Show notes
A few weeks back, on our first APRS show Kenneth Finnegan (W6KWF) helped explain the APRS Protocol. Since that time, we’ve asked for and received a number of listener questions. In this episode of the Ham Radio 360 Podcast we delve into those questions to further understand this ‘thing’ called APRS!(4:00)Paths? What do they mean, and What do I use?2. (28:00)My APRS won’t show on aprs.fi when using my 5w HT?Why won’t my APRS messaging work?RF Gate, I-Gate or both? 3rd Party Traffic Questions. SMSGTEIs APRS used on other bands? 30m Robust PacketWhy does APRS only use the 144.390 frequency?3. (49:00)How do I digipeat through the ISS?Can I use APRS to monitor my off-grid cabin conditions?What is the Next Generation of APRS-can it be like ADS-B?How is APRS developed? Is it developed?What is the architecture of APRS-IS?What are the uses of APRS that aren’t GPS tracking?Why do all APRS websites suck?Where’s the documentation?Faraday RF, is it operational with APRS?4. (1:13:00)APRS Etiquette, am I doing it right?Whats up with the 200+ symbols for things on the map?What is the Local Freq Initiative? Does it work?Object Beacons for the Local Freq Initiative?5. (1:31:00)K4CDN-5 Digipeater/I-Gate.When to set-up an I-Gate/Digipeater?Hardware recommendations?How the K4CDN-5 digi changed APRSShow Links:Our First APRS Show with KWFaprs.linkaprs.fiARISS.netASTARSSatellite ConnectionsAlinco DR-135TMKIII 2MArgent Data PNP TNCKWF on the Wildflower Triathlon@KWF on TwitterARPS on FacebookAPRS Symbol ChartAPRX aprs SoftwareKWF Thesis (pdf)Event Time Data ExtensionTexas Digital RadioThanks for listening and contributing to show #73, we hope you enjoyed this episode!73 Y’all!Cale/K4CDN