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<pre wrap="">So APRS applications need to do the things you say, but for me, all of that is of little benefit without a MAP included.
Gregg Wonderly
W5GGW
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<big><tt>I've had the chance to use a VX-8 text APRS display lately.
My usual display is APRS+SA on a P1. The APRS+SA map is set on
the screen, so that I "see" anything within 30 miles in all
directions. This is about the range of my V/U FM radios with
repeaters. <br>
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I see objects (repeaters), etc. I keep a small window with
status to see others' status (which may contain their voice
frequency.<br>
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MAPs let me glance and see what is nearby - all of it - home
stations, Winlinks, other mobiles, other resources, etc. <br>
<br>
By comarison, with a small display, it requires constant
scrolling and mental gymnastics to get "the entire picture" of
what is nearby that may be of use to me. <br>
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To observe what is "up the road" I do one gesture on the
computer, to change zoom, now I can see the state! Or that
weather alert polygon 2 major cities away. Etc. Can't get the
info that quickly with a text display. <br>
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Both have their place. Maps are it for mobile. I'm with Gregg on
this one. <br>
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BTW, Greg, is that Sunshine Intertie? Armadillo and Intertie,
Inc., down here in TX.<br>
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