While browsing the APRS map recently, I noticed that some repeaters were displaying their operating frequencies instead of the usual callsigns. I became curious about how this was done, and that's how I discovered APRS Objects. I had seen them before, but had never really paid much attention to them. This time, I decided to take a closer look, and quickly realized they had many more applications than I initially thought.
Our radio dashboard has received another update! This time, we've added something that should be especially useful for those who like to keep track of what's happening on 312 but don't necessarily want to keep checking their phone or listening to the radio all the time. The dashboard can now send you notifications!
For the past few weeks, a small application has been available on our website that answers one of the most frequently asked questions on the radio: Who's talking on 312? The idea came from a very simple need. Our group can be monitored through several networks simultaneously, and until now, finding out who was transmitting required opening several different dashboards. I decided to bring all that information together in one place.
Good news for APRS enthusiasts! APRS.world is now available on Android Auto, making it easier and more convenient than ever to keep an eye on APRS activity while traveling. Instead of having to reach for your phone or check a separate screen, you can now access APRS.world directly through your vehicle's Android Auto display. Want to see which APRS stations are nearby? Curious who is transmitting along your route? Now you can check it right from your car's dashboard.
Inspired by my earlier Mini Mobile Dashboard project, I created a new, simple mobile dashboard that lets you see at a glance who is currently transmitting on our 3109312 talkgroup and which network they are using to connect. This time, however, I took a slightly different approach. The previous solution retrieved data directly from the hotspot. The new dashboard gets all its information directly from the server, so there is no longer any need to connect to your own hotspot.