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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