[pskmail] Understanding LINK
- From: Andy obrien <k3ukandy@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pskmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:55:21 -0400
"APRS messages sent to your call will be transmitted by the server you
are linked to. The linking concept makes sure there is only one server
transmitting. As all servers know where you are (which qrg, which
server), the link concept allows a very effective level 3 routing
scheme which does not use HF channels for network topology changes.
The messages can be generated anywhere on the APRS net."
Today, I tried a connect to the WB5CON server (WB5COn should get an
award for having a superb station) . The 30M band was in poor shape
and I heard no reply. About 20 or 30 seconds later I heard a weak
PSK250 signal and at the second attempt that signal linked with my
client. Was that WB5CON responding to my earlier CONNECT request?
Also, if linking for the reasons described above (APRS messages) ,
should you stay linked for a long period ?
Andy K3UK
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