GPS Tracker compatible with the MCC is mandatory next yearSupported protocols: 70cm APRS 1200 baud AFSK, 900MHz featherweight (COTS), 2 meter compatible not advised
70cm band specifically kept quiet for us, don't transmit on that frequency unnecessarily at camp, "be courteous"
Doesn't necessarily have to be COTS
900MHz is the "wild west"
Recovery teams need to wear a pack with voice comms and GPS tracker
Pants and closed toed shoes required for recovery
Absolutely have to stay in contact on recovery, disqualified otherwise
APRS packets can be sent quickly, around at least one second
Need to register frequencies during frequency registration
You have frequency priority when on the rail, not cleared to launch unless you have lock