SN !SN! on APRS not working

[J Weeks]

I am sending my position info via APRS using the !SN! in the comment field. However, my position is not showing up on multiple applications when displaying spotter locations. Is there an issue with SpotterNetwork or is it just me?

 

[Mark Drees]

Having the same issue. My FTM-100DR is setup to send APRS and has !SN! in the comment field as well, but my location isn’t showing up either.

 

[John Wetter]

Thanks for the report, we'll take a look. I don't use APRS directly so this may take a tad longer to figure out on our side, just an FYI.

 

[Mark Drees]

Thanks for the report, we'll take a look. I don't use APRS directly so this may take a tad longer to figure out on our side, just an FYI.

For what it's worth, it hasn't worked since Spotter Network was separated off of Allison House.

 

[J Weeks]

For what it's worth, it hasn't worked since Spotter Network was separated off of Allison House.

Is there a plan to fix it? If so, time frame? A lot of ham radio operators use APRS to broadcast their position.

 

[John Wetter]

Thanks for the updates, still investigating. Unfortunately nothing new to report at this time but yes, we are working on it and plan to restore this functionality.

 

[Zach Bennett]

I'm glad I stumbled upon this thread a few weeks ago. I thought something was wrong at my end. But it appears that the APRS link with SpotterNetwork is working again. I have the !SN! in the APRS Comment Beacon field and it works! Thanks for restoring this functionality.

 

[Keith Brandt]

I was just referred to this thread after I noticed it's still not working. It would be great for our ARES group for SA.

 

[Keith Fronk]

Currently working on upgrades for the Tahoe comm systems replacing the Yaesu FTM-400 with a Kenwood TM-D710G / AvMap to keep track of APRS in real time. The !SN! APRS status beacon has not worked on SpotterNetwork for quite some time, my guess the script is no longer importing positions to SpotterNetwork from the APRS - IS server. I have used !SN! in my APRS beacon to keep track across ALL platforms including my streaming location for about a decade and has been instrumental in keeping / maintaining contact with my Emergency Management partners.
The question is: If it's not going to work anymore do I need to bother putting it in the new radio?

 

[Mark Drees]

@Keith Fronk here is the current thread we have on the issue. It has been unstable since being separated from the Allison House server last year. APRS—>SN Unstable Again

 

[Keith Fronk]

Thanks Mark, I'll copy this post to that thread.

 

[Mark Drees]

Anytime Keith!