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From: Mike McCarty <kb8yhv@amsat.org>
Sounds like it's OK, but only for self spotting for rovers and then
only multi-op stations can use it, as it constitutes a spotting
network. No HamIM between stations to facilitate QSOs. Yes, the new
rules allow APRS, to some extent, but limit what
can be done with it.
Assuming simplex packet is a valid digital mode for VHF contests, I
guess only those using packet in connected mode would
be able to log it, as any sort of unconnected means would constitute
APRS transmissions, which seems to be limited to self spotting
only for rovers...
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Mac,
HamIM is a strategy defined as "APRS on simplex". When used, it happens on
147.585 MHz rather than 144.39 MHz (where APRS hangs out). It is fully allowed
for all participants (including single ops).
You and I both understand that the rules changes now appear to allow "fully
assisted APRS" (on 144.39), but only for Rovers (in TX-only mode) and Multi-ops
(in RX-only mode).
The implications of this rule are that multi ops will know "when/where rovers
are". I'm actually thinking about entering as a multi-op, just to play with
these changes a little for myself. (I play to have fun...which I don't define
by how I place relative to the "top 10"). :)
Ev, W2EV
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