New Developments
New APRS devices and applications are being developed at a furious pace. There have been hundreds of new device/application identifiers requested at aprs-deviceid . These developers would like to you know what they have been up to.
FMO (FM Over Internet)
This is a system that uses APRS‑IS purely as a global discovery layer while shifting all real data exchange to independently hosted high‑speed servers. Digitally signed APRS packets allow amateurs to announce servers, verify each other’s identities, and build a dynamic directory of available data nodes without burdening APRS‑IS with heavy traffic. Once a server is discovered, operators communicate through it directly at much higher speeds, and the entry naturally disappears when broadcasts stop.
To solve the trust problem, it introduces a hardware‑based identity credential tied to a licensed amateur’s callsign. This device verifies signatures, filters valid APRS announcements, and can also act as a “broadcast proxy” for servers that cannot transmit APRS themselves. The result is a flexible, on‑demand network where any amateur can temporarily host a server and others can immediately use it, enabling a dynamic model of “create the data link only when needed.” TFMO system applies this architecture to build a global amateur‑radio data and voice exchange network with authenticated, presence‑based server discovery.
https://how.aprs.works/build-a-high-speed-data-exchange-hamnet-based-on-aprs-is/
https://bg5esn.com/docs/fmo-product-guide/
CSN Technologies iGateMini
Much more than an IGate!
A self-contained VHF APRS device. It can be used as a Digipeater, receiver or transmitter to send packets to the APRS network.
- 1. Digipeater: This functionality allows the device to act as a repeater for APRS packets, receiving data and retransmitting it to extend its range or reach other stations.
- 2. Receiver: The device can monitor APRS packets from the network and display or process them for tracking, situational awareness, or logging purposes.
- 3. Transmitter: In this mode, it sends packets to the APRS network. For example, it might broadcast location data, weather information, or messages.
- 4 Easy setup and an easy interface specifically for APRS messaging
Also works as a satellite APRS gateway.
http://www.igatemini.com/igatemini
APRS.one
A modern interface for real-time APRS tracking - in the Web and as an App in the future.
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