[W8MWA] APRS Apps and Info

[Joshua Smith]

For a crops-platform (linux/mac/windows) I’ve had pretty good with YAAC:

http://www.ka2ddo.org/ka2ddo/YAAC.html

It served N8OZY and I very well on a balloon chase a couple of years ago. 

--
Josh Smith
KD8HRX

Sent from my iPhone. 

> On Mar 21, 2019, at 9:36 AM, Josh Prichard <wvunderground at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Wanted to follow up with some aprs info as we had some questions....
> 
> To give everyone an idea on what we are talking about doing for the marathon/other events.....
> 
> APRS isn't meant to replace voice operations and will still need people out in the field.  It is used to supplement voice operations.  
> 
> APRS will allow event coordinators to help track people in the field.  Instead of taking a long time to explain where a person is or if no one knows where they are..... the coordinator can look on a map and relay the information.  
> Example 1: A walker needs EMS.  Voice operator calls the coordinator and says we need EMS at X location.  Coordinator can look at a map and tell EMS exactly where to go instead of asking the voice operator to explain their location.  Saves on voice traffic and possible confusion.
> Example 2: Where is the resupply vehicle or where is the start/end of the walkers.  Instead of asking for reports and having a ham in every vehicle, we could just throw a tracker on a person/vehicle.  Sometimes events can be short handed and need people in more important places.  No guessing where a vehicle is.  
> 
> If your are interested have a listen to this podcast that details using aprs for a race:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKLYvqzLB-Q
> 
> 
> Current APRS map:
> https://aprs.fi/#!lat=39.64560&lng=-79.94330
> 
> Routes for the marathon from the latest information I had:  
> https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TEnvQXEW-_H3_3chC9TSDR9y9nF0FrUI&usp=sharing
> The marathon covers a lot of area!
> 
> 
> Software list:
> Software for phones/tablets.... All below software supports internet rx/tx which will get sent out by active igates.  They also support radio tx/rx using certain hardware.  
> To enable internet connection you will need an aprs passcode.  You can get that at the following link: https://apps.magicbug.co.uk/passcode/
> 
> Android Phones/Tablets
> APRSDroid
> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.aprsdroid.app&hl=en_US
> Also available for free from their website but you have to enable unknown sources.
> https://aprsdroid.org/
> Click on download apk and choose the latest release at the bottom of the files list.  Your phone/tablet will ask for you to enable unknown source before installing.
> 
> Apple Phones/Tablets
> Pocket Packet *Seems to be the most popular paid version for rx/tx via radio*
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocketpacket/id336500866?mt=8
> 
> PulseModem A *New and free and also supports rx/tx via radio*
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pulsemodem-a/id1424005647?mt=8
> 
> Windows PC
> There are many many versions of aprs software out there.  I have tried quite a few of them but not all of them.  The quickest I have found to get working was aprsisce/32
> http://aprsisce.wikidot.com/
> 
> If you need help reply to this email and we will try our best to steer you in the right direction.
> 
> Josh Prichard
> KC8TAI
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