[OZAPRS] Messaging

[David Uzzell]

So of us use mesg sending. It can come in handy from HF when no access to any other form of communications available.

Just what is use it for. VK2DU-12 if you want a response :) to see it working. Be from my phone as I don’t yet have a iGate in range for my radio to reply via RF.

David
VK2DU
On 1 Jun 2020, 11:44 +1000, Phil <phillor9 at gmail.com>, wrote:
> This is my first question since joining this extremely low traffic list
> three months ago. I cannot see any practical use for APRS but since I'm
> stranded in a caravan park because of the virus I've had a little play.
> I have a network connection via aunz.aprs2.net and I'm using Xastir.
>
> I've sent short messages to 3 or 4 stations at random and have never
> received a reply. This could be because these stations are unattended,
> which is very likely, or my messages aren't being received by the
> intended stations.
>
> aprs.fi shows that my messages have been sent several times. This could
> be the way that messages propagate around the network or some sort of
> retry method until the system gives up.
>
> So, should I be able to send messages via aunz.aprs2.net. I don't have a
> need to send a message, I'm just curious.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Phil
>
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