LoRa_APRS_iGate/README.md
2023-06-08 01:03:52 -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 (up to 100kms away) and upload to APRS-IS servers.
  • Tx LoRa packets from APRS-IS feed.
  • iGate and 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.


iGate / Digirepeater "stationMode":

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 Functions.

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