PocketPacket for PC

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Software Features and Description

1. The "Automatic Position Reporting System" is a packet communication protocol used by amateur radio operators (hams) around the world, to report position, status, station capabilities, weather or other information in real time.

2. With PocketPacket you can follow the status of the APRS network, submit your station's info, monitor moving objects, get real time weather reports directly from local stations and more.

3. PocketPacket incorporates a software-based TNC, allowing you to directly capture and visualize, or encode and transmit 1200 baud packets (AFSK modulation) using a VHF radio transceiver.

4. With PocketPacket you can also get and send packets over the Internet, by selecting one of the available Tier 2 servers of the global APRS-IS network.

5. By selecting a symbol, you can view the latest information sent for the corresponding object, as well as the raw packets that produced it.

6. Incoming data is presented on a map, as most packets define some object, with a specific symbol and location.

7. PocketPacket is a full-featured APRS client with a built-in TNC.

8. All available objects are also shown in a list, which allows you to search for the ones you are looking for.

9. Messages and bulletins are shown in a separate set of screens, structured like an e-mail client.

10. Packets can also be used for broadcasting announcements or one-to-one messaging.

11. PocketPacket is ideal for field work or the ham shack.

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Download and install PocketPacket on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
PocketPacket	Get App ↲	10 3.50	Koomasi

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install PocketPacket app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using PocketPacket on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "PocketPacket"
The search will reveal the PocketPacket app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once PocketPacket is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including PocketPacket.
Now enjoy PocketPacket on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Koomasi	3.50	3.2

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native PocketPacket Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use PocketPacket,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "PocketPacket" » then Click "Install".
- PocketPacket will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get PocketPacket on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get $4.99 on Mac	Koomasi	10	3.50

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Top Pcmac Reviews

Very cool app

By Alosttexan (Pcmac user)

While this app might not be a true replacement for an APRS-equipped radio, it is also not $500+... I have found the app very useful, and I could see this as a very nice addition to having the 2 meter, APRS-ready Kenwood rig of my dreams. That is especially true of the iPad version of the app. True story - I was driving north in Ohio yesterday when I checked this app to see of anyone was in my area. I noticed that there was a mobile station using APRS, so I threw out the associated callsign on 52-simplex. I was pleased to get a call back, and we had a nice conversation for the next few minutes. Does that mean that everyone will have that sort of luck? Of course not. Bit it was a COO, experience for me. Drawbacks? Well, there really aren't any that I have found so far. It is not a $0.99 app, but it is also not a $9.99-or-more app. I think it is a great value for the price, and well worth it to any amateur radio operators. 73 - W5IEM
Totally useless. Avoid like the plague.

By shannon_ak (Pcmac user)

I have had this app for over three months now, and I have never...EVER...made a successful contact using Pocket Packet. Not one. With dozens of people all around my city on packet, this app will usually only see one or none of them via the wifi connection and never sees any of them over the VHF radio. I have set up skeds and had other packet operators (with real TNC's) on the phone while I tried to make a contact using Pocket Packet, and no one has ever seen my packets, EVER. I have emailed the developer for help with this and never gotten a response. I have taken it to the local packet guru, who runs our ARES packet check-in every week, and he couldn't make it work either. Other ham friends have purchased this, and none of them could make theirs work, either. At $5, I could have bought a gallon of gas for my car and come out way ahead. The waste of money isn't nearly as bad as the waste of my time, my friends' time, and all of the frustration that has come with this useless app. Avoid Pocket Packet at all costs!
STILL Not ready for primetime - update

By N4TVC (Pcmac user)

Antony responded quickly to the ver 1.1 bugs. He sent a fix in a beta release and it works well. Turns out the longitude errors were only on the iPod Touch. Still some minor bugs but much improved. A new update will be available soon with this longitude fix. TNX to you Antony! Version 1.1 is still faulty. Major bug not addresses. Still decodes longitude incorrectly. Sends invalid locations to APRS-IS corrupting the system. Developer has acknowledged the multiple bugs but did not address them in the most recent 1.1 update. Does not correctly plot lat Lon except from mic-e packets. Other stations and objects are off about 10 miles west on actual. Also call is not displayed on map with icon.
Product works well great idea

By Ke6vrk (Pcmac user)

Try to find a way to add two way Text messaging, and you will have fulfilled part of the text messaging initiative for amateur radio without using the Internet!!!! It would be great to send a message to another aprs or winlink station. Cant wait for that update. Excellent update with audio in and audio out. Works great with my handheld. Was so excited when I discovered that new feature. And it works great!!! Keep up the good work!

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