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
•
Path: The path is used to route your packet as far as you would like it to go,
within reason.
Important! Due to the ability for a VHF signal to travel far at a high altitude, it
is recommended that either a path of WIDE1-1 or no path is used when using the
tracker for high altitude operations.