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'''[[http://aprs.net/ The APRS Home Page]]'''
'''[[http://aprs.net/ The APRS Home Page]]'''
'''[[https://goo.gl/xcf1PD A Gentle Introduction to APRS (by N6NBN, 2013)]]'''


In North America, the most commonly-used frequency is 144.390 MHz Simplex.
In North America, the most commonly-used frequency is 144.390 MHz Simplex.

Revision as of 16:12, 31 December 2017

Some Ham Operators choose to "beacon" their current location, from their vehicle, bicycle, or even their backpack or purse, using the APRS System.

[The APRS Home Page]

[A Gentle Introduction to APRS (by N6NBN, 2013)]

In North America, the most commonly-used frequency is 144.390 MHz Simplex.

There are many "works out of the box" solutions, including Byonics.com; I use 2 of their "MT-AIO" units, which can be carried easily in a back-pack, or installed in a vehicle; they will run off of 8 AA batteries, or from external 12-volts DC.


Byonics.com MT-AIO APRS Beacon, Exterior View
Byonics.com MT-AIO APRS Beacon, Interior View

But, you ask: How can I "see" where these Hams are at the moment?

This site works really well: APRS.fi