README.md

APRS-TX

APRS transmission from a Raspberry Pi interfaced w/ Baofeng UV-5R over standard audio output

UV-5R Settings

VOX 1

TXP HIGH

Installation and Setup

GPS Wiring (Pi's UART)

Clone this repository and go into it

$ git clone https://github.com/Kmschr/APRS-TX
$ cd APRS-TX

Install dependencies

$ pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Ensure pi output is set to analog/headphones (NOT HDMI)

$ alsamixer

Running normally

$ python3 APRS.py YOUR_CALLSIGN

Running without the GPS attached

$ python3 APRS.py YOUR_CALLSIGN --without-gps

Example cronjob

For automatic startup when pi is turned on

$ crontab -e

XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/1000
@reboot python3 /home/pi/APRS-TX/APRS.py KE0SPF &