Simplest APRS Digipeater and iGate on MCU!

Description We have built the simplest, power efficient and 'ready-for-solar' APRS Digipeater and iGate on a MCU (RPi Pico 2 W)! Our existing KISSLink v1 BLE KISS TNC device is capable of running in standalone mode with an alternate firmware! Goal(s): Our design prioritizes low power, reliability, and unattended deployment over flexibility. And yes, we want to do this with cheap, widely available BaoFeng radios. This means a couple of things: ...

February 7, 2026 · 1 min · 198 words · Dhiru Kholia

Wireless APRS interface for BaoFeng and other radios!

Description We have built a Bluetooth-enabled and APRSdroid-compatible digital interface (KISS TNC) for less than 15 USD (for the fully-loaded make including cables). We call it the KISSLink v1. This digital interface can be powered from the USB 5V or the inbuilt battery. Schematic Previous Next     / [pdf] View the PDF file here. RX path simulation (AF front-end) ...

January 29, 2026 · 3 min · 456 words · Dhiru Kholia

APRS interface for BaoFeng and other radios

The design Here is a "safe" APRS interface for BaoFeng and other radios. Sample schematic: Previous Next     / [pdf] View the PDF file here. Render ...

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 224 words · Dhiru Kholia