FT5DR APRS QUICK SETUP GUIDE
START BEACONING
- Goto VFO Mode and select the B Band
- Enter 144.390 (FM) as frequency
- 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 |