Randy,
Last year I had my TH-F6A out on a walk. I programed in PCSAT (145.825) and ISS (145.800) just for "kicks" I heard PCSAT nice and solid. So I found a good deal on the TH-D7A[G] with APRS messaging and made the purchase and also the extended 17 inch whip. I was able to get into PCSAT and ISS most of the time, no Arrow antenna! Even was out on a trip, wrote down the times of passes and got out of the car, placed the TH-D7A[G] on the roof of the car along with the GPS unit. I made the connect. Was able to go to findu.com and confirmed I made the digipeat when I got home.
Now this year, I have not been able to connect to PCSAT and have not heard it for a few months. Have tried ISS on many occasions and no connect. Figured all the base stations were blocking me out running more power than the 5 watts on my HT. I don;t even try anymore, it's frustrating to say the least. Thinking of selling the TH-D7A[G], the APRS digipeater is to far away and only get a few mobiles if they are in range on 144.39.
On 9/9/06, Armour, Randy (ITS) Randy.Armour@nashville.gov wrote:
I will apologize in advance as this question has probably been asked several times already. I am attempting to digi-peat through PCSAT, and PCSAT2 with an Arrow handheld and Kenwood D7A. Having no trouble using APRS on the ISS, I hope to be able to do the same with PCSAT and maybe even get through PCSAT2 before decommission.
I can decode packets from PCSAT and PCSAT2, but never get a packet through either system. PCSAT had a 90 degree pass this morning, with no luck. I am suspicious that my packet path is incorrect, or I don't have enough power to reach the receivers.
Packet path is ARISS,APRSAT,SGATE,WIDE. I was recently told that only ARISS was needed for PCSAT, PCSAT2, and ISS. Having no luck yet and time growing short for PCSAT2, I am hoping to get a definitive answer from the list. What is the correct packet path? Can I make it with such limited equipment as a handheld beam and 6 watt HT?
Thanks in advance,
Randy - KI4LMR
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