[aprssig] winlink

[Kevin Brown - KC0CZI]

A good solution!

I am not trying to suggest the D7/D700 are totally useless for winlink BUT,
they do have a reduced set of feature functionality because of the hardware
limitations.  Using an external TNC is the correct answer!

I have seen many folks on this reflector express frustrations regarding
features/functionality of APRS being different depending upon which client
is being used.  I thought it was worth noting that IF someone wants to use
these radios with their integral TNCs - they are not going to get the same
feature/functionality as everyone else.

The reason why I blanket recommended that they aren't the most suitable is
because:

1.  To make them fully functional, you need an external modem.
2.  If you're going to go through that trouble, why not add a separate 2m
rig?
3.  Then you have the full capabilities of the D700 (beyond APRS!) and
Winlink.

No doubt about it with all due respect to Bob - the D7/D700 are NOT best
suited for full winlink functionality.



-----Original Message-----
From: aprssig-bounces at lists.tapr.org [mailto:aprssig-bounces at lists.tapr.org]
On Behalf Of Wes Johnston
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 10:13 PM
To: TAPR APRS Mailing List; Spider
Subject: Re: [aprssig] winlink


I'm beginning to think the hot setup would be to leave the kenwood d700 in
APRS mode on the left side and hook an external TNC to the right side.
You'd still run aprs , and simultaneously be able to run winlink on the
other side.  Use the 6pin din jack on the front of the radio base.

Of course there's always voice alert on the aprs side if someone needs to
"distract" you from popping your email.

Wes
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Quoting Spider <spider at rivcom.net>:

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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ray McKnight" <shortsheep at worldnet.att.net>
> To: "'TAPR APRS Mailing List'" <aprssig at lists.tapr.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 2:10 PM
> Subject: RE: [aprssig] winlink
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> So far it's generally been concluded that a D7 or D700 isn't Likely to 
> work well with Telpac, the VHF/UHF access node For Winlink.  But there 
> *is* some info indicating that these radios In fact can be used, 
> although they won't be as easy or provide As much functionality as a 
> true radio/TNC combo, or sound card Packet solution.  But as Bob and 
> others say, use what you've got, Right?
>
> Right....run what you brung....just be aware the fellow on the other 
> end of the email that is sending to you will likely not know what you 
> brung! ;) In Bob's use of the system, everything still works and is 
> basic BBS opts. We've already swapped some
> emails on the system.
> Wait till he tries AirMail and it's automation.  He'll be tickeled pink
> happy!  He sounded like a kid in a candy
> store today on the phone!
>
> 73  Jim OFT
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