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sbuc(at)hiwaay.net
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Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:40 am Post subject: was 406 ELT; now APRS

Scott wrote:

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 Of course, as a ham radio operator, I deplore the use of  APRS UNLESS 

 the user has an amateur radio license as IS REQUIRED by FCC rules.  We 

 hams have had to endure "pirate" use of our frequencies for years.  So, 

 if you do wish to use APRS, take a few days to study and pass your ham 

 ticket and then go crazy with APRS.  It could be a very useful tool 

 should you ever find yourself in the need!  Plus, you'll have another 

 hobby should you lose your medical   

 

 Scott

 Amateur radio station N0EDV


	


Scott,



You are absolutely correct in stating that at least a Tech license is 

needed in order to operate/control an APRS tracker.



APRS is a subject that has received a tremendous amount of interest and 

traffic on the VAF forum this year. In case you are not familiar with 

our forum (1060 posts), please take some time to browse:



http://www.vansairforce.com/community/forumdisplay.php?f=104



As you will find, those of us active on the forum have been very clear 

in pointing out the necessity of the radio license.



Any members of this forum who have not yet explored APRS are welcome to 

join us on the VAF APRS forum. APRS is a fascinating application of 

digital radio technology that has wide ranging safety implications for 

aviation.



Sam Buchanan

track N399SB; http://aprs.fi/?call=N399SB&mt=m&z=10&timerange=3600

My APRS installation; http://thervjournal.com/tracker.htm

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acepilot(at)bloomer.net
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Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:46 am Post subject: was 406 ELT; now APRS

Sam,

Thanks for the tip!  I wasn't aware of an APRS forum on Doug's site.  I 

will investigate promptly!    Thanks again!!



Scott

DO NOT ARCHIVE



Sam Buchanan wrote:



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 Scott wrote:



> 

>

> Of course, as a ham radio operator, I deplore the use of  APRS UNLESS 

> the user has an amateur radio license as IS REQUIRED by FCC rules.  

> We hams have had to endure "pirate" use of our frequencies for 

> years.  So, if you do wish to use APRS, take a few days to study and 

> pass your ham ticket and then go crazy with APRS.  It could be a very 

> useful tool should you ever find yourself in the need!  Plus, you'll 

> have another hobby should you lose your medical  

> Scott

> Amateur radio station N0EDV

 Scott,



 You are absolutely correct in stating that at least a Tech license is 

 needed in order to operate/control an APRS tracker.



 APRS is a subject that has received a tremendous amount of interest 

 and traffic on the VAF forum this year. In case you are not familiar 

 with our forum (1060 posts), please take some time to browse:



 http://www.vansairforce.com/community/forumdisplay.php?f=104



 As you will find, those of us active on the forum have been very clear 

 in pointing out the necessity of the radio license.



 Any members of this forum who have not yet explored APRS are welcome 

 to join us on the VAF APRS forum. APRS is a fascinating application of 

 digital radio technology that has wide ranging safety implications for 

 aviation.



 Sam Buchanan

 track N399SB; http://aprs.fi/?call=N399SB&mt=m&z=10&timerange=3600

 My APRS installation; http://thervjournal.com/tracker.htm


	


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Scott

http://corbenflyer.tripod.com/

Flying Corben Junior Ace - Building RV-4

Gotta Fly or Gonna Die

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