I am a 2e0 ham in the uk and have played with aprs tracking in a vehicle using uview, software tnc, 2mtr radio and an. We can achive fast realtime updates since each user browser will be connected directly to our own aprs is server with no intermediate databaseserver. Aprs putting ham radio on the map ham radio, software, aplikace. Roger realized with his winpack program that providing an open interface to encourage other software authors to write addons was a good idea in a ham radio application. Uipoint has its own symbol set, located in the main uipoint program directory, completely separate from the symbols in uiview. Gps receiver and nonin 3212 pulse oximeter to opentrackerusb connection diagram gps receiver connects. I run a dedicated aprs rig in the form of the ic2000h. Certified, opentracker currently uses the same sequence number at every power up. This provides coverage of the entire united states with detail down to the one tenth mile resolution one half the screen shows one tenth mile of land.
It is not intended to be a replacement for the main help. Describe your experience with the uiview aprs software and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The tapr aprssig should be used for general aprs questions. Uiview requires a validation from aprs server administrators. Uiview32 and the 16bit uiview are aprs programs written by roger barker g4ide sk also the author of the winpack windows packet terminal program. 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. This application differs from most aprs software in that it isnt designed just to be used with tncs in terminal mode. I have pinpoint running on this computer now and the mapping is pretty awesome compared to what i was use to in the past ui view which i can not get to run on windows 10 at all.
This is, of course, dependent on your computer hardware. For many years the most popular program for windows pcs was one called ui view. Ini file, supports the new widenn settings, and has full support for connecting to aprs servers on the internet and running as an igate or internet gateway. Exe a source for uiview maps has been followed for a total of 8 times. At his request, the source code for the program was. This frees up the db25 port, so if you want to run it as a tracker, you can, and if you want to run aprs mobile with a laptop, just plug in the computer cable and go. Hardware for aprs kenwood d700, d710, d7, d72, d74 yaesu ftm350, ft1dr, vx8r, vx8dr any radio with data jack and external tnc tnc2, mfj, byonics tinytrak, argent opentracker, tncxtncpi byonics mtaio signalink or other sound card interface and software in place of tnc. Opentracker helps build profiles to increase conversions, segment current customers, and understand how your software is performing. Please notify me if theres something missing or incorrect on this new page.
Marcan ui view maps i also recommend aprsisce in windows. Visit the home of ui view and download 16bit or 32 bit software and tools. About win aprs the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Tinytrak4 or opentracker usb question i want to get a aprs tracker setup in my car and a bunch of the people i know do it with the tinytrack4 but i also found the opentracker usb that none of them have every used which seems to be cheaper and it already has a usb port for when i want to hook up a computer to it. In theory, smsgte should work with all aprs endpoints, however slight differences in the interpretation and implementation of aprs on some platforms has demonstrated that compatibility is not automatically universal. Nonin 3212 oximeter is placed on my index finger, it connects to a argent data otusb that sends aprs packet data to a kenwood thf6 portable radio. Aprs direct is a website that brings you global realtime aprs tracking and weather data including cwop.
Exe a source for uiview maps the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Once you have the lat long converted to the right format, go to the folder that you saved the map in and rename it if desired. This mode allows the tracker to be used with pcbased aprs programs like xastir, winaprs, and uiview32. Ham radio automatic position reporting system aprs dxpedition. About aprs point the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Yet another aprs client, software for accessing the automatic packet reporting system. This page is specifically about how to get uiview up and running for the first time. Ive been very happy with the opentracker and as soon as i get off my but ill have the tracker2 so i can do messaging. 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 18081 times. You can try the gold standard aprs software uiview aprs client for windows official uiview home page and then get the pmapserver7 software to interface with the commercial software undertow software s precision mapping 7 link for both on the uiview page. I took advantage of this when i redesigned the hamhud. The 32 bit version of ui view also supports wa8dedtf host mode, and the variant of it used in the scs ptcii and ptciie. The easiest way to update the firmware is to use the load firmware from web option in the configuration program. The uipoint addon for uiview allows aprs position reports to be displayed on microsoft mappoint 2002 or 2004.
Ui view also supports tncs in kiss mode, agwpe host mode and bpq host mode. Download zip files from here containing aprs maps for g4ides ui view aprs software. To install ui emergency first download both files below, unzip and install ui emergency1. This link is listed in our web site directory since sunday may 23 2010, and till today taho. The first step to getting started in aprs is to decide on which version of software to use. Ui view is free, but you must register to get a key, and donations are encouraged. The aprs client can get its data from either an rf. This may be more of a software development project than you are interested in, but serious software developers may find it an additional incentive to take this route.
Aprs client software for linux or mac users, there is xastir. Basic configuration for aprs position and pulseox oximeter data telemetry. Uiview has a fullfeatured internal intelligent digipeater, and has full support for connecting to aprs servers on the internet. The opentracker usb wiki contains detailed and uptodate information on the opentracker usb firmware. Aprs mit uiview32 schritt fur schritt anleitung deutscher. Technically, aprs trackers are devices that just beacon aprs positions. Alan ran aprsis32 on a computer, and connected it to two aprs receivers. It is a twoway tactical realtime digital communications system between all assets in a network sharing information about everything going on in the local area. The bk dph handheld in the left is used for voice contacts. Aprs maps for uiview this page lists the aprs maps.
This may be more of a software development project than you are interested in, but serious software developers may find it an additional. To update the list in uiview, go to file and click on download aprs server list and remove the default url which is also out of date and instead enter. 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. Uiview has a fullfeatured internal intelligent digipeater, and has full support for connecting to aprs. Tinytrak, opentracker and others some designed for pcb mounting just takes a gps input and sends a beacon callsign and transmit interval set by software. Uiview 32 simple setup with open street map this video doesnt get into setting up tncs and digi links as there are to many different combination to do in one short video. Nov 15, 2010 you can try the gold standard aprs software ui view aprs client for windows official ui view home page and then get the pmapserver7 software to interface with the commercial software undertow software s precision mapping 7 link for both on the ui view page. Automatic position reporting system aprs is used to transmit location and other realtime data over amateur radio frequencies. Find more information about aprs capable transceivers, digipeaters, trackers, and weather sensors.
Uiview 32 is an activex server and provides a rich interface for external applications. As an alternative opentracker can also be built or bought preassembled, and has the potential advantage of allowing you to rewrite the software involved on your own. This would interface to a pc running aprs software such as uiview. I love yaesu but i think the 8900 is a bit much for aprs. For otwincfg connection problems, see the faq wiki. Utilizes opentracker s cross domain tracking technology to build profiles across all online assets in realtime. The arduino aprs tracker projekty pro arduino, electronics projects, maliny, ham. Configuration guides configuration the information presented here is a guideline on how to configure various hardware and software options for optimum performance in the australian aprs networks. Please share your questions, answers, ideas, tips and tricks about aprs. Like the tinytrak series, it supports a primary and secondary profile, allowing the same unit to be easily switched between vhf and hf operation.
In this page, well compare many of the commercial options available. The uiview program, created by roger barker g4ide, is an aprs application for windows with many features. I have been playing with aprs again after a couple of years away from it. Here is some basic information on getting started with aprs. It works with most tncs, including tnc emulators, and allows up to 16 rf ports to be used. It can run as a fullfeatured internal intelligent digipeater with the tnc in kiss mode, and with modification to the uiview2. If you have an opentracker, please consider using the configurations below, where profile 1is the vhf setup, and profile 2 is for hf. So far, in this special interest area weve talked about putting together inexpensive aprs setups in order to keep the barriers to entry low. This page is specifically about how to get ui view up and running for the first time. Argent data systems opentracker usb users manual revised 2. Ui view site you can get sample maps from my site at.
Uiview the most popular windows based aprs program. Ui view can receive emergency beacons with the use of aprs emergency addon software by giuseppe iw2jzq. Like its predecessors, the t4 is an aprs tracker, digipeater, and kiss tnc, and keeps all of the tracker3s software features. Finally, drag it from there to the normal map view in uiview. It supports 16 different data reporting views as delivered, and can be. Unfortunately roger barker g4ide, the author of uiview, became a silent key in september 2004. For an introduction to aprs please have a look at my aprs introduction page via the button on the left of the screen. Questions about configuring aprs radios, tncs or other equipment are not allowed here please find a forum that is specific to your radio elsewhere. For complete product description, documentation, and support information, see the opentracker usb pro. Do not run the program after you have installed it. If youve been involved with packet radio before, then using aprs at home will be easy. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on.
The opentracker supports both hf 300bps and vhf operation. Aprs automatic position reporting system ham radio. It is simple to setup and you can use your own maps if you want. That definition is often expanded to include devices that can also receive when connected to a pc. Station setup callsign with or without ssid according usage lat. Doing some quick reading, im not 100% clear on how to configure the aprs software to upload your weather data to findu if you want to display it from there instead of a direct link from. Important changes to local aprs digipeater infrastructure.
Please only post messages which are directly related to the aprs. Correct configuration for vk connections to aprs is the internet for uiview is as follows. Inf files should be unzipped and placed in the maps directory under ui view and ui view restarted. There is also some static maps that may work for you as well with links also on.
The following is a list of software and devices that have been tested by the developer and are known to work. Stations currently moving user guide faq blog discussion group linking to aprs. Then move or copy it to the maps folder below where you have uiview installed. The tracker4 is the successor to the opentracker and tracker2 tracker3 series, and it represents a neartotal software rewrite and a huge increase in memory and processor power. While not directly aprs is capable, it sets the standard for aprs packets. Uiview32 and precision mapping official uiview home page. View is considered one of the best automated position reporting system aprs currently being used on the windows platform. View32, with pmap server 7 and precision mapping streets and traveler 8. For instance, it is not uncommon to see a copy of dosaprs and winaprs on the same computer. Aprs ui view 32 setup for digipeating and igate dr. The cleanest and easiest on you is to run ui view aprs software with the pmapserv option and precision mapping software. The default aprs server list which comes with uiview needs tp be updated. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday apr 24 2002, and till today aprs point has been followed for a total of 25688 times. Some platforms can run more than one version of the software listed below.
Installation and initial configuration of ui view32, with. There are several aprs software packages that can be run on your home computer to display activity which, when connected to a radio, will also provide a digipeater andor gateway facility to other aprs users in your area. May 04, 2009 also of interest are the opentracker projects. For detailed, street level mapping with ui view, you must purchase the precision mapping. Uiview uiview is an aprs client that runs on windows. Our goal is to bring you a fast and easytouse map with the latest aprs activity. Uiview32 2 3 download page uiview32 freeware download. If you have trouble finding anything, please let me know. In addition an addon ui weather would allow you to ftp the weather data to your website. Aprs automatic position reporting system ham radio links category is a curation of 57 web resources on, aprsearch, g0hwc essex aprs infomation, uidigi tnc2 firmware mailing list.
Uiview also supports tncs in kiss mode, agwpe host mode and bpq host mode. I had to reconstruct this page from a defunct wiki page and a couple of other pages it refers to here were snagged from the wayback machine. The main category is aprs software that is about aprs software for ham radio. The same cable used to connect the tnc to the computer for configuring it can be used to communicate with ui view. Once transmitted, these reports can be combined with a computer and mapping software to show the transmitted. The minimum spec for uiview32 with precision mapping 7 and pmapserver7 should probably be a 500 mhz machine.
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