9g5ar
The openspot2 should have the option/feature to act as an APRS gateway to aprs.fi.
DH2ID
Good idea, that would be great.
9g5ar
I noticed this feature has been enabled in firmware v31.
I got it working without referring to any guide in 5 mins.
Very intuitive !!
Excellent job Guys !!!!!
M0JUJ
Blinking marvellous implementation, these guys are fab!!
ZL3GAV
Great to see the APRS implementation. I am not familiar with APRS so learning functionality as I go. I note that on APRS.fi the OpenSpot updates only once an hour.
I don't see any feature enabling more frequent updates? Is this normal operation?
73
Gavin
ZL3GAV
HA2NON
Updating more frequently is not necessary as the 1 hour interval keeps your openSPOT2 on the map.
ZL3GAV
Thanks, I guess without testing it will not be useful when operating mobile as the OpenSpot2 will only ping APRS once an hour when tethered to an iPhone etc?
HA2NON
The openSPOT2 reports location data which you've set on the Settings page (Location settings). If your radio transmits location data then it will be uploaded instantly.
9g5ar
Are there any plans to include an ..... APRS "modem mode " ?
The Openspot2 ( as far as I can tell ) does all APRS functionality except....
1. Transfering received APRS messages to the radio(HT).
2. Receiving "APRS messages" from the radio(HT).
APRS messaging in only possible on the OPENSPOT2 ( FW v.31 ) i.e. messages can only be sent from and received by the OPENSPOT2 ( it does not get transferred to the radio(HT)).
HA2NON
We don't plan to add APRS modem mode.
KB0OXD
Updating more frequently is not necessary as the 1 hour interval keeps your openSPOT2 on the map.
Except here in the United States, there's a 10 minute station ID rule we HAVE to abide by though
As such, the ONE HOUR thing COULD pose some LEGAL problems with The FCC
Pat, KB0OXD
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HA2NON
The openSPOT2 does not transmit APRS over RF. For RF identification you can use the CWID feature.
KB0OXD
The openSPOT2 does not transmit APRS over RF. For RF identification you can use the CWID feature.
Nevertheless, it's STILL going out over RF !!
It doesn't matter if it's going out over 144.390 or someplace on 440 !! It's STILL RF & STILL subject to station ID requirements just as EchoLink & IRLP nodes are
That's just A FACT
Cheers & 73 [emoji23]
Pat, KB0OXD
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