>> RESULT: Every mobile everywhere that is in >> view of a satellite, even without any prior >> planning, will be alerted to a satellite >> in view... right there on the front panel >> of his APRS radio. > > ... I am one in total agreement... I am one of > those... Operators... transmitting current > satellite positions on a local network, > in my case via digi_ned on our local UHF APRS > alt-net running on 440.800Mhz at 9.6kbaud > within a portion of NWAPRS coverage area > (Puget Sound).
What would be neat is a survey of how many other locations are doing this. One way to do it is to watch the APRS-IS for AO51 objects and see where they are coming from. Of course, they will all overwrite and replace each other, but if one monitors over a reasonable period, then we might see each such system in turn when the AO51 is overhead. Would you have time to watch the APRS-IS and see if you can find other systems doing this? Then we can make a MAP of the world where this information is available and encourage others to consider putting it out. Thanks Bob, WB4APR _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
