Yaesu FT2DR Instruction Manual

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APRS
®
initial settings
APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) is a communication system to exchange
GPS location data and packet messages; it was developed and is supported by
Bob Bruninga (WB4APR). Position data may be entered manually in advance or
automatically from the built-in GPS satellite receiver.
When an APRS signal is received from a partner station, the direction, distance, speed
etc. of the partner station as seen from your own station will be shown on the display of
your transceiver.
Initial setting process for APRS operations
Enabling the GPS function
(
P.3)
Disabling the GPS function
(
P.4)
Setting the clock of this device
( FT2DR Operating Manual P.44)
Turning the GPS function OFF
(
P.4)
Turning the GPS function ON
(
P.3)
Setting the position of your own
station(
P.5)
Setting your own station call sign
(
P.8)
Setting the APRS baud rate and turning ON the APRS
function (
P.9)
Setting the symbol of your own station
(
P.11)
Setting the frequency in Band B
(
P.15)
Setting the APRS beacon transmission according to your
operation preferences (
P.33)

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