APRS is a multifaceted system for use with packet radio by Hams
It provides you the capability of monitoring real
tine geographical information such as the position of vehicles, the
status of weather, radio direction finding and much more
It is one of the most interesting facets of
packet radio and has much to offer most everyone, including non-hams
that just want to watch over the internet.
How does it work?
Each APRS station operate as part of a network,
and relay packets from other stations in the network.
APRS uses the AX-25 Amateur Packet Radio
Protocol, so standard packet hardware will work
APRS stations typically use a 2 meter FM radio
operating at 144.390 MHz
What do I need to have to bring a home-station on line?
A 2 meter radio, antenna, coax and a power
supply. (GPS is optional)
A Terminal Node Controller (TNC) or sound card
adapter (if the sound card solution is used).
APRS software (and AGW Packet Engine Software if
a sound card solution is used)