APRS Resources
Clients, TNCs, radios, and other tools for getting on the APRS network.
Whether you're setting up your first tracker or building out a digipeater, here's a starting set of software and hardware resources used across the NWAPRS region.
APRS Clients
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APRSISCE/32
Full-featured Windows APRS client.
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YAAC
Cross-platform Java APRS client.
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PinPointAPRS
Windows APRS mapping client.
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UI-View32
Classic Windows APRS client.
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SARTrack
APRS/tracking client popular with search & rescue teams.
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Xastir
Open-source APRS client for Linux.
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APRSdroid
APRS client for Android.
TNCs and Radios
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Kantronics
Maker of the KPC-3/KPC-3+ TNCs widely used for NWAPRS digipeaters.
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Kenwood
Maker of the TM-D710 and TH-D74 APRS-capable radios.
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Yaesu
Amateur radio manufacturer with APRS-capable models.
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Byonics
Maker of TinyTrak tracker boards.
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QRP Labs
Low-power radio and tracker kits.
Other Resources
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APRS.fi
Live APRS station tracking map.
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APRSDirect.com
Another live APRS tracking map.
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APRS.org
The official APRS protocol site, maintained by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.
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r/APRS on Reddit
Community discussion and troubleshooting.
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Winlink and APRS interoperability
Notes on using Winlink alongside APRS.