# E1765: APRS Field Ops Digipeater Configuration Tips

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Podcast: [Ham Radio 2.0](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0-461386)
Published: 2026-07-07T14:05:02+00:00
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## Resource

Discover how to set up a portable APRS digipeater station for field operations and emergency preparedness! In this video, I take my go-kit APRS station to Galveston Island State Park to test a real-world digipeater configuration on 144.390 MHz. Watch as I deploy the FaraJay 2m antenna on a POTA 20 mast, configure the VGC N7500 with Bluetooth KISS TNC, run APRS-Droid as a digipeater (KC5HWB-15), and successfully extend range for mobile tracking and check-ins like APRS Thursday. Perfect for ham radio operators interested in APRS digipeater setup, portable packet radio, field day / POTA / SOTA ops, mesh networking backups, and resilient off-grid comms. Learn practical tips on antenna deployment, coax choices (ABR Coax discount code), power systems (Bioenno battery + solar), Bluetooth configuration tricks, path settings (WIDE1-1/WIDE2-2), and real-time packet reception without relying on your truck's iGate. Today's video is sponsored by ABR Coax - save 10% off of their products with code ABR10KC5HWB here - https://abrind.com/?sld=kc5hwb Read More on the Blog Post - https://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/blog/aprs-field-ops-portable-digipeater-setup-at-galveston-island-state-park/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support .

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