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aprs.fi API

APRS, or Automatic Packet Reporting System, is a radio-based digital communications protocol for exchanging information within a local area. Common types of information include location, weather, telemetry and messages. Aprs.fi Uses Google Maps to show real-time data collected from the APRS Internet network.

The aprs.fi API allows developers to automate aprs.fi database queries. Responses may be JSON or XML formatted.

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aprs.fi: Highlights

Summary: Real-time Automatic Packet Reporting System database

Category: Tools

Tags: realtime tools

Protocols: HTTP

Data Formats: JSON, XML

API home: http://aprs.fi/page/api

aprs.fi: Specifications

Functionality

Client Install Required

Service Endpoint: http://api.aprs.fi/api/

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Signup Requirements

Developer Key Required: Yes

Account Required: Yes

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Provider: aprs.fi

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Authentication Model: API Key

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