A real-time tactical communications and display. A one-to to-many protocol updating everyone in real. March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 2

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1 Or putting it all together John Galvin N5TIM * APRS is a registered trademark of WB4APR

2 A real-time tactical communications and display system for emergencies and public service use A one-to to-many protocol updating everyone in real time A situational awareness tool March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 2

3 A device that takes GPS data, adds pre programmed ID and status information and packages it as a position report in X-25 data format suitable for transmitting over amateur radio The device can be a full TNC or a hybrid encode only circuit March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 3

4 Any 2 Meter transceiver old or new CTCSS is not required An antenna A translation device (Tracker or TNC) A TNC or KISS only circuit is used for some advanced applications A GPS with NEMA output on a RS-232 serial interface Cables to hook it all together March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 4

5 TM-201 IC-28 FT-1500 IC-2100 TM-271 Just about any 2 Meter Transceiver will work FT-2600 March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 5

6 In our area an HT Tracker is usually over powered by higher powered Trackers and is not heard. A gain antenna could help HTs are viable in small close in areas of operations and on separate frequencies Work well in SAR operations and at Balloon Festivals March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 6

7 KPC3 * T2-135 OT1 TT4 TT3 OT2m March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 7

8 KPC3 AEA PK-12 OT2m TNC-X MFJ-1278 Micro USB TNC PK-88 TT4 Bluetooth TNC March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 8

9 StreetPilot III GPS III + Garmin ETREX Nuvi DigiTraveler GPS-18 Hockey Pucks GPS s need to have RS-232, NEMA output at 4800 baud ADS-GM1 March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 9

10 DR-135T TM-D700 or 710 Both these transceivers have a built in TNC that are APRS capable. Just add a GPS and the correct cable and your ready to go. The OT2 tracker for the DR-135 out performs the Tasco TNC by Alinco March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 10

11 Fortunately most devices radio port follows the KPC3 convention. The internet has cables for all transceivers The GPS cable needs to end in a DE-9F connector A null modem cable is needed for programming the devices. You can buy or build your cables March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 11

12 Connection diagram is identical to wiring for a Packet Radio interface Typical Connection Diagram March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 12

13 DE9F to DE9F wired as null modem Each device usually has its own programming software Null Modem Diagram March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 13

14 Path = WIDE1-1, 1, WIDE2-1 Within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, WIDE1-1 1 should suffice. Within North Texas you should use WIDE1-1 1 or WIDE1-1, 1, WIDE2-1 Symbol = /, Code = > is a Car Recommended Beacon Rates Mobile 3 minutes minimum, SmartBeaconing preferred with 3 minute minimum March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 14

15 Typical Programming Screen March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 15

16 SmartBeaconing is an algorithm created by Steve Bragg for adjusting the transmit rate by the speed and heading changes on the tracker. March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 16

17 The Tracker GPS with or without Display plus NEMA output. TinyTrak, Opentracker, OR or similar device OR TNC APRS Tracker Set-up 2 M VHF Transceiver w / Antenna March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 17

18 Not only does this configuration provide GPS data for tracking, it Special Cable enables to and from messaging. The special cable assemble puts The 350 in Fleet Management Interface Garmin Nuvi 350 mode which enables messaging. In FMI mode 2 Meter Transceiver OT2m March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 18

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22 AirLink 101 Serial to USB dongle Don t forget the drivers Set to Com Port 4 or higher PCMCIA slot serial interface card Don t forget the drivers Set to Com Port 4 of higher March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 22

23 UI-View is free UI-View must be registered, also free Runs on MS computers Uses a TNC in KISS mode or the Internet Many add on programs/features Easy to use Lots of maps available I use it March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 23

24 Opening Screen (F1 is your friend ) March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 24

25 Comms Setup March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 25

26 Station Setup & Information March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 26

27 Status Text & Misc March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 27

28 Maps Most maps are pictures and are static All maps must have an.ini file Precision Mapping provides zoom able maps using add on program All maps are saved in C:\Program Files\Peak Systems\UI UI-View32 View32\MAPS Can be used with Internet feed as standalone March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 28

29 The Home Station Computer running one of the current APRS programs for PC or MAC TNC or Similar Modem TNC APRS Station Set-up * Transceiver and TNC need +12 VDC power. 2 M VHF Transceiver w / Antenna March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 29

30 The Field Station TNC or Similar Controller +12 V Battery Laptop Computer TNC APRS Portable Station Equipment 2 M VHF Transceiver w / Antenna * Transceiver, TNC, and laptop need +12 VDC power. March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 30

31 Computer running one of the current APRS programs for PC or MAC and Weather Station Software Weather Station Sensor Set Up TNC or Similar Modem TNC APRS Station Set-up * Transceiver and TNC need +12 VDC power. 2 M VHF Transceiver w / Antenna March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 31

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37 APRS Path Settings RELAY (No longer recommended -Do not use -Digi's are being programmed to ignore) RELAY is being replaced by Wide1-1 1 (Should only be used in the first position) WIDE Should only appear once as first or second entry (Not Recommended) WIDEn TRACEn WIDEn-n Should only appear once as first or second entry TRACEn-n For temporary experimentation only (Also being phased out) GATE Means gate packet to HF NOGATE, RFONLY Mean don t gate to Internet TCPIP, TCPXX, qxx APRS APRS-IS only March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 37

38 Recommended Paths Mobile WIDE1-1, 1, WIDE2-1 Within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, WIDE1-1 1 should suffice. Within North Texas you should use WIDE1-1 1 or WIDE1-1, 1, WIDE2-1 Portable Same as Mobile Fixed DIGICALL, DIGICALL,WIDE1-1 1 or DIGICALL,WIDE2-2 Digis No path Special Events Airmobile WIDE1-1 Balloons WIDE1-1 Special Events WIDE2-2 March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 38

39 Recommended Beacon Rates Mobile 3 minutes minimum, SmartBeaconing preferred with 3 minute minimum Portable 10 minute minimum, 20 minute preferred Fixed 20 to 30 minutes Weather 10 minute minimum, 15 minute preferred Airmobile 5 minute minimum March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 39

40 Garland W5IDN For conning me into doing this Hardware display support and keeping his tracker on for E.H. John W5EJ Hardware display support APRS testing support Thanks to all the Metroplex APRS Igateand and Digi owners/operators for keeping the network going March 23, 2009 John Galvin - N5TIM 40

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