Ham Radio 360

Ham Radio 360: APRS Follow-up (Listener Q&A)

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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!

  1. (4:00)

    2. 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. SMSGTE
    • Is APRS used on other bands? 30m Robust Packet
    • Why 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 APRS
            • Show Links:

            Our First APRS Show with KWF

            aprs.link

            aprs.fi

            ARISS.net

            ASTARS

            Satellite Connections

            Alinco DR-135TMKIII 2M

            Argent Data PNP TNC

            KWF on the Wildflower Triathlon

            @KWF on Twitter

            ARPS on Facebook

            APRS Symbol Chart

            APRX aprs Software

            KWF Thesis (pdf)

            Event Time Data Extension

            Texas Digital Radio

            Thanks for listening and contributing to show #73, we hope you enjoyed this episode!

            73 Y’all!

            Cale/K4CDN

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