One June 1st, 2009, after 5 years of having very heavy involvement with the APRS-IS network, I decided to shut down the APRS server to the general amateur population. This change does not in any way affect other services or web pages on this site, it only affects client connections for the APRS-IS network. This site will continue to see new features added over time; there are 3 new features in the works now.

The decision to shut down this feature of the APRSFL.net system was not made lightly. The past few years many folks have been displeased with my attempt of "semi-retiring" from this aspect of the amateur radio hobby (based on their continual reminder of that fact). Seems many forgot I hung up the core server jacket 2 years ago, and continue to view APRSFL.net as a core server that should run as one. That's where the bulk of the problems come in from. Some have told me to get thicker skin and deal with the rude inconsiderate remarks like I "have to". Contrary to seemingly popular belief, running a large APRS-IS server is not a "free" expense as some view it as. The server that ran APRSFL.net was a several thousand dollar Dell box, and it required over 35 dollars a month of electric (and AC) and even more in internet bandwidth to run per month. When i'm pulling money out of my pocket each month to help other amateurs, the last thing I should have to do is put up with incredibly rude and inflamatory remarks over and over. Yeah, it's part of the hobby but enough is enough. Also unfortunately, in a modern day entitlement driven amateur community, it's all supposed to be 100% free, with zero strings attached like it's some given right or something, so I doubt this will change anytime soon (I see the same attitude towards Repeater operators too). At any rate, I do appologize for others who have gotten wrapped up in this net that were never a problem, but when an aspect of a hobby is no longer fun, it's time to move on.

I have, however, kept a private copy of the APRSFL.net APRS-IS server running for a very narrow userbase. If you are an amateur in Florida wanting a APRS-IS connection and want to continue to use the now private APRSFL.net server, click contact us and request access to the private server. I'll get you the non published details on how to use the server. I'm just looking to get back to enjoying the hobby, and if you want tag along for the ride, you're more than welcome to.