If you’ve ever tried to send APRS objects or position beacons directly from your PC, you probably ran into the same issues: outdated tools, complex configuration, or bloated interfaces. Xastir, while powerful, often feels overwhelming if all you want is to drop a single object onto the APRS map.
That’s exactly where my new web app comes in:
A lightweight, browser-based solution for managing and sending APRS beacons and objects – no extra clutter.
💡 What can this app do?
- 📍 Create APRS objects and beacons directly in the browser
- 🎯 Choose APRS symbols the traditional way, like
/Eor\Y - ⏱️ Auto-repeat active beacons every 5 minutes
- ⚡ One-click instant beacon sending
- 🛠️ Easy config page for callsign, passcode, and server
- 🌙 Dark mode support & fully mobile-friendly
- 💻 Fully open source and runs locally (even on a Raspberry Pi)
✅ Who is this for?
- Hams who want to quickly publish APRS objects for events, emergencies, or field days
- APRS users looking for a clean, modern alternative to Xastir
- Anyone who wants to send APRS messages from a web browser – no client install needed
🔧 Installation in Minutes
The app runs on Python and Flask, and can be downloaded from GitHub. Config is stored in a small config.json file, beacons in beacons.json. The system runs locally and only connects to the APRS-IS network for transmission.
📦 → Check out the project on GitHub
💬 Questions or Feedback?
I’d love to hear from other OMs! Feedback, feature ideas, or pull requests on GitHub are welcome.
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