QTH.app version 0.8.0 released

In amateur radio, the “QTH” Q-code means “What is your position?” when used as a question or “My position is…” when used as a statement. The Automatic Packet Reporting System® is a common avenue that amateur radio operators communicate their positions, among other useful information.

QTH.app is an APRS® client application exclusively for the macOS platform. It connects to the APRS network via radio or Internet to help operators receive, transmit, and visualize information being shared over APRS.

MAJOR FEATURES

Easy map navigation
Supports connecting via:
- Audio Modem – Use the internal Mac sound card
- Serial KISS TNC
  - Special support for Mobilinkd Bluetooth TNCs
- APRS-IS
- AGWPE – exists, but buggy
GPS Connections
- Bluetooth GPS
- Uses macOS Location Services in the absence of a GPS
Support for drawing APRS shapes directly on the map
Mapping APRS position reports, objects, etc
- APRS symbols
- Graphical display of speed and direction
- Tactical callsigns
- Station paths, including dead reckoning
- Telemetry graphs
APRS timeline
- Go back in time and see where things were at a certain time
Special weather station display, including wind barbs and temperature colors
Location beaconing
- SmartBeaconing
Instant Messaging
- Store favorite ham radio contacts in the Apple Contacts
Alerts
- Integrated with macOS notification center
- Custom matching rules
Logs packets to database
Comprehensive help system
Offline maps
Other types of maps, topographical, OpenStreetMap, OpenCycleMaps, etc
Map grids USNG/MGRS, Maidenhead
APRS Queries
Simple digipeater support

PLANNED FEATURES

Multilingual support – Supports English now. French later. Other languages as I have help.
Spoken voice alerts
Rig control for tuning to frequency objects
Local data sharing with other QTH instances on LAN – Intended for operations rooms
Search and Rescue features
External API for integrations

WHAT IT WON’T DO

Collect data from weather stations. Check out WeeWX for this.

HELP

Browse the Help Book Online

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PRICING

QTH.app follows a “freemium” pricing model. QTH.app is free to receive APRS traffic. The transmit functions require a software license. This serves a couple purposes: It allows verification that the person transmitting holds a valid amateur radio callsign and it puts a few dollars in my pocket.

If you would like to purchase a license, please visit the store: QTH.app License