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Using the APRS Function
What is the APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) function?
For amateur radios, there are several functions that display location information using
GPS, however the APRS is a data communication system that transmits data such as
location information and messages using the format developed by Bob Bruninga of
WB4APR.
Upon receiving an APRS signal from another station, information such as: the direction
and distance to that station from your station; the speed of the station; the identity and
other information may be displayed on the screen of your transceiver.
When using the APRS function, station information such as the call sign and symbol of
your own station need to be set in the APRS initial setup menus.
For details, refer to the APRS Instruction Manual (download from Yaesu website).
