Re: [BVARC] APRS Question.

2024-04-04 Thread Michael Amos via BVARC 
I had the same problem which I solved by putting up a digipeater which can be 
heard by IGate stations around the area. When I get close to the house, the 
digipeater takes over and relays my signal further out via that 50’ mast that 
is needed. Hihi

Mike
KG4NDS

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of K5BOU via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:11 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: K5BOU ; John Denison 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] APRS Question.

Make sense. Thanks.
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On Apr 3, 2024, at 9:08 PM, John Denison via BVARC 
mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote:

If you are using RF with APRS on 144.39 MHz, there is not blanket coverage 
across the entire Greater Houston Area. I've noticed that sometimes my mobile 
is heard and sometimes not. It just depends on where I am and whether the 
igates or digis are up and running. I typically drive from 59 & Gessner to W. 
Bellfort, and then across to 99 & W. Airport. I can usually be heard until I 
reach 99 and Mason Road, but coverage is not reliable between that intersection 
and Pecan Grove. I have my mobile set to 50 watts when using APRS.

It would help if you drove with a 50' mast on your car, but I would not 
recommend it. 

73
John Denison
KD5YOU

On 4/3/2024 6:07 PM, K5BOU via BVARC wrote:
I set up my Aprs and work perfectly except near my house ( Red Dot). See 
attached. 
Do you have any suggestions for why?


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Re: [BVARC] APRS Question.

2024-04-03 Thread K5BOU via BVARC 
Make sense. Thanks.

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> On Apr 3, 2024, at 9:08 PM, John Denison via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> If you are using RF with APRS on 144.39 MHz, there is not blanket coverage 
> across the entire Greater Houston Area. I've noticed that sometimes my mobile 
> is heard and sometimes not. It just depends on where I am and whether the 
> igates or digis are up and running. I typically drive from 59 & Gessner to W. 
> Bellfort, and then across to 99 & W. Airport. I can usually be heard until I 
> reach 99 and Mason Road, but coverage is not reliable between that 
> intersection and Pecan Grove. I have my mobile set to 50 watts when using 
> APRS.
> 
> It would help if you drove with a 50' mast on your car, but I would not 
> recommend it. 
> 
> 73
> John Denison
> KD5YOU
> 
> On 4/3/2024 6:07 PM, K5BOU via BVARC wrote:
>> I set up my Aprs and work perfectly except near my house ( Red Dot). See 
>> attached. 
>> Do you have any suggestions for why? 
>>  
>> 
>> K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont
>> Houston|Texas|USA|
>> https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/
>> 
>>  
>>  
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] APRS Question.

2024-04-03 Thread K5BOU via BVARC 
The red dot on the map it is my QTH. Y
ou can see Arprs start tracking during the trip and not from or when I arrive 
to  my QTH.

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> On Apr 3, 2024, at 8:35 PM,   wrote:
> 
> What is not working for you Philippe?
>  
> Sorry, I guess I am not seeing what is missing.
>  
> I see a red dot on your map, but is that supposed to be your house?
>  
> Walter/K5WH
>  
> From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> On 
> Behalf Of K5BOU via BVARC
> Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:07 PM
> To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB'  >
> Cc: K5BOU mailto:phili...@k5bou.net>>
> Subject: [BVARC] APRS Question.
>  
> I set up my Aprs and work perfectly except near my house ( Red Dot). See 
> attached. 
> Do you have any suggestions for why? 
>  
> 
> K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont
> Houston|Texas|USA|
> https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/
> 


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