APRS has already been my favorite VHF/UHF radio feature. Today, sadly, there are fewer handhelds on the market that can do full-featured APRS.
Today I will talk about my favorite full-featured APRS handhelds.
Links from the video:
What is APRS? https://youtu.be/lRHhaRTCh3w
APRS with a Baofeng: https://youtu.be/9CVKedg9Fxg
Mobilink APRS TNC: https://youtu.be/QfJHLJoyW9I
APRS Over The ISS: https://youtu.be/GeXNbCzFAx4
Setup a packet radio for APRS and Winlink at home: https://youtu.be/5ey96ubpUxw
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00:00 – Intro
00:22 – APRS Hooked Me On Ham Radio
02:00 – What is APRS?
02:43 – It’s all about Packets!
04:27 – Messaging is APRS best feature!
04:48 – APRS Frequency to listen to
05:49 – Why bother with APRS at all?
06:11 – What is a Digipeater & iGate?
07:14 – Sending Text Messages To Phones Via APRS!
08:36 – You can Email over APRS too!
09:00 – So what is the Best APRS Handheld currently availabl?
10:12 – You can use tablet and computer for APRS control
10:40 – The Best APRS radio is the Kenwood D74
12:01 – Tabletop radio comparison
20:59 – Wrap-up
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