WAPR has members located throughout the state of Wisconsin. Our mission is to promote and manage a digital radio network in Wisconsin, to coordinate radio frequencies used in this network, to help this network grow, and to educate packet radio users on it's use. WAPR is recognized by the National Frequency Coordinator's Council as the official packet radio frequency coordinating body in the state of Wisconsin.
WAPR is a non-profit organization operating under I.R.S. 501(c)3 regulations. We maintain several network nodes throughout Wisconsin, and use the majority of our funds to accomplish this. Our monthly newsletter appears in the Badger State Smoke Signals , a monthly general-interest Amateur Radio periodical that serves Amateur Radio operators in Wisconsin and neighboring areas.
Feel free to browse this site for educational materials concerning Packet Radio, News and other information of interest to hams that are interested in, or are currently using Packet Radio.
Our current list of officers is:
Joel Papke N9BQM, Chair
Aaron Hiese KB9QWC, Vice Chair
Andy Nemec KB9ALN, Secretary
Walt Altus AA9AW, Frequency
Coordinator
Feel free to contact any of our officers with requests for information, membership, or comments concerning WAPR. For comments and questions concerning this web site, mail Andy .
Here's the index of information and resources available on this site:
October 26, 2002 WAPR Meeting Info - Here's information and directions to the meeting.
What is Packet Radio? - A short explanation of packet radio with very basic technical information.
WAPR Band Plan - This lists the packet radio frequencies used in Wisconsin and their purposes.
The Wisconsin Packeteer / WAPR News - This month's news and other information.
Wisconsin Packeteer News Archive - Past news reports that you can browse.
WAPR Organizational By-Laws - Legal stuff.
WAPR Membership Application - A membership application form you can print out and mail in.
"Using the Wisconsin Network" index - This is a 40-part series that originally appeared in the Badger State Smoke Signals
Node Information for the Sysop - This is a work in progress. It is currently appearing in the BSSS and additional parts will be added after they appear there.
Article "Web Pages on Packet? This is an update of an article that first appeared in the Badger State Smoke Signals and later in CQ-VHF and CQ Magazines.
Information on obtaining an IP address - This is a link to the IP Address Corrdinator for Wisconsin or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Tuscon Amateur Packet Radio (TAPR) This is the web site of this national organization devoted to the promotion and of Packet Radio in the national arena. They have an extensive software library and offer information, kits and other resources for the packet-active ham.
The State of Wisconsin Amateur Radio Packet Backbone Network
Thanks for stopping by, hope you've found this site useful. Be sureto check in regularly for additions and updates.
