APRS Basics for EmComm
Learn the basics of APRS from an EmComm perspective.
In this course instructors KK6DA, W0DHG, NR6V, and W6AH guide you through the basics of setting up your ham radio station to send and recieve APRS using Pinpoint APRS. The course starts with an overview of APRS, then shows you how to get your Amateur Radio Station connected to your computer. Once connected, an entire class session focuses on EmComm use case scenarios including: Updating Hospital Status, Sending Messages, Digipeating, and Mapping Deployed Resources
Conducted via Zoom by members of ARES LAX and Ventura County ACS/ARES. This course focuses on the uses and best practices for APRS from an EmComm perspective.
Key Topics Include
- Installing and Configuring Pinpoint APRS
- Sending APRS Messages
- Configuring a Signalink USB SoundCard
- Using SoundModem by UZ7HO
- Checking connections with APRS
- Using the National vs Local Frequencies
- Mapping Deployed Resources
- Updating Hospital Status
- Supporting Marathon Events with Bicycle Mobile APRS
- Hybrid Voice and Digital Net Best Practices
Latest Updates
- Class 1 Recording Posted
- Quick Setup Guide:
Pinpoint APRS (K6OLI) PDF
Pinpoint APRS Overview
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Links
- Pinpoint APRS
- Quick Setup Guide:
Pinpoint APRS (K6OLI) PDF