[OZAPRS] Igate to RF

[Jack Chomley]

Richard,

My aim was to see more use of the national freq for  people on road  trips outside their local area, the secondary freq for use by people local to a single digipeater, in a local area combined with a local Igate.
Try using one of the newer APRS HTs on the national frequency, you will see what I mean.
In some places no problems, in others with higher traffic loads it's difficult.
Our user base is changing over time, we need to recognize that changes may need to be made. Me seeing a fill in digi beacon from over 600km away, sent to RF via our local Igate is NOT prudent.  Many  Qld digis are solar powered. Yes, every area has differing requirements and I put up my idea for a secondary freq for local use only and with lighter traffic loads make it easier for low powered APRS stations to get access. The secondary freq Igate can RF gate messaging capable radios within a reasonable radius of the local area. This would probably make messaging more reliable, too.
I don't want this to become a blowtorch subject, but It would be great for many people to discuss and add good ideas. Ultimately, we all end up with solutions that will suit our respective geographical areas.

73,

Jack. VK4JRC 


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On Aug 30, 2010, at 10:50 AM, "Richard Hoskin" <vk3jfk at wia.org.au> wrote:

> 
> The AIM of APRS is to have one National 2mtr frequency that will allow a
> mobile station when ever it is in range to access the network.
> 
> The operator of the station does not need or want to constantly change
> frequencies to 'get in' when travelling out of his / her local area. This is
> why 145.175 Mhz was established as the primary ARPS channel.
> 
> The UHF APRS frequency of 439.100 MHz was established to provide an APRS RF
> channel for Home stations with additional services that are not suitable for
> the VHF channel due to band wide limitations. This will leave the VHF
> channel available for Mobile & Country station.
> 
> To accommodate the requirements of all and fulfil the primary objective of
> the National 2mtr frequency for APRS the following strategies where adopted
> by VK3
> 
> Snip....