Yaesu FTM-300DR User manual

C4FM/FM 144/430MHz
DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
FTM-300DR
FTM-300DE
Instruction Manual
(GM Edition)

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 ............................................ 6
Checking Received Messages and Images.................................................................. 7
Sending massages or images....................................................................................... 9
Creating and sending a new message.......................................................................... 9
Using Standard Messages ...................................................................................... 10
Registering a standard message............................................................................. 11
Replying to the Sender of the Checked Message or Image Data............................... 12
Forwarding the Checked Message or Image Data ..................................................... 12
Sending Your Snapshot Images.................................................................................. 13
GM Set Mode List ......................................................................................................... 14
GM Set Mode Function List ......................................................................................... 14

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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.
If the DG-ID number is other than “00”, the GM function will check for partner stations
set to the same DG-ID number, with the GM function turned ON, that are within commu-
nication range.
In addition to knowing who is in the service area, the APL (Automatic Position Locat ing)
screen indicates the positions of the group members, centered on your own station (up
to four are simultaneously displayed). The direction and progress of each station is dis-
played, and you can check each other's position, distance, and moving direction.
You can also use GM functions to send data such as messages and images with your
friends.
• When the GM function is activated, the operating band is automatically switched to the A
band, and the communication mode is switched to the C4FM digital (DN) mode.
• To use the GM function, all of the members must operate on the same frequency.
• Note that when the receive DG-ID number of your transceiver is set to a DG-ID number
other than “00”, received signals that do not have the same DG-ID number may not be
heard.
Insert a commercially available micro-SD card into this unit to send and receive messages
and images.
Usable microSD Memory Cards
This transceiver only supports the following capacity of microSD and microSDHD memory
cards.
•2GB•4GB•8GB•16GB•32GB
Not all microSD and microSDHC cards sold commercially are guaranteed to work with this
product. In addition, microSDXC memory cards are not supported.

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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 hold the [GM]
key and set the send and receive DG-ID numbers to the same numbers except “00”
at all the partner stations.
• The frequency cannot be changed while the GM function is operating.
2. Press the [GM] key.
• The callsign and signal strength of stations (up to 24) operating in the DN mode
and those with their GM function in operation, that are within communications
range, will be displayed.
• Stations within the sphere of communications callsigns are displayed in white.
• Stations outside the sphere of communications callsigns are displayed in gray.
• You can communicate in DN mode of C4FM digital by pressing the PTT switch.
JQ1YBF-0AB
JH1YPC-FGH
JA2YSO-789
JA1YOE-123
JA7YWC-022
JA1ZRL-CDE
Selected member
Signal strength
Out of range
In range

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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.
JQ1YBF
JH1YPC
JA1YOE
JA7YWC
Displayed members (max 4 stations)
Callsign (first 6 characters)
DG-ID number
Member
(Arrow indicates the direction of progress)
Own station
(Arrow indicates the direction of progress)
1. Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then press the DIAL knob
while the GM function is active:
• The last four stations received by the GM function
are displayed on the APL screen. The displayed sta-
tions are listed on the left side of the screen with the
first six characters of the callsign and the direction
from your own station.
• The direction of members will be displayed on the
compass screen, centered on your own station. The
traveling direction of your own and member stations
is indicated on the compass screen.
• The scale of the compass screen is automatically set
according to the distance of the selected member
station when the APL screen is displayed. Rotate the
DIAL knob to change the scale.
• The maximum distance at which a member's posi-
tion can be displayed on the compass screen is a
radius of 1,000 mi (or 1,000 km).
JQ1YBF-0AB
JH1YPC-FGH
JA2YSO-789
JA1YOE-123
JA7YWC-022
JA1ZRL-CDE
JQ1YBF
JH1YPC
JA1YOE
JA7YWC
zDisable the APL screen display
1. Press the [BACK] key.
Return to the normal GM screen.

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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. Press the [GM] key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the station for which
you want to display location information.
JQ1YBF-0AB
JH1YPC-FGH
JA2YSO-789
JA1YOE-123
JA7YWC-022
JA1ZRL-CDE
3. Press the DIAL knob or [DISP] key.
The call sign and direction, distance, and heading of the selected partner station are
displayed.
JA1YOE-0AB
Callsign of other station
Direction of other station
HUP: Heading up
NUP: North UP
Distance to other station
Direction of your station
zSwitch the compass screen display method
Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key [DISPLAY] [2 COMPASS], then press
the DIAL knob to select the screen display method (direction toward the top of the
screen) from “HEADING UP” or “NORTH UP”. The default setting is “HEADING UP”.
HEADING UP: The compass circle indicates the direction ( , , and ) you are
heading. The arrow indicates the direction toward your partner sta-
tion.
NORTH UP: Always displays the north ( ) on the top. The arrow indicates the di-
rection you are heading.
zDisable the Compass screen display
1. Press the DIAL knob or [DISP] key.
• 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.
• GPS location information may have an error of several hundred meters depending on the
surrounding environment and so on.
• This function is a simple function using GPS satellite data. Use this as a guide for the
position of your own station or partner station.

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Registering the Location Information of a Partner Station
You can register the current position of the selected member, and then navigate toward
that station.
1. Press the [GM] key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the station for which
you want to registering location information.
3. Press the DIAL knob or [DISP] key.
4. Press the [F(SETUP)], then rotate the DIAL knob to
select [MEM], then press the DIAL knob.
[«], [L1] and [L2] will start blinking.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the [«], [L1] or [L2],
then press the DIAL knob.
6. Press the [BACK] key.
• The Callsign and location information of your partner
station is registered, and the Navigation starts.
• To cancel the registration, rotate the DIAL knob to
select [MEM], then press the DIAL knob.
• The registered location information can be recalled
later to allow navigation to that point.
JA1YOE-0AB
JA1YOE-0AB

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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 or image is received, and
the “LOG MSG” or “LOG PICT” list screen (see step 3 below) appears automatically.
1. Press the [GM] key.
2. Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob
to select [LOG], then press the DIAL knob.
JQ1YBF-0AB
JH1YPC-FGH
JA2YSO-789
JA1YOE-123
JA7YWC-022
JA1ZRL-CDE
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [MESSAGE] or [PICT].
VOICE: Audio recorded (Only playback of record-
ed content is possible.)
MESSAGE: Text Message
PICT: Image
4. Press the DIAL knob.
LOG
VOICE
MESSAGE
PICT
Select “MESSAGE” or “PICT” to display the LOG MSG
list or LOG PICT list.
The icons on the left side of the LOG list indicate the
following:
Message received (unread)
Message received (read)
Message sent
Message failed to send
Image received (unread)
Image received (read)
Image sent
Image failed to send
Image taken with the camera built in the optional
microphone
NEW
JA6YPC- 7 12:34
JA1YOE-13 08:56
JQ1YBF- 9 06:17
JQ1YBG-14 05/05
JA1ZRL- 9 04/24
LOG MSG
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select to the message or image to be displayed, then press
the DIAL knob.
• The selected message or image will be displayed.
• Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select [FWD], then press
the DIAL knob to forward the checked message or image data. Refer to “Forwarding
the Checked Message or Image Data (page 12).
• Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select [REPLY], then

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press the DIAL knob to reply to the sender of the downloaded message or image
data. Refer to “Replying to the Sender of the Checked Message or Image Data”
(page 12).
• Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select [DEL], then press
the DIAL knob to display “DELETE?”. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [OK], then
press the DIAL knob to delete the information.
6. Press the [BACK] key three times.
Returns to the previously viewed screen.

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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:
1. Press the [GM] key.
2. Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL
knob to select [LOG], then press the DIAL knob.
JQ1YBF-0AB
JH1YPC-FGH
JA2YSO-789
JA1YOE-123
JA7YWC-022
JA1ZRL-CDE
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [MESSAGE], then
press the DIAL knob.
Displays the LOG list.
NEW
JA6YPC- 7 12:34
JA1YOE-13 08:56
JQ1YBF- 9 06:17
JQ1YBG-14 05/05
JA1ZRL- 9 04/24
LOG MSG
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [NEW], then press
the DIAL knob.
NEW
JA6YPC- 7 12:34
JA1YOE-13 08:56
JQ1YBF- 9 06:17
JQ1YBG-14 05/05
JA1ZRL- 9 04/24
LOG MSG
5. Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL
knob to select [EDIT], then press the DIAL knob.
Displays the message entry screen.
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NEW

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6. Refer to “Text input screen” in the FTM-300DR/DE Operating Manual to enter a
message.
• Rotate the DIAL knob to select [MTXT], then press the DIAL knob to easily input a
message using a standard form.
• In the message input screen, one line is displayed for every 20 characters. Rotate
the DIAL knob to select [ ] or [ ], then press the DIAL knob to move the cur-
sor and display other lines.
7. When input is complete, press and hold the DIAL knob.
The entire message is displayed.
8. Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select [SEND], then press
the DIAL knob.
• To cancel transmission, press the [BACK] key.
• To save the entered message as a standard message, rotate the DIAL knob to se-
lect [SAVE], then press the DIAL knob (page 11).
• To continue message entry, rotate the DIAL knob to select [EDIT], then press the
DIAL knob.
9. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [ALL], then press the DIAL knob.
• To send the message to a specific member that is within communication range,
select the member callsign.
• Messages cannot be sent to members outside of communication range.
• The address designation “to:” is merely for displaying “ALL” or the call sign of a specific
station. In other words, even if you specify a call sign for “to:” to send a message,
other stations operating GM on the same frequency can also read the message if they
are within the communication range.
Using Standard Messages
The following 19 standard messages have been saved in the radio's memory as default
to help save time and effort in text input.
QRM Good job wait for you
QRP Good day Pick me up
QRT Good evening Thank you
QRX Good night OK
QRZ Send messages urgent
QSY Send pictures -
Good morning on my way -
1. Follow steps 1 to 5 in “Creating and sending a new message” on page 9 to dis-
play the message entry screen.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [MTXT], then press the
DIAL knob.
• Displays the standard message list.
• For “1” to “10”, you can register a message com-
prisedofupto80letters
MTXT
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3. Rotate the DIAL to select the standard message you
want to use.
4. Press the DIAL knob.
QRX
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QRZ
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QSY
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QRT
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QRP
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QRM
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5. The entire message is displayed.
To add letters to the message, input letters following
steps 6 in “Creating and sending a new message” on
page 9.
MTXT
QRM
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Registering a standard message
Upto10textscontainingamaximumof80characterseachcanberegisteredasstan-
dard messages.
Registered texts can be selected and used like the 19 standard messages that have
been saved as default.
1. Follow steps 1 to 7 in “Creating and sending a new message” on page 9 to dis-
play the message entry screen.
2. Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob
to select [SAVE], then press the DIAL knob.
The standard message list is displayed.
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Take a break
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3. Rotate the DIAL to select the number (1 to 10) where
you want to register the standard message.
4. Press the DIAL knob.
• Registers the text as a standard message and dis-
plays the message entry screen.
• If you register a new message to a number where a
message is already registered, the old message is
overwritten.
• To cancel registration, press the [BACK] key.
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Take a break
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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” (page 7).
Displays the selected data.
2. Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select [REPLY], then press
the DIAL knob.
The call sign of the station that sent MESSAGE or PICT to the destination is set au-
tomatically.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [EDIT], thenpress the DIAL knob.
Displays the message entry screen.
4. Follow steps 1 to 7 in “Creating and sending a new message” on page 9 to
display the message entry screen.
Displays the entire message.
5. Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select [SEND], then press
the DIAL knob.
Sends the reply message to the sender of the MESSAGE/PICT data.
Forwarding the Checked Message or Image Data
After reviewing the message or image data, you may forward the data to other members.
1. Select the information (MESSAGE or PICT) to check according to steps 1 to 4 of
“Checking Received Messages and Images” (page 7).
Displays the selected data.
2. Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select [FWD], then press the
DIAL knob.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [ALL], the press the DIAL knob.
Messages and images will be transferred.
• To send the message to a specific member that is within communication range,
touch the member callsign.
• Messages cannot be sent to members outside of communication range.
• The address designation “to:” is merely for displaying “ALL” or the call sign of a specific
station. In other words, even if you specify a call sign for “to:” to send a message,
other stations operating GM on the same frequency can also read the message if they
are within the communication range.

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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FTM-
300DR/DE Operating Manual.
1. Press the [GM] key.
The GM function activates and displays stations using
the GM mode on the same frequency, or stations oper-
ating in DN mode, within the communication range.
2. Press the [F(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob
to select [LOG], then press the DIAL knob.
JQ1YBF-0AB
JH1YPC-FGH
JA2YSO-789
JA1YOE-123
JA7YWC-022
JA1ZRL-CDE
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [PICT], then press the
DIAL knob.
Displays the list of images saved on the microSD
memory card.
JA1YOE-13 05/05
JA6YPC- 7 04/18
JA1YOE-13 04/10
JQ1YBF- 9 03/27
JQ1YBG-14 03/27
JA1ZRL- 9 03/14
LOG PICT
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the image you want to send, then press the DIAL
knob.
5. Press the [F(SETUP)] key, the rotate the DIAL knob to select [SEND], the press the
DIAL knob.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [ALL], then press the DIAL knob.
Sends the image.
• To send the message to a specific member, touch the member that is within com-
munication range.
• Messages cannot be sent to members outside of communication range.
• The address designation “to:” is merely for displaying “ALL” or the call sign of a
specific station. In other words, even if you specify a call sign for “to:” to send a
message, other stations operating GM on the same frequency can also read the
message if they are within the communication range.

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GM Set Mode List
Set mode item No./item Descriptions
1 DP-ID LIST Displays the DP-ID list screen
2 RANGE RINGER Bellsoundsettingwhencheckingforsta-
tions within sphere of communications
3 RADIO ID CHECK Transceiver specific number (ID) appears.
(This cannot be edited)
GM Set Mode Function List
z1 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. The DP-ID function uses this
individual ID information.
When communicating with another transceiver, if the DP-IDs of the sta-
tions are registered in both transceivers, they can communicate even
though the DG-ID numbers are different.
For details, refer to the FTM-300DR/DE operating Manual.
z2 RANGE RINGER
Explanation: Activates/deactivates the alert sound when detecting stations within com-
munication range. Select “ON” to activate the alert sound when detecting
any stations within communication range.
z3 RADIO ID CHECK
Display of RADIO ID
Explanation: In the GM function, each transceiver transmits its own ID along with the
call sign.
RADIO ID is a 5-digit code consisting of alphanumeric characters that are
written into the transceiver during factory production.
The RADIO ID cannot be edited.

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