Lynn correctly deciphered my earlier post ref the status text. I also received a response from Kenwood that it would take a firmware update, and another response it would not be an added feature for the user. Thanks for the input, but with Echolink and IRLP expanding the virtual limits of communications over that of a nearby repeater, I still think it's a good idea for a future update to the APRS-capable radios.<div>
<br></div><div>If there are 5 configurable status text messages, I would set them up as follows:</div><div><br></div><div>1. On IRLP-3300 CQ CQ CQ</div><div>2. On ELink-99946 CQ CQ CQ</div><div>3. On ELink-12345 CQ CQ CQ</div>
<div>4. Mon Non-Ham. Send me msg</div><div>5. [Freq MHz] Dave out mobile (this one gets filled in with the frequency I'm monitoring for local QSO)</div><div><br></div><div>The DEFAULT would be #5 for any freq I don't designate in the MCP for another frequency, such as the nearby Oro Valley ARS Echolink repeater on 145.190 where I would choose #2 for the matching status text. This way, as I move about town, and within range of another repeater, I simply QSY to that repeater, and the new status text associated with that "channel" gets transmitted. </div>
<div><br></div><div>If one of my friends back in the PNW looks me up on FINDU or <a href="http://APRS.FI">APRS.FI</a>, he'll see where I am, how long ago my last contact was, and if there's an IRLP or ELINK node listed, he'll be able to contact me for QSO.</div>
<div><br></div><div>I think this would be a good feature, and furthers Bruninga's goal of APRS being an information tool.</div><div><br></div><div>David K7GPS</div><div>Echolink 99946</div><div>Tucson</div>