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 > This bit is an uncompressed APRS compatible location and APRS icon for a BBS (N6CTA, Matrix). > This bit is an uncompressed APRS compatible location and APRS icon for a BBS (N6CTA, Matrix).
-> The "!" and "=" at the front have different meanings as well, per the spec, whether or not you can receive APRS messages (VE3QBZ, Matrix).+> The "!" and "=" at the front have different meanings as well, per the spec, whether or not you can receive APRS messages (VE3QBZ, Matrix).  
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 +''!'' means no APRS messaging, ''='' means APRS-message-capable ([[http://aprs.net/vm/DOS/PROTOCOL.HTM|ref]]). 
 <code>=3405.20N/11748.25WB</code>  <code>=3405.20N/11748.25WB</code> 
  
-> This bit is more or less standard. The rest tells you what SSIDs lead to a particular service (N6CTA, Matrix).+Latitude and longitude coordinates can be converted to the right format using the tool by NA7Q at https://aprs.wiki/converter/
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 +The rest tells you what SSIDs lead to a particular service (N6CTA, Matrix).
 <code>0/R -1/B -4/C -5/IRC -7/N DM14cc FARPN</code>  <code>0/R -1/B -4/C -5/IRC -7/N DM14cc FARPN</code> 
  
  
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