If so, why would I consider using the PATH of PFS3-1 for FalconSAT-3 or
RS0ISS for ISS?
Here is the APRS satellite Sujmmary: See http://aprs.org/sats.html
FALCONSAT is not a generic APRS satellite on 145.825 like the others And was only turned over to APRS digipeating after it finished it original mission. It has a different frequency, a different modem (9600 baud) and is full duplex and is not identified as being a "generic" digipeater with those aliases. But it is a great new capability for Mobiles (the only 9600 baud APRS satellite).
The APRSAT and ARISS aliases will work with ISS as long as the kenwood radio is acting as the TNC because it can support multiple aliases. But sometimes, the backup TNC is used (going back a decade) and in that case, it only supports the RS0ISS call and not the added APRSAT and ARISS aliases.
Hope that helps. Bob
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org On Behalf Of Fred Hillhouse via AMSAT-BB Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:51 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] APRS Satellite PATHs
Greetings,
According to http://www.aprs.org/iss-faq.html WHAT PATH DO I USE? All APRS satellites and the ISS support the generic paths of ARISS or APRSAT. Since all of these satellites supports the same generic paths (when properly configured), this means you can operate either ISS or PCsat or PSAT without reconfiguring your TNC! Just set your UNPROTO path to APRS VIA ARISS and it should work with all APRS birds.
And: http://aprs.org/psat2.html Sister APRS Satellites: Other APRS transponder satellites on orbit or in work all share a common uplink, a generic digipeter alias (APRSAT and ARISS) and a common downlink (145.825 MHz) so all user traffic appears on the live APRS satellite downlink page and ISS downlink page. The graphic below shows how the commonality of all this operaation integrates together with worldwide users and the internet linked ground stations.
Are these statements really true? If so, why would I consider using the PATH of PFS3-1 for FalconSAT-3 or RS0ISS for ISS?
Thank you!
Best regards, Fred N7FMH
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