Yaesu FTM-350 - APRS User Manual

FTM-350 SERIES APRS
®
MANUAL 1
FTM-350 SERIES
APRS MANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD
(
AUSTRALIA
)
PTY., LTD.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia
The FTM-350 series transceiver is equipped with a 1200/
9600bps AX.25 Data Modem to enable APRS
®
(Auto-
matic Packet Reporting System) operation. The Automatic
Packet Reporting System (APRS
®
) is a software program
and registered trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.

Yaesu FTM-350 - APRS Specifications

General

Frequency Range	144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz
Power Output	50W (VHF), 35W (UHF)
APRS Functionality	Yes
Channel Memory	1000 channels
Number of Channels	1000
Supply Voltage	13.8V DC
Modulation	FM
Weight	1.2 kg
Channel Spacing	12.5 kHz
Operating Temperature Range	-20°C to +60°C
GPS	Built-in

Summary

Preparations for APRS Operation

Setting Callsign, SSID, and Symbol

Configure your radio's callsign, SSID, and APRS symbol for identification.

Configuring Position Settings

Set up how the transceiver determines and transmits your location data.

Receiving APRS Beacons

Receiving and Viewing Beacons

Learn how to receive, display, and interpret incoming APRS beacon data from other stations.

Managing Received Beacons

Procedures for deleting individual or all received APRS beacons from the station list.

APRS Filter Settings

Customize which types of APRS beacon data the transceiver will receive.

Transmitting APRS Beacons

Manual and Automatic Transmission

Configure manual transmission and select automatic beacon modes (OFF, ON(FIX), SMART).

Digipeater Path Configuration

Set up the APRS packet path, including digipeater sequences for transmission.

Status Text Message Management

Store and transmit custom status text messages with your APRS beacons.

Receiving APRS Messages

Receiving and Viewing Messages

Procedures for receiving, viewing, and managing incoming APRS messages.

Managing Message Groups

Configure message group filters to control the types of APRS messages received.

Transmitting APRS Messages

Editing and Sending Messages

Guide to composing, editing, and transmitting APRS messages to other stations.

Storing Fixed Form Messages

Save pre-defined messages for quick transmission via APRS.

APRS/PKT Set Mode

Core APRS Configuration and Filtering

Configure basic APRS features, filters, messages, units, and digipeater paths.

Transmission Control and Data Interfaces

Manage automatic transmission, COM port, data settings, digipeater paths, and message groups.

Location, Symbols, and SmartBeaconing

Set callsign, location source, display symbol, comments, and SmartBeaconing parameters.