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+# APRS.me Project Exploration Notes
+
+## Overview
+- This is a Phoenix LiveView application for APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System)
+- APRS is a digital communications system used by amateur radio operators
+- The app appears to track and display APRS packets/messages
+
+## Project Structure
+- Standard Phoenix 1.7+ structure with LiveView
+- Uses Elixir ~> 1.17
+- Has authentication system (user auth files present)
+- Contains map functionality (map_live modules)
+- Has packet tracking (packets_live, status_live)
+- Database with PostGIS for geographic data
+- Real-time features with PubSub and presence
+
+## Key Components Found
+- Map visualization (Leaflet integration)
+- Packet display and filtering
+- User authentication
+- Real-time updates
+- Weather data support
+- Geographic/spatial queries
+
+## Next Steps
+- Check if deps are installed
+- Explore the database setup
+- Start the server to see the current state