[aprssig] SSID Standardization

[Bob Bruninga]

SSID's (again):

As more and more handheld and mobile apps flash up nearby APRS callsigns on small displays, I think it is becomming more important to encourage standard SSID's where possible for more instant situational awareness.  In the past, I was hesitant to try to nail down all the SSID's too precisely...  But now am willing to take another look at the list.  Here is what I posted on another list:

Here is my more thoughtful answer, and maybe some <== ideas for improvement... and a HOPE that we can get everyone to converge on the common list.

>From aprs.org/aprs11.html (currently having ISP problems).

-0  primary fixed and message capable station
-1  digis and other fixed stations
-2  digis and other fixed stations
-3  digis and other fixed stations
-4  digis and other fixed stations
-5  TBD <= maybe Dstar/Echolink/phones/Ipads etc
-6  Satellite, special events, tests  
-7  HT's, walkie talkies or any human portable
-8  boats, sailboats OR second vehicle
-9  primary Mobiles of all types
-10 operations via the internet (Igates)
-11 balloons and aircraft
-12 DTMF, RFID, or other non-APRS sources  
-13 TBD <== Weather has been suggested)
-14 Truckers and full time drivers
-15 HF <== Lets expand to GENERIC ANYTHING ELSE

There will ALWAYS BE EXCEPTIONS.  So please to not try to force these on anyone, but if they otherwise open to using one of these categories, it will help everyone in situational awareness when a callsign flashes up on the display or is SPOKEN by your hands-off D700 with voice chip.

Bob, WB4APR