The Secret Side of APRS

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

In this video, we demonstrate real APRS bot interactions — showing live examples of popular Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) services and how they respond to user commands. Whether you're a ham radio operator, APRS beginner, or packet radio enthusiast, this deep dive will help you understand how each APRS bot enhances communication, tracking, and information sharing over the air.
📡 Bots featured in this video:
✅ FIND
✅ APSPOT
✅ ISS
✅ WHO-IS
✅ SMS
✅ REPEAT
✅ WXBOT
✅ MPAD
🎬 What you’ll learn:
• How each APRS bot command works
• Real-world examples and message formats
• How APRS bots connect the packet radio and internet gateways
• Tips for integrating these bots into your own ham radio APRS setup
🔧 Perfect for:
• Amateur radio operators (HAMs)
• APRS beginners learning packet communications
• Satellite and ISS enthusiasts
• Anyone exploring digital modes and APRS automation

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🔹Links mentioned in the video
APRSdroid Deep Dive - https://youtu.be/BEVDZ7yq1G0
APSPOT - https://youtu.be/ONyNH0n45AQ
SMS Opt In - https://aprs.wiki/
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SMS Bot full video - https://youtu.be/IgwY6I4FlgI
MPAD full video - https://youtu.be/75W0UTL5eOY

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