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TM-D710A/E CONTENTS 9
3 PREPARATIONS FOR USING APRS
3.1 What Do I Need to Configure?
The following need to be configured before beginning to operate TM-D710A/E or RC-D710 with
APRS.
• Built-in Clock
APRS data will be stamped with date and time, therefore the built-in clock must be set.
• MY CALLSIGN
The station configured for MY CALLSIGN will be used as the originating station when APRS
data is sent. You cannot send any data using NOCALL.
• BEACON TYPE
Use BEACON TYPE to select APRS data format for sending.
•Position
Your station’s position is added to APRS data, therefore you must configure your latitude and
longitude. You can get your own position also from GPS.
• Frequency
The operating frequency will depend in what region of the world you are operating. You can
begin operating using the frequency configured for the data band as follows:
North America: 144.390 MHz, Europe: 144.800 MHz, Australia: 145.175 MHz,
New Zealand: 144.575 MHz, Argentina: 144.930 MHz, Brazil: 145.570 MHz, Japan: 144.640 MHz
3.2 Configuration
Follow the explanations below to configure each item listed in the previous section.
3.2.1 Built-in Clock
Select Menu 524 (AUX - DATE) and configure the date.
• K-type (U.S.A. and Canada): Set month, date, year in this order.
• E-type (Europe): Set date, month, year in this order.
Note: If using RC-D710, then set month, date, year regardless in which region you are located.
Example:
Configure the date May 16, 2008 (K-type). Refer to Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Menu 524 (AUX - DATE)