aprs is a registered trademark bob bruninga, wb4apr 1 universal contact by callsign sept 2011...

APRS is a registered trademark Bob Bruninga, WB4APR

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Universal Contact by Universal Contact by CallsignCallsign

Sept 2011

Anywhere, Anytime Any Device, any system

Human to human info exchange!

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wireless


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TWO SEPARATE TOPICS !!!

Millions of systems!

Universal Texting

begets

Signalling

begets

End-to-end VOICE (VOIP)


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APRAPRSS

Sept 2011

Human to human info exchange!

Single channel info-resource! Universal Ham Radio Text Messaging Initiative

aprs.org/aprs-messaging.html

Universal VOIP connections via APRS signaling

aprs.org/avrs.html

APRStt (Signaling, Texting for any HT) !!! aprs.org/aprstt.html

APRS-RFID! (walking by) aprs.org/aprs-rfid.html

A-Star Nodes! (universal voice network) aprs.org/avrs.html


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Universal Ham Radio Text Messaging Initiative 2010

DTMF

APRS

wireless

cell

26 separate systems!

Send/RX anytime, anywhere, any device by callsign


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All telephones communicate

Millions of systems!

Your telephone Number is Universal !


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Why cannot all Ham Radios Communicate ?

We have

Universal

Callsigns !

RF

RF

RF

RF


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We have the Last Mile covered! 2011


We have Caller ID! 2011


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They can!

APRS –to- 300,000 DTMFDTMF signaling Radios!


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They can! APRSttAPRS –to- 2,000,000

Radios with DTMF (every ham)!

APRStt


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They could!

APRS –to- 1000 Dstar Radios with

An A-star gateway !

APRStt


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Global Global Mobile/HT Mobile/HT

VOICE VOICE ConnectivitConnectivit

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AVRSAVRS((

www.aprs.org/avrs.html

))

We can do this now We can do this now with a little software with a little software

and some incentive by and some incentive by a good author!a good author!


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Universal Ham Radio Text Messaging Initiative 2010



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Universal Texting – New Radios! 2011

TH

-D

72A

VX-8R &

VX-8DR

All now come with GPS built in!

And text entry and display

VX

-8G

R

FTM-350R


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OLPC -One Laptop Per ChildOLPC -One Laptop Per Child

$100 laptop per 3rd world kid$100 laptop per 3rd world kid Low power, no moving partsLow power, no moving parts High power WI-FI and MESH High power WI-FI and MESH

netnet Runs LinuxRuns Linux Sound Card to DC, volts, Sound Card to DC, volts,

O’scopeO’scope Jack, KG4GJY’s APRS app:Jack, KG4GJY’s APRS app:

APRS for ALL Portable Terminals!


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Georg LukasAPRSdroid

Use APRS.FI for Use APRS.FI for situational situational awrenessawreness

Send Receive Send Receive Text Text

Send Receive Send Receive VoiceVoice

APRS for ALL

wireless

Terminals!


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APRS is APRS is not the not the Maps…Maps…

It’s the Network!It’s the Network!

Can you see APRS Stations? No!

Can you see APRS network? No!


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The Automatic Packet The Automatic Packet NetworkNetwork

APRSAPRS = Automatic = Automatic PacketPacket ReportingReporting System System

SSince late 80's was for local ince late 80's was for local Tactical digital communications,Tactical digital communications,

Situational awareness and Situational awareness and TWO-WAYTWO-WAY information exchangeinformation exchange

Beacons, Messages, OBJECTS – Beacons, Messages, OBJECTS – Everything Going On in ham radio Everything Going On in ham radio Around YOUAround YOU

A single A single Reference Resource Reference Resource for all for all HAM activitiesHAM activities

Not just GPS Vehicle Tracking!Not just GPS Vehicle Tracking!


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Global Mobile/HT Global Mobile/HT PresencePresence and and TextingTexting Connectivity Connectivity


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Seeing the NetworkSeeing the Network(PHG data shows relative station performance)(PHG data shows relative station performance)

50 mi


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

This data is LIVE

http:// Pcsat.aprs.org

& situational awareness


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

* Click to see all stations on map


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FINDU.COM (FINDU.COM (click to see all stations on click to see all stations on

mapmap))Google for “USNA Buoy” Select USNA-1

40 miles

Also:

APRS.fi

OAPRS.net

Etc…


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APRS-FI APRS-FI (anyone can see APRS)(anyone can see APRS)

Google for “USNA Buoy” Select USNA-1


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

Also:

APRS.fi

OAPRS.net

Etc…


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Scope of Scope of APRSAPRS

Over 40,000 users Over 40,000 users worldwide.worldwide.

RELAYS every 20-30 RELAYS every 20-30 mi called mi called “digipeaters.” “digipeaters.”

All linked by home All linked by home station Igatesstation Igates

Global links by Global links by Amateur Satellites Amateur Satellites

Thousands of Thousands of Weather stations Weather stations

Telemetry and data Telemetry and data everywhereeverywhere

But, only 2% of local ham radio users…

(a side show)…


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

Dayton Hamvention


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

Trackers have no APRS data display. So the receiver should be tuned to a beaconed 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 normally recommended. APRS is a Network. We want good 2-way communications among all participants for maximum utility.


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TRACKERS TRACKERS (Now are two-way!)(Now are two-way!)

TT4 with $34 display and AVMAP G5 GPS


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YAGtrackeYAGtrackerr

$GPWPL waypoint output string (map stations on GPS) Holds a station list of last 50 heard stations in EEPROM Station list sorting by last heard or distance Digipeat histogram shows digipeat "health" of your own station and others Map plot screen plots all in station list Full messaging with on-board keyboard-like layout Messaging "chat" screen for quick replies Stores up to 10 canned messages (can be edited by user)


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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 !


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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

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C

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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


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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. .

Has GPS built-into speaker micHas GPS built-into speaker mic

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


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More INFO Display radios!More INFO Display radios! TH78 and FT51,41,11 Display text TH78 and FT51,41,11 Display text

messagesmessages

Can also display local APRS!Can also display local APRS! Traveler’s FreqsTraveler’s Freqs IRLP or Echolink freqsIRLP or Echolink freqs MessagesMessages FTM-10R uses DCS FTM-10R uses DCS

textingtexting

See See www.aprs.org/aprs-messaging.html

ANY RADIO WITH DTMF! ANY RADIO WITH DTMF! (see APRStt) (see APRStt)


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APRS Growth APRS Growth Opportunities!Opportunities!

Global Email Global Email Done! (WU2Z) - Done! (WU2Z) - Now Universal Text MessagingNow Universal Text Messaging (any device) (any device) CQSRVR CQSRVR (Global APRS CQ’s)(Global APRS CQ’s) Done! (AE5PL)Done! (AE5PL) APRSttAPRStt (APRS touchtone) – (APRS touchtone) – APRS for Every RadioAPRS for Every Radio Done! (Done! (W4PC of CSSIW4PC of CSSI))

Simple Simple DTMFDTMF memory for your Callsign – memory for your Callsign – One Button SendOne Button Send APRSttAPRStt receiver converts to APRS receiver converts to APRS Position, Time, Frequency and Status!Position, Time, Frequency and Status! On On IRLP IRLP nodes, nodes, EcholinkEcholink nodes, some repeaters, nodes, some repeaters, anywhere on 146.58anywhere on 146.58

AVRSAVRS (Automatic Voice Relay System) (Automatic Voice Relay System) Global Callsign-to-callsign VOIPGlobal Callsign-to-callsign VOIP Uses APRS message to set up call – Uses APRS message to set up call – APRS knows where you and callee areAPRS knows where you and callee are Automatically links to Automatically links to EcholinkEcholink or or IRLPIRLP for for nearest nodenearest node and sends to APRS and sends to APRS APRS Radio APRS Radio auto-QSY’sauto-QSY’s to make link (= Ham Radio Cell phone from Mobile) to make link (= Ham Radio Cell phone from Mobile) (90% D710)(90% D710)

AI-FI AI-FI (APRS WIFI) in every laptop(APRS WIFI) in every laptop OLPC message client (OLPC message client (APRS-XOAPRS-XO) and XASTIR ) and XASTIR (50% …)(50% …) Other Systems Other Systems (View on OpenAPRS, APRS-fi, FINDU)(View on OpenAPRS, APRS-fi, FINDU)

APRS RFIDAPRS RFID for ARRL name tags (event locating) for ARRL name tags (event locating)


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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


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APRS Msgs/Email

Send/Receive messages or email

Anywhere on the planet via APRS satellite

MSG menu

Confirmation of Relay =>


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APRS APRS Global Global CQ’sCQ’s

We needed a CQ System for We needed a CQ System for SCOUTS, JOTA, SATERN, IOTA, SCR SCOUTS, JOTA, SATERN, IOTA, SCR andand Field Day! Field Day! AE5PL AE5PL responded with responded with CQSRVRCQSRVR Allows anyone to send a global message to everyone involved in an Allows anyone to send a global message to everyone involved in an XXXXXXXXXX

activityactivity Just send a message to Just send a message to CQSRVRCQSRVR starting with starting with CQ XXXX CQ XXXX messageCQ XXXX CQ XXXX message EveryoneEveryone who has sent a similar who has sent a similar CQ XXXXCQ XXXX message to CQSRVR message to CQSRVR will get your CQwill get your CQ

From then on, once you see From then on, once you see callsigns,callsigns, you message normally you message normally point-to-pointpoint-to-point To limit load, only one CQSRVR message per 30 minutes is forwarded.To limit load, only one CQSRVR message per 30 minutes is forwarded.

Can also be used any day, any time, anywhere! Can also be used any day, any time, anywhere! CQ CQ CQ CQ anyone around?CQ CQ CQ CQ anyone around? Can also be used for Can also be used for global GROUP commsglobal GROUP comms if 30 minute timer is changed. if 30 minute timer is changed.

www.aprs.org/cqsrvr.html


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• For For WB4APRWB4APR, the DTMF Sends: , the DTMF Sends: A9A2B42A7A7C79#

• This is converted to an APRS packet on the APRS channel as:This is converted to an APRS packet on the APRS channel as:WB4APR-12>APRStt,WIDE1-1:!DDM_.__N/DDDM_.__W$146.58MHz HAMvention

• Puts you on global map near Hara Arena, with your immediate calling frequency, your Tone and your Echolink node number and that a Hamfest is going on.

That is everything you need to be known to the Global APRS system!That is everything you need to be known to the Global APRS system! Exists since 2001 (in DOS w DTMF chip). Now we have a Windows Version! By Exists since 2001 (in DOS w DTMF chip). Now we have a Windows Version! By

W4PCW4PC Also Needed in Echolink, IRLP, and some repeater controllers with a serial port!Also Needed in Echolink, IRLP, and some repeater controllers with a serial port!

APRStt and therefore 100% situational awareness of any Ham mobile or HT then APRStt and therefore 100% situational awareness of any Ham mobile or HT then

APRS will always be a side show only used by 10% of any club or organization.APRS will always be a side show only used by 10% of any club or organization.

Other Positions:Other Positions: #B95*234*1D => Milemark #234 on Route 95, northbound

See aprs.org/aprstt.html

APRStt (Touchtone) APRStt (Touchtone) (every (every radio!)radio!)


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Simple DTMF memory - One button puts you in APRS (Simple DTMF memory - One button puts you in APRS (Position, Frequency and StatusPosition, Frequency and Status)!)! DTMF on voice freq translated to packet on APRS channel (or direct to APRS-IS)DTMF on voice freq translated to packet on APRS channel (or direct to APRS-IS) Position is .1 mile LIST on map display adjacent to repeater or FREQ objectPosition is .1 mile LIST on map display adjacent to repeater or FREQ object Frequency used is inserted in packet (for return contact)Frequency used is inserted in packet (for return contact) If Echolink, IRLP or Autopatch, APRS packet includes node or Phone number!If Echolink, IRLP or Autopatch, APRS packet includes node or Phone number! All responses in VoiceAll responses in Voice

APRStt (special event) APRStt (special event) (every (every radio!)radio!)

See aprstt.html


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DTMF Report shows on APRS!DTMF Report shows on APRS! CALLSIGN with date and timeCALLSIGN with date and time Position LIST in vicinity of repeater or APRStt entry pointPosition LIST in vicinity of repeater or APRStt entry point Voice Operating Frequency, Tone and local other infoVoice Operating Frequency, Tone and local other info Node number if Echolink or IRLP, or reverse patch number if RepeaterNode number if Echolink or IRLP, or reverse patch number if Repeater

DTMF users show on DTMF users show on mapmap

See aprstt.html

147.105MHz T107 R30m


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APRStt (APRStt (HamventionHamvention) ) (Doug Quagliana)(Doug Quagliana)

See aprstt.html


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APRStt!APRStt!

Dayton Hamvention


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APRStt (APRStt (Simple Simple

GatewaysGateways))See aprstt.html

As simple

as adding a DTMF chip to a Micro-Trak

Or adding a DTMF chip to an OT and HT for use in the field at a special event


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APRStt (APRStt (Freq DisplayFreq Display)) See aprstt.html

For events, put one on each operating frequency and set posits along unused edge of map.

See who is operating where, on what frequency and when


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APRStt APRStt (DTMF (DTMF messaging)messaging)

See aprstt.html

For events, put one on each operating frequency and set posits along unused edge of map.


300,000 TH-78 and FT-51R’s have DTMF Messaging

APRStt sends APRS info to TH-78 and FT-51R Displays

APRStt receives APRS info from TH-78 and FT-51R users


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APRS Event Data EntryAPRS Event Data Entry

How to use APRS HT’s for keypad entry of Troop data at camporees.

20 stations, 40 troops, 800 scores all day long. Use keypads!


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APRS Event Data EntryAPRS Event Data Entry

Score Message Sent

Score Data Received


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

Using ANY Radio with a DTMF keypad

Troop Number and

Score received at

Net Control


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APRS APRS DTMF Gateway! DTMF Gateway!

See See www.aprs.org/aprs-dtmf-gate.html

Gates all Local APRS traffic to the DTMF Gates all Local APRS traffic to the DTMF radio!radio!

APRS

Packets gated to DTMF channel!


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APRS APRS DTMF Gateway! DTMF Gateway!

See See www.aprs.org/aprs-dtmf-gate.html

Simple PIC processor added to any Simple PIC processor added to any Radio/TNCRadio/TNC

APRS

Packets gated to DTMF channel!


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

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

Every clubhouse/EOC door


Hot Spot


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

Hot Spot


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APRS Voice Alert! APRS Voice Alert! **

Voice Alert is effectively 3Voice Alert is effectively 3rdrd Radio Radio channel for the D7 and D700 APRS channel for the D7 and D700 APRS radiosradios

By setting the By setting the APRS Band AAPRS Band A to CTSS-to CTSS-100100, , but but keeping the volume turned up:keeping the volume turned up: You wont hear any packets on 144.39 *You wont hear any packets on 144.39 * But you will hear a voice call using PL-100 on 144.39But you will hear a voice call using PL-100 on 144.39 And you will hear* an occasional Ping packet if another And you will hear* an occasional Ping packet if another

D700 comes in line-of-site to you, like a proximity radar D700 comes in line-of-site to you, like a proximity radar alerting you to local presence.alerting you to local presence.

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

(For all mobiles!)(For all mobiles!)


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

Direction & Distance

Frequency and Tone


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APRS APRS Tracking with MilemarksTracking with Milemarks


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APRS – APRS – Traffic Speed PostsTraffic Speed Posts

Shows speed of traffic past special points


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APRS IGates (Global APRS!)APRS IGates (Global APRS!)

An IGATE is a local APRS station that utilizes An IGATE is a local APRS station that utilizes the APRS-Internet network to pass all the APRS-Internet network to pass all packets heard on their local RF back to the packets heard on their local RF back to the Internet.Internet.(Gives global views to local activity.(Gives global views to local activity.

Also act as two-way gateways for ALL APRS Also act as two-way gateways for ALL APRS MESSAGES worldwide MESSAGES worldwide (Internet (Internet RF) RF)..


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APRS is INFO.APRS is INFO.not just tracking!not just 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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APRS APRS EmergencyEmergency

Power Power200W Solar Power

- Continuous

10 kW gas Generator 220 VDC

- Auto-runs as needed

- lightweight wires

Low Cost

$1 Universal Power Connector


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APRS Home PowerAPRS Home Power

Solar Power.. It aint

what it used to be! 40% drop in price this year

1% what it cost in 1970

95% efficient now (no batteries (70%))

50% total cost Government Rebates!

$500-$3000 annual rebates

FREE Electricity for LIFE

Low Cost

$1 Universal Power Connector


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2010Solar Power Now!

Down to $3/watt installed (1$/W deals)

My 8,000 Watt system (shown)


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Off - Grid . . . !!! NOT !!!

Forget your HAM Radio lifetime of experience….There is NOTHING economical about battery storage !!!


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* High initial and maintenance costs* They cannot save up the 2X or 3X summer excess for winter* They lose 30% of all energy in charge/discharge losses* Battery Maintenance and replacement problems for life

Battery storage has four very major shortcomings:


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GRID-TIE is what makes Solar Economical

There is no “buying and selling” of electricity.

* Grid Tie simply works by pushing your meter backwards when sunny* And letting it run forwards when you use power.

* Unlimited storage capacity,* unlimited time*, 100% efficient storage * (on annual solar cycle)


When the Grid Goes Down?When the Grid Goes Down?Whole House

Off Grid System

$50,000

Cost per KwH during outages

$2400.00/KWH

With Battery

$250

60 cents/KWH

On Grid 15 cents/KWH

OR! Backup =


Solar Power = Emergency Solar Power = Emergency PowerPower

COMPLETELY DIVORCE any thoughts of COMPLETELY DIVORCE any thoughts of “emergency power” from Economical power.“emergency power” from Economical power.

Solar power Solar power is for is for ECONOMICAL POWERECONOMICAL POWER

Emergency power has nothing to do with Emergency power has nothing to do with it whatsoever. it whatsoever. (Solve that problem separately) (Solve that problem separately)

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Solar Power *is* Economical

Look at it this way:

Keep $24,000 in a bank at 1%. Continue to pay $200/m for Electricity* After 10 years, you have paid $24,000 with NOTHING to show for it* And every year you have uncertainty in ever rising prices

Buy a $48,000 solar system now, ( With incentives, Pay only $24,000)* Have maintenance free electricity for LIFE* It is generating $2400/year return on investment (10%) for LIFE* OWN this $48,000 energy system and all it’s equity for life* After 20 years it is still producing 80% of today’s power! (and will continue)

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