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
•The display for entering characters appears; the first digit blinks.
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9The APRS supports various methods for specifying a
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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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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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