Kenwood TH-D72A/E - Manual (Page 41)

4 GPS
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Pressing the [TNC] key again in the function mode or selecting the function menu number “F-2” stops
logging. While the log function is inactive, “Log Stop” appears for 5 seconds. Even if the log is
inactive, the internal GPS unit continues to be active.
In GPS Only mode, while the log is active, “ ” appears as the Track Log icon, and while the log is
inactive, “ ” appears as the Track Log icon.
Figure 4-20 GPS Only Mode
The available log record methods are “Time”, “Distance”, and “Beacon”. Select the record method
that suits the means of traveling you choose, the traveling distance and the environment of the
location. For example, if there are many turns, a correct logging may not be possible with “Distance”
and you should set to “Time” instead. Conversely, when you are forced to stay at the same place for
a long time because of a traffic jam or for some other reason, “Distance” will be more efficient.
Use Menu 230 (GPS - Log Setup - Record Method) to set the log record method.
“Time” records the log with the time spacing specified in “Interval”. The possible value of Interval is
between 2 and 1800 seconds.
Figure 4-21 If 10 seconds are configured for Interval
“Distance” records the log entry after a transceiver leaves exceeding the preconfigured distance from
the point where the log was recorded last. The value of Distance can be configured in the range from
0.01 to 9.99. The unit of Distance can be selected from km, mile and nm in Units 1 (Menu No. 3V0)
in the APRS menu.
Figure 4-22 If 0.01 miles are configured for Distance
Configuring Beacon enables recording the log immediately after a beacon is transmitted each time.
Using SmartBeaconing in conjunction enables more efficient logging at a turn in the road.
Figure 4-23 Normal Logging Method