Yaesu FT2DR Instruction Manual

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Using the APRS
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Function
Using the APRS
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Function............................................................................................. 1
APRS
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initial settings ........................................................................................................ 2
Initial setting process for APRS operations ................................................................... 2
When operating APRS using the GPS function ............................................................ 3
When operating APRS without using the GPS function ................................................ 4
Setting your own station call sign.................................................................................. 8
Setting the APRS baud rate .......................................................................................... 9
Setting the symbol of your own station ....................................................................... 11
Receiving APRS
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beacons ............................................................................................. 15
Setting the APRS operating frequency ....................................................................... 15
Receiving beacons...................................................................................................... 15
Description of the APRS STATION LIST screen and operations ................................ 16
Notification of beacon or message arrival in a pop-up screen
APRS POPUP function ............................................................................................... 26
Screen when BND 2 s - BND 60 s is selected ........................................................ 28
Audio notification of a beacon or message received APRS RINGER function ........... 29
Displaying RAW packet data ...................................................................................... 30
Deleting a beacon station from the list ........................................................................ 32
Transmitting APRS
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beacons ......................................................................................... 33
Transmitting a beacon manually ................................................................................. 33
Switching between automatic and manual beacon transmission................................ 33
Setting the automatic beacon transmit interval ........................................................... 34
Setting the SmartBeaconing™.................................................................................... 35
Registering status text ................................................................................................ 37
Selecting a position comment ..................................................................................... 39
Setting the digipeater route ......................................................................................... 40
APRS
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message screen and operating instructions ....................................................... 43
Description of the APRS MESSAGE LIST screen and operations ............................. 43
Description of the APRS MESSAGE LIST detail screen and operations .................... 44
Message edit screen and description of operations.................................................... 45
Receiving messages ................................................................................................... 46
Filter setting for messages received ........................................................................... 47
Deleting a message from the list................................................................................. 49
Transmitting APRS
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messages ....................................................................................... 50
Creating and sending messages ................................................................................ 50
APRS Set Mode List ....................................................................................................... 57
APRS Set mode function list .......................................................................................... 61
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Yaesu FT2DR Specifications

General

Frequency Range	144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz
GPS	Yes
Waterproof Rating	IPX5
Bluetooth	Yes
Power Output	5 W
Modes	FM, C4FM
Weight	282 g
Operating Voltage	7.4V DC
Battery	7.4 V, 2200 mAh Li-Ion