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FT5DR APRS QUICK SETUP GUIDE

START BEACONING

  1. Goto VFO Mode and select the B Band
  2. Enter 144.390 (FM) as frequency
  3. Turn on APRS Modem and GPS Power (APRS Menu 5 & 20) APRS Will beacon at programmed interval or if you manually beacon (F -> BCN-TX)

APRS SETUP

The following settings will be needed to be set to begin beaconing with APRS your first time.

  • Enter the APRS Menu : Long press F -> APRS
APRS Menu Item Setting
1. APRS AF DUAL (ON)
5. APRS Modem (1200bps)
14. Beacon Interval Your Desired Interval
16. Beacon TX (AUTO)
20. GPS Power (GPS ON)
23. Enter Station Callsign Your Callsign