Build Your Own APRS iGate - Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Build Your Own APRS iGate - Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Turn your Raspberry Pi and Baofeng UV-5R Mini into a fully functional APRS iGate that serves your local ham radio community!
This comprehensive 30+ page guide walks you through every step of building a receive-only APRS iGate, from hardware selection to troubleshooting. Created by Ham Radio Playground, this guide is perfect for both new hams and experienced operators looking to contribute to the APRS network.
What's Inside:
✓ Complete parts list with multiple audio interface options
✓ Detailed Raspberry Pi and Direwolf installation instructions
✓ Audio configuration and testing procedures
✓ IGate setup with proper beacon formatting
✓ Automatic startup configuration
✓ Optional enhancements including GPS support and digipeater functionality
✓ Comprehensive troubleshooting guide
✓ Real-world tips from actual build experience
No guesswork - just copy, paste, and build!
All commands are included and ready to use.
Perfect companion to our YouTube video tutorial!
73, and happy building!
KE2DFQ - Ham Radio Playground