For anyone interested-
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WHAT: net
WHEN: 25-JULY-2024 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
WHERE: APRS
HOW: Destination Station = ANSRVR
HOW: Message body = CQ [space] HOTG [space] your text check-in message of choice.
*APRS operators in Alaska needed*
When checking into the net, please disable any automated responses your APRS client may be configured to send after receiving a message. Excessive and unnecessary network traffic can result from Auto Answer APRS messages. On the PinPoint application, the function can be turned off by going to Tools/Options/Misc and unchecking "Auto Answer APRS Messages."
To check in:
1) There are two (see A and B) ways to check in as an "in and out" that will limit unnecessary traffic after your check-in.
A) Station: ANSRVR. Message body: CQ HOTG followed by your check-in message of choice. Once you receive your ACK from ANSRVR send the following follow-up message to ANSRVR: U HOTG. This will "Unjoin'' your station and prevent additional traffic from being routed to you and eliminate unnecessary traffic on the system.
B) Station: APRSPH. Message body: HOTG followed by your check-in message of choice. Note the absence of the CQ. This will log your check-in on the APRSPH system only. Your check-in will be counted and included in the summary but will not be broadcast by ANSRVR.
2) For stations wishing to monitor the check-in traffic from other stations, continue to check in as you always have. Station: ANSRVR. Message body: CQ HOTG followed by your message of choice. WE ASK HOWEVER when you are done monitoring, PLEASE send the following command to ANSRVR. U HOTG.
73 Mike KC8OWL
W0AYE Ben Wussow