I want to write an APRS bot from start to finish. I know how to connect to APRS-IS, I've even done it via telnet just to see what the traffic looks like on the wire.
What's the approved way to test APRS-IS connections so as to not be mistaken for a threat actor and find oneself blocked? Some attempts will just fail or be malformed, etc.
@hamradio Also giving Nymeria APRS a try. Looks super promising as well. If you have any other suggestions for more modern APRS clients, let me know!
@M0KHR @g7kse #APRS is a tactical info system. There is not much use in peace and calm "weather" for non-geeks.
It is used just to practice the skills and maintain the infrastructure. People use it for self-spotting SOTA or other outside HAM activations or car tracking (serve as coverage and IGate tests).
This changes during events / emergencies though. Erecting a local repeater / IGate can be done quickly (more so with solar + LoRa). And the deployed teams can use it (or DMR) to share info.
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Jeff KC1PYT
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