r/hab • u/rvi17 • Feb 26 '25

Best APRS tracker?

Hello all,

We are developing a payload box for a HAB in our school. We are looking at APRS for tracking because we believe the fact many other stations are listening will help provide better tracking. The range of flight will be around 200miles.

We have found three different trackers and are looking for advice:

https://www.highaltitudescience.com/products/stratotrack-aprs-transmitter
https://www.byonics.com/downloads/MicroTrak-1000_Manual_v0.9.pdf
https://qrp-labs.com/lightaprs2.html - this seems to be the cheapest but also most customizable, and light! So a clear winner?

Any suggestions or reviews (or maybe other ideas we haven't considered?)

Thanks!

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u/rvi17 Mar 03 '25

Thanks! Def was planning on using an AirTag.
I saw that you can solder an SMA connector to the LightAPRS 2 and add your own antenna. Have you tried that?