Question 1

What is the APRS Device Identification Database (aka tocalls)?

Accepted Answer

The APRS Device Identification Database, also known as tocalls, is a database that contains information about APRS devices, including their unique identifiers and characteristics. The database is used to identify and authenticate APRS devices on the network.

Question 2

How do my packets on RF make it to aprs.fi?

Accepted Answer

If your packet is seen by an IGate (Internet Gateway), it will be relayed to an APRS-IS server which is monitored by the aprs.fi database.

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