Wisconsin APRS is a place to help ham amateur radio operators get startup and current information on Automatic Packet Reporting System or APRS. It also is intended to be a single place to have discussions on how to make the Wisconsin APRS system most efficient. Local APRS users are encouraged to use the FILES area to links on APRS hardware and software such as TNC , Trackers, UI-View, Linux APRS application, UI-Digi, GPS, Weather Stations, and other packet radio applications.

APRS is a fun part of Amateur Radio that runs automatically and distributes important weather, messaging, and location data. While the core system operates on 144.390 MHz two meter simplex frequency, it also incorporates internet gating (igate) to bring a worldwide capability to a local area.