PancakeBill
Well-known member
I know we have a number of Hams here, and a bunch of you use GPS to know where you are and where you are going. So, does anyone use APRS for reporting your trip? I am going to give it a shot so my buddies up here can track us going to FL.
One of the guys is converting TripMates to a self contained, GOS/TNC etc. JUst plug into your radio and off you go. Of course there is some initial programming to do beforehand, program in your call sign, an icon etc, but once it is set, just give it power and a radio. Beacons every so often, more often with turns.
On the other hand, your exact location is now available to the world. Some folks aren't happy about that stuff.
One of the guys is converting TripMates to a self contained, GOS/TNC etc. JUst plug into your radio and off you go. Of course there is some initial programming to do beforehand, program in your call sign, an icon etc, but once it is set, just give it power and a radio. Beacons every so often, more often with turns.
On the other hand, your exact location is now available to the world. Some folks aren't happy about that stuff.