I posted another thread earlier that discussed my ELT activation while inflight. See http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=819108#post819108
This type of incident (IMHO) strengthens the argument for an on-board tracker. However, it also begs for a 2-way communication channel. I understand that SPOT has this capability. Surely APRS must also - i have not seen it on any airborne set-ups. An opportunity i think? Anyone (Sam) have any insight into how this could be possible? Obviously need an APRS I/O devise when messages could be sent and received. Bluetooth to an smartphone?
Just throwing this out there . . .
This type of incident (IMHO) strengthens the argument for an on-board tracker. However, it also begs for a 2-way communication channel. I understand that SPOT has this capability. Surely APRS must also - i have not seen it on any airborne set-ups. An opportunity i think? Anyone (Sam) have any insight into how this could be possible? Obviously need an APRS I/O devise when messages could be sent and received. Bluetooth to an smartphone?
Just throwing this out there . . .