" A. APRS (Automatic Position Reporting System) uses a Terminal Node Controller (a type of radio modem) to transmit data over a packet radio network. Its primary function permits radio amateurs to automatically report their position, which is then displayed on a computerised map. It can however, also be used to send and receive short text messages. This can be utilised by Adaptive Home Logic to receive instruction and to send alerts & status reports, allowing the system to be remotely monitored & controlled by a mobile radio (with a built-in TNC) independently of anyone else's communication infrastructure, and because messages are relayed by each station across a packet network, it's possible to stay in reliable radio contact with the system from a great distance using fairly low powered or even portable equipment. This is particularly useful when the other more conventional forms of communication are simple not available, possible or prohibitively expensive, such as a home automation system on a yacht, RV or at a remote rural location."
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "acentient_software" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Dear APRS / Amateur Radio group, > > Acentient Software is very pleased to announce the arrival of > Adaptive Home Logic v2.0, which can be remotely accessed via APRS. > > "Adaptive Home Logic is an advanced, highly flexible, easy to use > home automation / remote access application that can seamlessly > coordinate and control home lighting, HVAC, security and home theatre > systems from your Windows XP computer. Version 2 includes full two- > way support for X10 and the latest UPB power line modules, two-way > prioritised speech system, TCP/IP client / server communication > ability, Remote Internet Telnet Access, RSS Weather & News Feeds, > Virtual Weather Station Graphical Display within a new user interface > with display mapping. Other features include scheduling / conditional > events, APRS remote access via amateur radio, Digital I/O, multiple > serial port communication, E-mail Alerts, Sun rise/set times, It can > even be accessed via a mobile phone + more!" > > For more details, please visit http://www.acentient-software.com >
