If you’ve been researching how to build an APRS iGate, surely you’ve seen quite a few articles on setting up a Raspberry PI or other Linux-based solution. But what if you don’t have a Raspberry PI laying around? What if you’re not a Linux geek? Well, this is your simple Windows-based solution. I’ll first provide the parts list and then get into the details.
Item Needed | Description | Source |
Base Station Antenna and Cabling | For receiving APRS audio | Local HAM shop, Home Depot, Internet |
RTL-SDR USB Dongle | For connecting the antenna to the computer | Internet (Amazon) |
AIRSPY SDR# | Your software defined |