APRS -- Moving Hams on Radio and the Internet
-- A Guide to the Automatic Position Reporting System
by Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU
APRS is among the most popular activities using personal computers in ham radio
applications. Getting started often requires little more than a VHF radio and
computer. With a portable Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, you have
precise position information at your fingertips. Connect the GPS receiver to
your APRS station, and you can transmit your location information even as
you're moving!
Track moving objects on maps (other stations, public service vehicles, marathon
runners, etc.).
Display weather statistics and storm warnings.
Find a hidden transmitter or jammer.
Access the APRS network on the Internet (even without a radio!)
The future for APRS applications seems limitless!
In this book, you'll learn how to configure hardware and software to make the
best use of your APRS station. Software examples include programs for Windows,
Mac and Linux. Follow detailed discussions of APRS operation and technical
support. To help you get stated, there's also a complete Glossary of Terms and
a summary of APRS software commands.
APRS -- Moving Hams on Radio and the Internet is the third APRS book written by
QST columnist and ARRL author Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU.
Softcover. © 2004, The American Radio Relay League, Inc. APRS is a registered
trademark of APRS Engineering LLC, which reserves all rights to its use for
commercial products.
(ISBN: 0-87259-916-7) #9167 -- $17.95
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