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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Here's where probably some of the folks get their
ideas from:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I found last year that they (the moderator) highly
suggested using the N-number (aircraft registration) for the callsign. Placing
the real callsign in the text field. Unfortunately many are appliance operators
and do not wish to RTFM.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I recently programmed an Byonics AIO tracker for a
friends RV-6, but went with his callsign instead of N-number for the very same
reason. What if the first packet with real callsign didn't make it onto the
servers? Then it might be more than 10 minutes before the next packet with
the real callsign is sent if using the Send Text every Nth TX feature. Plus I
use only a WIDE2-1 for a path, in attempts to reduce QRM for those terrestrial
folks.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Tracking these no callsign trackers down can't be
that hard. It's not like you have to DF the darn thing, it tells you within 20'
or less of WHERE on the Earth it is! Just have to have somebody drive over/walk
over and speak with the person and offer assistance/education of Amateur
radio.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>EDUCATION of the masses.... I believe this was a
contested topic last year on this SIG.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>73 de Kriss</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>KA1GJU-6 Jet
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