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About
What is APRSPH?
APRSPH is a network of licensed amateur radio operators who share messages and position packets through radio and internet.
APRSPH is also a bot that can be used to run queries, execute commands, and exchange messages with the SMS network.
It can be used for daily routine messages, and it can also be used for off-grid text-based communications during emergencies. The bot itself resides on a digipeater at PK00 grid so it can be used to store and relay messages that can hop across the local digipeater network within the DU1, DU3, and soon the DU2 amateur radio districts in the Philippines. It is connected to the internet via APRS-IS to accommodate message exchange with other stations worldwide using RF with internet backhaul. The bot itself can also be installed on other digipeaters for local RF use cases.
What is APRS?
Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) is an amateur radio-based system for real time digital communications of information of immediate value in the local area. Data can include object Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates, weather station telemetry, text messages, announcements, queries, and other telemetry. APRS data can be displayed on a map, which can show stations, objects, tracks of moving objects, weather stations, search and rescue data, and direction finding data.
APRS data is typically transmitted on a single shared frequency (depending on country) to be repeated locally by area relay stations (digipeaters) for widespread local consumption. In addition, all such data are typically ingested into the APRS Internet System (APRS-IS) via an Internet-connected receiver (IGate) and distributed globally for ubiquitous and immediate access. Data shared via radio or the internet are collected by all users and can be combined with external map data to build a shared live view.
Development on APRS started in the late 1980s by Bob Bruninga, call sign WB4APR, a senior research engineer at the United States Naval Academy. He maintained the main APRS Web site until his death in 2022. The initialism "APRS" was derived from his call sign. (from Wikipedia)
Learn more about APRS here. You may also find stations near your location and other message logs at aprs.fi.
How to join and use APRSPH
Send an APRS message to APRSPH to join the net in the following format:
- CQ [space] your message to send a message to everyone checked in for the day.
This also adds you to the net log, and you will subsequently receive any CQ messages received by APRSPH thereafter.
Subsequent CQ messages will also be sent to everyone in the list.
- NET [space] your message will quietly join you into the daily net.
This will not alert everyone in the net, but your message will be logged below.
The message is optional. Sending NET without a message after will still log your callsign into the net and the recipient list.
- LIST to view the current day's list of checked-in stations.
- LAST to see the last 5 messages (use LAST10 for 10 messages or LAST15 for 15 messages).
- ?APRST or ?PING? to get a message with the path/s your packet took to the bot.
- ?APRSM or MSG to retrieve the last 5 messages sent to your callsign+ssid, using the aprs.fi API. Add a callsign-ssid after to retrieve messages directed to that callsign. Example: ?APRSM DU2XXR-7
- HELP for a list of other commands.
- The net restarts every 0000Z or midnight UTC time and you need to check in again to rejoin.
From DMR APRS
- Send a DMR message to your master server's APRS gateway.
For example if you are using the BM_5151 server, APRS gateway is 515999
- Message format (callsigns are case sensitive):
APRSPH [space] CQ [space] Your net message here.
- You can also do a "quiet" checkin. Get logged without sending the message to everyone in the list:
APRSPH [space] NET [space] Your net message here.
SMS gateway commands (for Philippine numbers only)
Sending from APRS to SMS
- SMS [space] 09######### [space] your message - sends an SMS message to the number indicated.
This only supports numbers from the Philippines.
- SMSALIAS is also supported, to prevent cell #s from appearing on the air or on APRS-IS.
SMSALIAS [space] 09######### [space] NAME to set an alias.
SMS [space] NAME [space] message to send thereafter.
Short one-word names are recommended.
Sending from SMS to radio users on APRS
- To send from SMS to any APRS user, send an SMS message to 09760685303:
@CALSGN-SSID [space] your message - This sends a message to that station.
If youare unsure of the SSID, you may just write the callsign. APRS network will still send it.
- For example:
@DU2XXR-7 Hello there, this is sent to APRS from SMS.
You can set your own alias for your number from SMS
- ALIAS [space] NAME
This protects your cellular number from appearing on APRS-IS services.
Note: Commands are not case sensitive.
This list is automatically updated every time a station checks in (refresh required).
The daily net list is refreshed every midnight, UTC+8.
Support the net
If you would like to support APRSPH Net, you may contribute by buying me a coffee or sharing a contribution through PayPal.
These will go to maintenance costs like this web host and server, as well as possible upgrades of our digipeater and igate gear (radio, controller, Raspberry Pi, etc.). Of course, it will also go toward coffee, which helps in app development! We are also hoping to grow the digipeater network here in the Philippines to improve RF coverage. Or, you may simply spread the word about the APRSPH Net. Any support will be much appreciated.
Thanks to our contributors for your support: Jovie Gil Montajes, Jojo Melendres KN6HTD, Cyndi KK7AZD, Doug WA6L. Thanks to the APRSPH group for your efforts: Allan Arguelles 4G1AMK, Karlo Paolo Alejo K2EMD.
Changelog
- 2023-01-28: Added the ?APRSM feature, which lets users retrieve their last 5 messages from aprs.fi.
- 2023-02-02: Improved handling of longer messages in relay and retrieval (pagination into 2 messages so it is not truncated)
Net logs for February 2023
To see the full logs since January 2023, go to aprsph.net/archive. Click here for April to December 2022.
From November 15 2022 onwards, we have unified the "NET" and CQ" message logs.
Messages with * at the end indicate quiet "net" checkin and not "cq" checkin.
2023-02-01 00:02:02 UTC TG5ALY-14:Check-in from Guatemala
2023-02-01 00:02:11 UTC TG5ALY-14:Greetings everyone from Guatemala
2023-02-01 00:09:48 UTC N7SIX-10:Mabuhay! and happy Wednesday! #APRSPh 73
2023-02-01 00:15:09 UTC N7SIX-7:Mabuhay! and happy Wednesday! #APRSPh 73
2023-02-01 00:24:41 UTC KB9LBP-9:Can anyone cpy Steve KB9LBP-9 in Alabama?
2023-02-01 01:35:18 UTC DU6DKL:Via ISS Hello from Negros PK10lr *
2023-02-01 02:40:23 UTC KB9LBP-9:Hello From Steve KB9LBP-9 in Alabama
2023-02-01 05:47:24 UTC N2RAC-10:Angelo here. Can't seem to reach the Digi via RF.
2023-02-01 09:19:37 UTC 9W2XDD-1:hello happy nice day de 9W2XDD OJ03QD via RF 73
2023-02-01 11:38:26 UTC DX1CC-10:chech in just got home
2023-02-01 11:39:18 UTC DW1OTT-6:check in 73
2023-02-01 13:20:23 UTC KB9LBP-9:GM everyone from Steve KB9LBP-9 in Alabama
2023-02-01 13:23:38 UTC DU2XXR-7:GA happy hump day and 1st day of the month!
2023-02-01 15:16:16 UTC TI3IES-9:73 from Costa Rica via DMR repeater *
2023-02-01 15:26:16 UTC KC8OWL-7:73 kc8owl las vegas, nv usa
2023-02-01 16:35:20 UTC KC3QIU-7: Happy Wednesday!
2023-02-01 16:39:32 UTC KC3QIU-7:Happy Wednesday! *
2023-02-01 17:55:15 UTC CT7AQH-1:Hello friends. Miguel checking in. 73
2023-02-01 18:18:35 UTC KB9LBP-10:Hello From KB9LBP in Alabama
2023-02-01 18:40:33 UTC N2RAC-10:test sending a message that exceeds the 67 char limit in relays.
2023-02-01 18:44:03 UTC N2RAC-10:test sending a message that exceeds 67 character limit in relays
2023-02-01 18:46:38 UTC KC8OWL-7:good all 73 kc8owl las vegas, nv usa
2023-02-01 19:02:32 UTC WH6EAO-7:improved wx here in the hwn islands '73 *
2023-02-01 20:59:01 UTC KD4ADC-1:Hello APRSPH from KD4ADC EM74.
2023-02-01 21:00:54 UTC VA7TEV:pinch-punch 1st of the month!
2023-02-02 00:01:15 UTC TG5ALY-14:Check-in from Guatemala
2023-02-02 00:01:20 UTC TG5ALY-14:Greetings everyone from Guatemala
2023-02-02 00:20:31 UTC 9W2XDD-1:hello happy nice day de 9W2XDD OJ03QD via RF 73
2023-02-02 01:11:55 UTC N7SIX-10:Mabuhay! And Happy Thursday! #APRSPh 73
2023-02-02 01:14:40 UTC N7SIX-7:Mabuhay! and Happy Thursday! #APRSPh 73
2023-02-02 01:53:12 UTC DW8BRQ-9:Good Morning from DW8BRQ Dodoy 73 to All...
2023-02-02 01:53:23 UTC DW8BRQ-9:Check-in GM from Dipolog City *
2023-02-02 01:53:41 UTC DW8BRQ-9:Good Morning from DW8BRQ Dodoy 73 to All...
2023-02-02 01:54:21 UTC DW8BRQ-9:Check-in GM from Dipolog City *
2023-02-02 03:50:13 UTC DW9JRA-7:good day. 73 *
2023-02-02 04:45:34 UTC 4G1WWW-5:4G1WWW Checking in #APRSTHURSDAY 73
2023-02-02 05:18:03 UTC DU2XXR-7:GM be sure to join #APRSThursday too on ANSRVR - CQ HOTG
2023-02-02 07:48:49 UTC 4F9INC-5:HOTG APRSThursday MABUHAY all station.73
2023-02-02 09:41:25 UTC DU6DKL:Via Hello from Negros PK10lr *
2023-02-02 09:50:31 UTC KC1JFN-5:HTOG Good day 73
2023-02-02 10:42:47 UTC YD0BCX-9:GE folks from jakarta 73
2023-02-02 11:21:08 UTC DU6DKL:Via Hello from Negros PK10lr:dev 9.8KHz *
2023-02-02 11:21:09 UTC DU6DKL:Via Hello from Negros PK10lr *
2023-02-02 11:21:10 UTC DU6DKL:Via Hello from Negros PK10lr:dev 9.8KHz *
2023-02-02 11:24:09 UTC DU6DKL:checking in via Sat Happy Thursday to all *
2023-02-02 11:24:09 UTC DU6DKL:checking in via Sat Happy Thursday to all:dev 9.8KHz *
2023-02-02 11:24:10 UTC DU6DKL:checking in via Sat Happy Thursday to all *
2023-02-02 11:24:11 UTC DU6DKL:checking in via Sat Happy Thursday to all:dev 9.8KHz *
2023-02-02 13:55:35 UTC 4G1BKA-2:checking in. Mabuhay
2023-02-02 13:56:41 UTC KB9LBP-9:Hello From KB9LBP-9 in ALABAMA
2023-02-02 14:36:55 UTC KB9LBP-9:DU2XXR-7 Check UR EMail!
2023-02-02 14:38:26 UTC TG5ALY-14:Greetings from Guatemala
2023-02-02 16:20:51 UTC KD4ADC-1:Hello APRSPH from KD4ADC EM74.
2023-02-02 16:44:34 UTC KC3QIU-7:Have a nice day!
2023-02-02 17:37:05 UTC KB9LBP-9:DU2XXR-7 Angelo did U get my New ?Email
2023-02-02 17:46:39 UTC KJ6PYV:HOTG HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY
2023-02-02 20:29:47 UTC WH6EAO-7:thur check-in *
2023-02-02 21:33:58 UTC DU2XXR-7:Replied to ur email Steve. Might sleep a bit b4 my drive.
2023-02-02 22:15:33 UTC DX1CC-1:check in 73 TGIF
2023-02-02 22:19:34 UTC J69DS-4:Greetings to all from sunny Saint Lucia
2023-02-02 22:23:00 UTC 4G1BKA-2:happy friday. 73
2023-02-02 23:37:49 UTC DV5CEL-9:PRESENT QTH OFF E ARGENTINE COAST. 73! *
2023-02-03 00:06:16 UTC TG5ALY-14:Check-in from Totonicapan Guatemala
2023-02-03 00:13:54 UTC WH6EAO-7:thur check-in *
2023-02-03 00:25:58 UTC WC2F-7:groundhog day *
2023-02-03 01:31:09 UTC 4F9INC-5:Have a nice day to all.73
2023-02-03 01:35:36 UTC 4F9INC-5:Check in from Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines.MABUHAY
2023-02-03 02:56:47 UTC N7SIX-10:Mabuhay! And happy Friday! #APRSPh 73
2023-02-03 04:28:45 UTC KN6OVN-7:hi all *
2023-02-03 04:54:21 UTC M0NPQ-9:GM de M0NPQ,73
2023-02-03 09:21:43 UTC 9W2XDD-1:hello happy nice day de 9W2XDD OJ03QD ober RF 73
2023-02-03 10:15:05 UTC YD0BCX-9:GE from jakarta 73
2023-02-03 15:15:38 UTC KC8OWL-7:73 kc8owl las vegas, nv usa yeasu ft5d.
2023-02-03 16:13:43 UTC KD4ADC-1:Hello APRSPH from KD4ADC EM74.
2023-02-03 20:23:17 UTC DU2XXR-7:GE. Was on the road friday. Tracked on aprs.fi. Hv grt wkend!
2023-02-03 21:54:56 UTC KB9LBP-9:Hello From KB9LBP-9 in Alabama
2023-02-03 22:14:57 UTC N7SIX-7:Mabuhay! and Happy Saturday! #APRSPh 73
2023-02-04 00:14:50 UTC N7SIX-10:Mabuhay! Have a good weekend! #APRSPh 73
2023-02-04 02:35:03 UTC VA7TEV:happy weekend!
2023-02-04 04:39:04 UTC YD0BCX-9:GA guys 73
2023-02-04 04:56:43 UTC 9W2XDD-1:hello happy nice day de 9W2XDD OJ03QD ober RF 73
2023-02-04 05:13:06 UTC KF1D-4:USING DMR, HELLO
2023-02-04 05:57:59 UTC 4F9INC-5:Have a nice day all stations .73
2023-02-04 09:34:18 UTC M0NPQ-9: Hello All , Happy Saturday ,GL 73
2023-02-04 11:31:31 UTC 4F9INC-5:hello everyone.73
2023-02-04 14:39:36 UTC KC8OWL-7:happy saturday folks, 73 kc8owl las vegas, nv usa
2023-02-04 15:45:50 UTC TG5ALY-14:Check-in from Guatemala
2023-02-04 15:45:50 UTC TG5ALY-14:Hello everyone from Guatemala
2023-02-04 15:51:34 UTC N2RAC-10:Been on the road most of the day. Happy weekend everyone!
2023-02-04 15:53:53 UTC DU2XXR-7:Hope u have a restful or productive weekend.
2023-02-04 16:28:18 UTC CT7AQH-1:Hello dr friends.Miguel checking in.73
2023-02-04 16:30:39 UTC M0NPQ-9:nice to meet you radio friends de M0NPQ,73
2023-02-04 17:13:29 UTC K8JTT-5:Hello from Brownstown,MI 73 de K8JTT
2023-02-04 18:56:26 UTC KB9LBP-10:hello from KB9LBP-10 in Alabama
2023-02-04 20:47:42 UTC M0NPQ-9:LAST
2023-02-05 00:25:14 UTC WH6EAO-9:chk-in on this severe wx sat 73 *
2023-02-05 01:44:33 UTC KB9LBP-10:Hello from KB9LBP-10 in Alabama
2023-02-05 02:15:06 UTC KB9LBP-10:Hellow from KB9LBP-10 in Alabama
2023-02-05 02:31:09 UTC 9W2XDD-1:hello happy nice day de 9W2XDD OJ03QD over RF 73
2023-02-05 02:42:31 UTC YD0BCX-9:GM guys from jakarta 73
2023-02-05 02:44:12 UTC DU2XXR-7:GM hope ur having a fine weekend. 73
2023-02-05 05:01:17 UTC N2RAC-10: *
2023-02-05 05:51:23 UTC DW6XJO:GOOD DAY 73 *
2023-02-05 06:31:04 UTC N7SIX-10:Mabuhay! Enjoy HamSunday! #APRSPh 73
2023-02-05 06:35:27 UTC KC0RYZ-1:GE From Nebraska EN11fx James kc0ryz
2023-02-05 07:15:03 UTC M0NPQ-9:Hello radio friends from JO02UO,73
2023-02-05 07:39:10 UTC DU2XXR-7:Greetings, too, from east of Manila!
2023-02-05 10:56:22 UTC DW1OTT-6:check in 73
2023-02-05 11:02:15 UTC TG5ALY-14:Check-in from Guatemala
2023-02-05 11:02:48 UTC TG5ALY-14:Happy Sunday everyone from Guatemala
2023-02-05 13:22:19 UTC KD4ADC-1:Hello APRSPH from KD4ADC EM74.
2023-02-05 14:01:51 UTC DX1CC-1:check in 73
2023-02-05 21:47:27 UTC 4G1BKA-2:have a great week. 73
2023-02-05 23:45:41 UTC N7SIX-7:Mabuhay! and happy Monday! #APRSPh 73
2023-02-06 00:00:49 UTC TG5ALY-14:Greetings everyone #APRSPh from Guatemala
2023-02-06 00:00:59 UTC TG5ALY-14:Check-in from Guatemala
2023-02-06 00:01:37 UTC TG5ALY-14:Check-in from Guatemala
2023-02-06 00:07:24 UTC N7SIX-7:Mabuhay! and happy Monday! #APRSPh 73
2023-02-06 00:09:43 UTC DU2XXR-7:GM have a great week ahead.
2023-02-06 01:02:59 UTC TG5ALY-14:tnx Angelo
2023-02-06 01:11:01 UTC KB9LBP-10:Hello from KB9LBP-10 in AL
2023-02-06 01:38:19 UTC 9W2XDD-1:hello happy nice day de 9W2XDD OJ03QD over RF 73
2023-02-06 02:04:19 UTC DU2XXR-7:currentlx mobile. digi can hear me but my ft3 cnt decode