SARTrack Admin
2014-07-18 09:02:20 UTC
I so totally disagree with this.
The 'From' callsign in AX25 packets is the UNIQUE callsign of the station.
All existing APRS gear is based on this.
When people are going to make up their own 'From' callsigns, and some of
them use the same name, chaos is the result.
It is the ONE field which should be always unique, and therefore the
amateur radio callsign.
I already have enough trouble on my own private APRS network for Search
and Rescue users, where many stations are not HAM stations, and they
either make up their own callsign or I have to allocate them one.
SARTrack uses a 'Tactical' callsign which is added in the Information
field, and this shows up on the Maps etc. It also supports the Xastir
system of Tactical calls which are transmitted as Messages.
And no, they are not showing up on Kenwood radios.. If that was
required, it should have been included in the original spec as a special
addition to the Information field (and that would have been a good idea).
Bart
SARTrack Developer
www.sartrack.co.nz
The 'From' callsign in AX25 packets is the UNIQUE callsign of the station.
All existing APRS gear is based on this.
When people are going to make up their own 'From' callsigns, and some of
them use the same name, chaos is the result.
It is the ONE field which should be always unique, and therefore the
amateur radio callsign.
I already have enough trouble on my own private APRS network for Search
and Rescue users, where many stations are not HAM stations, and they
either make up their own callsign or I have to allocate them one.
SARTrack uses a 'Tactical' callsign which is added in the Information
field, and this shows up on the Maps etc. It also supports the Xastir
system of Tactical calls which are transmitted as Messages.
And no, they are not showing up on Kenwood radios.. If that was
required, it should have been included in the original spec as a special
addition to the Information field (and that would have been a good idea).
Bart
SARTrack Developer
www.sartrack.co.nz
While driving in the wilderness in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, I was
reminded how nice it is when DIGIPEATERS ID with their location name
instead of callsign.
When I get back, I am going to revise ALL my recommendation pages over
the years to reflect this.
reminded how nice it is when DIGIPEATERS ID with their location name
instead of callsign.
When I get back, I am going to revise ALL my recommendation pages over
the years to reflect this.
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SARTrack Developer and CEO
SARTrack Developer and CEO