[Xastir] OT: SAME to APRS gateway requirements?

[Fred Hillhouse]

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> From: xastir-bounces at lists.xastir.org 
> [mailto:xastir-bounces at lists.xastir.org] On Behalf Of qrv at kd4e.com
> 
> Question: Can APRS alerts be tagged with a tone of some sort 
> to break squelch when a handheld is in 'quiet mode'?


It could be similar to Voice Alert but with a different tone.
http://www.aprs.org/VoiceAlert3.html

I believe it makes sense to have a dedicated WX radio with SAME capabilites.
It has a specific use and it doesn't squawk unless the SAME code matches.

However, in the interest of possibly saving a life or averting danger. The
project is interesting and possibly has some merit. And, if each county had
this ...

I have received, while mobile, WX warning packets. I cannot say where they
originated from but they do depend on someone pushing them to RF if I am
going to see activity in my vehicle.


Best regards,
Fred N7FMH