UncleChris
Adventurer
Thought I would start a thread about cool things to do with your radios.
First thing I would start with is APRS;
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/find.cgi?call=KI6AZC
I have my VHF unit hooked up to my GPS unit so that I can broadcast my position using APRS. This goes into a digipeater with an Internet link and you can track where I am on the web.
Useful if you have a group backcountry. If they are all running APRS, you can keep tabs on everyones location!
It also allows you to send packets across. If someone's position shows up on your gps, you can send them a text message via your radio.
You can also send out an emergency alert if needed.
What's your favorite SRT?
First thing I would start with is APRS;
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/find.cgi?call=KI6AZC
I have my VHF unit hooked up to my GPS unit so that I can broadcast my position using APRS. This goes into a digipeater with an Internet link and you can track where I am on the web.
Useful if you have a group backcountry. If they are all running APRS, you can keep tabs on everyones location!
It also allows you to send packets across. If someone's position shows up on your gps, you can send them a text message via your radio.
You can also send out an emergency alert if needed.
What's your favorite SRT?