Includes dstartnc2, javaprssrvr, dstarinterface, and tncx. I am developing a software dualport packetradio tnc that uses a soundcard as a modem and supports ax. The principle requirement of a tnc in order to be used as a standalone tracker is the ability to program the tnc to listen for the gps data on the serial port, and transmit the most recently heard data. Press ctl x followed by y to save and close the file. He had ordered a tncx kit from coastal chipworks, and was in the process of. It has been tested on windows xp, vista, 7, 8, 10 and has proved stable in operation. Our goal is to bring you a fast and easytouse map with the latest aprs activity.
It can be used standalone to observe aprs traffic, as a tracker, digipeater, aprstt gateway, or internet gateway igate in the early days of amateur packet radio, it was necessary to use an expensive terminal node controller tnc with specialized. The radios that have a jack for connecting a tnc typically a 6pin minidin connector are easiest to wire and they give you direct access to the discriminator audio which will help the performance of your tnc. This is perfect to carry the mini aprs transceiver with you all thetime, whether on a hiking trip, on a journey with your bike or boat or even when skiing. Another new feature is the addition of aprs software version tocalls specific to. Aprs satellite trackers when you are off the grid, just connect a spot or delorme satellite tracker to aprs pro and let the world follow your steps. Tncpi 2is a special version of tncx designed to interface directly with the raspberry pi computer.
I am attempting to get in to basic packet radio and have been feuding with my borrowed pk232. The smartdigi and tncx can be ordered by selecting the links below. If you want a physical external tnc, there is the kissonly coastal chipworks tncx which is a simple and expensive kissonly tnc. Additional applications for sat tracking, logging, locator referencing and antenna computation are also included. When set up with a computer or tablet, an external tnc, and a proper audio adapter cable, it should be able to function on 144. It is not clear whether btech intends to add extra function. Tncx is a selfcontained tnc, not a computer sound card. You can also add a usb gps or a gps hat to make the pi into an aprs tracker. Here is some screenshots for the application itself. It is not only a tracker that can send position data, but also a receiver which can receive aprs messages from other aprs stations, decode them and display on.
Uiview32 is an aprs mapping program that has been around for a while and is no longer being updated but is quite common. There is a dosbased aprs program that would work fine under the xp commandline prompt if that is part of your aims. Reboot the pi and run dire wolf by doubleclicking on the desktop icon. The tncx may be the easiest, as there are no settings or commands available. The tncx, mobilinkd, and some others look promising. Dont bother with the tncpi9k6 and just look at the default one if youre only looking to do aprs. The tncx is a lowcost, low power tnc currently deployed in thousands of locations all over the world. All three of my packet stations run on some version of this tnc.
Dire wolf is a software soundcard modemtnc and aprs encoderdecoder. Likewise, for mobile aprs these tnc s must have a computer attached and running aprs software in order to update the position. Aprsbeacon the purpose of the aprsbeacon is to provide simple aprscompatible position beacons for up to three objects. The afu knoppix cd contains software for the operating modes of psk31, rtty, sstv, fax, aprs and packet radio. Packet radio with the raspberry pi mike richards g4wnc. It is available from coastal chipworks either fully assembled and tested, or in kit form it is based on a 16f628 pic and the mx614p modem chip. John g8bpq is the creator and maintainer of the bpq32 software. I would rather have an external aprs device so i can port it between different transceivers. If you want an aprs client for the pi then yaac works well. You can use your iphone as an audio tnc and connect it to your hfvhf radio for 3001200 baud aprs operation. Packet radio tnc software free download packet radio tnc.
Aprs direct is a website that brings you global realtime aprs tracking and weather data including cwop. Tnc pi 2is a special version of tnc x designed to interface directly with the raspberry pi computer. Raspberry pi tnc using the tncx pi from coastal chipworks. It can connect to the pi either via the pis serial port, or via the i2c protocol. As a kiss tnc, it can only pass and receive what it gets from the software. When you hear the phrase tapr ii clone it is referring to the second tnc that tapr made. Picoaprs by db1nto picoaprs weltweit kleinster aprs. The tiny size of just 33 x 58 x 24 mm is close to that of a matchbox. In the latter case, a single pi can support multiple tnc pis at the same time, since each tnc pi can be given a unique i2c address. The tnc x may be the easiest, as there are no settings or commands available. Welcome to yaac yet another aprs client yaac is a mostly platformindependent java application written by andrew pavlin, ka2ddo, for monitoring and contributing to the automatic packet reporting system aprs network invented and trademarked by bob bruninga, wb4apr yaac is free software.
If dire wolf is not running, it will start shortly. According to previous findings, picoaprs is the worlds smallest aprs transceiver with builtin kisstnc and since the firmware version v014 also a stand allone fillin aprs digipeater. Aprs is a multifaceted system for use with packet radio by hams, it allows the monitoring of real time geographical information such as the position of vehicles, the status of weather, radio direction finding and much much more. Once the terminal window is open, cycle the power on your tnc to get a welcome message. The byonics tinytrak3 can only send packets and, with a connected gps, is a great option to put into a vehicle to transmit. The tnc x is a lowcost, low power tnc currently deployed in thousands of locations all over the world. Hit shift and x to exit, y to save, and enter to keep the default name. Place the image on your sd card using the imaging software of your choice.
Aprs baofeng tnc mobilinkd best prepper solution ham radio shtf duration. Winlink terminal node controller sumter county ares. Client software for users of the automatic packet reporting system amateur radio network. It envolves mapping, gps tracking, packet radio, etc. Another item i want to do is use outpost packet message manager with tncx. With the mobilinkd tnc, just one cable connects the tnc to the radio. The tnc pi connects to the radio to enable the rpi to send and receive packets. We can achive fast realtime updates since each user browser will be connected directly to our own aprsis server with no intermediate databaseserver. Kiss tnc connect to a computer and operate standard packet, winlink, and any of the aprs software. Configure an amateur radio gateway with a raspberry pi. The usmartdigi is a daughter printed circuit board to be used exclusively with the coastal chipworks tncx. Pinpoint offers a modern aprs solution with some of the best and unique features available in aprs software and it has been tested by a number of amateur radio emergency services ares volunteers that use pinpoint during exercises and emergencies. Aprs software for ham radio category is a curation of 33 web resources on. This is the page to look at for tnc settings for aprs.
This link is listed in our web site directory since friday sep 16 2005, and till today win aprs has been followed for a total of 18180 times. Tncx, kiss mode packet controller tncx an inexpensive tnc for vhfpacket and aprs. This amateur radio web site explains how to use the agwpe utility program to send and receive packet using the sound card of your pc instead of a tnc. If you want to run a digipeater, the software that you are running may not be quite as versatile as procommtm. Tncpi is a version of the tncx kiss mode tnc that is designed specifically to plug into a. It does have a separate dc power receptacle and rs232 if one wants to connect like traditional tncs. Aprs digipeating the tinytrak4 can act as a smart aprs digipeater supporting widenn, callsign substitution, and dupe checking. No tail 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 3 hours 6 hours 12 hours 24 hours 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days. Setting up an aprs digipeater with direwolf and xastir on a raspberry pi 3 running stretch. While pursuing the idea of standing up a smallfootprint aprs digipeater at my. The tncx is a basic kiss mode tnc that is designed by john hansen, w2fs.
Aprs igatedigi with my new raspberry pi recently i picked up a raspberry pi computer and have been setting it up to take on the digiigate duties for wi0la10. Just connect your fm radio and your computer and the world of digital packet radio is yours to. Aprs digipeater with raspberry pi, tncpi and aprx software posted by kr0siv august 15, 2018 in motorola if youve been keeping an eye on my blog youve seen ive been gearing up to add an aprs digipeater to my local area. Aprs beacon the purpose of the aprs beacon is to provide simple aprs compatible position beacons for up to three objects. Aprs database access there is a web page that will show the latest weather reports for the weather stations nearest a location. In the latter case, a single pi can support multiple tncpis at the same time, since each tncpi can be given a unique i2c address. As for software, uiview is the longstanding king of windows aprs clients. It can be used standalone to observe aprs traffic, as a tracker, digipeater, aprstt gateway, or internet gateway igate. The soundmodem has two tcpip interfaces to link with client application. Just connect your fm radio and your computer and the world of digital packet radio is yours to enjoy. The main category is aprs software that is about aprs software for ham radio. Configuration is done via tcpip api and this time i need to say that the software provided is actually quite usable. It is a very interesting facet of packet radio and has much.