A few weeks ago I was thinking about an old wish to do anything with APRS from the mobile. I have this working from home and in my opinion it’s static
Searching on the internet for a tracker, I came through ebay on the following APRS tracker + GPS receiver inside.
I ordered and within a week it was neatly delivered. The idea was to use it in combination with the ICOM IC-228H. I bought a serial 1:1 cable and cut one plug. On this side I soldered a 8-pin microphone plug, what a hassle.
From the beginning it worked almost equal. Reception is not yet fully functional, with a C of 4.7nF in the audio line it would also be good to go.
Today I planned a trip. First to Hillegom. Then via Leiden to The Hague. From there, via Rotterdam to Tiel.
My trip.
On my way to Hillegom I used only 5 watts, more was not possible from the cigarette lighter. In Hillegom I received a battery that is ideally suited for this purpose. The full power of the set can be use without problems.
I will not be qrv with APRS every time I drive my care. This will be incidental.
73, Tjeerd (Gose) - PA3GNZ
Back on 630m QRP WSPR (Saturday)
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For the first time in about a week I am back on 630m WSPR with my 10mW ERP
from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. So far, at 1805z, just
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