[OZAPRS] VK3 Draft Guide for APRS Parameters

[Richard Hoskin]

Gday,

In responce to Chris's email below this is what we propose for VK3.

In VK3 the paths will stay as is until the frequency change project is
completed then we may go along these lines;

1) Mobiles set path to APRS v WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1

2) Home stations set path to APRS v 'Closest Digi',WIDE2-1

3) Home stations are NOT to configure their systems to be Fill-in WIDE1-1
Digipeaters (old Relay only digis ) unless detailed RF co-channel
interference analysis is first completed and the Fill-in WIDE1-1 digi
installation is appropriately co-ordinated and configured.

4) Mobile Beacon rate set to 2 minutes

5) Weather station Beacon rate set to 15 minutes

6) All other Beacon rates set to 30 minutes.

7) Agree that the ZONEn-n be left up to the region to decide. In our case
we
would keep the current system and not use the other implementation of
ZONEn-n. We would keep ZONEn-n in reserve. 

Notes;
Our network already supports WIDE1-1,WIDE2-2 or WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 as
a non-traceable path.

The idea to limit the number of digi hops in an area depends on the local
area and it's network configuration. In VK3 we have a good network with
well estabilshed IGates so 2 hops works well. In other areas such as VK7
or VK4 this may not be the case and they may need 3 or  4 hops.

Cheers
Richard
VK3JFK

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au [mailto:ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au] On
> Behalf Of Chris Hill
> Sent: Wednesday, 8 November 2006 2:07 PM
> To: 'VK / ZL APRS Users'
> Subject: Re: [OZAPRS] European v USnewparadigmand pathlimiting
> +confusion....
>
> Hi All,
>
> May I suggest the following "KISS" outcome for APRS in VK:
>
>
> 1. Mobiles set path to "APRS v WIDE1-1,WIDE2-2"
>
> 2. Home users set path to "APRS v WIDE3-3"
>
> 3. Home users do NOT configure their systems to be WIDE (or WIDE1-1)
> digipeaters (without detailed RF co-channel interference analysis first)
>
> 4. The whole "ZONEn-n" issue is left up to each region / club to decide
> and
> promulgate, depending on the regional needs. (Makes sense... only those
> "in the know" need to know... otherwise you just drive through an area
> using the default path of "APRS v WIDE1-1,WIDE2-2"). The regional
ZONEn-n
> settings can be promulgated via websites and 1 hourly bulletins.
>
>
>
> Hopefully this keeps everyone happy, and is so simple that the average
> amateur looking at operating APRS, simply reads points 1, 2 and 3, and
> says
> "OK, I can do that... easy!"
>
>
>
> 73
>
>
>
>
> Chris
> vk6kch

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