[OZAPRS] HF APRS

[Shaun]

Ian,

I fiddled with iAPRS last night and it will show me as a running man 
with -9.

If any one is around on the Terrey Hills repeater in Sydney this morning 
I may have a Mic-E plotting me as a car symbol.

HF is only used on occasion.

Shaun


On 25/02/2014 10:43 PM, Ian Bennett wrote:
> 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?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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