Re: [digitalradio] Packet configurations?

[John Becker, WØJAB]

At 11:21 AM 1/29/2010, you wrote: (in part)

:  No serial connections and no external TNC please.

Is there a reason?

Re: [digitalradio] Packet configurations?

[Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC)]

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

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[digitalradio] Packet configurations?

[bass2444]

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?

Bert  KG6HIZ