THANK YOU Andrew :-) Your reply to my question has enabled me to now understand the core concepts of APRS and cleared up the mystery I have been trying to unravel for quite some time!
Zero reliance on the Internet makes perfect sense from an amateur radio perspective and with this insight, I am very confident of being able to implement an APRS service for local events such as cycle races and the like as and when required.?
Your mention of using a frequency other than the designated national APRS frequency was another 'light bulb' moment for me!?
Thanks again for taking time to answer my question - it is most sincerely appreciated.?
Let the experimenting begin ;-)
73 Nigel ZS6RN?
