2m & 70cm (440) Switch Frequencies FAST using the APRS QSY Feature

[Clyde]

Easily talk to other using APRS with the QSY Feature on your Yaesu FTM-400. This feature allows you to quickly start a QSO with those near you who are displaying the frequency they are monitoring in their beacon text. Easy to set up and easy to use! This feature is also available on the Kenwood TM-D710G.

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[tmttactical]

Easily talk to other using APRS with the QSY Feature on your Yaesu FTM-400. This feature allows you to quickly start a QSO with those near you who are displaying the frequency they are monitoring in their beacon text. Easy to set up and easy to use! THis feature is also available on the Kenwood TM-D710G.

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Speaking Greek! Acronyms do not help the uninitiated understand the post.

 

[M0del_31]

Speaking Greek! Acronyms do not help the uninitiated understand the post.

Earning an Amateur Radio license will give anyone enough exposure to the acronyms and lingo to understand the content of the post. This information is almost useless to unlicensed individuals anyway.

 

[Clyde]

Speaking Greek! Acronyms do not help the uninitiated understand the post.

Here are some translations. Please feel free to ask if you want any additional info.
APRS = Automated Packet Reporting System
QSY = It is part of the "Q" codes and means to change frequency. A lot of operators will ask someone they are talking to, to QSY to another frequency usually to avoid hogging a repeater. They will switch to a simplex (no repeater used / line of sight) frequency
QSO = The "Q" code that means conversation or contact
Yaesu FTM-400XDR is a dual band (2 meter / 70 CM) radio
Kenwood TM-D710G is a dual band (2 meter / 70 CM) radio
Hope this helps.

 

[tmttactical]

Thank you. The explanation was very helpful. Now I have some idea what your were talking about and what the equipment might be able to do.

 

[Clyde]

Thank you. The explanation was very helpful. Now I have some idea what your were talking about and what the equipment might be able to do.

Glad it helped. Speaking in acronyms is a bad habit carried over from my time in the Army. Should you have any other question feel free to ask!

 

[radiogoon]

Been a Licensed Amateur for 30+ years, CB Op for 10 years prior, and a Shortwave listener since I was 8. What do you want to know?

 

[radiogoon]

Glad it helped. Speaking in acronyms is a bad habit carried over from my time in the Army. Should you have any other question feel free to ask!

Q codes are an acronym/abbreviation for a reason though. Goes back to the Spark Gap days...

 

[Dave2001]

Earning an Amateur Radio license will give anyone enough exposure to the acronyms and lingo to understand the content of the post. This information is almost useless to unlicensed individuals anyway.

I agree, EXTRA class here and also VEC

 

[Clyde]

I agree, EXTRA class here and also VEC

I am an Extra and a VE.

 

[Dave2001]

wish we were close, could use some more VE in our club

 

[Clyde]

wish we were close, could use some more VE in our club

we used to do a lot of testing prior to covid, but not sure where we stand on that now. My cub has a bad habit of applauding those who test, thanking those who join, but almost no Elmering.

 

[Dave2001]

we are running into the same problem here, we just got a class started to help some first timers!!

 

[Dave2001]

Our club is in an evaluation process now trying to be upgraded to be self sufficient, we have mixed communications with prepping, all our members are working toward a coop type system, we have been actively prepping for all emergencys from weather to civil unrest, have actually got a pretty good plan in place!

 

[Clyde]

we are running into the same problem here, we just got a class started to help some first timers!!

Our club is in an evaluation process now trying to be upgraded to be self sufficient, we have mixed communications with prepping, all our members are working toward a coop type system, we have been actively prepping for all emergencys from weather to civil unrest, have actually got a pretty good plan in place!

That sounds great! I might have to see if my club will entertain that idea. Since I am in earthquake country this would be most helpful to all members.

 

[radiogoon]

I am an Extra and a VE.

As am I.

 

[Dave2001]

That sounds great! I might have to see if my club will entertain that idea. Since I am in earthquake country this would be most helpful to all members.

Clude we live in a very rural area and most people here are VERY close, We handle our own problems in our community ourselves!!!