APRS?

Well APRS tracking wouldnt work without the GPS i would imagine. Dont know if thats what you're looking for. That makes the transciever just a standard fm mobile. Maybe other digital info would be available but not tracking

I wouldn't sweat it. You are totally able to do APRS with a plain old radio and a laptop with a USB hockey puck. Or, even one of these: http://www.byonics.com/mt-aio

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Originally Posted by N2NKW

That makes the transciever just a standard fm mobile. Maybe other digital info would be available but not tracking

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And I'm ok with that.

I thought about this early on. I decided that I was going to go with the FT-8800 as they have a significant rebate right now, and I could save myself about $100.

However, I decided that I truly wanted the FTM-350 as its aesthetically more pleasing to me. I think I will enjoy the different color screens that are available, and the large display, and for that I decided that an extra $100 was worth it for me.

I have used APRS to prove I wasn't speeding when accused. I simply reached over and sent a position beacon as soon as the colorful lights came on behind me. The beacon reported time of day, day of week, lat/long, and MPH. No contest!

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Originally Posted by AE7RZ

I have used APRS to prove I wasn't speeding when accused. I simply reached over and sent a position beacon as soon as the colorful lights came on behind me. The beacon reported time of day, day of week, lat/long, and MPH. No contest!

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Howd that work out for ya? I'm sure the officer was PISSED! LOL

Don't try that in Oro Valley or Marana.... I know Marana HATES APRS since it cuts into their revenue stream!

Valley of gold is one thing but look out, in Marana you're in a jungle - snarl-up - dishevelment - tangle - imbroglio.

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Originally Posted by kb2vxa

Valley of gold is one thing but look out, in Marana you're in a jungle - snarl-up - dishevelment - tangle - imbroglio.

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Yeah...but Oro Valley's source of "gold" is the same as Marana's...and the tax collectors drive Crown Vics with red and blue lights...

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Originally Posted by W7XF

Yeah...but Oro Valley's source of "gold" is the same as Marana's...and the tax collectors drive Crown Vics with red and blue lights...

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And all the ones I've had to deal with were all assholes with an attitude. When we had a breach at one of our water turnouts or pumping stations thst was in their jurisdiction, it always seemed like we interrupted their nap, or card game or something. Bastids

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Originally Posted by K7SGJ

And all the ones I've had to deal with were all assholes with an attitude. When we had a breach at one of our water turnouts or pumping stations thst was in their jurisdiction, it always seemed like we interrupted their nap, or card game or something happy hour/smoke a joint break. Bastids

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FIXED!