APRS

Automatic Packet Reporting System -A digital communications channel for ham radio.
APRS sends small/slow packets out to a mesh of repeaters which hold the packets for 10-30 min before being archived off the map.

Typical uses for APRS include:
» Weather
» Position & Location
» Alerts / Bulletins / Messages

[LINKS]
» http://www.aprs.org  |  Getting Started w/ APRS
» https://aprs.fi  |  Google Map of local ARPRS events
» https://www.aprsdirect.com  |  another APRS map

[THINGS YOU’LL NEED]
1) ham radio with: · speaker & mic jacks, · VOX control option
2) APRS TNC/cable for your ham radio
3) APRS software for your iPhone/Android/computer
4) Something to run APRS software on( iPhone, Android, computer ) that is capable of connecting to cable(2)