[aprssig] Alinco or ???

[Ron Stordahl]

I believe it's called the Alinco DR135T.  I have one and am very pleased 
with it.  I use it with a TinyTrack3.  I have also used it with a 
MFJ1270C and a lap top running it as a mobile in my car and it worked 
well.  The TNC connection is on the rear (a DB9 connector) which is easy 
to wire, unlike the tiny little plugs used in other radios.

The radio could be improved...for example the microphone remains active 
when the TNC transmits, thus I have to pull the mic plug so as to keep 
the data free of car noise.  That should be a programmable option, but 
isn't.

I had considered the built in TNC, but it appears to be plagued with 
problems.  If Alinco would take some interest in fixing this it would be 
nice.

But Alinco isn't alone in paying very little attention to their 
customers suggestions.

Ron, N5IN

joe at dellabarba.com wrote:
> Is it worthwhile buying the Alinco DT135 radio with the built-in TNC to
> sue as a tracker and/or with APRS+SA? I have been reading a bit about
> the TNC has some issues with KISS commands. Would it be better to just
> buy the radio and use my Tiny Trak or PK-12 on it? Does the TNC-X work
> well with APRS+SA and the Alinco?
> Thanks,
> 73 de N3HGB
> Joe
>
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