javAPRSSrvr IGate

Peter Loveall AE5PL

About this app

APRS IGate based on javAPRSSrvr. When connected to a Bluetooth KISS TNC, it is a fully functional APRS IGate between Amateur Radio RF and APRS-IS. When connected to a Bluetooth serial port on a D-STAR radio, it is a fully functional DPRS IGate between Amateur Radio D-STAR and APRS-IS.

javAPRSSrvrIGate is also a local (internal) APRS-IS server so it can be used in conjunction with a UI APRS client to provide IGate capabilities to a mapping/messaging APRS client.

This application requires the user to have a valid amateur radio license.

Per APRS-IS specifications, this app accesses your location to create valid posits which are sent to the upstream server (APRS and DPRS) and to the attached TNC (APRS only) every 20 minutes. This is an essential function of IGates to prevent ghost IGates and cannot be disabled.

More setup information can be found on the support website.

Ratings and reviews

I originally had a problem whereby this app could not see both of my Mobilinkd TNC4 devices. The developer was able to fix the problem within a couple of hours and get the new app uploaded. Back up to 5-stars! This is a simple, easy to configure and use app that gets your signal, and that of others nearby, onto APRS-IS. Thumbs up!