the DN mode with GM functions, will be displayed.

  • Page 7: Registering The Group Members

    Registering Group and Group Members Touch [BACK] Return to the group list. The created group will be displayed at the top of the list. Before touching [BACK], the members can be registered manually. Please refer to “Manual registration” ( p.7) for the procedure.

  • Page 8: Manual Registration

    Registering Group and Group Members Press for one second or longer The group list will be displayed. Turn , or touch the screen to select the group that you would like to register the member into. Touch the selected group Follow Steps 3 to 6 in “Creating a new group”...
  • Page 9 Registering Group and Group Members Touch the station whose call sign is displayed as “❘ ❘ ❘ ❘ ❘ ❘ ❘ ❘ ❘ ❘” The touched station will be enclosed in a red box. Touch [EDIT] The character input screen will be displayed. Touch the character keys to enter the call sign The touched characters will be displayed at the top of the screen.

  • Page 10: Changing The Group Name

    Registering Group and Group Members Changing the group name The name of a group that has already been created can be changed. Press The call sign and signal strength of stations operating in the DN mode and those with their GM functions in operation in the vicinity will be displayed. Touch [GROUP] The group list will be displayed.

  • Page 11: Changing The Name (Call Sign) Of A Group Member

    Registering Group and Group Members Touch [BACK] Return to the group list. The group name that has been changed will be displayed in the list. Changing the name (call sign) of a group member The call sign of a group member that has already been registered can be changed. Press The call sign and signal strength of stations within communications range, operating in the DN mode with GM functions, will be displayed.
  • Page 12 Registering Group and Group Members Touch the member whose call sign you want to change The touched member will be enclosed in a red box. Touch [EDIT] The character input screen will be displayed. Touch the character keys to change the call sign The characters on the right hand side of the cursor will be overwritten.

  • Page 13: Copying Group Information From The Micro-Sd Card

    Registering Group and Group Members Copying group information from the micro-SD card Group information registered in the micro-SD card can be copied to another transceiver. Example: When copying from another transceiver to the main device Turn both transceivers OFF Remove the micro-SD card from the transceiver information is going to be copied from Insert the micro-SD card into the transceiver the information is going to be copied to Turn the "copy to"...

  • Page 14: Deleting A Group

    Registering Group and Group Members Turn , or touch the screen to select the group name whose information you want to read Touch the selected group name A check mark will be displayed in the box on the right hand side of the group name. When reading all the group information, touch [ALL].

  • Page 15: Deleting A Group Member

    Registering Group and Group Members Touch [DEL] A screen for confirming the deletion will be displayed. Touch [OK?] “Completed” will be displayed when the group is deleted and the screen will then return to the group list. Touch [Cancel] to cancel the deletion. Deleting a group member A group member registered in a group can be selected and deleted from the list.
  • Page 16 Registering Group and Group Members Touch [OK?] The member will be deleted and the screen will return to the list of group members. Touch [Cancel] to cancel the deletion.

  • Page 17: Checking Messages And Pictures Received

    Checking Messages and Pictures Received The messages (text) and pictures received from group members during group operation can be viewed. Display the group list Turn , or touch the screen to select the group Touch the selected group A list of the group members will be displayed. Touch [LOG] A list of the messages received and sent will be displayed.
  • Page 18 Checking Messages and Pictures Received Touch [ A list of the pictures sent and received will be displayed. The icon on the left side of the list of pictures sent and received refers to the following. : Pictures stored on the micro-SD card : Pictures received during GM operation (viewed pictures) : Pictures received during GM operation (unviewed...

  • Page 19: Sending Messages And Pictures

    Sending Messages and Pictures Messages (text) and pictures can be sent. Messages and pictures can be sent to specific members only, or to all members all at once. The following are the four types of transmission methods: (1) Create and send a new message (2) Reply to a read message or viewed picture (3) Forward a read message or viewed picture (4) Send a picture that has been taken...
  • Page 20 Sending Messages and Pictures Touch the character keys to enter the message The touched characters will be displayed at the top of the screen. Tips • Up to 80 characters can be entered. • English characters, numbers, symbols and katakana characters can be used.

  • Page 21: Using Standard Messages

    Sending Messages and Pictures Using standard messages The following 19 standard messages have been saved in the radio's memory AS default to help save time and effort in text input. Good night Send messages Send pictures on my way wait for you Pick me up Good morning Thank you...

  • Page 22: Registering A Standard Message

    Sending Messages and Pictures Registering a standard message Up to 10 texts containing a maximum of 16 characters each can be registered as standard messages. Registered texts can be selected and used like the 43 standard messages that have been prepared in advance. Follow Steps 1 to 7 in “Creating and sending a new message”...

  • Page 23: Replying To A Read Message Or Viewed Picture

    Sending Messages and Pictures Replying to a read message or viewed picture A reply to a read message or viewed picture can be sent to the station which sent the message or picture. Display the group list Turn , or touch the screen to select the group Touch the selected group A list of the group members will be displayed.
  • Page 24 Sending Messages and Pictures Touch the character keys to enter the reply message The first 16 characters can also be edited. Touch [ENT] The entered text will be confirmed and the display will return to the message details screen. Touch [SEND] The reply message will be sent.

  • Page 25: Forwarding Messages And Pictures

    Sending Messages and Pictures Forwarding messages and pictures Messages and pictures that have been sent or received can be forwarded to group members. Display the group list Turn , or touch the screen to select the group Touch the selected group A list of the group members will be displayed.

  • Page 26: Sending A Picture That Has Been Taken

    Sending Messages and Pictures Select the address Touch [ALL] if you want all group member stations to receive the message or picture. Touch members within the sphere of communication when specifying specific group members as addresses to send the message or picture to. Caution Members outside the sphere of communication cannot be selected.
  • Page 27 Sending Messages and Pictures Turn , or touch the screen to select the group Touch the selected group A list of the group members will be displayed. Touch [LOG] A list of the pictures sent and received will be displayed. Touch [ ] when the list of messages is displayed to switch to the list of pictures.
  • Page 28 Sending Messages and Pictures The picture will be sent. “Completed” will be displayed when the picture is sent and the screen will then return to the list of pictures. The tag of the transmitted picture will be added to the top of the list.

  • Page 29: Using Position Information

    Using Position Information Using the internal GPS unit or an externally connected GPS device, the positions of group members within the sphere of communication can be shown in the compass display. The position information of group members at the current point in time can be saved in the memory for subsequent use in navigation.

  • Page 30: Saving The Position Information Of A Member In The Memory

    Using Position Information Press The direction of the selected member will be displayed in the compass. The compass panel will show the direction with the direction of advance of your own station on top (Heading Up), and the compass needle will point in the direction of the partner station.

  • Page 31: Displaying Position Information Saved In The Memory

    Using Position Information Touch [MEMORY] [★], [L1] and [L2] will blink. Touch [★], [L1] or [L2] The position information will be saved in the memory and the touched location will turn orange in color. When a tag in which position information is already saved in the memory is selected, the previous position information will be overwritten.

  • Page 32: Updating Group Information In Real-Time

    Updating Group Information in Real-time The group information can be synchronized among member transceivers operating in the GM mode. The latest information can be shared at all times even when there is no time to exchange information using the micro-SD card. Requesting for synchronization from your own station Display the group list Turn...

  • Page 33: Receiving A Synchronization Request From Another Station

    Updating Group Information in Real-time Although “ALL” can also be selected to synchronize all groups, as all the member information will be downloaded to the list in “ALL” regardless of the group, the members need to be registered in other groups after the synchronization ( P.6).

  • Page 34: Gm Set-Up Menu List

    GM Set-up Menu List Available settings Menu / Item Explanation of function (Default values shown in BOLD) Bell sound setting when checking 1 RANGE RINGER for stations within sphere of ON / OFF communications 2 RADIO ID Specific ID display by transceiver - (non-editable) Using the GM Set-up Menu Bell sound setting when checking for stations within sphere of communications...

  • Page 35: Specific Id Display By Transceiver

    Using the GM Set-up Menu Specific ID display by transceiver You can check the ID (5-digit number) assigned to each transceiver by our company when it was first shipped from the factory. The ID cannot be changed. The ID is a code to identify transceivers that support the GM function. It is sent separately from the call sign during digital communication.
  • Page 36 Copyright 2013 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of 1309-A0 YAE SU MUSEN CO., LTD.

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