It's not a tutorial but you can see me operating the ISS digipeater in these videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woSzJ-PtH2M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhv7oz_El80
Note the ISS digipeater was on UHF briefly when the VHF radio was having issues. It hasn't been on UHF since.
Bob, I don't think people use STATUS messages in practice at least on the ISS digipeater, so I'm not sure that's good advice in this case. I personally like seeing notification that I specifically was sent a message.
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 9:36 AM Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
Generally, APRS messages are not welcome via satellites because they require ACKS and retries. and can only be read easily by the recepient.
The most efficient way to communicate with APRS is to learn to modify your STATUS text quickly and include all comms in those 43 allowed characters. That way, the text gets a free ride with your GRID and position packet.
Bob, WB4APR That way, eveyrone can see your messages and you can RETRY by toggling the BCON button. As soon as you see your "MY PACKET" digipeated, you can assume the other person saw it and move on.
On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 3:11 AM Les Rayburn via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
Searching YouTube and Google without a lot of success. I’ve found videos on how to set up the TM-D710 for APRS QSO’s, but nothing that demonstrates the actual steps involved in completing a contact.
Should I “beacon” a message that says “CQ DE N1LF EM63 K”? How will I know if I’m getting a response? Do I then transmit pre-programmed user messages? How do I enter the other stations call sign on the fly? How do I switch to the next message?
I really need a “for dummies” guide on this…and can’t seem to find it.
Can anyone point me towards an article or YouTube video?
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF Maylene, AL EM63nf AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
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