RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-88OH and Byonics GPS2
Bill, I'm in the same boat here. From what I've been told, you need to make a jumper cable to reverse the tip and center pins on the stereo jack and it will work fine. I have not done mine yet, so if you take the plunge and beat me to it, please report back. 73, Mike WM4B From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Jourdain Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:00 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-88OH and Byonics GPS2 I'm new to D-Star but have been using a Kenwood TM-D710 and TM-D700 for APRS for a while. With the Kenwood radios I have used the Byonics GPS2 GPS units with the cable supplied by Byonics (2.5 mm on the radio end to a 9 pin serial plug on the GPS end). I can't tell for sure because the 880 manual does not show the diagram for the data port, but the cable that I use for the Kenwoods appears that it may work with the 880. When I hooked the GPS unit to the 880 I did not get any indication that it is working. This could be user error, but I thought I would ask the list if any of you have had experience using the Byonics GPS2 with the 880H with the cables supplied by Byonics (they do not have a cable specifically for the 880). Thanks and 73, Bill AB4BJ <><>
RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-88OH and Byonics GPS2
In case you want to hook a GPS to your 880.. my experience. Kent KQ4KK From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kent Hufford Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 2:06 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com; id8...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] RE: SOLVED - [ID880H] GPS DATA ISSUES HELP/IDEAS SOLID GPS and Findu.com Got a SOLID GPS ICON on my 880 now! Even show up on Findu.com So, just plug in your "third-party GPS receiver that has an RS-232C output and NEMA data format". will NOT work until.. 1. You set the default DATA SPEED from 9600 to 4800baud (page 130), not to be cornfused with Packet speed or cloning speed. 2. Turn on GPS Indicator (page 138) 3. Set to DV-A , GPS-A (page 86) 4. Or, set to DVG (page 74) 5. THEN connect your "third-party GPS" using the OPC-1529R cable AND a DB-9 M/F Null Modem adapter. (page 73) I made my own 3/32 Stereo plug "null modem adapter" so I could use my GARMIN 350 GPS with a Argentdata USB to 3/32 Stereo Serial PIC cable that I normally use with KENWOOD APRS radios. With a 3/32 Stereo plug null modem adapter, then the Byonics little $50 serial GPS will work too. Guess Argentdata and Byonics($50 GPS Pucks) could make their cables with the tip and ring reversed for the ICOM DSTAR radios, since they come with the 3/32 Stereo plug already attached. Kent KQ4KK From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Jourdain Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:00 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-88OH and Byonics GPS2 I'm new to D-Star but have been using a Kenwood TM-D710 and TM-D700 for APRS for a while. With the Kenwood radios I have used the Byonics GPS2 GPS units with the cable supplied by Byonics (2.5 mm on the radio end to a 9 pin serial plug on the GPS end). I can't tell for sure because the 880 manual does not show the diagram for the data port, but the cable that I use for the Kenwoods appears that it may work with the 880. When I hooked the GPS unit to the 880 I did not get any indication that it is working. This could be user error, but I thought I would ask the list if any of you have had experience using the Byonics GPS2 with the 880H with the cables supplied by Byonics (they do not have a cable specifically for the 880). Thanks and 73, Bill AB4BJ
RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-88OH and Byonics GPS2
Here's the response from Byon at Byonics that confirms that the ring and tip need to be reversed. I'll let you know once I have the time to construct a cable. Here's Byon's message: So, at this point, I'm thinking the best two solutions are: GPAC, Null modem (which I do not have) and a Kenwood GPS adapter cable OR cut the GPAKC cable, and swap the ring and tip lines. Sorry it's not easier. Please let me know your results if you try either. Byon From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dstar_digi...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Besemer (WM4B) Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:36 PM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] IC-88OH and Byonics GPS2 Bill, I'm in the same boat here. From what I've been told, you need to make a jumper cable to reverse the tip and center pins on the stereo jack and it will work fine. I have not done mine yet, so if you take the plunge and beat me to it, please report back. 73, Mike
