
Introduction to APRS: Automatic Packet Reporting System Overview
Learn about APRS, a system enabling immediate local digital and graphical information exchange in events or local areas. Explore the functionalities, applications, and equipment used for APRS. Discover how APRS facilitates communication and data exchange among participants efficiently.
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INTRO TO APRS AUTOMATIC PACKET REPORTING SYSTEM Clint Miller KC JUO and Paul Cowley KB7VML Story County ARES January 16th, 2016
Immediate local digital and graphical information exchange between all participants in a local area or event. This includes: Positions of all stations and objects Status of all stations Messages, Bulletins and Announcements Weather data and telemetry DF bearings and signal strengths for quick transmitter hunting RF Connectivity plots of all stations Local OBJECTS on a common map display for all users Local Freqs, IRLP, ECHOlink, Winlink, Nets, Meetings Typical applications are: Routine local awareness of all ham radio events and assets around you Marathons, races, events and public service Search and rescue Family communications and tracking and one-line emails Mobile-to-mobile global text messaging Weather data exchange and display Efficient multi-user Satellite communications
Nodes Digipeaters IGATEs
Aa Digipeaters And to the Internet Gateway Multiple Hops
Time for a brief demonstration Today s equipment: Yaesu FT-350 Built-in TNC and OEM GPS add-on
INTRO TO APRS AUTOMATIC PACKET REPORTING SYSTEM QUESTIONS? Clint Miller KC JUO and Paul Cowley KB7VML Story County ARES January 16th, 2016