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Introduction to Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS) in WinAPRS

Learn about APRS, how to report operators' locations automatically, and the benefits for events like Skywarn and bike rides. Find out what equipment you need and how to achieve more precise locations using GPS receivers with APRS. Credits to TAPR, Bob Bruninga, and Steve Dimse. Explore live displays at www.aprs.net.

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Introduction to Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS) in WinAPRS

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  1. Introduction • Introduction to APRS Created by WB4APR, Bob Bruninga

  2. WinAPRS • Automatically reports of operators location • WinAPRS, what does it look like • Skywarn, bike rides and walk-a-thons • Mobile operation • Written by Mark and Keith Sproul KB2ICI AND WU2Z

  3. Texas Oklahoma Map

  4. What Do I need? • Computer, tnc, and software

  5. More goodies • Optional equipment • Mic-E and GPS receivers

  6. What This Means • A more exact location during a public service event • Using a map tells net control exactly were you are • You can monitor for DX.

  7. Now what • Visit www.aprs.net for a live display

  8. MADD Bike Ralley

  9. MIR Passes during experiments

  10. Credits • TAPR for various photos • Bob Bruninga for the creation of APRS • Steve Dimse for javAPRS • For software visit www.tapr.org, www.aprs.net or aprs.rutgers.edu

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