[aprssig] Why different freq in Europe vs US?

[R. Rochte]

Why, though, are the different frequencies used?  Why not standardize on
one throughout the world?  Is there some compelling reason for Europe to
not use the U.S. frequency, or vice-versa?

73,
Robert KC8UCH

On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Steve Daniels <
steve at daniels270.eclipse.co.uk> wrote:

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> There are around 6 different frequencies in use depending where you are in
> the world, normally it makes no difference, but ideally for things like
> transatlantic balloons, the ability to change frequency based on longitude
> would be good.****
>
> At the moment stations in **Europe** switch frequency to try and receive
> the balloons, sadly I cannot easily switch the 144.390 with my APRS system
> ****
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> Steve Daniels****
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> G6UIM****
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> Why are different frequencies used for APRS in Europe and **North America*
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