On Jan 5, 2012 8:36 AM, "Bob Bruninga" <[email protected]> wrote: > > APRS Email Format: > > >>>> KQ6UP>BEACON,ARISS::EMAIL :[email protected] This is a test of ISS > mail. > > Yes, that is correct APRS message format for an Email > > >> How do I send email on 144.390? Is the same way > >> as I would send via the ISS? > > > yes, you could replace the via path with WIDE2-2, > > that should show if you are getting recieved as wel. > > That will work just about anywhere in the western hemisphere on 144.39 or in > Europe on 144.800. > > > Does this system limit my emails to one a day or something? > > My last terrestrial test did not seem to work via wide2-1. > > Any APRS packet you send can be verified that it was pickedup via the global > APRS system by simply going to http://APRS.FI and entering the callsign. If > that station has never sent a position report, then APRS.FI will say "no > position known" but that does not mean that it did not capture the message > packet. To see other packets fromany station, click on Other-views/Raw > packets and then enter the callsign on that page and you should see your > packet within seconds (if it was heard).. > > Whether it gets delivered by actual email is a separate issue. I just tried > it and got the email within less than a minute. > > If you have an APRS radio all the formatting is done for you. Just send the > APRS message to EMAIL and the first word of the message must be an Email > address. > > Send it on 144.39 VIA WIDE2-2 > Send it on 145.825 via ARISS > > Good luck > Bob, Wb4APR >
Thanks, Bob. It worked perfectly. I am sorry I did not get a chance to report back, but I had company come over right after the pass. Very exciting, but my wife did not understand the significance of what I had done -- even though it means I would be able to email her from anywhere when I am out exploring. Thanks, Chris _______________________________________________ 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
