On Tue, 19 May 2009 08:30:36 -0600, Barry A. Wilson
ka0...@worldnet.att.net said:
(NOTE: I know how we identify MYCALL has been left open to local
interpretation because there are a few operators here in Denver that like
to
play with erroneous MYCALL callsigns like RG8U or COAX because
Yes, its legal (in the US):
FCC Part 97.119c One or more indicators may be included with the call
sign. Each indicator must be separated from the call sign by the slant
mark (/) or by any suitable word that denotes the slant mark. If an
indicator is self-assigned, it must be included
19, 2009 12:17 PM
To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Tactical Call indication
Relying on having a CALLSIGN in that field is silly in the extreme.
It's nice if everyone does it, but the field itself and the technology
really don't care what's in the rigs at all. It's
On Tue, 19 May 2009 18:45:53 -0400, Woodrick, Ed
So I guess if you want to get down to nitpicking, if the callsign is not
in the field then you need to make sure to switch your radio to FM and
identify appropriately.
Actually the opposite is true...
Recent FCC cases have affirmed that, for
On Tue, 19 May 2009 21:36:36 -0400, Woodrick, Ed
ewoodr...@ed-com.com said:
Interesting, I see that Pactor III protocol is published at
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/techchar/PACTOR-III.html
Ahh they finally gave in and realized it was illegal to keep it
proprietary, I see.
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Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] Tactical Call indication
The 20 character message works very well and would be a good place to do
Tactical if you need more than 4 chars.
Why not simply put the tactical call in the short message. Then it will
scroll by every time you transmit.
73, Tom n4zpt
Dennis Griffin wrote:
I have worked many public service events disaster preparedness
exercises. One would have to be very creative to get meaningful
tactical calls
I have worked many public service events disaster preparedness
exercises. One would have to be very creative to get meaningful
tactical calls with only 4 characters available. I'm often Lead, so
that's fine, but how about all the numbered Aid Station, Event,
Mobile, Safety, Bicycle,
The 20 character message works very well and would be a good place to do
Tactical if you need more than 4 chars. The issue for the callsign is
that in D-STAR the callsign field is more than identification, it is
part of the addressing scheme. Whereas in APRS you often are just
reporting
