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!

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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