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My Callsign is KD0KYO (didnt register with my callsign as my login so if a mod wants to change it that would be nice)

I bought a VX-8DR a couple months ago and have since then accessorized my HT with the Speaker/Mic, GPS, and the CT-136 as well as a diamond SRH77CA antenna. This was my first radio after earning my license and so there could be some experience factors at play in my issues. I most frequently travel with the ct-136 and GPS attached to utilize the aprs. I have only used the speaker/mic with the gps once and I dont think I noticed too much of a difference in the performance so I dont think my issues are with the ct-136 mount that I saw in another thread.

I have been noticing that my radio will attempt to transmit a beacon yet when I check the aprs.fi site for the beacon it frequently does not shown up. seeing as this is my first radio and my beginning uses of APRS i figure it could either be a user error, settings error, or a transmit/signal error. so here is the information on the latter 2 issues and hopefully we can see if any of them correct the issue.

APRS Settings
My Position: GPS
Beacon TX: Smart
Digi Path3(2) 1 Wide1-1
1 Wide2-1
SmartBeaconing Settings:
-Status: Type3 (vehicle)
-Low SPD: 10mph (i modified this from 5 because i noticed when i would move the radio sometimes it would spike over 5mph and try to beacon)
-High SPD: 15mph
-Slow Rate: 30min
-Fast Rate: 120sec
-Turn Angle: 28deg
-Turn Slope: 7
-Turn Time: 15sec

Im also going to be recieving a DIAMOND CR-320A 2M/220/440 6/7/8 mobile antenna for my diamond K702M magmount, as well as a Maldol MH510 to try attaching for transmitting. i have the SMA-SO239 for switching to an SMA for the magmount. Later this week I also have a mirage BD35 amp coming in that ill install in my car. Any suggestions on settings for the APRS or troubleshooting tips would be much appreciated.

http://aprs.fi/?call=kd0kyo-7&mt=roadmap&z=14&timerange=604800
http://aprs.fi/?call=kd0kyo&mt=roadmap&z=14&timerange=604800

<blockquote data-quote="Sinder" data-source="post: 218085" data-attributes="member: 14288">My Callsign is KD0KYO (didnt register with my callsign as my login so if a mod wants to change it that would be nice)I bought a VX-8DR a couple months ago and have since then accessorized my HT with the Speaker/Mic, GPS, and the CT-136 as well as a diamond SRH77CA antenna. This was my first radio after earning my license and so there could be some experience factors at play in my issues. I most frequently travel with the ct-136 and GPS attached to utilize the aprs. I have only used the speaker/mic with the gps once and I dont think I noticed too much of a difference in the performance so I dont think my issues are with the ct-136 mount that I saw in another thread.I have been noticing that my radio will attempt to transmit a beacon yet when I check the aprs.fi site for the beacon it frequently does not shown up. seeing as this is my first radio and my beginning uses of APRS i figure it could either be a user error, settings error, or a transmit/signal error. so here is the information on the latter 2 issues and hopefully we can see if any of them correct the issue. APRS SettingsMy Position: GPSBeacon TX: SmartDigi Path<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick Out Tongue&nbsp; &nbsp; :P"&nbsp; data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />3(2) 1 Wide1-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 1 Wide2-1SmartBeaconing Settings:-Status: Type3 (vehicle)-Low SPD: 10mph (i modified this from 5 because i noticed when i would move the radio sometimes it would spike over 5mph and try to beacon)-High SPD: 15mph-Slow Rate: 30min-Fast Rate: 120sec-Turn Angle: 28deg-Turn Slope: 7-Turn Time: 15secIm also going to be recieving a DIAMOND CR-320A&nbsp;&nbsp; 2M/220/440 6/7/8 mobile antenna for my diamond K702M magmount, as well as a Maldol MH510 to try attaching for transmitting. i have the SMA-SO239 for switching to an SMA for the magmount. Later this week I also have a mirage BD35 amp coming in that ill install in my car.&nbsp; Any suggestions on settings for the APRS or troubleshooting tips would be much appreciated.<a href="http://aprs.fi/?call=kd0kyo-7&amp;mt=roadmap&amp;z=14&amp;timerange=604800" target="_blank">http://aprs.fi/?call=kd0kyo-7&amp;mt=roadmap&amp;z=14&amp;timerange=604800</a><a href="http://aprs.fi/?call=kd0kyo&amp;mt=roadmap&amp;z=14&amp;timerange=604800" target="_blank">http://aprs.fi/?call=kd0kyo&amp;mt=roadmap&amp;z=14&amp;timerange=604800</a></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Sinder, post: 218085, member: 14288"] My Callsign is KD0KYO (didnt register with my callsign as my login so if a mod wants to change it that would be nice) I bought a VX-8DR a couple months ago and have since then accessorized my HT with the Speaker/Mic, GPS, and the CT-136 as well as a diamond SRH77CA antenna. This was my first radio after earning my license and so there could be some experience factors at play in my issues. I most frequently travel with the ct-136 and GPS attached to utilize the aprs. I have only used the speaker/mic with the gps once and I dont think I noticed too much of a difference in the performance so I dont think my issues are with the ct-136 mount that I saw in another thread. I have been noticing that my radio will attempt to transmit a beacon yet when I check the aprs.fi site for the beacon it frequently does not shown up. seeing as this is my first radio and my beginning uses of APRS i figure it could either be a user error, settings error, or a transmit/signal error. so here is the information on the latter 2 issues and hopefully we can see if any of them correct the issue. APRS Settings My Position: GPS Beacon TX: Smart Digi Path:P3(2) 1 Wide1-1 1 Wide2-1 SmartBeaconing Settings: -Status: Type3 (vehicle) -Low SPD: 10mph (i modified this from 5 because i noticed when i would move the radio sometimes it would spike over 5mph and try to beacon) -High SPD: 15mph -Slow Rate: 30min -Fast Rate: 120sec -Turn Angle: 28deg -Turn Slope: 7 -Turn Time: 15sec Im also going to be recieving a DIAMOND CR-320A 2M/220/440 6/7/8 mobile antenna for my diamond K702M magmount, as well as a Maldol MH510 to try attaching for transmitting. i have the SMA-SO239 for switching to an SMA for the magmount. Later this week I also have a mirage BD35 amp coming in that ill install in my car. Any suggestions on settings for the APRS or troubleshooting tips would be much appreciated. [url]http://aprs.fi/?call=kd0kyo-7&mt=roadmap&z=14&timerange=604800[/url] [url]http://aprs.fi/?call=kd0kyo&mt=roadmap&z=14&timerange=604800[/url] [/QUOTE]

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