PROGRAMMING A PACKET PATH

1A packet path specifies how APRS data should be transferred via one or more repeaters. A repeater, which

2is used for packet transfer, is commonly called a

3digipeater. This came from a digital repeater. A

4digipeater is usually located on a mountain top or high building. Unlike a voice repeater, it operates on a

5simplex frequency. Each volunteer who installs a

6digipeater declares his (or her) digipeater to be a “wide”

1Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.

2Press [2], [8] to select “2–8 (PACKET PATH)”.

The display for entering characters appears; the first digit blinks.

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type or “relay” type. Generally a wide-type digipeater transmits packets over much greater distances than a

8relay-type one.

9The APRS supports various methods for specifying a

10 packet path. Some of those methods are described on

11the next page. This transceiver allows you to edit a path using a maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters. The

12default is “RELAY,WIDE” that is one of the common

13settings. A comma must be put between each

14parameter.

15Note: This transceiver is incapable of functioning as a digipeater.

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Relay-type

3Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.

You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, , (comma), and –.

4Press [OK].

The cursor moves to the next digit.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 32 digits.

Pressing [OK] after selecting the 32nd digit completes the programming.

To complete programming after entering less than 32 digits, press [OK] twice.

Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move backward.

Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is blinking.

6Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.

You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric characters in step 3. For example, each press of [TNC] switches entry as A, B, C, then 2. Press [ENT] to switch between , and –.

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