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New version of APRSPoint available
Version 2.1 of APRSPoint is available. It integrates Microsoft
MapPoint seamlessly to provide detailed street level support to track other hams all over the world through either RF link or internet. Visit http://www.aprspoint.com for latest info and the holiday special. Thanks. |
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The real limitation is that APRS runs over 2m Radio, which is in the
same frequency band as your VHF Radio, with the same distance limitations. Thus, in order for this to work, you need to be within range of a shore station, or have a working internet connection. There is one exception to this, that I am aware of. The International Space Station has Amateur Radio gear onboard, and as part of this they are running an APRS station. (see http://www.ariss.net ). If you are running an APRS station, the ISS is overhead, and the ISS is also within sight of a shore station, then your position will be reported to the internet. You will also receive position reports of everyone else who is digipeating by way of the ISS. The other side benifit on fbeing in this situation is that you might get the chance of talking to one of the Astronauts as they go by, as all the astronauts who fly on the ISS are licensed amateur radio operators. Though, this will only be possible if they are on break, and are using the radio. But your chances are pretty good in the south pacific, as ther earen't many other people for them to talk to. G Regards, Hans Johnson In article , Geoff Schultz wrote: [posted and mailed] (Michael) wrote in news:aa8577c5.0411300304.730a55f0 @posting.google.com: Version 2.1 of APRSPoint is available. It integrates Microsoft MapPoint seamlessly to provide detailed street level support to track other hams all over the world through either RF link or internet. Visit http://www.aprspoint.com for latest info and the holiday special. Thanks. The documentation seems to imply that it's limited to US and Europe. Is this true? How would this handle, lets say, a location in the S. Pacific? Do you have examples of people doing this? -- Geoff |
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