Step 1.
To set-up APRS, you will need to open the landing page and go into the
cockpit to open CLI in
terminal.
sudo cp gps.conf
You will need to modify a few files first to make APRS work.
From the root, change the directory to /etc/asterisk/
Type in "
cd /etc/asterisk/ " (hit enter)
The first file we will change is the "gps.conf" file.
NOTE: It is
best to back-up these files first so if you make a mistake you can go
back to the original back-up file and start over.
To back-Up this file, type in,
"
sudo cp gps.conf gps.conf.bak "
sudo nano
If you type in "
ls ", this will now show that you have created a
back-Up file of the gps.conf called gps.conf.bak
Step 2.
Edit your gps.conf file
Type in "
sudo nano gps.conf "
This will now open the file "gps.conf".
Navigate down and under [general] change the following:
call = CALLSIGN ; Your Callsign and SSID (e.g.,
-1 is IGate/Node)
You need a passcode for the "password"
To get your passcode, you will need to go to this link below.
"
Passcode Generator
"
Type in your callsign to get your passcode.
Enter your passcode in place of 123456
password = 123456 ; Your APRS-IS Passcode
NOTE: I was using a different passcode from another website from
IZ3MEZ which does NOT work, so you MUST use the right website to get the
passcode. I am not sure when this changed but it's been a very long time
since my APRS last worked...
You also need to add your longitude and Latitude, If you are unsure, then
visit the link below to get this info. There are a few ways to get the
infomation so once you click on the link below, and when you click on
"Submit" it will show your station's details.
Amateur Radio Ham Radio Maidenhead Grid Square Locator Map
lat = -37.0709 ; Fixed latitude in decimal degrees
(positive for North, negative for South)
lon = 174.954 ; Fixed longitude in decimal degrees
(positive for East, negative for West)
Press "
ctrl + x , then
" Y " and enter to Save
Step 3.
While still in the same asterisk directory, edit the rpt.conf
Type in "
sudo nano rpt.conf "
This will now open the file "rpt.conf".
Navigate down and find:
; aprstt = general
change it to the following:
Remove the " ; " from the beginning to enable, so it reads:
aprstt = general
Press "
ctrl + x , then
" Y " and enter to Save
Step 4.
Still in the same asterisk directory, edit the modules.conf
Type in "
sudo nano modules.conf "
This will now open the file "modules.conf".
Navigate down and find:
noload = app_gps.so
change it to the following:
Remove the " no " from the beginning to now load, so it reads:
load = app_gps.so
Press "
ctrl + x , then
" Y " and enter to Save
Step 5.
Reload all modules from shell
Type in:
sudo asterisk -rx "module reload"
Step 6.
Restart Asterisk
Type in:
sudo systemctl restart asterisk
Once everything has re-started go to aprs.fi
Click on the link below to see if your station is now on the map.
APRS.fi Map
NOTE: Any changes you make, please be aware that it may take a few
moments for aprs.fi to update to your new setting.
Once you click on the APRS link above, first time users will need to
register your callsign and details to use the program, or just login to
use.
This should be all you need to get the APRS to load up and start showing
your node on the APRS network.
