SCS PTC-IIex, Manual

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9 Packet-Radio
Sets the graphic APRS symbol that an APRS receiving station should display: e.g. a
symbolic car in mobile service (Symbol 30). The symbol numbers follow exactly the
table in the APRS protocol version 1.0. The complete protocol information is available on
the Internet. Symbols from the alternative table (“alternate table”) can be selected by
prefixing an “a” before the symbol number, e.g.:
A SY
al3 for “Home(HF)”.
If no symbol number is given as an argument the
A SY
command (normal way) displays
the actual parameter settings, however with a current symbol additionally with a short
description in square brackets. E.g.: a13 [Home (HF)].
Here is a selection of current symbols or their numbers:
6: HF Gateway
7: Small Aircraft
13: House QTH (VHF)
a13: House (HF)
15: Dot
27: Campground
28: Motorcycle
30: Car
47: Balloon
50: Recreational Vehicle
53: Bus
56: Helicopter
57: Yacht (sail boat)
65: Ambulance
66: Bicycle
70: Fire Truck
74 Jeep
75: Truck
83: Ship (Power boat)
86: Van
9.6.1.6 APRS TImer
Default setting: 900
Parameter: X 0, 1…7200
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