[OZAPRS] HF APRS

Tue Feb 25 22:43:47 EST 2014

Shaun,
	On the odd occasion that I do APRSDroid, I do use a different SSID; only because it is "on me" and
not permanently in the car.
	For a similar reason, I use a different SSID for the tracker when in the kayak or on foot; even
though it is the same physical unit (using different profiles).
	When deciding what SSID to use for a particular situation, I try to think of how it will look to
those who are tracking me.
	Hope to gate some packets for you on your trip.

Ian
VK1IAN


On 25/02/14 21:48, Shaun wrote:
> So you probably don't want to know I am running a VK2XPP-10 on my phone?  ;-)
> 
> I like your way better.  One object.
> 
> Are there any downside to naming everything -9 that anyone can think of?
> 
> (Currently searching for USB cable to program open tracker and adjusting phone as we speak in
> anticipation)
> 
> I'm glad you questioned me.  Sometimes we follow the protocols that may not continue to be the best
> way as technology evolves.
> 
> Shaun VK2XPP-9?
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> On 25/02/2014 8:48 PM, Ian Bennett wrote:
>> There are problems doing that:
>> - Others who are tracking you need to follow two SSIDs; and
>> - The one "unit" will appear in two different places.
>> This is why the SSIDs are only a "suggestion".
>> Putting on my ex-military moron hat: Unit correlation is of the utmost importance.
>> As mentioned, I use the same SSID for both VHF and HF. Those that "know" will look at the path to
>> see how the posit "got in". The other non-aprs aware people (read: most of my friends and family),
>> will see VK1IAN-9 on a map and say "there they are!!". They don't even look at the DTG to see when
>> the last posit was rxed :-(
>> I too would like to thank all those who operate Igates as without them, HF APRS wouldn't exist.
>> I have recently put up a Rx only Igate, using gear normally idle unless we are away. Quite a simple
>> process really and I don't know why I haven't done it before.
>>
>> Ian
>> VK1IAN
>>
>>
>> On 25/02/14 20:37, Shaun wrote:
>>> One for VHF and the other to indicate HF
>>>
>>> Shaun
>>> On 25/02/2014 8:11 PM, Ian Bennett wrote:
>>>> Shaun,
>>>>      Why do you use two SSID's?? Two different vehicles??
>>>>
>>>> Ian
>>>> VK1IAN-9 (regardless of the radio)
>>>>
>>>> On 25/02/14 19:54, Shaun wrote:
>>>>> Hi Phil,
>>>>>
>>>>> Sounds like you have solved the problem however for next time I can recommend the open tracker
>>>>> USB.
>>>>> It has done a stellar job on HF with the only tuning required was the mike gain and the on board
>>>>> ALC.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have heard from a friend who has both that he prefers the TT, however the open tracker does the
>>>>> job and is cheaper.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mine is currently set up for Mic-E on one profile and HF on the other.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>
>>>>> Shaun
>>>>> VK2XPP-9/15
>>>>>
>>>>> On 25/02/2014 6:58 PM, Phil Shields wrote:
>>>>>> I live near the Victorian high country and noticed i have a tiny trak in the stuff i collected
>>>>>> over the years. I'll make up a harness for it and run it on 30mx through the IC706. I will also
>>>>>> have a phone aprs running as a comparison. I'll set off Saturday near Mt Granya and do a loop,
>>>>>> not
>>>>>> sure if i will camp someplace..I'll figure it out as i go along.
>>>>>> Phil VK2CPR
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tuesday, 25 February 2014 6:49 PM, Ian Bennett <ibennett at tpg.com.au> wrote:
>>>>>> If you like them transmitting without a valid GPS fix!!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 25/02/14 18:40, Steve wrote:
>>>>>>> I use them (TT3). I think they're good.
>>>>>>> It's a good point - for TX only, I would still go a TinyTrak... even though I'm a great fan of
>>>>>>> Raspberry Pi's.
>>>>>>> I was just thinking that Phil was specifying the use of Raspberry Pi.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Steve.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 25/02/14 18:37, Andrew Rich wrote:
>>>>>>>> Are the tiny track 300 baud units any good ?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 25 Feb 2014, at 6:32 pm, Steve <stevez at tpg.com.au <mailto:stevez at tpg.com.au>
>>>>>> <mailto:stevez at tpg.com.au <mailto:stevez at tpg.com.au>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> APRX with soundmodem or DireWolf.
>>>>>>>>> Don't waste money on a hardware TNC, especially for TX only.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Steve.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 25/02/14 17:51, Phil Shields wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Hi all, I'm toying with the idea of putting a raspberry Pi in the 4WD for those long hauls in
>>>>>>>>>> the neva neva. Is there a Pi program that I can hook up a GPS  and  punch out 300 baud APRS
>>>>>>>>>> packets to my Icom 706 as I travel along? I suppose it is a big ask on HF because accurate
>>>>>>>>>> tuning is a consideration. I looked at a dedicated TNC which is probably the way to go
>>>>>>>>>> with all
>>>>>>>>>> the nifty DSB and Leds and all that jazz but it is $500 and i don't do that much isolated
>>>>>>>>>> 4WDing.
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Phil VK2CPR
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
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