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  1. 08-09-2013, 07:20 PM #41
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    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
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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by N2NKW View Post
    That makes the transciever just a standard fm mobile. Maybe other digital info would be available but not tracking

    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.

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by AE7RZ View Post
    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!

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

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    Don't try that in Oro Valley or Marana.... I know Marana HATES APRS since it cuts into their revenue stream!
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  8. 08-14-2013, 11:08 AM #48
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    Quote Originally Posted by kb2vxa View Post
    Valley of gold is one thing but look out, in Marana you're in a jungle - snarl-up - dishevelment - tangle - imbroglio.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by W7XF View Post
    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...
    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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  10. 08-14-2013, 11:27 PM #50
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    Quote Originally Posted by K7SGJ View Post
    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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