[OZAPRS] F calls

[Craig Turner]

Hi,

That was my understanding as well, and to my mind its one of the draw 
backs to the new licencing system.

I think a lot of people who are in to computers etc would be attracted 
to the data comms aspect of amateur radio. There is also probably a lot 
of people out there who are well qualified in various aspects of 
information technology, but perhaps not immediately prepared to spend 
the time studying for a standard or full call. I think the ability to 
play data comms would be a great way of introducing them to the hobby. 
Probably more challenging and interesting than yacking on the local 
repeater, or going for DX on 2m SSB.

And to be honest there was nothing in the standard test (when I did it, 
which was the last weeks of the old novice test) that tested for, nor 
prepared people for data modes, yet that was my predominant interest!

I understand that there is an argument that not allowing data modes is 
an incentive for people study and get their standard or full call, but 
personally I don't think that a lot of new comers will think like that. 
What will get them interested is playing around with PSK31 on 80m and 
then wishing they could talk to the world, listening to 20m PSK31 and 
hearing all the conversations happening there, so then they will want to 
upgrade.

Regards
Craig
VK1HCT

Richard Hoskin wrote:
> Hi Andrew,
>
> You're correct, F??? calls are not allow data privileges.
>
> This has come up a few times at local clubs and foundation licence
> examination sessions.
>
> Cheers
> Richard
> VK3JFK
>
>
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au [mailto:ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au] On
>> Behalf Of Andrew McDade
>> Sent: Friday, 30 June 2006 8:23 PM
>> To: VK / ZL APRS Users
>> Subject: [OZAPRS] F calls
>>
>> Gday all,
>>
>> Tony noticed a VK3F??? come through the aprs network today. From my
>> understanding ( brief look at the current regs ) that the new
foundation
>> licenses dont allow for any data type operation. Basically telephony
and
>> aural cw on the various allowable bands. I just want to make sure that
Im
>> clear on this point as there has been local discussions about 'F' calls
>> running aprs trackers etc... Aside from the implications of using 10
digit
>> callsigns ( AX25 spec ??  and aprs spec ?? ) in software etc. this
point
>> is
>> probably mute anyway going by the regulations.
>>
>> Any comments ???
>>
>> Regards .. Andrew .. VK5EX
>>
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