Most of on-vehicle DSRC apparatus are mounted on a dashboard of a vehicle
and downsized not to hinder vision. Therefore the number of switches
disposed on a panel is limited, while increase in number of functions is
expected. Moreover, since an on-vehicle DSRC apparatus is operated while
driving, a function key method adapted to operate keys visually is not
applicable. Accordingly, an apparatus capable of performing multiple
functions, in which can be assigned to one switch and operation can be
performed without viewing, is demanded. A press button is operated to
punch Morse code. Different functions are preliminarily allotted to
respective punching patterns. A switch determination section stores the
allotted functions, analyzes a press pattern and determines a function to
be allotted. One switch serves multiple functions including sound volume
setting, history confirmation, and on-vehicle apparatus identification
number, achieving a small size on-vehicle DSRC apparatus at reasonable
price.