[OZAPRS] APRS Registration - is it required?

[Michael Wain]

G'day Nic

No registration needed using APRS via radio, but if you are using software with no radio you will need to register your call sign to allow it to pass on to the APRS servers. 

Michael Wain VK3HAU

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On 27/01/2011, at 18:26, "Nik Presser" <nikp007 at bigpond.com> wrote:

> G'day all on the list,
>  
> I'm new to APRS and I'm picking up a new TM-D710A in the next day or so. It'll mainly be for APRS purposes.
>  
> Do I have to register my callsign/s with APRS anywhere like we do with D-Star, or is it just a matter of setting up the appropriate callsign & suffix with an SSID, paths and off I go?
>  
> I've perused the VK APRS website but there's no mention of registering.
>  
> Thanks.
>  
> Cheers,
>  
> Nik Presser
> VK3BA
> Geelong
> http://www.qrz.com/callsign/VK3BA
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