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APRS tab, Unconnected Operation
Unconnected operation (like UI frames in packet radio) is done from the APRS screen.
From this screen you can organize position beacons, send APRS messages to other pskmail
stations, to VHF units, or to the internet (Uiview, Xastir), or send APRS short emails to any email
address.
You do this via a PSKmail server which is a gateway to the internet. Servers are interconnected
through the APRS Internet backbone (APRS-IS).
It Is common practice to set the APRS beacon period to 30 minutes or 60 minutes for non-moving
objects.
To send a position beacon manually you can use <CTRL-B> or the Pos button on the Terminal
tab.
To send an APRS text message just enter “CALLSIGN Texttexttext” into the Textfield at the
bottom of the screen. Use UPPER CASE for the callsign. If the callsign is known at a VHF APRS
digipeater it will be delivered to VHF.
To send a short email enter “[email protected] Texttexttext” into the Textfield.
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Latitude
Latitude value in degree / decimal minute format from GPS if available or from
Preferences / User tab.
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Longitude
Longitude value in degree / decimal minute format from GPS if available or from
Preferences / User tab.
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