yeah, but you are using the internet and repeaters to solicit
contacts.... kinda...
W9RAY
Ray J
Rogers, Ron wrote:
> Ray,
> I don't think he is referring to using APRS for actually making a contest
> contact. I think he is referring to using APRS to simply report real-time
> positioning and locations of the rover so you can attempt contact with them
> on another frequency.
>
> Ron
> WW8RR
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com on behalf of Ray J
> Sent: Thu 3/1/2007 8:16 PM
> To: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] APRS Comment
>
>
>
> you cannot use regular aprs on 144.390.. because it uses repeaters..
> (digipeaters) and internet relays..
>
> I don't see how it would be considered illegal to use regular simplex
> packet using the same software/firmware as regular aprs systems..
> minus the active repeaters and the internet..and not on 144.39
>
> its a simple 2 way simplex qso..
>
>
> Ray J
> W9RAY
>
>
> Dave Agsten wrote:
>
>> Right On Ron,
>>
>> Also, it would nice if the ARRL & CQ opened their eyes and allowed APRS to
>> be used in the VHF/UHF contests. Many, many times while roving I hear
>> stations that don't have their beams pointed in my direction. I call and
>> call with no response or they hear me weakly and don't think to rotate their
>> antennas. It ends up wasting valuable contesting time when, if APRS were
>> allowed, permanent stations would be able to see Rovers, rotate their
>> antennas, and generate more contacts and grids in less time. Also, Rovers
>> could see other Rovers and not operate on top of each other. Rather than
>> going to the same grid, Rovers could choose to activate a different grid
>> based upon knowing where other Rovers were operating from. It's a win win
>> situation. I've never figured out how the use of APRS is much different than
>> knowing where one permanent station is located from another and pointing
>> your antennas accordingly.
>>
>> And, as far as "waste" of spectrum is concerned, I see more waste from
>> some very high powered, over-driven stations in every VHF/UHF contest.
>>
>> 73,
>> Dave N8AG (ex W4TXS)
>>
>>
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