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11APRS is a registered trademark Bob Bruninga, WB4APR

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Using Your APRS Using Your APRS MobileMobile

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Human to human info exchange!

http://aprs.org/D7xx/d700-faq.txt


APRS is a communication support APRS is a communication support systemsystem

To facilitate all forms of To facilitate all forms of local local HAM HAM CommsComms

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The maps are just so you can SEE the Network and know how to Communicate!

Who, What, When, Where, Why & Who, What, When, Where, Why & How!How! call Freq now map status msg

• Position, course and speed• Information on Antenna and Range• Text Messages, Email, Bulletins• AND Voice!


Your “local” APRS RF networkYour “local” APRS RF network

Aloha Range:

• In Maryland,

about 50 mi

• In Wyoming,

about 150 mi

• In SoCal,

about 15 mi

The channel is full with 60 to 120 users. Beyond that, reliability suffers.

The “ALOHA” circle defines your communication range.


Your “local” APRS RF networkYour “local” APRS RF network

The Objective: To see info on EVERYTHING in Ham radio in that area.

• Who is around, Who is moving (operator present!)

• What they are doing.

• What Frequency they are on, and are monitoring

• What Repeaters to use

• What nets, or meetings or Hamfests are happening

• What resources are available? Echolink, IRLP, WinLink

• TO BE ABLE TO TALK TO THEM

• APRS Message

• or Voice!


APRS – IS - Local Info!APRS – IS - Local Info!


APRS Voice Alert! APRS Voice Alert! **

Voice Alert is effectively a 3Voice Alert is effectively a 3rdrd & 4 & 4thth Radio Radio channel for APRS radios with internal channel for APRS radios with internal TNC’sTNC’s

Set Set APRS Band AAPRS Band A to CTSS-100to CTSS-100, Volume , Volume UP!UP!

All All packet-racket is MUTEDpacket-racket is MUTED You are available for a You are available for a voice call using PL-100voice call using PL-100 on 144.39 on 144.39 And you will hear* a Ping ALERT if another VA-station comes And you will hear* a Ping ALERT if another VA-station comes

in line-of-site to you… (a in line-of-site to you… (a proximity radar alert!)proximity radar alert!)

Great for long haul traveling and Great for long haul traveling and meetingmeeting other APRS other APRS users.users.

Also great local Also great local BackchannelBackchannel for APRS coordination for APRS coordination

(Simultaneous Voice and Data (Simultaneous Voice and Data channel)channel)(Automatic Proximity Alert)(Automatic Proximity Alert)


APRS Channel APRS Channel MUTE MUTE

SetSet APRS Band A to CTSS-XXX APRS Band A to CTSS-XXX, Volume , Volume UP!UP!

All packet-racket is All packet-racket is MUTEDMUTED All other Voice Alert All other Voice Alert Proximity pings are mutedProximity pings are muted You are available for a You are available for a voice call using PL-XXX voice call using PL-XXX on 144.39on 144.39

MUTES APRS, MUTES APRS, but allows forbut allows for backdoor (PL-XXX) voice backdoor (PL-XXX) voice contactcontact

IncludeInclude “V-Alert Txxx…” “V-Alert Txxx…” in yourin your Status Text Status Text

(Voice alert with personal CTCSS)(Voice alert with personal CTCSS)


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Setting up your D700 or D710 Setting up your D700 or D710

Or Yaesu FTM-350


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MOST IMPORTANT SETTINGSMOST IMPORTANT SETTINGS !!!!!!

To get even basic APRS functionality you must change TWO radio Defaults!

1)Configure BUTTONS for APRS

2)Configure PM’s to save Settings!

3)Then SAVE these in your PMs!1) MENU: RADIO-DISPLAY-KEY_FUNCTION… set MODE 3 (D700

only)

2) MENU: RADIO-MEMORY-AUTO_PM_STORE… set to OFF (700 & 710)

(This prevents your every button push from auto-saving over your previously saved config!)

3) SAVE in each APRS PM: Press F then PM-IN, then select PM


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TNC

APRS display

Side B VoiceSide A APRS

4 Bands/Modes in 1 5 Radios 4 Bands/Modes in 1 5 Radios in 1 in 1

Five

PM’s

Voice Alert

Voice

PC


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Voice

1. VHF/UHF 1. VHF/UHF VoiceVoice

VHF or UHF voice

Or

Broadband RX

4 Bands/Modes in 4 Bands/Modes in 11


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TNC

APRS display


2. APRS2. APRS

APRS data on front panel display

And

Other stations on attached GPS MAP

Voice

1. VHF/UHF 1. VHF/UHF Voice Voice


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TNC


2b. APRS2b. APRS

APRS on attached PC

OR

Packet Mode with

PC

Voice

PC



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TNC

APRS display


2. APRS 2. APRS

Voice Alert

Voice

CTCSS 100


3.

Voice Alert makes you available 100% anytime for voice call on National APRS channel with PL 100


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TNC

APRS display


2. APRS 2. APRS

Voice Alert

Voice

CTCSS 100


3.

Voice Alert makes you available 100% for voice call on National APRS channel with PL100

Beeps when any other V.A mobile gets

in simplex range! 4.

Voice Alert Proximity Alarm


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TNC

APRS display


APRS Voice Alert controlled by APRS Voice Alert controlled by CHANNEL # *not* Volume ControlCHANNEL # *not* Volume Control

Voice Alert PL 100

CTCSS 100

Ch1: Ch1: APRS VAAPRS VA

144.39144.39

CTCSS 100CTCSS 100

Proximity Alert PL 100


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TNC

APRS display



Voice Alert PL xxx

CTCSS xxx

Ch2: Ch2: APRSmuteAPRSmute

144.39144.39

CTCSS CTCSS xxxxxx

XXX QUIET!

But you can be reached with PL xxx

Beacon


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TNC

APRS display



Voice

Ch3: Ch3: APRS rawAPRS raw

144.39144.39

Hear all packets


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APRS display



Voice

Call: Call: 146.52146.52

CallButtonForInstantQSY to52


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APRS/Voice Alert Operations in APRS/Voice Alert Operations in PM1 PM1

Five

PM’s

TNC

APRS display


Voice Alert PL 100

CTCSS 100

Proximity Alert PL 100

FivePM’s

PM1


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FivePM’s

APRS/Packet in PM2APRS/Packet in PM2

TNC


PC

In this PM, you might want to change the DISPLAY-KEY_FUNCTION back to normal Radio Buttons(mode-1)

PM2


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Side B VoiceSide A voice

Voice

Voice

Dual Band VOICE in PM3Dual Band VOICE in PM3

In this PM, you might want to change the DISPLAY-KEY_FUNCTION back to normal Radio Buttons(mode-1)

PM3

FivePM’s


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Side B VoiceBAND SCAN

Voice

VOICE and Visual Scan in PM4VOICE and Visual Scan in PM4

PM4

FivePM’s


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Side B VHFSide A UHF

Cross Band Repeater in PM5Cross Band Repeater in PM5

PM5

FivePM’s


Aa

The APRS NetworkThe APRS NetworkInformation exchange between everyoneInformation exchange between everyone

2 Hops max

And to the Internet Gateway

Digipeaters


Internet ConnectivityInternet Connectivity

Everything goes into the Internet

Only MSGs go back to RF

Local RF


Seeing the Situation Seeing the Situation (Symbol (Symbol Atributes)Atributes)


Symbol AtributesSymbol Atributes

The original Overlayable Symbols

Since April 2007, all alternate symbolsmay now have overlays

Note, some popular “aprs” programs do not display ANY of these 11 attributes on any map! They show meaningless ICONS instead


APRS – IS - Local Info!APRS – IS - Local Info!Last 100 stations!

Direction & Distance

Frequency and Tone


APRS – IS - Local Info!APRS – IS - Local Info!


APRS-Internet (APRS-IS)APRS-Internet (APRS-IS)Google for “USNA Buoy” Select USNA-1

This data is LIVE

APRS.FI

OpenAPRS.NET

Findu.com


APRS-IS (FINDU – Near)APRS-IS (FINDU – Near)Google for “USNA Buoy” Select USNA-1

* Click to see all stations on map


APRS-IS (APRS-IS (click to see all stations on mapclick to see all stations on map))Google for “USNA Buoy” Select USNA-1

40 miles

Also:

APRS.fi

OAPRS.net

Etc…


APRS-IS (FINDU - Messages)APRS-IS (FINDU - Messages)Google for “USNA Buoy” Select USNA-1

Also:

APRS.fi

OAPRS.net

Etc…


Global APRS Global APRS Email!Email!

APRS Global APRS Global Text MessagingText Messaging since 1993; from HT’s since since 1993; from HT’s since

1998!1998! Send Email from any APRS radio anywhere to anyone on Send Email from any APRS radio anywhere to anyone on

the planet, anywhere LIVE.the planet, anywhere LIVE. WU2Z Email Engine on the APRS-IS gates it to InternetWU2Z Email Engine on the APRS-IS gates it to Internet Great Demos. Great Demos. Send an Email to a Blackberry in the Send an Email to a Blackberry in the

audience.audience.

To: EMAIL

MSG: [email protected] ET call home!

New Initiative!New Initiative! Universal Amateur Radio Text Messaging


Universal Ham Radio Text Messaging Initiative

DTMF

APRS

wireless

cell

26 separate systems! But ALL CAN EMAIL!

Send/RX anytime, anywhere, any device by callsign


APRS Msgs/Email

Send/Receive messages or email

Anywhere on the planet via APRS satellite

MSG menu

Confirmation of Relay =>


What is APRS all about?What is APRS all about?(Humans communicating INFO with Humans)(Humans communicating INFO with Humans)

Immediate local digital and graphical information exchange Immediate local digital and graphical information exchange between all participants in a local area or event. This includes:between all participants in a local area or event. This includes:

PositionsPositions of all stations and objects of all stations and objects StatusStatus of all stations of all stations MessagesMessages, Bulletins and Announcements, Bulletins and Announcements WeatherWeather data and data and telemetrytelemetry DF bearingsDF bearings and and signal strengthssignal strengths for quick transmitter hunting for quick transmitter hunting RF Connectivity RF Connectivity plots of all stationsplots of all stations LocalLocal OBJECTS OBJECTS on a common map display for all userson a common map display for all users Local Local Freqs, IRLP, ECHOlink, Winlink, Nets, MeetingsFreqs, IRLP, ECHOlink, Winlink, Nets, Meetings

Typical applications are:Typical applications are: Routine local awareness of all ham radio events and assets around youRoutine local awareness of all ham radio events and assets around you Marathons, races, events and public serviceMarathons, races, events and public service Search and rescueSearch and rescue Family communications and tracking and one-line emailsFamily communications and tracking and one-line emails Mobile-to-mobile global text messagingMobile-to-mobile global text messaging Weather data exchange and displayWeather data exchange and display Efficient multi-user Satellite communicationsEfficient multi-user Satellite communications


APRS, Maps, Events and APRS, Maps, Events and Objects!Objects!

Dayton Hamvention


Various APRS Stations Various APRS Stations (two-(two-way)way)

APRS is a Network intended for real-time Tactical INFORMATION exchange. This means TWO-WAY.

now

APRStt


TRACKERS TRACKERS (should be two-way)(should be two-way)

The Beacon should include the receiver Voice frequency so the operator can be involved in the Net!

One-way trackers are good for non-manned assets at large movement events.. Not as the only APRS asset for a ham.

Trackers may be his 2nd, 3rd or 4th unit for APRS support… not his 1st!

One-way APRS is not recommended. APRS is a Network. Use the Receiver to receive calls!


Kenwood TM-Kenwood TM-D700AD700A

Built-in APRS Displays and messaging.Built-in APRS Displays and messaging. Other APRS stations show on attached GPS map Other APRS stations show on attached GPS map

Dual band 144/440 MHz 50/35 WattsDual band 144/440 MHz 50/35 Watts Built-in 1200/9600 bps TNC including Built-in 1200/9600 bps TNC including

digipeaterdigipeater

Kenwood D7 Yaesu Kenwood D7 Yaesu VX8RVX8R

TM-D710TM-D710

Mobile/Portable APRS Terminals

Adds operation Freq to every Adds operation Freq to every posit !posit !

Auto tunes to others with Freq!Auto tunes to others with Freq! Shows local Voice Repeaters !Shows local Voice Repeaters !


Other APRS radiosOther APRS radios Alinco DR-135T/EJ-41UAlinco DR-135T/EJ-41U

2 M Radio with optional 2 M Radio with optional TNC. TNC.

N1VG Scott makes an OT tracker N1VG Scott makes an OT tracker modulemodule

No messaging/data displayNo messaging/data display But OT adds GPS map displayBut OT adds GPS map display VX8R available since Dec 08VX8R available since Dec 08. .

VX8G GPS built-in (2010)VX8G GPS built-in (2010)

Or HAMHUD on any Or HAMHUD on any radio!radio!


APRS on ANY radio! APRS on ANY radio! (using the RC-(using the RC-D710)D710)

On IC-2820 On IC-2820 DSTARDSTAR

Jeff KB2M

RC-D710 DISPLAY

APRS channel DSTAR channel

Plu

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C

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ion


APRS on ANY radio! APRS on ANY radio! (using the RC-(using the RC-D710)D710)

Attached to an ALINCO HT

Simple SPKR/Mic connections

NiCd Battery Pack


APRS Event Data EntryAPRS Event Data Entry

Score Message Sent

Score Data Received

Net Control

Ops send scores


Event Data Entry Event Data Entry (DTMF)(DTMF)

Using ANY Radio with a DTMF keypad

Troop Number and

Score received at

Net Control


APRS (APRS (RFIDRFID))See aprs-rfid.html

For big events, put one at each checkpoint or venue.

Every clubhouse/EOC door

See who is operating where, on what frequency and when

Hot Spot


APRS (APRS (RFIDRFID))See aprs-rfid.html

Hot Spot

Was demonstrated with door mats at Dayton


APRS APRS Range circles and Path tracingRange circles and Path tracing


APRS APRS ( DFing by signal strength )( DFing by signal strength )


APRS APRS Tracking with MilemarksTracking with Milemarks


APRS – APRS – Traffic Speed PostsTraffic Speed Posts

Shows speed of traffic past special points


APRS is INFO.APRS is INFO.not just not just

tracking!tracking! Voice Alert?

AVRS (Ham Radio Mobile Cell via

APRS=>VOIP)?

Signal Finding?

Nets?

Meetings

?

APRStt?

Frequency?

Field Data?

Traffic?RF Range?

Tracker-Voice?

Milemarks?

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