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Which group of information can APRS transmit?

APRS can carry GPS positions, text messages, and weather data.

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  1. Voice calls, television, and fax
  2. Only call signs and passwords
  3. GPS positions, text messages, and weather ✔

Why: APRS exchanges short digital reports. Position, message, and weather information are all supported data types.

Huh, didn't know that: APRS information can be displayed with station locations on a map.

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APRS checked the weather because its packets might need a raincoat.
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Answer: GPS positions, text messages, and weather. APRS exchanges short digital reports. Position, message, and weather information are all supported data types.

  1. NCVEC 2026-2030 Technician Question Pool (Feb 19, 2026 errata) ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf
    A. GPS position data B. Text messages C. Weather data D. All these choices are correct
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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