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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:smithb@bpsmicro.com">smithb@bpsmicro.com</a> wrote:
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<div><span class="548234821-02092005"><font face="Tahoma" size="2">One
of the major WIDE digis in our area is overdue for an update to the new
paradigm. Coincidentally, the owner of the digi wants to reclaim the
TNC (not even sure what it is, but it's old) for his personal use. So
this gives us an opportunity to update the digi by buying a new TNC and
upgrading.</font></span></div>
<div><span class="548234821-02092005"><font face="Tahoma" size="2">I'm
well aware that the KPC-3+ is the defacto-standard, but they're still a
tad expensive. One ham pointed me to Elcom's line (<a href="http://www.elcom.gr/">http://www.elcom.gr/</a>), but these are
only in Europe (though I'm sure they'll ship here). Their TNC-plus is
US$128, which seems like a decent price.</font></span></div>
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<div><span class="548234821-02092005"><font face="Tahoma" size="2">I'd
be interested in other comments as to options or opnions on the various
TNC options (note: PC-based isn't an option in this situation). Also
any tips on vendors selling (who will ship to Canada) the various units.</font></span></div>
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<div><span class="548234821-02092005"><font face="Tahoma" size="2">If
you don't want to post to the list, e-mail me directly at my callsign
@rac.ca.</font></span></div>
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<div><span class="548234821-02092005"><font face="Tahoma" size="2">Brad.</font></span></div>
<div><span class="548234821-02092005"><font face="Tahoma" size="2">VE3BSM</font></span></div>
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<div><span class="548234821-02092005"><font face="Tahoma" size="2">P.S.
I'm not particular interested in a huge discussion on which is "best".
Just options on what can be used as a stand-alone New n-N digi at a
decent price.</font></span></div>
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Currently, unquestionably the CHEAPEST way to get such a digi is give
an old TNC2 clone (MFJ127x, PacCom, etc) a "brain transplant" by
replacing it's original firmware with UIdigi firmware. Old 1270s can
often be had at hamfests for US $30-50. UIdigi replaces the current
firmware and converts the TNC into a dedicated stand-alone APRS-only
digipeater. <br>
One of the attractions of this approach is the eprom is customized
with your callsign, beacon intervals, beacon messages, etc. This
literally "freezes the custom settings in stone" so that accidental
resets, power failures, etc won't cause your settings to be lost. <br>
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More info at:<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://gw.ir3ip.ampr.org/~iw3fqg/uidigi.htm">http://gw.ir3ip.ampr.org/~iw3fqg/uidigi.htm</a> <br>
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An alternative is the TNC-X kit. By itself, it is a KISS-only TNC that
can be interfaced either via serial or USB, and is available in kit
form for $49 . A piggyback daughterboard is available now that
converts it into a standalone smart-beaconing tracker. In the near
future, a daughterboard that converts it into a standalone New Paradigm
digipeater will be availble. <br>
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More info at:<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.tnc-x.com">http://www.tnc-x.com</a> <br>
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Stephen H. Smith wa8lmf (at) aol.com <br>
EchoLink Node: 14400 [Think bottom of the 2M band]<br>
Home Page: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://wa8lmf.com">http://wa8lmf.com</a><br>
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"APRS 101" Explanation of APRS Path Selection & Digipeating <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://webs.lanset.com/wa8lmf/DigiPaths">http://webs.lanset.com/wa8lmf/DigiPaths</a> <br>
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Updated APRS Symbol Chart <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://webs.lanset.com/wa8lmf/miscinfo/APRS_Symbol_Chart.pdf">http://webs.lanset.com/wa8lmf/miscinfo/APRS_Symbol_Chart.pdf</a> <br>
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New/Updated "Rev G" APRS <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://webs.lanset.com/wa8lmf/aprs">http://webs.lanset.com/wa8lmf/aprs</a><br>
Symbols Set for UI-View, <br>
UIpoint and APRSplus:<br>
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