LoRa_APRS_iGate/README.md
2023-06-08 00:44:13 -04:00

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Richonguzman / CD2RXU LoRa APRS iGate/Digirepeater

Firmware for Tx and Rx !!!

LoRa APRS iGATE/Digirepeater for:

  • LILYGO ESP32 LoRa32 v2-1-1.6
  • ESP32 Wroom Dev + SX1278 LoRa Module for a DIY Version

Achievements:

  • Rx LoRa packets and upload to APRS-IS servers
  • Be able to listen for 80kms or more Stations/Callsing.
  • Tx LoRa packets from APRS-IS feed.
  • Digirepeater Modes.

Instrucctions (add your information into the '/data/igate_conf.json'):

1.- Change "callsign" from "NOCALL-10" to your CALLSIGN + SSID.

2.- Change "wifi">"AP">"SSID" from "WiFi_AP_1" to your own WIFI-SSID-NAME.

3.- Change "wifi">"AP">"Password" from "password_WiFi_2" to your own WIFI-SSID-PASSWORD.

4.- Add GPS to "wifi">"AP">"Latitude" and "Longitude" (info from GoogleMaps) of new LoRa iGate.

5.- Change "aprs_is">"passcode" from "XYZVW" to yours (remember that is 5 digits integer).

6.- Change "stationMode" value to other than 1 ONLY(!) if you are an valid Ham Operator.


Digirepeater Modes: 1.- iGate (only Rx). 2.- iGate (Tx and Rx) HAM LICENSE REQUIRED! 3.- Digirepeater (Rx Freq = Tx Freq) HAM LICENSE REQUIRED! 4.- Digirepeater (Rx Freq != Tx Freq) HAM LICENSE REQUIRED! 5.- iGate changes to Digirepeater when it looses APRS-IS+WiFi connection (on development).


Versions:

  • 2023.02.10 First Beta (receiving LoRa Beacon/Packets and uploading to APRS-IS).
  • 2023.02.17 Receiving Feed from APRS-IS.
  • 2023.03.01 Tx Packet from APRS-IS to nearby LoRa Stations.
  • 2023.05.12 Tx Packet from APRS-IS to LoRa-RF Correction.
  • 2023.05.19 Saving Last-Heard Stations for validating Tx Responses
  • 2023.05.23 Processing Query's from RF/LoRa or APRS-IS (Send "Help" Message to test)
  • 2023.06.06 Full repack of Code and adding enableTx only for Ham Ops
  • 2023.06.08 Adding Digirepeater Funtions

Enjoy!!!

Hope You Enjoy this, 73 !! CD2RXU , Valparaiso, Chile