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FT2DR
Instruction Manual
(GM Edition)
Thank you for purchasing this Yaesu product.
This instruction manual explains information related to the "GM Function".
For information on basic operation of the transceiver, please refer to the supplied
FT2DR Operating Manual.
Company names and products in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the respective company.
144/430 MHz
DIGITAL/ANALOG TRANSCEIVER
C4FM/FM

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL/ANALOG TRANSCEIVER C4FM/FM Instruction Manual (GM Edition) Thank you for purchasing this Yaesu product. This instruction manual explains information related to the “GM Function”. For information on basic operation of the transceiver, please refer to the supplied FT2DR Operating Manual.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the GM Function Table of Contents Inputting Text ........................3 Registering or Editing Groups or Group Members ............4 Registering Stations Within Communication Range as Group Members ..... 4 Registering Group Members Manually ................. 5 Creating a New Group ....................6 Changing the Group Name ...................
  • Page 3: Inputting Text

    To use the GM function, all of the group members must operate on the same frequency. Inputting Text The keyboard for inputting group names and member stations identification is displayed on the FT2DR LCD touch screen. For details on how to enter letters, refer to “Entering Letters” on page 19 in the FT2DR Operating Manual.
  • Page 4: Registering Or Editing Groups Or Group Members

    Registering or Editing Groups or Group Members Register/edit groups and group members for group operations using the GM function. Registering Stations Within Communication Range as Group Members Register a partner station within communication range as a group member. Press Displays the group list. Touch [ALL].
  • Page 5: Registering Group Members Manually

    • Alternatively, move the cursor to the empty member slot using the DIAL and then touch [EDIT] to display the member entry screen. Input the member name. Refer to “Entering Letters” on page 19 in the FT2DR Operating Manual to enter the member name using up to 10 letters.
  • Page 6: Creating A New Group

    Registering or Editing Groups or Group Members Press the key to register the member name. Registers the member name. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to register other members. After registration, press and hold the key to return to the group select screen. Press to disable the GM function and return to the frequency screen.
  • Page 7: Changing The Group Name

    DIAL and then touch [EDIT] to display the entry screen. Input the group name. Refer to “Entering Letters” on page 19 in the FT2DR Operating Manual to enter the group name using up to 16 letters. Press the key twice.
  • Page 8 • Alternatively, move the cursor to the group name using the DIAL and then touch [EDIT] to display the edit screen. Change the group name. Refer to “Entering Letters” on page 19 in the FT2DR Operating Manual to enter the group name using up to 16 letters.
  • Page 9: Changing The Group Member Names (Call Signs)

    DIAL and then touch [EDIT] to display the edit screen. Edit the member name. Refer to “Entering Letters” on page 19 in the FT2DR Operating Manual to enter the member name using up to 10 letters.
  • Page 10: Registering The Members Saved On The Microsd Memory Card

    Registering or Editing Groups or Group Members Registering the Members Saved on the microSD Memory Card Copy the group information saved on the microSD memory card using your partner transceiver to your transceiver, and register as your group information. Remove the microSD memory card from your partner transceiver. Caution Before removing the microSD memory card, turn off the transceiver.
  • Page 11: Deleting Groups

    When copying completes, a beep sounds, then the transceiver restarts to apply the changes. • You can also save the group information registered in your transceiver onto a microSD memory card. Refer to “Set Mode: SD CARD Menu Operations” in the FT2DR Operating Manual. Deleting Groups Delete a registered group.
  • Page 12: Deleting Group Members

    Registering or Editing Groups or Group Members Deleting Group Members Delete a group member registered in the group. Press The group list appears. Rotate the DIAL to select the group where the member you want to delete belong, then touch [EDIT]. Displays the member list.
  • Page 13: Checking Received Messages And Images

    Checking Received Messages and Images Use the GM function to check the messages and images on the LOG list. Press Displays the group list. Touch your desired group. Displays the member list. Highlights group members available for communication and displays the direction and distance to each group member from your station.
  • Page 14 Checking Received Messages and Images Displays the LOG list. • The icons on the left side of the LOG list indicate the following. Creating and sending a new message Message received (unread) Message received (read) Message sent Message failed to send Image received (unread) Image received (read) Image sent...
  • Page 15: Sending Message And Pict (Image) Data

    Sending MESSAGE and PICT (Image) Data Send messages or images using the GM function. There are the following 4 ways for sending messages or images. (1) Creating and sending a new message (2) Replying to the sender of the checked message or image data (3) Forwarding the checked message or image data (4) Sending the image data you took Creating and Sending a New Message...
  • Page 16 Sending MESSAGE and PICT (Image) Data Rotate the DIAL, then touch [NEW]. Displays the message entry screen. Touch [EDIT]. Refer to “Entering Letters” on page 19 in the FT2DR Operating Manual to enter a message. Press the key. Displays the entire message.
  • Page 17: Using Standard Messages

    Sending MESSAGE and PICT (Image) Data 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...
  • Page 18: Registering A Standard Message

    Sending MESSAGE and PICT (Image) Data Displays the entire message. To add letters to the message, input letters following steps 6 to 7 in “Creating and Sending a New Message” on page 15. Registering a standard message Up to 10 texts containing a maximum of 16 characters each can be registered as standard messages.
  • Page 19: Replying To The Sender Of The Checked Message Or Image Data

    Sending MESSAGE and PICT (Image) Data Replying to the Sender of the Checked Message or Image Data After checking the message or image data, reply to the sender. Press Displays the group list. Touch your desired group. Displays the group member list. Highlights group members available for communication and displays the direction and distance to each group member from your station.
  • Page 20 Sending MESSAGE and PICT (Image) Data Touch the data to which you want to reply. Displays the selected data. Touch [REPLY]. Displays the message entry screen. • When replying, the call sign of the MESSAGE/PICT data sender is automatically specified for “to:”.
  • Page 21: Forwarding The Checked Message Or Image Data

    Sending MESSAGE and PICT (Image) Data Forwarding the Checked Message or Image Data After checking the message or image data, forward the data to other group members. Press Displays the group list. Touch the desired group. Displays the group member list. Highlights group members available for communication and displays the direction and distance to each group member from your station.
  • Page 22 Sending MESSAGE and PICT (Image) Data Touch the data you want to forward to other group members. Displays the selected data. Touch [FORWARD (or FWD)]. Displays the group member list. Touch [ALL]. “SEND to ALL ?” appears. To send the message to a specific group member, touch the group member that is within communication range.
  • Page 23: Sending Image Data You Took

    • For details on how to send images you took using the optional speaker microphone with built-in snapshot camera (MH-85A11U), refer to “Taking Picture Using the Optional Camera-Mounted Speaker Microphone Snapshot Function” in FT2DR Operating Manual. Press Displays the group list.
  • Page 24 Sending MESSAGE and PICT (Image) Data Rotate the DIAL, then touch the image you want to send. Displays the selected image. Touch [SEND]. Displays the group member list. Touch [ALL]. “SEND to ALL ?” appears. To send the image to a specific group member, touch the group member within communication range.
  • Page 25: Displaying Your Partner Station Locations Automatically

    Displaying Your Partner Station Locations Automatically The compass on each group member slot displays the direction from your station. The location information of your partner station can also be saved. Checking the Location of Your Partner Station Press Displays the group list. Touch the desired group.
  • Page 26 Displaying Your Partner Station Locations Automatically Tips • The location display can be changed from [DISPLAY]→[1 TARGET LOCATION]. • Press the key again to return the screen to the member list screen. • In Set mode, from [DISPLAY]→[2 COMPASS], the compass mode can be switched between [HEADING UP] and [NORTH UP] to indicate compass orientation of your station.
  • Page 27 Displaying Your Partner Station Locations Automatically Press the key. The compass displays the direction and distance of the selected station from your station. In heading-up mode, the compass circle indicates the direction ( , ) you are heading in. The compass arrow indicates the direction of your partner station.
  • Page 28: Using The Sync Function

    Using the SYNC Function On the transceiver, you can synchronize the member information with your partner stations operating in GM mode. Synchronizing From Your Station Press Displays the group list. Touch your desired group. • When synchronizing by selecting “ALL”, group member registration is required after the SYNC operation.
  • Page 29: Accepting The Sync Operation From Other Stations

    Using the SYNC Function Accepting the SYNC Operation from Other Stations When you receive the SYNC start signal from other stations, follow the procedure below. When the SYNC operation confirmation screen appears, touch [YES]. • When you do not want to accept the SYNC operation, select [NO].
  • Page 30: Gm Set Mode List

    GM Set Mode List Set mode item No./ Options Descriptions item (bold letters: default) 1 RADIO ID Transceiver personal ID ― GM Set Mode Function List y 1 RADIO ID Display of RADIO ID Explanation: In the GM function, each transceiver transmits its own ID besides the call sign.
  • Page 31 Copyright 2015 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. 1506-A0...

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