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

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

Posted: 07 Mar 2017 05:33 AM PST
http://hamradio360.com/index.php/201...p-listener-qa/


A few weeks back, on our first APRS show Kenneth Finnegan (W6KWF) helped
explain the APRS Protocol.Â* Since that time, weve asked for and received a
number of listener questions.Â* 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 wont show on aprs.fi when using my 5w HT?
Why wont 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?Â* Is it developed?
What is the architecture of APRS-IS?
What are the uses of APRS that arent GPS tracking?
Why do all APRS websites suck?
Wheres 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:

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

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

73 Yall!

Cale/K4CDN

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