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What is APRS?

From The APRSWiki Here is a quick rundown of what APRS is. We may be using APRS at our upcoming TechFest in February! Automatic Packet Reporting System Also mistakenly known as Automatic Position Reporting System, APRS is an amateur radio based digital communications system for local, regional, or long-distance (as in the case of HF APRS) tactical, real-time exchange of information among all members of a net, including map based displays for situational awareness. It was developed by Bo...