Oh, and while we're on the subject of firmware upgrades, would it be 
possible to change the APRS position packet data type if active 
communications with a Nuvi is detected? 

Background: The APRS spec (aprs101.pdf) has 4 different data types for 
position data:

! Position without timestamp (no APRS messaging)
/ Position with timestamp (no APRS messaging)
= Position without timestamp (with APRS messaging)
@ Position with timestamp (with APRS messaging)

Right now the T2 family uses ! or /.  Would it be possible to have it 
auto-switch to = or @ if a Nuvi is detected?  Or give us a configuration 
parameter (I know, firmware space is limited) to broadcast the fact that 
we do messaging?  Some APRS clients indicate this visually, increasing 
the chance of an APRS messaging QSO if our stations would advertise the 
support.

Lynn (D) - KJ4ERJ

PS.  My APRSISCE/32 client actually adds an additional menu option for 
stations that support messaging.  To send to a Nuvi/T2 combination, I 
have to a) know the station has a Nuvi, and b) copy the callsign into 
the message dialog.  (I know, I could "fix" b, but (a) would be really 
nice to know automatically.


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