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howto:aprs [2023/02/17 08:30] – [APRS] va7fi | howto:aprs [2023/02/17 08:58] – [APRS-IS] va7fi |
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[[http://aprs.org |APRS]] is a two-way tactical real-time digital communications system between all assets in a network sharing information about everything going on in the local area. On ham radio, this means if something is happening now, or there is information that could be valuable to you, then it should show up on your APRS radio in your mobile. | [[http://aprs.org |APRS]] is a two-way tactical real-time digital communications system between all assets in a network sharing information about everything going on in the local area. On ham radio, this means if something is happening now, or there is information that could be valuable to you, then it should show up on your APRS radio in your mobile. |
Basically, the way it works is: | Basically, the way it works is: |
* Your APRS capable radio transmits data on 144.39 Mhz (in North America). | * Your APRS capable radio transmits data on 144.39 Mhz (in North America). |
* Someone else's APRS capable radio hears that data and can display it, store it, and re-transmit it. | * Someone else's APRS capable radio hears that data and can display it, store it, and re-transmit it to extend the range of the network. |
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Basically, the way it works is: | Basically, the way it works is: |
* Your APRS capable radio connected to a computer (called an IGate) sends what it hears to the internet. | * Your APRS capable radio connected to a computer and sends what it hears to the internet (this configuration is called an IGate). |
* Others can view this information [[https://aprs-is.net/WebServices.aspx|online]] or using [[https://aprs-is.net/ClientSoftware.aspx |various apps]]. For example, see [[https://aprs.fi/#!lat=49.4667&lng=-123.7667 |aprs.fi]] and [[https://aprsdroid.org/ |APRSdroid]] ((Note that [[https://aprsdroid.org/|APRSdroid]] is free of charge when downloaded from the developer's website, but costs $5 when installed from Google Play.)) | * Others can view this information [[https://aprs-is.net/WebServices.aspx|online]] or using [[https://aprs-is.net/ClientSoftware.aspx |various apps]]. For example, see [[https://aprs.fi/#!lat=49.4667&lng=-123.7667 |aprs.fi]] and [[https://aprsdroid.org/ |APRSdroid]] ((Note that [[https://aprsdroid.org/|APRSdroid]] is free of charge when downloaded from the developer's website, but costs $5 when installed from Google Play.)) |
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