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. 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:
KWF on the Wildflower Triathlon
Thanks for listening and contributing to show #73, we hope you enjoyed this episode!
73 Y’all!
Cale/K4CDN
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