APRS on Cape Ann

People get lost on Cape Ann. We have some beautiful woodlands, but they can be very confusing to the unprepared. In thinking about amateur radio support of search and rescue operations, CAARA has attempted to improve APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System, developed and trademarked by Bob Bruninga) reception. Two station are currently in operation working as iGates that move packets heard on the air to APRS-IS servers on the internet. More stations are planned. One practical use for this system is to track tail cars used for road races. Race organizers want to know where the last runner is in a race and this would give them a realtime view on their smart phone.