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Title: kcAPRS.org


1
APRS in KS, KC MO
Kansas City
  • kcAPRS.org
  • Coordinating organization
  • for APRS in KS, KC MO
  • NEKSUN
  • Join in the fun of APRS and repeater building
    across Northeast Kansas
  • kØham.com

kcAPRS.org
APRS Organization
2
About Shorty
  • First licensed at age 18 in 1987
  • Father KØCEY, Step-Mom KBØBAW,
  • Cousin WDØFHK, Nephews KCØQIO
  • KCØKTP, Brother KCØQIN
  • KØKU President1989-1991
  • Started the NE KS ARC with WVØS for KU, KSU
    Washburn Alumni interested in repeaters-Became
    NEKSUN
  • Operations Director of NEKSUN (NEKSARC/Sunflower
    Interlink) -14 repeaters 19 digipeaters across
    Kansas the midwest
  • President FC for the Kansas Amateur Repeater
    Council
  • Coordinator for kcAPRS.org
  • Johnson County ARES Emergency Coordinator
  • Project Management Consultant for Sprint
  • Maintenance director for Heartland Tower
  • Private pilot wannabe

3
Why We Are Here
  • What is APRS?
  • How did APRS originate?
  • What software should I use?
  • What Hardware should I use?
  • What do I need to know about the existing APRS
    network?
  • How can I get involved?

4
What is APRS
  • Automatic Position Reporting System (previoulsy
    Automatic Packet Reporting System)
  • Packet communication protocol for sharing live
    data on a network in real time
  • Real time tactical communications and display
    system for emergencies and public service
    applications (APRS Spec)

5
History
  • Invented by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR in 1992
  • Devised to facilitate short haul, short duration
    data transfer conventional packet was not
    suitable
  • GPS input came later

6
History
  • APRS for DOS was the first program
  • MacAPRS WinAPRS 1994 by Sproule brothers
  • UI-Viewbest support popularity
  • Many other APRS apps since runs on Windows 3.x,
    9x, NT and XP, Mac, Linux, Palm, CE and DOS

7
Packet Radio
  • History
  • AX.25 protocol was approved by ARRL in 1984
  • Came from X.25 protocol (the A is for Amateur)
  • Primary difference from X.25 is allowance for
    call signs and for unconnected packets

8
Packet Radio
  • In packet radio, qsos are always between
    connected stations
  • Several qsos can take place simultaneously on
    the same frequency
  • Packet qsos may be digipeated by specific
    stations

9
How is APRS different from Packet Radio?
  • Communication is one to many
  • Uses generic digipeating with standard aliases
  • Supports intelligent digipeating to reduce
    network flooding
  • Uses UI frames for messaging, bulletins and
    announcements
  • Provides maps and other features

10
How APRS uses Packets
  • Uses the same AX.25 protocol but only a part of
    it
  • Uses Unnumbered Information (UI) frames
    exclusively
  • Always runs in unconnected mode
  • Frames are transmitted without expecting any
    response
  • Reception is not guaranteed

11
Frequencies
  • VHF 144.39
  • 1200 baud
  • HF 30M 10.15151 LSB
  • 300 baud
  • Satellite
  • ISS Downlink 145.800, uplink 145.990
  • PCsat simplex 145.828
  • 1200 baud

12
APRS Primary Uses
  • Weather Spotting
  • Balloon Chasing
  • Emergency Operations
  • Special Events
  • Every Day fun

13
Weather Spotting
  • What do you need 2B a good spotter?
  • Detailed Map
  • May be deployed to unfamiliar territory.
  • List of Spotting Locations
  • Latest WX info from the NWS
  • Need to see Watches Warnings
  • Radar
  • Field Observations
  • Need to see temperature wind all around
  • See other spotters
  • To confirm reports, u need exact location
  • Automated Objects
  • Create a vectored Tornado object with that others
    can see

14
Balloon Chasing
  • What do you need 2B a good Balloon Chaser?
  • Detailed Map
  • You WILL be in unfamiliar territory.
  • Visibility of balloon location height
  • Auto display of your station balloon
  • Needs to display in one place, so you can
    concentrate on keeping up with the balloon!
  • Field Observations
  • Need to see temperature wind all around
  • See other chasers
  • Keep the convoy from getting lost

15
Emergency Operations
  • What do you need 2B a good Emergency Operator?
  • INCLUDING SAR
  • Detailed Map
  • May be deployed to unfamiliar territory.
  • Latest WX info from the NWS
  • Need to see Watches Warnings
  • Radar
  • Field Observations
  • Need to see temperature wind all around
  • See other spotters
  • Need to know where all field units are deployed
  • Objects
  • Indicate damage or roadblocks on a map for all to
    see
  • List of Shelter Locations
  • Short Messaging
  • Communicate more confidential info to EOC or
    field units
  • Email capability
  • Need to be able to send short messages to
    internet users

16
Special Events
  • What do you need 2B a good Event Specialist?
  • Detailed Map
  • May be deployed to unfamiliar territory
  • Aid Stations need to be on the map
  • Event Route needs to be shown
  • Hazards or Medical support locations need to be
    displayed
  • Latest WX info from the NWS
  • Need to see Watches Warnings
  • Radar
  • Field Observations
  • Need to see temperature wind all around
  • See other specialists
  • Need to know where all field units are deployed
  • Objects
  • Show first Last Runner
  • Show event officials
  • Show Safety units
  • Show medical units rovers

17
Every Day Fun
  • Passive Fun
  • Watch the display of many stations
  • Watch the ISS or PCsat fly by
  • Tracking
  • Find your buddies
  • Set alarms-movement or proximity
  • Track your family friends
  • Make new friends spontaneously while driving

18
UI-View 32 Solution
  • Detailed Map
  • Show world Map
  • Zoom full in
  • Show Search capability
  • Address, County, State, Phone, Mile Marker,
    Call
  • Show Overlays (Spotter Locations)
  • Show Underlays (Aerial Photos)
  • Show UI-Terra

19
UI-View 32 Solution
  • Latest WX info Observations
  • Show UI-NWS
  • Show active colored counties
  • Click for details
  • Show finger wx_srv
  • Show Field Wx Station observations

20
UI-View 32 Solution
  • Messaging
  • Show sending a message direct
  • Show sending a message via digi
  • Show sending a message via internet
  • Show sending an email message

21
UI-View 32 Solution
  • Tracking Zooming
  • Show Auto Track (Cross Hairs and Track zoom)
  • Show UI-Height Track
  • With Height based color
  • Show movement alarm
  • Show UI-History
  • Show FindU Log Converter
  • Show FCC server

22
UI-View 32 Solution
  • Objects
  • Show moving object
  • Show UI-Signpost
  • Show inactive object
  • Difference between objects overlays
  • Show Objects list

23
Hardware
Getting on the Air with APRS What to
Buy/Scrounge
  • Home station requirements
  • 2 meter radio and antenna
  • Desktop computer
  • TNC or soundcard/interface
  • Mobile station requirements
  • 2 meter radio and antenna
  • Variables

24
Mobile/Portable Variables
  • Mobile-Track View
  • GPS
  • Laptop
  • TNC
  • Mobile-Tracking Only
  • GPS
  • Tiny Track, or Tracking TNC
  • Portable-Tracking Only
  • GPS
  • Tracker interface device
  • Power source for portability

25
Hardware
  • Computers for UI-View
  • Pentium II, 128mb 3gb avail, minimum
  • Faster PCFaster Map refresh
  • Consideration for a TNC with GPS
  • 2 serial ports are needed (Unless KPC3)
  • If only 1 serial port is available, can use a
    Port sharing device
  • Any TNC will do with fixed location and a PC
    attached.

26
Hardware
  • Kantronics KPC-3
  • Supports single PC Serial Port Tracker
  • Supports UI Flood Protocol
  • Current Version is 9.0
  • Simple Mobile Operation
  • Cost 189

27
Hardware
  • Kantronics KPC-3
  • Good for Home use
  • Version 8.2 Supports UI Flood Protocol
  • Average cost used 80

28
Hardware
  • KPC-2, KAM, MFJ, others
  • Good for Home use
  • Low cost
  • Check http//swap.qth.com/ for deals

29
Hardware
Self Contained
Pocket Tracker Kit (89) http//www.byonics.com/
pockettracker/
  • Tiny Trak III kit (30)
  • http//www.byonics.com/tinytrak/index.html

A self-contained tracking/telemetry module
ALSO Includes the RADIO!
30
Hardware
Self Contained
  • Kenwood TM-D700 (489)
  • Just add a GPS

Kenwood TH-D7 (339) Just add a GPS
31
GPS Hardware
  • GPS Receivers
  • Must have PC interface port
  • Must output NMEA (National Marine Electronics
    Association) messages on the PC port (default)
  • External antenna a plus
  • RS-232 or TTL

32
The APRS Network-Digis
  • Digipeaters only repeat if their call sign, their
    unique alias, or a generic alias is in the digi
    path
  • Two WIDE Types
  • WIDE3-3 (called a ui-flood)
  • WIDE,WIDE,WIDE (OBSOLETE)
  • RELAY
  • NO LONGER ENCOURAGED!
  • Use Wide1-1
  • Home stations set MYALIAS to wide1-1

33
Mobile Path
  • Metro Example
  • APRS V WIDE2-2 or
  • APRS V WIDE1-1, WIDE2-2
  • Non-Metro Example
  • APRS V WIDE3-3 or
  • APRS V WIDE1-1, WIDE3-3

Home (Fixed) Path
  • Metro Example
  • APRS V WIDE2-2
  • Non-Metro Example
  • APRS V WIDE3-3 or
  • APRS VIA K0XYZ, WIDE2-2

34
Another way to view APRS
  • FINDU
  • http//www.findu.com
  • jFINDU
  • http//www.jfindu.net
  • APRSWorld
  • http//www.aprsworld.net

35
Important Links
  • KC APRS Organization kcaprs.org
  • NEKSUN APRS k0ham.com
  • tapr.org
  • ui-view.org
  • nwaprs.org
  • web.usna.navy.mil/bruninga/aprs/fix14439.html
  • http//www.w0ipl.com/ECom/aprs-imp.htm
  • http//www.byonics.com

36
Upcoming Activities
  • May 24kcAPRS.org meeting
  • NWS Training center--drive to kc0nws
  • June 25 26 Field Day at Perry Lake
  • Spring SummerDigi Igate installations
  • join remailer at k0ham.com for latest info

37
Questions
  • ??

Invitation to join k0ham kcaprs.orgThis
presentation available at kcAPRS.org
38
UI-View Installation
  • Copy 7CD1 to hard drive
  • Copy the states files on CD2 to the states folder
    of 7CD1 on your hard drive
  • In 7CD1 Double click setup (This installs
    Precision Maps 7) Run program register
  • Double click Install 32full203
  • Double Click Install Pmap7.zip (This installs
    Pmap Server)
  • Run UI-view enter registration information
    (including APRS server logon)
  • Turn on alternative mouse actions,, turn on show
    range scale, turn on auto log, turn off announce
    stations first time, MISC- turn off splash screen
    , turn on more detail
  • Setup Comms, 19200, 8N1 edit ini file add blt
    000000 on startup blt 000500 on exit.
  • Setup Station APRS,WIDE2-2, add beacon comment,
    fixed 30, mobile 5, 1 mile symbols
  • GPS Setup, Shared port setup, cross hairs, clock
    set (-6)
  • Copy all the .pos files to uiv-view\overlays
  • Copy marine zones, counties forecast zones to
    ui-view\nws\shapefiles
  • Install, height tracker, ui-traffic, nwsget
  • Install fcc callbook server--Copy en.dat and
    amateur.dat to uiv-view/fccsrv folder
  • Load Map-Precision Mapping 7
  • Run UI-NWS, under shapes setup ensure use map
    server special features is NOT checked
  • Delete CD1 CD2
  • How to delete stations (CTRL-DELETE in stations
    window)
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