[aprssig] APRS software capability ideas. . .

[Chris Moulding]

Hi Jacob,

We looked at using Bluetooth GPS units via an Bluetooth to serial 
adaptor with the APRS TNC Digi Tracker.

In the end we bypassed Bluetooth and fitted a SIRF III GPS module in the 
unit itself. More details at 
http://www,crosscountrywireless.net/aprs_tnc.htm

I totally agree with your comment about using APRS just on the internet. 
More APRS over radio please...

73,

Chris, G4HYG

Chris Moulding
Cross Country Wireless (2009) Ltd
7 Thirlmere Grove, Bolton, Lancs, BL4 0QB, UK
Tel/fax: +44(0)1204 410626
Mobile:  +44(0)7752 391908
Website: http://www.crosscountrywireless.net
Company number 6780346 registered in England and Wales  



Jacob Tennant wrote:
> OK all of you hotshot programmers I have a idea for you,
>  
> I have already started playing around with this idea and think it 
> might really be the way to go in the future of APRS for mobile/portable.
>  
> BLUETOOTH
>  
> I have already tested out this idea as I found a Bluetooth GPS for 
> $25.00 at GPSnow.com and after adding a bluetooth adapter to my ACER 
> netbook it works great for the various APRS programs providing GPS 
> data just as good as the wired GPS's I have used.
>  
> My next thought or area of experimentation is:
>  
> 1. Using a bluetooth to serial adapter ,available from I/O Gear thru 
> wallmart.com for $60.00+/-, so as to make the in-car setup as easy as 
> after initial setup just get in the car, turn on the laptop, let the 
> bluetooth find the TNC and GPS and away you go without having to 
> hookup any cables.
>  
> 2. Adding a bluetooth module internally to a current TNC so as to skip 
> the external adapter mentioned above.
>  
> Just some thoughts as I like what I am seeing with the various hand 
> held devices versions of APRS be it iPhone/iPod, Windows Mobile, or 
> Android but we need to maintain the ability to connect a TNC and GPS 
> if not already in the handheld device for mobile operations outside of 
> the normal internet connectivity/ caellular data coverage areas.
>  
> In my own opinion this would be the worse thing we could do to APRS is 
> make it a internet application with a little ham radio mixed in, and I 
> say this even as a operator of a Igate station as my plans for the 
> igate is so as to pass messages over greater distances than the radio 
> coverage permits for ARES & Public Service operations.
>  
> Let the flames begin. . .
>  
> Jacob Tennant - K8JWT
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