Multi-Purpose APRS Daemon (MPAD)
This article describes the use and configuration of the Apprise Multi-Messenger Platform Solution. Apprise is open source and was created in Python. A single call can be used to send messages to a wide variety of end devices via message or SMS; the call can be made either via the command line or via an API call.
MPAD was my introduction to both Python and APRS.
The challenge was manifold:
- most existing APRS bots only support US-specific services. For example, worldwide weather reports etc. were therefore not possible.
- in addition, the bots are usually very specialized and only support 1-2 functions
- I had just acquired my amateur radio license and wanted to give something back to the community
- The APRS documentation was widely distributed, so a lot of reverse engineering was required.
- I was looking for an entry-level project in Python3.
The result of all these points and requirements is MPAD, which I run on a Raspberry Pi.
Jason/KM4ACK was kind enough to review my little APRS bot in a dedicated video: 
MPAD review by SignalsEverywhere on Youtube: 
MPAD has been part of the APRS Foundation’s “State Of The Union” presentation at the Orlando Hamcation 2025:
Github Repository and MPAD live instance: