[aprssig] Tactical call signs

[Matt Werner]

For digis I have seen and/or operate, the callsign IS in the packet.
My point is that it doesn't need to be in the 'from' field of the
packet, just somewhere IN the packet.

If retransmission of a message occurs without proper id of the station
of origin it isn't a violation - the first retransmitting station is
liable for any violations contained in the message though.  The lack
of ID isn't a violation in itself unless the originating station never
IDs.  That isn't the case here though as the callsign is in the
packet.

In the end it's a dead issue as John was referring to the legality of
identifying the originating station by morse code ID.

On 4/23/07, Chris Rose <kb8uih at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> How can someone authenticate identity of a stations packets unless the callsign is in the packet?  What is the issuse about the callsign being in the header of the message?
>
> If the retransmission of a message occurs without proper id of the station of origin isn't that a violation?
>
> Do you want the hassle of having to prove who sent the message that your digi repeats?  How will you do that if the packets don't have the station of origin's callsign somewhere?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
> KB8UIH
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Matt Werner <kb0kqa at gmail.com>
> To: TAPR APRS Mailing List <aprssig at lists.tapr.org>
> Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 3:57:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [aprssig] Tactical call signs
>
>
> I shortened the part you quoted.  I'm assuming that is the particular
> piece you are referring to.
>
> Saying that the station needs to be authenticated by the first
> forwarding station doesn't mean that the callsign needs to appear in
> the header.  This section doesn't specify that an amateur callsign
> must appear in the "from" area of the AX.25 header.  Under this
> section, I (as a digi operator) can digipeat tactical callsigns so
> long as I know that they are originated by an amateur.  It doesn't say
> that I can't digipeat tactical calls, only that I need to authenticate
> them or take responsibility for their content.
>
> On 4/23/07, John Habbinga <kc5zrq at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > (d) For stations participating in a message forwarding system, the control
> > operator of the first forwarding station must:
> >
> >   (1) Authenticate the identity of the station from which it accepts
> > communications on behalf of the system; or
> >
> >   (2) Accept accountability for any violation of the rules in this part
> > contained in messages it retransmits to the system.
>
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