humptybump
Well Known Member
Hi everyone,
I wanted to pass along an update to the recommended settings for pilots flying with an APRS tracker.
A number of pilots have configured their trackers with their tail number as the primary ID and then, for regulatory purposes, have their amateur radio license in the comment field.
Given the APRS system is a capability provided by an FCC license, the recommendation is that your FCC license be used for your call sign. If you want your aircraft tail number included, you place that in the comment field.
It makes sense to me and I recently made this change (while my plane was down for paint) and I know others have also updated their trackers to follow this recommendation.
I wanted to pass along an update to the recommended settings for pilots flying with an APRS tracker.
A number of pilots have configured their trackers with their tail number as the primary ID and then, for regulatory purposes, have their amateur radio license in the comment field.
Given the APRS system is a capability provided by an FCC license, the recommendation is that your FCC license be used for your call sign. If you want your aircraft tail number included, you place that in the comment field.
It makes sense to me and I recently made this change (while my plane was down for paint) and I know others have also updated their trackers to follow this recommendation.