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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:fred@wb4aej.com">fred@wb4aej.com</a> wrote:
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<pre wrap=""> I have an MFJ 1278 stashed away at home (I'm away on Christmas vacation at the moment). I'm toying with the idea of setting up an IGATE via my cablemodem so that our new APRS digi that I am planning can send it along to us.
How suitable is the MFJ 1278 for that purpose?
Fred, WB4AEJ
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Any TNC can act as an igate if an external program is providing the
APRS-specific smarts. <br>
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However a TNC that supports KISS mode makes the job a bit easier since
you don't have to worry about differing TNC command syntax from one
model to another. However, you must use a program like UIview or
APRSplus, that supports operation in KISS mode, take advantage of a
KISS-capable TNC. <br>
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(I am not certain but I think the MFJ1278 doesn't support KISS with
it's native firmware. However you could replace the '1278's firmware
with a generic TAPR 1.1.9 eprom that DOES supports KISS mode.)<br>
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The TNC version/firmware version is much more critical if you want to
run a TNC as a standalone digipeater with no computer involved. The
only TNCs that are APRS-savvy by themselves for a full WIDEn-N type
digipeater are:<br>
o Kantronics KPC3+ Ver 8.3 or higher.<br>
o TNC2 clone such as an MFJ127x with the UI-digi firmware
replacement eprom.<br>
o TNC-X with it's optional digipeater daughterboard. <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>
<br>
"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>
<br>
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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<br>
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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