[aprssig] TEMPn-N and callsign digipeating

[Bill Vodall]

>> >>> wa7nwp at jnos.org 05/29/06 3:31 PM >>>
>> > Yes,  Here is the overall suggestion  for D700's:
>> > 1) Using a PC, Permanently set UITRACE to TEMP to support TEMPn-N
>> > 2) Using a PC, set DIGI ON  <== if it defaults to off, I forget)
>> > 3) USING APRS MENU, set UIDIGI to WIDE1-1
>> 
>> set UIDIGI to WIDE1-1,MYAPRSCALL
>> 
>> I just confirmed that it is required to add your APRSCALL to the UIDIGI
>> field.  It doesn't automatically digi on it.
 

On Tue, 30 May 2006, Robert Bruninga wrote:

> Yes, MYAPRSCALL is not needed in the UIDIGI ALIAS list,
> since all TNC's should digipeat on their own call (and alias).
> Bob

"should" is the keyword.

It is absolutely needed IF you only use the front panel UIDIGI
settings and don't use a PC to enable "DIGI ON" in the internal TNC.

Even then, I believe that's an unknown and needs to be tested.

Looks like todays the day to take the laptop to the car.

73
Bill

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