[Wswss] Rover Plans and APRS

[kb5my at starband.net]

> Reading the article, brings up a question. If you can send another ham
> an IM and ask for a qso, would that not be "assisted"?  73,
>
> Tuck


If you'll read closely, you'll see that the first HamIM message exchange
between both stations can be counted as the QSO as soon as the initial
replies with the proper exchanges are complete.  Since this all happens
over a simplex FM link, there is nothing in the rules to preclude this
type of contact in a VHF contest.

1. The position broadcast from Station 1 is the "CQ".

2. Station 2's first HamIM is his/her answer to the CQ - and if you
include the proper contest exchange (i.e.: your grid square) it becomes
half of the required exchanges.  You may also ask questions (i.e.: what
other bands, freqs, etc.)

3. Station 1 replies to the pop-up message with the proper exchange and
any other piece of information you may have asked for - just like you
would do if it was a CW or voice exchange.

4. Contact complete, and legal to log!  At no time was this contact
assisted by anything resembling a DX Packet Cluster or the internet.

73,
Dan  KB5MY/6  DM13nc


>
> Ron Patten wrote:
>
>> See HamIM (Ham Instant Messaging)
>>
>> http://w2ev.rochesterny.org/HamIM/HamIM.htm
>>
>> Ron-KG6HSQ
>>
>> Dave Smith wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Friends,
>>>
>>> I'm just now getting involved in Automatic Position Reporting System
>>> (APRS) and was wondering if any of the rover stations will be APRS
>>> capable this June? That would be the HOT setup for a rover or
>>> microwave station! You will be broadcasting your precise position
>>> every two minutes or so, grid square included. I think that would be
>>> a real plus. A mobile station can be put on the air for less than
>>> $100.
>>>
>>> Just a thought!
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Dave / W6TE