Hi Gerald.

I was wondering about the meaning of those Q-constructs in packet log files just the other day.

This link spells them out:

http://www.aprs-is.net/q.aspx

As for terminal software, I use UISS on a Windows PC but technology is catching up with us and many people are having success with radios (HT's in particular) that have APRS / packet capability built in.

-Scott, K4KDR

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-----Original Message----- From: Gerald Payton Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2016 6:33 PM To: Amsat BB Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Packet Format

I just finished reading JoAnne Maepaa's (K9JKM) excellent PDF on ISS packet operation. Thank you JoAnne.

Couple of questions, please:

1) What "Terminal Emulator" do members use?

2) Looking at the examples in her PDF I noticed "qAR and qAS." What are these terms?

It has been at least 10 years since my brush with packet. I have to really REBOOT my brain, for sure.

Thank you & 73,

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