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Software settingsDriver and Software Recap:# Power on the tracker.# Install USB driver (Windows) – CH341 chip and find the correct COM port. Linux Auto-detects.# Connect the USB cable between tracker and computer.# Use APRS 51Series Setup(version number).exe to program the tracker. Not compatible with WINE.# Install USB driver – CH341 chip and find the correct COM port.# Use APRS 51Series Setup(version number).exe to program the tracker.Some Settings to be aware of and tips:* The field "Icon 1" is where you use ASCII characters as a symbol to represent your station type, such as HUMAN PED, AUTO, AIRCRAFT, ETC... the person icon is represented as /[ (forward slash, forward square bracket); the car is /> (forward slash, greater-than).* Beacon Time setting: it is considered somewhat rude to ping APRS receivers to death. For a mobile setup choose 300 S or greater. Chinese default to 60 seconds is not recommended in a dense urban area. * Ham radio license + Call Sign is a requirement if operating amateur radio frequency such as 144.390 VHS STD.