APRStac

by KN4MKB, a ModernHam project

A modern APRS web client, digipeater, I-Gate and BBS. Single binary, real-time map, multi-protocol support including VARA and meshtastic integration. Runs on Windows, Linux, Android, and Raspberry Pi.

APRStac screenshot

Features

Everything you need for APRS in a single application.

Real-Time Map & Station Status Updates

Live station tracking on a Leaflet map with heading arrows, Maidenhead grid overlay, MGRS coordinates, and configurable station ghosting. Optional green/yellow/red station status reporting across food, water, shelter, power, medical, comms, fuel, and personnel.

Digipeater & IGate

WIDEn-N digipeating with path expansion and per-port controls. Bidirectional RF-to-Internet gating relays local traffic to APRS-IS and gateways messages back to heard stations.

Sensor Tracking

Track weather station sensor data over time with interactive charts. View temperature, humidity, pressure, wind, and rainfall history per station with configurable time ranges.

BBS Message Board

Host your own message board over RF. Remote stations connect via AX.25 to list, read, and post messages. Connect to other BBS systems with the built-in terminal client.

Email Gateway

Forward APRS messages to email and reply back. SMTP/IMAP support with automatic ACKs, threading, and retransmission.

Offline Maps

Built-in tile caching with LRU eviction (up to 10 GB). Load MBTiles files for fully offline operation.

Meshtastic Bridge

Bridge LoRa mesh networks to APRS. Import Meshtastic node positions to the map via TCP or USB serial.

GPS Integration

Real-time position from serial GPS modules. Auto-update station coordinates with map follow mode.

Transport Interoperability

KISS TCP/Serial, Meshtastic TCP/Serial, VARA FM, UDP Broadcast, Encrypted TCP, and TAK (Team Awareness Kit), all working in unison.

RF Fileshare

Host and share files over RF. Upload files to your station and let other operators connect via AX.25 to browse and download them with base64 transfer and MD5 verification.

Accessible Over the Network

APRStac runs as a local web server, so any device on your LAN can access the full interface from a browser. Run it on a Raspberry Pi and use it from anywhere in your home.

Mobile App and Interface

A dedicated Android app with built-in AFSK modem, plus a responsive mobile-friendly interface for remotely accessing your desktop station from any phone or tablet.