If you are using spaces to remove text instead of backspacing to remove it (the little X with a box around it), you should check your raw packets to see if the spaces were sent. It is good practice in APRS to keep messages as small as possible to avoid unnecessary congestion on RF (very important in congested areas), and to reduce errors. Remember that if the entire message isn't error free, it shows up as a corrupted packet(s) so the longer the packets are, the higher the probability of errors, usually due to collisions on VHF APRS.
I've never seen APRS used in this manor. Why isn't every one using this? While driving, if our of range of a node, can the message be stored until a APRS station is found? Would you have time to demonstrate APRS32? Thanks, Robert 8P6RC
I am trying this on my FT5Dr but when I try to send an email from my radio I can't enter "WNLK -1" because the hyphen and number signs are greyed out in the CS edit section where you put the address. Any suggestions?
thats why good security measures should have you change your password every once in a while. Some say every month, others every 6 months. I guess it would depend on how often you have to have that password in the clear like this. The more often you use this system the more often you should change your password :)
Had no idea I could do this! Thank you Jason!
Excellent video once again! Is it me or does this take a reeeeeeaally looooong time?!?!??
Great demo of APRS functions many are unaware of. Thanks Jason ! 73 de Don KM6TRZ
That was a fun demo! Thanks for sharing 👍
Very helpful
Thanks for this, will have to try this out. If I can remember my WinLink password. 😂
Kool can’t wait to try
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 73 Bret/AC0AE
I love this!
Totally new to me and very informative, will be trying it out asap, many thanks!! VE7PJG
If you are using spaces to remove text instead of backspacing to remove it (the little X with a box around it), you should check your raw packets to see if the spaces were sent. It is good practice in APRS to keep messages as small as possible to avoid unnecessary congestion on RF (very important in congested areas), and to reduce errors. Remember that if the entire message isn't error free, it shows up as a corrupted packet(s) so the longer the packets are, the higher the probability of errors, usually due to collisions on VHF APRS.
Great tip!
I've never seen APRS used in this manor. Why isn't every one using this?
While driving, if our of range of a node, can the message be stored until a APRS station is found?
Would you have time to demonstrate APRS32?
Thanks,
Robert 8P6RC
I take it, this will only work if there is a APRSLink gateway to in my local area? I've given it a try in NZ and it doesn't seem to work.
It should work as long as you can get into an APRS digi/igate
🤯 I know this is an older video, I'm assuming this is possible with, say, an ft3 or ft5 the same way?
Yes. It will work with both the FT3 & FT5
What radio used in the video? Haven't bought radio in a while!
Yaesu ftm400
@@KM4ACK Thanks for all that you do!
I am trying this on my FT5Dr but when I try to send an email from my radio I can't enter "WNLK -1" because the hyphen and number signs are greyed out in the CS edit section where you put the address. Any suggestions?
After entering WLNK, use the right arrow key until you see the "-1" appear.
I followed this to try on the FT5 ( sorta similar ) but the TO selection will not allow -1. How did you input that?
Enter "WLNK" and then press the right arrow button a couple of times. It will then allow you to input the -1
What radio is that?
Yaesu FTM400
What a terrible security system! If someone watches long enough (no ham really wants to) they, over time, could eventually gather your whole password
I suppose they could but you don't have to put the random characters at the end. You can also mix them in the middle or front as well.
thats why good security measures should have you change your password every once in a while. Some say every month, others every 6 months. I guess it would depend on how often you have to have that password in the clear like this. The more often you use this system the more often you should change your password :)
@@ZiggleFingers wouldn't matter how many characters you use if the program is only looking at the first few
considering all Winlink data is sent in clear txt over the internet AND over the air, I don't think it matters much.
If it's over the air and not encrypted, assume zero private and security. These systems were not designed with security in mind.
that's harder than writing computer alien code.
Soo...what happens when you fail login 3 times? Oops.
It should auto reset in a couple of hours.
Thanks for sharing! It was very informative! 73 de KN6ZEO