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How about if the last node is the one (only one) to drop the packet into APRS-IS? Sort of like the 18th hole in miniature golf...<br><br>Greg KO6TH<br><br><br>> From: bruninga@usna.edu<br>> To: aprssig@tapr.org<br>> Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:40:11 -0400<br>> Subject: Re: [aprssig] Appalachain Trail APRS event this weekend<br>> <br>> >> Nothing will appear on the APRS-IS <br>> >> or internet, since this is an RF only <br>> >> event. <br>> > <br>> > It seems like it's a shame to lose all <br>> > the exposure and history by keeping it <br>> > off the web. Why not include special <br>> > paths like AT2009,RFONLY so we can see <br>> > what's happening?<br>> <br>> I tried to think of a way to use the APRS-IS, but it just kept<br>> coming back to the Risk for contaminating the event is too high.<br>> <br>> We are using untraceable HOP7-7 packets, and so if anything got<br>> into the APRS-IS and then back into the RF event, we would never<br>> know if our packets were copmpromised. Further, the APRS-IS is<br>> useless at watching paths, so there seemed little value gained?<br>> <br>> You can watch on the APRS-IS for some activity since most sites<br>> will have a backup 144.39 station as well.<br>> <br>> I am open to better ways for organizing and conducting the test<br>> for next year. Also, I think the west coasters should consider<br>> a pacific crest or other long trail event too. Though out<br>> there, you can probably do Mexico to Canada in 7 hops!<br>> <br>> Bob, Wb4APR<br>> <br>> <br>> _______________________________________________<br>> aprssig mailing list<br>> aprssig@tapr.org<br>> https://www.tapr.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/aprssig<br><br /><hr />Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Store, access, and share your photos. <a href='http://windowslive.com/Online/SkyDrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_CS_SD_photos_072009' target='_new'>See how.</a></body>
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