Question
What does the packet path WIDE3-1 designate?
Answer Options
- A) Three stations are allowed on frequency, one transmitting at a time
- B) Three subcarriers are permitted, subcarrier one is being used
- C) Three digipeater hops are requested with one remaining
- D) Three internet gateway stations may receive one transmission
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
In APRS and packet radio, the path instruction specifies how a packet should be relayed through automatic relay stations (digipeaters) to reach its final destination. The instruction WIDE3-1 is a specific type of relay path used in modern APRS networks to allow packets to propagate locally.
The notation WIDE3-1 designates that three digipeater hops are requested with one remaining to be executed by a repeater. The first number (3) is the initially requested maximum number of hops for this packet to travel, and the second number (1) indicates the number of hops that are still left to be used. This path ensures the packet covers a wide area without propagating endlessly through the network.
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