Contents What is the GM Function? ..................... 2 GM Operation ........................3 Display the APL (Automatic Position Locating) screen ..........4 Confirm the location of a Group Member station in real time ........5 Display the position of the member station on the compass screen ......5 Registering the Location Information of a Partner Station ..........
What is the GM Function? The GM (Group Monitor) function automatically monitors on the same frequency for any other stations with the GM function in operation, or stations operating in DN mode, within communication range. The GM function then displays the acquired direction and distance information for each detected call sign on the screen.
GM Operation 1. Tune to the frequency used by the group that you would like to communicate with. • If you only want to check your group location information, press and the [F MENU key touch [GM] and set the send and receive DG-ID numbers to the same num- bers except “00”...
Display the APL (Automatic Position Locating) screen The positions of up to four group stations are displayed on the APL (Automatic Position Locating) screen, centered on your own station. The direction and progress of each sta- tion is displayed, and you can check each other's position, distance, and moving direc- tion.
Confirm the location of a Group Member station in real time The position of the selected member can be confirmed in real time on the compass screen. The member's current position may be registered as the navigation destination. Display the position of the member station on the compass screen 1.
• You cannot update the location information of the partner stations outside of communication range. • If your station or your partner stations do not set the location information manually or capture it from the GPS satellite signals, the compass display is not available. •...
Checking Received Messages and Images Use the GM function to check the messages and images on the LOG list. • When using a GM function, a beep sounds when a new message is received, and the “LOG MSG” list screen (see step 3 below) appears automatically. •...
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] key Touch [DISP] to display • When the picture is displayed, press the [F MENU the location where the picture was taken on the compass screen. • Touch [FWD], to forward the checked message or image data. Refer to “Forwarding the Checked Message or Image Data”...
Sending massages or images There are 4 ways to send messages or images using the GM function: (1) Creating and sending a new message (2) Replying to the sender of the checked message or image data (3) Forwarding the checked message or image data (4) Sending your snapshot images Creating and sending a new message Create and send a new message:...
6. Refer to “Text input screen” in the FT5DR/DE Operating Manual to enter a message. • Touch [MTXT] to easily input a message using a standard form. • In the message input screen, one line is displayed for every 20 characters. Touch ] to move the cursor and display other lines.
3. Rotate the DIAL to select the standard message you want to use. 4. Touch [PASTE]. • The selected standard message is displayed in the message entry field. 5. Press the [BACK] key. 6. The entire message is displayed. To add letters to the message, input letters following steps 5 to 6 in “Creating and sending a new message”...
Replying to the Sender of the Checked Message or Image Data After checking the message or image data, you may reply to the sender. 1. Select the information (MESSAGE or PICT) to review according to steps 1 to 4 of “Checking Received Messages and Images”...
Sending Your Snapshot Images Take still images using the optional speaker microphone with built-in snapshot camera (MH-85A11U) and send them to the group members. For details on how to send images taken with the optional speaker microphone built-in snapshot camera (MH-85A11U), refer to “Taking Picture (Snapshot Function)” in FT5DR/DE Operating Manual.
GM Set Mode List Set mode item No./item Descriptions 1 DP-ID LIST Displays the DP-ID list screen 2 RADIO ID CHECK Transceiver specific number (ID) appears. (This cannot be edited) GM Set Mode Function List z 1 DP-ID LIST Display of the DP-ID list screen Explanation: Every C4FM digital transmit communication contains the individual ID information (Radio ID) of each transceiver.
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