APRS Location Data Fetcher

This Python script allows you to fetch and display the location data of an APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) station using the APRS.fi API. It retrieves information such as callsign, latitude, longitude, comment, path, and timestamps.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• Python installed on your system.
• An APRS.fi API key. You can obtain it by signing up on the APRS.fi API page.

Usage

1. Clone this repository or download the script.

2. Open the script and replace 'yourAPIkey' with your actual APRS.fi API key.

3. Modify the callsign and loc variables to specify the callsign of the APRS station and the location (grid square) you want to query.

4. Run the script using the following command:

   python aprs_location_fetcher.py

The script will make an API request to APRS.fi and display the following information:

• Name: The station's name.
• Lat/Long: Latitude and longitude coordinates.
• Comment: A comment associated with the station.
• Path: The path the packet took.
• Start Time: The timestamp when the data was first received.
• End Time: The timestamp when the data was last received.

Example

Here's an example of what the script's output might look like:

Name : John's Station
Lat/Long : 47.12345,-122.54321
Comment : Testing APRS
Path : WIDE1-1,WIDE2-2
Start Time : 2023-09-30 14:30:00
End Time : 2023-09-30 14:45:00

Note

• Make sure to keep your API key secure and do not share it publicly.
• The script assumes you have internet access to make API requests.

Feel free to explore and customize the script according to your needs.