[OZAPRS] Wide ?

[Pete]

Don't forget ISS when your out of digi range. It works well

Regards
Pete


On 25/03/2011, at 10:43, Gary Stern <vk2zbb at gmail.com> wrote:

> hi folks,
> 
> From : http://aprs.net.au/vhf/national-2m-aprs-network
> 
> For Mobile stations, the path of  APRS v WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 is used nationally (even Internationally).
> 
> For Fixed stations, a path of APRS v WIDE2-1 is generally recommended, however each state may apply slightly different practises. Please check your local state pages for further information.
> 
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> 
> Now somewhere on the Australian Pages, I also read mobiles outside of the Major City areas should use WIDE1-1, WIDE2-2 instead.
> 
> Now I admit I am an APRS newbie, but the suggestion for the 2-2 does make some sense to me, provided you return to 2-1 within range of the major areas.
> 
> Now the simple question I have to ask, is whether the change will make coverage better for the travelers and possibly help reduce the gaps in coverage ?
> 
> I realise that if the stations are not there to relay, it wont, but are we effectively missing out on some extra coverage ?
> 
> Does it make any difference to the gateway operations ?
> 
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> My return trip Cairns > Sydney (Starting Sunday) will be via the inland route, I really should have my HF setup, but alas, not this trip for aprs, just vhf, which is why the question.
> 
> Gary
> vk2zbb
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