APRS TX vs MeshCom Usage & Stats
APRS TX allows licensed Ham Radio operators to beacon their position details to the APRS-IS network using the internet.
The following information is sent in each position packet:
* Latitude
* Longitude
* Speed
* Altitude
* Bearing
* Beacon message (22 characters max)
* APRS Symbol
Now includes messaging between APRS stations.
Within the app you will need to specify your Callsign and Passcode. Pass codes are only available to licensed Ham Radio operators.
Passcodes can be generated here: www.dstarcomms.com/aprs
Within the app you may change the following information:
* Callsign
* Passcode
* APRS-IS Server URL
* Beacon Message
* Beacon Time Interval
* APRS Symbol for choosing which icon will be displayed on APRS maps.
You may also use this app on iPad devices but a continuous location will be required, normally through GSM or WiFi.
Please note: This app uses the GPS feature of your device. Continued use of this app may drain the device battery sooner.
Please email matt@dstarcomms.com if you have any feature requests or bug issues. If you leave feedback reporting an issue I have no way of communicating with you to resolve the issue.
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MeshCom is a project to exchange text messages via LORA radio modules. The primary goal is to realize networked off-grid messaging with low power and low cost hardware.
The technical approach is based on the use of LORA radio modules which transmit messages, positions, measured values, telecontrol and much more with low transmission power over long distances. MeshCom modules can be combined to form a mesh network, but can also be connected to a message network via MeshCom gateways, which are ideally connected via HAMNET. This enables MeshCom radio networks, which are not connected to each other via radio, to communicate with each other.
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APRS TX VS. 
MeshComJanuary 11, 2025