[aprssig] APRS-IS: frames bypassing server filter

[Lynn W Deffenbaugh (Mr)]

Good catch John!

So, if the APRS-IS server would look for the qAO on incoming packets on 
an IGate-capable port, they could skip the adding of the packet source 
to whatever they are using to forward future packets out that 
connection.  I like the idea.  I requires NO changes to the protocol, 
allows the IGate operator (and the software) to indicate in a standard 
fashion that it is receive-only, and the APRS-IS server can take action 
on information that is already being passed.  And it doesn't break if 
the IGate is connected to a non-supporting APRS-IS server instance, 
they'll just continue to receive the packets that they receive today.

APRS-IS server authors, what do you think?

Lynn (D) - KJ4ERJ - Author of APRSISCE for Windows Mobile and Win32

On 7/15/2020 9:48 AM, John Langner WB2OSZ wrote:
> There is already a way for IGate stations to identify themselves as two way
> or receive only.
>
> >From  http://www.aprs-is.net/q.aspx 
>
>
> qAR - Packet is placed on APRS-IS by an IGate from RF. The callSSID
> following the qAR is the callSSID of the IGate.
>
>
> qAO - (letter O) Packet is placed on APRS-IS by a receive-only IGate from
> RF. The callSSID following the qAO is the callSSID of the IGate. Note that
> receive-only IGates are discouraged on standard APRS frequencies. Please
> consider a bidirectional IGate that only gates to RF messages for stations
> heard directly.
>
>
>
>
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