From 244a84a823d952f6f5d1a112915cfb7ed5ca05da Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Smith Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:24:26 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cba6228..88fbb77 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,7 @@ # iR-APRSISD Garmin/DeLorme inReach (or possibly other) KML feed to APRS-IS forwarding daemon + + This is a KML-feed to APRS-IS forwarding daemon. It was written for Garmin/DeLorme inReach devices, but might work elsewhere too. It polls a KML feed in which it expects to find a point in rougly the form that the inReach online feeds use, with attendant course and altitude data. It transfers each new point found there to APRS-IS. + +This makes it possible to track an Iridium-based satellite device, say, on aprs.fi with all of the amateur radio stuff. All you need is a machine attached to the internet to run the daemon, a device that's publishing a KML feed. +