What is APRS?
Automatic Position Report System. APRS was developed by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, to track mobile GPS stations with two-way radio. APRS is turning into the most exciting mode of Amateur Radio. By using APRS one can track cars, search and rescue teams, parade floats, ships and even airplanes. You don't even need a radio, just an Internet connection. If you do have a two meter (144.390 MHz) radio with a TNC, you can easily join the fun as well. The San Diego Repeater Association maintains an APRS system at the Mount Laguna ham repeater site.

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APRS Information Sites

APRS Search: APRS Search Page

APRS Locator: Find APRS Stations

CAVE Group: Automatic Position Reporting System

TAPR Homepage: The Tuscon Amateur Packet Radio Homepage

MIC-E: Using GPS on any radio

ARRL: APRS Info

ARRL: ARRL APRS links

Search Altavista: Queries for more APRS info

DOWNLOAD APRS : Get the APRSxxx.zip file and the latest Xmapxx.zip file for your area. Then be sure to use PKUNZIP -d when you unzip these files into your APRS directory.

 

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