Hidden - Rob's APRS.FI Gadget

This gadget is a minimal JavaScript wrapper for the embedded version of the APRS.FI web page. It can be added to a Google Sites page,

iGoogle home page, or any other web site that supports Gadgets.

Configurable settings include:

    • The callsign to be displayed.
      • Should include the SSID of the station, if applicable.
      • The default value of "W4RAT-6" is a public digipeater in Richmond, Virginia.
    • The zoom level to be used.
      • The default value of "11" allows the metro area of a small city to fit onto a web page about 800 pixels wide.
    • Whether or not other stations in the area should be displayed.
      • The default is to not show other local stations.

For more information about the use of these settings, please see the "Embedding maps on your webpage" reference at APRS.FI.

DISCLAIMERS: I am only a user of the services of APRS.FI and Google, and otherwise am not affiliated with their organizations in any way. Please visit http://aprs.fi and/or http://www.google.com for more information. This gadget is made available for use by any interested party, with no guarantees of any kind. So on and so forth.

The gadget shown below uses the default

settings, with the object size set to 300

pixels tall by 400 pixels wide. This is

about the smallest useful display size.