AB4BJ

I enjoy operating Automatic Packet Reporting System (”APRS”) both fixed station and mobile.  For APRS operation, I use a Kenwood TM-D700A mobile with the call AB4BJ-2.  For APRS in the shack, I use a Kenwood TM-D710A and as a fill-in digipeater (call sign is AB4BJ).  I’ve included an APRS weather map corresponding to the location of my fill-in digipeater, below.  I use a Byonics GPS receiver with both transceivers.  This GPS receiver works very well with these radios and is avaiable pre-wired for both.

I recently acquired a Yaesu VX-8R handie-talkie that features an APRS mode.  This submersible HT works very well and I’ve enjoyed using it with the optional GPS/speaker microphone.  This HT has a general coverage receiver (including FM stereo) and will tansmit on 2 meters, 440 MHz and 220 MHz.

Here’s the AB4BJ-2 “stealth” mobile APRS radio (TM-D700A).  Now you see it, now you don’t!  You can view my mobile APRS location by clicking here.

AB4BJ Stealth APRS Mobile

AB4BJ APRS Mobile - Kenwood TM-D700A

Here’s a local weather map featuring my APRS fill-in digipeater (AB4BJ).