[aprssig] iBCNU

[Steve Dimse]

On Apr 6, 2012, at 8:46 AM, Scott Laughlin wrote:

> Some iGate folks aren't very happy to see these iPhone apps, 

The IGate operators should not care. The IGates do not send every position through from INet to RF. A position should only be sent to RF if they explicitly add you to a list (and then infrequently), or once every thirty minutes when you are sending a message from INet to a station in their local coverage area.

> so I set my beacon rate at 30 minutes, but even at that the GPS pulls the battery down in an hour.  So, when I feel the need of it I turn it on and let it update every half-hour.

Again, try Ham Tracker. I leave it on 24/7 and its effect on battery life is not noticeable.

Steve K4HG