SCS Tracker FW 1.7 m (Mike)
was released by SCS. It includes a full new manual as of this firmware and update information.

APRSdroid & SCS PTC-IIIusb for RPR
Connect APRSdroid via Bluetooth to a PTC-IIIusb and enjoy the RPN.
Init String for TNC (KISS):
pska 800
tones 4
pac
baud r300
kiss
You may want to adjust the 800mV when AF-input (or MIC-gain) is already at minimum and ALC is not within limits yet.

ITS HF Propagation new version 2018-04-17 click here to download

XLX147A & TG24098 now transcoded internally
The AMBE3003USB board providing internal transcoding is now active. All D-Star protocols (DCS, REF & XRF) are transcoded towards DMR & vice versa.

RPN on Zello
For those who like to meet on Zello the channel Robust Packet Network is available.
Group type is Zelect+ to stay "private" (only licensed amateurs) and so have the opportunity to crosslink to RF at a later stage.

PACTOR Meeting Point
For those who like to meet & greet RPN members via PACTOR check 7046,3 kHz USB connected mode.
Stations standby at times: DO1HH OH6DL SA7SKY SV1UY

60m Band
5354.00 kHz USB in operation.
For latest IARU 60m band information click here

APRSIS32 portnames
Please find under Tips & Tricks a new handout on how to make status & DX reports smarter using APRSIS32. Or click here

New WHERE-IS query
New APRS request generated by K4FHK. Check page 9-10 on APRS Queries Handbook.
click here

SA7SKY-10 & OH6DL-10
are operating as RPN1-1 DIGI on 30m & 60m HX.
This service targets Northern Scandinavia. If you wish to be digipeated put RPN1-1 instead of WIDE1-1 in your path.

8 WhatsApp Group Members Robust Packet Network
If you want to join sent a SMS to
CROSS FOUR SIX 725488404

92 Twitter Followers @robustpacket

114 HAMs listed in the RPR-HF-APRS community

258 RPR Group Members on Yahoo.com [robustpacket]

119 PACTOR Group Members on Groups.io [pactor]