Best APRS Handheld Ham Radio!

APRS has already been my favorite VHF/UHF radio feature. Today, sadly, there are fewer handhelds on the market that can do full-featured APRS.
Today I will talk about my favorite full-featured APRS handhelds.

Links from the video:
What is APRS?    • What is Automatic Packet Reporting Sy...  
APRS with a Baofeng:    • BaoFeng APRS via APRSDroid: PATRONS P...  
Mobilink APRS TNC:    • Turn a Cheap Ham Radio Into An APRS &...  
APRS Over The ISS:    • Making ISS Ham Radio Contacts, FM rep...  
Setup a packet radio for APRS and Winlink at home:    • Reliable Communication with VHF Packe...  

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00:00 - Intro
00:22 - APRS Hooked Me On Ham Radio
02:00 - What is APRS?
02:43 - It’s all about Packets!
04:27 - Messaging is APRS best feature!
04:48 - APRS Frequency to listen to
05:49 - Why bother with APRS at all?
06:11 - What is a Digipeater & iGate?
07:14 - Sending Text Messages To Phones Via APRS!
08:36 - You can Email over APRS too!
09:00 - So what is the Best APRS Handheld currently availabl?
10:12 - You can use tablet and computer for APRS control
10:40 - The Best APRS radio is the Kenwood D74
12:01 - Tabletop radio comparison
20:59 - Wrap-up

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