User`s manual

Basic APRS Programming
• Callsign: Use your FCC assigned Amateur Radio callsign for this field
Examples: KE4NYV KI4UDD N1VG
•
Callsign with SSID: The use of an SSID can aid in the multiple use of a single
callsign. The SSID ID will be designated by a dash (-) sign
and a number of 1-15. These SSIDs typically have specific
meaning, so check with your local APRS users for the
SSID that is appropriate for a non-receiving APRS tracker.
Examples: KE4NYV-15 KI4UDD-12 N1VG-9
•
Icon: The icon symbol will tell any receiving station what icon to use when
displaying your position on an APRS map.
Common APRS Icon Symbols
Car
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Truck /k
Van /v
18 Wheeler /u
Bike /b
Hiker
/[
Ambulance /a
Jeep /j
RV
/R
Airplane
/’
Boat
/Y
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Path: The path is used to route your packet as far as you would like it to go,
within reason. You want to make your path fall into the guidelines of your
local area and that is hard to determine through a manual. This manual
will give you some common examples to start with.
Examples: WIDE1-1 WIDE2-2 WIDE1-1,WIDE2-2