[aprssig] Object vs Item (was: Object Timestamps and 111111)

[Robert Bruninga]

> The object format requires the timestamp.  The item format
does not,
> however there seems to be some reason that Objects are used
instead of
> Items.  Can anyone clarify that history?

Yes, the "items" were not handled in some clients and some
others had bugs, so to get the lowest common denominator, I
always recommend using objects if you want to be sure that
everyone sees it.  (Though it does add the overhead of the time
stamp)...

Bob, WB4APR