1. What server should I use if my CWOP ID is CWxxxx or DWxxxx?
- Use a server designator of "cwop.aprs.net" for servers designated for non-ham use as listed under item 2 here.2. What server should I use if my CWOP ID contains my amateur radio callsign?
- Use a server designator of "rotate.aprs.net" to send to the Core servers or "rotatewx.aprs2.net" to send to the Tier 2 servers. Note that some Tier 2 servers only accept packets that contain a verification code issued to licensed amateur radio operators.3. How can I check which servers I'm using?
- Use the CWOP Search Tool to see the last packet you have sent over each of the past 10 days. If you see "CWOP-1" or "CWOP-2" or "CWOP-3", you were using one or more of the CWOP servers. If you see "FIRST" or "CORE-2" or "THIRD", you were using one or more of the core servers. If you see "T2...", you are using one or more of the Tier 2 servers.4. How do I tell which servers are up and working?
- Check here here or here. The links at the top of each column will give specific information on that server.5. What port should I use?
- Use port 14580, but if that does not work try port 23.6. How often should I send a data packet?
- Every 9 minutes or LESS often, i.e. 10 minutes, 11 minutes,.....etc.7. Any special considerations?
- Avoid always sending at multiples of 5 minutes from the top of the hour.