Re: 10/16/2009 Release Notes
As you probably know, an unnumbered message that starts with a ? is considered a directed query (see the Queries section of the APRS spec). A numbered message's text is not mapped to anything within
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ae5pl <pete@...>
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#84
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Re: wake up from battery save mode
I am wondering if there is a way to keep the application active even in battery saver mode... There are some apps that seem to run regardless (Bing, Google Maps, ActiveSync, etc. I would be very
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ae5pl <pete@...>
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#85
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KJ4ERJ-SSIDs
Someone inquired about my KJ4ERJ-AP callsign, so I thought I'd give you all a list of the -SSIDs I use, just in case you ever receive a message from one of them. Rest assured, ALL KJ4ERJ-xx are
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Lynn W. Deffenbaugh <kj4erj@...>
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#86
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Windows Mobile (WM5 or 6) and running APRSISCE continuous
Just some tips on how to run Winodws Mobile and to keep the APRSISCE application running continuous.
1) Turn off power save mode when plugged in. Typically you would have your cellphone plugged
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n1kcg <ktjensen@...>
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#87
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Breadcrumb tool - any better ones?
Here is a breadcrumb tool to see the point beaconed while you drive. all printed on a map.
http://www.reng.ca/map/aprs.php
But is there something that is better for a tool?
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n1kcg <ktjensen@...>
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#88
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Re: Breadcrumb tool - any better ones?
This one's pretty neat showing our drive to Miami from home...
http://ldeffenb.dnsalias.net.nyud.net/Tracking/CostaRica/KJ4ERJ-12-2009-03-23T07.52.29-2009-03-23T12.22.00-10.png
Lynn (D) -
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Lynn W. Deffenbaugh <kj4erj@...>
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#90
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Re: Breadcrumb tool - any better ones?
I'm not sure what sort of tool you are wanting? I use aprs.fi when I
want to look at my track. Or are you looking for something to genera a
static image of a range of time? Something like the stuff
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Lynn W. Deffenbaugh <kj4erj@...>
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#89
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Metric system
Is it possible to switch units to metric system?
I'm also change path for cached OSM maps to storage card in xml, is it possible to make this directly in menu in next version?
Also is missing for me
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Anton
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#91
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Re: Metric system
Anton wrote:
I'll add that one to the list. Currently it's very US-centric.
That is already on the list, but I'm glad you found the .XML
configuration file and got it changed. The OSM directory
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Lynn W. Deffenbaugh <kj4erj@...>
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#92
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Re: Breadcrumb tool - any better ones?
looks like aprs.fi can do the job well. just needed to get the correct settings
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n1kcg <ktjensen@...>
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#93
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Re: wake up from battery save mode
Did some more testing of the configuration on my WM6 cellphone. Right mow am leaning towards useing the application S2U2 as a power saver and sleep tool; while using APRSISCE. The latest version
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n1kcg <ktjensen@...>
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#94
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Re: wake up from battery save mode
Thanks for doing the research! Please keep us posted, I'm sure it will
interest all of us. I'm especially interested for when I go mobile
walking without my normal external charger pack to keep the
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Lynn W. Deffenbaugh <kj4erj@...>
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#95
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Re: Breadcrumb tool - any better ones?
the aprs.fi tool seems to do a pretty good job. just had to tweak it some.
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n1kcg <ktjensen@...>
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Re: wake up from battery save mode
Okay did further testing to find a way to run APRSISCE continuous, on
battery power only, and found:
1) Never, never, never hit the power button on your cellphone to
blank the screen. Even though
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Kevin Jensen <ktjensen@...>
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#97
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Re: wake up from battery save mode
Very good info and I'll give "ScreenOff" a try. I've been looking for
something like that.
One correction though. The power button doesn't suspend APRSISCE (at
least on my Tilt). It DOES shut off
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Lynn W. Deffenbaugh <kj4erj@...>
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#98
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Re: wake up from battery save mode
understood. turning off the GPS is a application stopper also.
At least it is clear how this all seems to work under WM6. I tried the test again this afternoon. Activated APRDISCE and hit the
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n1kcg <ktjensen@...>
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#99
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Constant DATA streaming?
Lynn -
1) is the APRSIS-CE application constantly maintaining a DATA STREAM connectivity to the internet, via my data plan on my phone? In other words, while I am beaconing, do I have a connection
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n1kcg <ktjensen@...>
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#100
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Check Windows Mobile GPS functions - use VisualGPSce
I have a small free tool I use on my Sprint Mogul phone called VisualGPSce that works to display satellites and my gps position, via the built-in phone gps. Some might find it useful to supplement
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n1kcg <ktjensen@...>
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#101
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Re: Constant DATA streaming?
n1kcg wrote:
Yes, for APRS-IS to function correctly by displaying all activity, a
constant TCP connection to the APRS-IS server is necessary. This is
true even if you are NOT beaconing. The incoming
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Lynn W. Deffenbaugh <kj4erj@...>
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#102
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Red dots
Jerome,
The red dot (there should only be one of them) indicates your projected position based on the most recent beacon that APRSISCE transmitted. The red dot isn't scaled to the map, but to the
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Lynn W. Deffenbaugh <kj4erj@...>
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#103
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