This program has a terminal, works with tncs, kiss tncs and. Mfj1270x tncx, kiss mode packet controller main trading. Mar 02, 2017 hi there, i am looking for software to use this mobilinkd tnc which is kiss only to send and receive packet radio frames, i have tried all the software that work on this win10 pc, bur all they can do is via soundcard ans agw. The linux code supports kiss and 6pack based tncs terminal node controllers, the ottawa pi card, the gracilis packettwin card and other z8530 scc based cards with the generic scc driver, several parallel and serial port baycom modems, and serial port yam modems. While in aprs mode if a station sends a beacon packet larger than 76 characters the tnc locks and needs reset.
Dont consider it unless you are a system operator setting up a specialist system, even then linux is a better choice. Apr 16, 2017 how do i set up the radio for packet radio. Kiss was developed by mike cheponis and phil karn to allow transmission of ax. Now comes the tricky part, to emulate a kiss tnc and be able to connect to it, you need a virtual serial port. A bulletin board is like a crude website that can provide limited or specific information as well as a message server similar to gmail, hotmail, and yahoo mail, like we all use today. If, however, you simply want a working sound modem to interface with xastir for aprs, then select the kiss mode without the m.
Software for packet radio use category is a curation of 32 web resources on, packetcluster dx statistics, winafsk, linpac packet radio terminal. The debpackage comes with a set of scripts to help you manage the ax. Truetty version history downloads and registration a program for amateur radio digital communications via a sound card. Its using a terminal or program, a special modem, and radio to connect with another packet user or a packet bulletin board system pbbs. It appears to be eitheror you can use the radios aprs functionality and gps in aprs mode, or you are completely relying on the software on your computertabletetc. Apr 23, 2016 here is a demonstration of a brand new ubuntu installation that is configured stepbystep to allow for full aprs functionality with direwolf soundcard modem software tnc for linux which provides. The builtin kiss tnc makes packet radio and aprs easy to use. Probably the most common configuration will be for a kiss tnc on a serial port. Id like to find easy2use software for windows, mac, linux, and potentially even on mobile androidiphone. Hfpacket and uhfpacket ax25 are also supported in kisstnc emulation mode. In its lite mode its all the software many packet users may ever need, and its free.
Packet radio lives on through open source software. The main interface to radios is via kiss mode tncs connected to standard rs232 com ports. This document explains the process of connecting and configuring my station, k0yds, for vhf packet digital communications using an inexpensive kiss mode only tncmodem and the winlink express software program from the winlink organization. Debian linux, aea pk88 kiss mode, icom 208e client. It can be used standalone to observe aprs traffic, as a tracker, digipeater, aprstt gateway, or internet gateway igate. Kiss keep it simple, stupid is a protocol for communicating with a serial terminal node controller tnc device used for amateur radio. Getting out of kiss mode in reply to this post by bob nielsen bob, i remember you from a few years back, when you helped me get all my packet and data radio working with linux. Ini file, supports the new widenn settings, and has full support for connecting to aprs. Notice that dosbox programs usually support com1, com2, com3 and com4 only, i. All three of my packet stations run on some version of this tnc.
Rtty software, digital mode ham radio amtor, psk31, ax25. Kissparms8, linux system managers manual, kissparms8. The software will also work with a normal tnc if it supports kiss mode, such. Receive and display of full color, highresolution images and audio files. Zip packet driver for serial connections phone modem. Aprsbeacon the purpose of the aprsbeacon is to provide simple aprscompatible position beacons for up to three objects. Much like choosing a tnc, when it comes to choosing which packet software to use, there. It does not have the same packet mode that the thd72a has, where you can get to the cmd. If anyone know of packet radio software that can use kiss on a serial connection that runs on win10, i would be wery happy.
Hf packet and uhf packet ax25 are also supported in kiss tnc emulation mode. This release includes several changes made up of new features, enhancements, and the usual collection of bug fixes. On my pk88 when in kiss mode defaulting resetting the tnc brings it back to command mode. It can use a singleport tnc in native mode, a single or dualport tnc in kiss mode or the agw packet engine in order to transmit on up to four radio ports. Here is a demonstration of a brand new ubuntu installation that is configured stepbystep to allow for full aprs functionality with direwolf soundcard modem software tnc for linux which provides. This program uses the packet interface to allow it to communicate with the. This document explains the process of connecting and configuring my station, k0yds, for vhf packet digital communications using an inexpensive kissmode only tncmodem and the winlink express software program from the winlink organization. A mapping and messaging application is available for use in conjunction with the these.
Picture packet a windows9598nt control program for terminal node controllers. For linux there is also a good hostmode prg called tnt. Newer version support better the kiss mode, but still the lack of memory can cause problems. This program is not fun or easy, but it does work 88% of the time. Earlier versions of the d7a not the d7ag had a problem in kiss mode. Supported modes are rtty baudot code, ascii 7 or 8 bits, psk31 bpsk and qpsk, bpsk63, qpsk63, bpsk125, amtorfec sitorb, navtex, multifsk16, multifsk8. Outpost is a windowsbased packet message client that lets you send and receive packet messages with almost any amateur radio bulletin board system bbs or tnc personal mail box. Use kissattach to connect one end of this bridge to the ax.
So all software that requires a serial interface can be used with this modem setup configure the packet mode by selecting mode settings. The packet radio protocols and linux linux documentation project. Jan 03, 2019 the recommended method of packet operation with pat under linux is to use linux s ax. I have not found the email address for the developer for the tnc module. The same question came up on the linuxhams list about a month ago.
Resources listed under packet radio category belongs to software main collection, and get. Packet goldmine software by the hundreds from hams net. Dec 15, 2015 complete with packet collisions and timeouts. Oct 06, 2016 the thd74a has two modes, aprs and kiss mode. Jul 23, 2018 the software includes an aprs compatible digipeater and an interface to aprsis. And unlike some other tncs, you never have to worry about it accidentally falling out of kiss mode. The software includes an aprs compatible digipeater and an interface to aprsis. This amateur radio web site explains how to use the agwpe utility program to send and receive packet using the sound card of your pc instead of a tnc. Sp is the best dos based packet software i know of. A while ago, i uploaded my grkiss outoftree gnuradio module to github. Packet radio for windows 95 and nt pr4win, kiss mode.
Code issues 82 pull requests 9 actions projects 0 security insights. I would like to thank clive, kf6dma and george sv2agw for their support. Over errorfree frames decoded from wa8lmf tnc test cd. Using the tncx settings the software always stops when its setting the persistence value. You will need to have the tnc preconfigured and connected to your serial port. Xastir is a similar aprs mapping program for linux operating systems. Just connect your fm radio and your computer and the wor. A linux packet station can be used for mail, chat, and tcpip. Driver program for use with multiple baycom modems or kiss mode tncs attached to your ibmpc clone.
Easyterm for windows a communications program for aea and kantronics tncs sound card packet by kc2rlm. Packet radio is an amateur radio technology from the early 1980s that sends data between computers. The recommended method of packet operation with pat under linux is to use linuxs ax. Mfj1270x kiss mode tncx, vhf packetaprs tncx an inexpensive tnc for vhfpacket and aprs. Agwpe is widely accepted in the amateur radio packet software community and is a tool that provides a standard interface between packet radio software and associated hardware.
Linpac packet radio terminal linpac is an extensible linux packet terminal that. Software replacement for hardware based packet tnc. Some software can use a soundcard to send packets over hf frequencies to allow users send and receive email and other packet messages over the winlink system. Linux has natively supported the packet radio protocol, more formally known as ax. Configure for 9600 baud packet and kiss emulation in the following way. Packet radio for windows 95 and nt pr4win, kiss mode packet radio program for windows 95 nt scanar, software package for control of aor ar8000 wide range receiver kc5kgv win cluster 32 1. Windows for the end user is the easiest for installing the tcpip over ax. New packet radio generation software made in germany. To create a kiss device you use the kissattach program. Mailing list archives at zone www very helpful if you are novice with linux, xfbb, fbb. It is designed to stand alone and does not monitor other traffic on the frequency. However, the settings, especially the bluetooth connection, are not ever simple. Ax25 kiss in fldigi for packet using newer robust modes.
Installing and configuring uz7hos soundmodem and easyterm programs for packet radio youd need. It is responsible for establishing linklayer connections, transferring data. The linux code supports kiss and 6pack based tncs terminal node. Hi there, i am looking for software to use this mobilinkd tnc which is kiss only to send and receive packet radio frames, i have tried all the software that work on this win10 pc, bur all they can do is via soundcard ans agw. This allows the tnc to combine more features into a single device and standardizes communications. Soundmodem is compatible with all programs that work with the agw packet engine agwpe. Linux packet radio and email system tnt and dpbox linux full featured tnc including host mode bbs software and clients airmail dire wolf is a modern software replacement for the old 1980s style tnc with specialized hardware. This mode has been tested with jnos 110i in dos box in 24009600 baud mode, and also with uiview v2. Aprs gps tracker digipeater internet gateway igate. If you will be playing with tcpip, then you can select the mkiss mode and enter the ip details.
Ubuntu linux, g6zlp minoprosc and kernel soundmodem the soundmodem. Set up the program which works with kiss tncs to use the port from the other end of the bridge. It works with every packet radio software program that supports kiss mode. The 32 bit version of uiview also supports wa8dedtf host mode, and the variant of it used in the scs ptcii and ptciie. Software for packet radio use category is a curation of 32 web resources on, winafsk, linpac packet radio terminal, uiss windows packet program. The host mode support means that uiview can be used with a wide range of packet hardware and allows up to 16 rf ports to be used. It can run as a fullfeatured internal intelligent digipeater with the tnc in kiss mode, and with modification to the uiview2. You can use a communications program like minicom or seyon to configure the tnc into kiss mode. Despite its age, amateur radio operators continue to use and develop packet radio today. It is used extensively on amateur packet radio networks ax. This is a set of blocks to handle kiss, hdlc and ax. The byonics tinytrak3 can only send packets and, with a connected gps, is a great option to put into a vehicle to transmit position locations. These days, that makes it compatible with almost everything in packet radio. Windows computer with soundcard interface signalink usb or equiv.
This application differs from most aprs software in that it isnt designed just to be used with tncs in terminal mode. Supports kiss mode the easy path to packet radio tncx is a kiss mode tnc. Before you start, ensure that your tnc is in kiss mode. This means that you can use standard windows software to communicate with other tcpip systems unix linux, agw packet engine, flexnet, mixw 2 over a vhf radio channel. Myself, i used a raspberry pi with a tncpi for this purpose, but any. If anyone know of packet radio software that can use kiss on a serial connection that. The tncx is a lowcost, low power tnc currently deployed in thousands of locations all over the world. Kiss is the stream protocol designed for serial port use between a tnc and pc, but is also used in some of the linux ax. The easy path to packet radio tncx is a kiss mode tnc. Without any additional software, it can perform as. There are several other oot modules that do similar things, but i didnt like the functionality of them very much. Uiview also supports tncs in kiss mode, agwpe host mode and bpq host mode.
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