Mag Mount vs Drilled Hole (NMO) for APRS

Mag Mount vs Drilled Hole (NMO) for APRS

by | Jun 21, 2017 | 2M, 70CM, APRS, UHF, VHF

I’m always looking for better APRS coverage. I’ve had a Tram mag mount on my 2014 Subaru Forester for two years. Of course, everyone recommends drilling a hole in your roof instead. Most everyone claims they can hit repeaters they’ve never been able...
APRSDirect.com – An Alternative to APRS.fi

APRSDirect.com – An Alternative to APRS.fi

by | Jun 15, 2017 | 2M, APRS

Like most folks, I use APRS.fi for most of my APRS needs. But a friend recently made me aware of a new website that also plots APRS packets on Google Maps, and I like it even better for some scenarios: https://www.aprsdirect.com/ Check it out and let me know what you...
APRS in Boise, ID (2017)

APRS in Boise, ID (2017)

by | Jun 3, 2017 | APRS

If you’re passing through Boise on I-84, you’ll have about 30 miles of good iGate and digipeater coverage. Coverage from Boise south to Mountain Home is not very good. Boise, Idaho APRS Coverage Most of the metro area is also covered, but you’ll need...
​ISS Packet System is Back on VHF

​ISS Packet System is Back on VHF

by | Apr 14, 2017 | APRS, UHF, VHF

On Friday, April 14 VHF packet service from the ISS was restored. The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station packet digipeater system is again operating on VHF! Just tune to the previous standard frequency of: 145.825 MHz