Hi Bert, bass2444 wrote: > I want to start up a packet system: What cables and software do I need to > use my VX5 as a packet engine using Outpost software? I want to use my > Gateway LT2022u XP netbook's soundcard and USB connections. No serial > connections and no external TNC please. > > So far the best I've found is the: "BUXCOMM RASCAL-II is the easiest > Plug-N-Play sound card interface available today. Use the sound card software > for the AFSK Digital mode you wish to operate. There are no serial or USB > driver software to load or install, nor comports to select. One RASCAL-II to > Transceiver cable is included. Supports All AFSK Data & Voice Modes - The > BUXCOMM RASCAL II supports ALL AFSK, Digital and Voice modes that are > available for sound card interfaces. This includes ALL traditional modes > such as AFSK operation of PSK31, CW, RTTY, Packet, MT-63 and SSTV. " On-line > reviews are less than positive but they are also several years old. > > Does the RASCAL-II work as advertised? Are there other configurations I > should consider? Do I need AGWPE or some other software?
FYI You could try the Outpost group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OutpostPacket HiH 73 de ZR1HPC Hylton -- ======================================================================== Lions Club member of http://www.fishhoeklionsclub.org.za Using openSuSE 11.0 with KDE Skype: hylton.conacher ========================================================================
