[OZAPRS] APRS Advice

[Ray Wells]

Hi Michael,

Some observation, questions and recommendations not meant to offend or 
incite.

With 30m quite well served already, have you considered the fledgling 
40m aprs network as an alternative?
Forget about RELAY, it's long gone, as is WIDE.
For VHF a path of WIDE1-1 WIDE2-1 is considered close to normal these days.
For HF, GATE, or if you're gating HF to VHF you might consider GATE WIDE2-1

P3? I run a P3 for the bbs and aprs node, with 6 radio ports plus 
internet links. But that is under Linux :-)

Ray vk2tv

Michael wrote:
> I am preparing a new iGate for APRS which is to begin on VHF and eventually HF (30 Meters). Being very new to packet ops I really don't have a clue.
>
> iGate PC will be P3 with the cobwebs blown out and running XP Pro, probably running UIView
> TNC? and Syntrex for 2 meters as Relay and Gate
> MFJ1278 for HF connected to an IC726 as Relay and possible Gate
>
> What would you consider to be your biggest issue when starting up? 
> What pitfalls are there to avoid?
>
> My goal is to first provide a service to APRS users and secondly utilize the VHF APRS to spot tropo for some SSB work.
>
> Your 2 cents worth will be appreciated.
>
> Regards
> Michael VK5MW
>
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