Re: [Xastir] Xastir and TM-D710A
On 12/23/07, Russell Handorf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think it's that I had it configged for 9600 baud, not 1200. When I use > the internal TNC on the radio for 9600 Baud, I have no updates where as > 1200 shows all the traffic. When you say you are using the internal TNC, do you mean using the radio in APRS mode, and looking at the display screen? Are you referring here to menu 601 INTERNAL TNC | DATA SPEED? This is the on-air baud rate. > The problem is when I try to tell the radio to use a different port > speed on the com port. 9600 baud is the lowest I can go! My options are > 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600. Now you're talking about the settings in menu 528 AUX | COM PORT BAUDRATE, or menu 519 AUX | PC PORT BAUDRATE. The COM port is on the back of the control head while the PC port is on the back of the TX/RX unit. There is also another setting that you should not be playing with, and that is the DATA Terminal Speed in menu 518 AUX | EXT. DATA SPEED. That is only for use when using an external TNC connected to the DATA terminal on the back of the TX/RX unit. Let's get your oranges out of your apple cart. The TM-D710A is a dual speed TNC. It can operate at both 1200 baud and 9600 baud on RF. This is the on air signalling rate. This has nothing to do with the speed of that the radio is communicating with the device attached to the COM port on the radio control head or via the PC port on the back of the TX/RX unit. Try plugging into the back of the control head, and watching the incoming data as you press the TNC button on the D710 to get it into Packet mode. You should see PACKET12 above the side of the radio that says 144.390. That means you are on 144.390 running at 1200 baud in packet mode. See if you can get access to the TNC that way. James VE6SRV ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] Xastir and TM-D710A
Russell, It makes sense that if you're trying to receive and transmit 9600 baud APRS that the serial port can't be set to a lower speed than that. The serial link to the computer would then become an unwanted bottleneck. But if you have the TNC to set to 1200 baud data but the radio only offers 9600 baud as the slowest comm port speed then they've eliminated some options that the D700 has. Oh well. So lets drop Xastir completely and eliminate that as a problem. At this point I'd recommend getting the Kenwood MCP program for the D710 and see if you can talk to the radio using your computer, the comm port, and your cable. If that doesn't work then I'd recommend building a new cable from scratch and/or getting the "official" cable if they make such an animal. Dave KD7MYC -Original Message- >From: Russell Handorf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Dec 23, 2007 11:15 AM > >I think it's that I had it configged for 9600 baud, not 1200. When I use >the internal TNC on the radio for 9600 Baud, I have no updates where as >1200 shows all the traffic. > >The problem is when I try to tell the radio to use a different port >speed on the com port. 9600 baud is the lowest I can go! My options are >9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600. ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] Xastir and TM-D710A
Thanks David, I think it's that I had it configged for 9600 baud, not 1200. When I use the internal TNC on the radio for 9600 Baud, I have no updates where as 1200 shows all the traffic. The problem is when I try to tell the radio to use a different port speed on the com port. 9600 baud is the lowest I can go! My options are 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600. Am I just SOoL? I'm about to call Kenwood to see if I can put it in a lower speed on the Comm port. Thanks David Flood wrote: Try kicking down your serial speed on both the radio and the computer. You also might want to make sure that all available serial wires are connected not just the two data and the ground. -Original Message- From: Russell Handorf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 19:34 To: David Flood Cc: xastir@xastir.org Subject: Re: [Xastir] Xastir and TM-D710A David, Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, this is with the PC's built in serial port. I do have two USB to Serial adapters; I'll give them a try, r David Flood wrote: I've seen this on my D700 and my Alinco 135 when I tried to use a really old usb to serial adapter that couldn't handle the handshaking. I'd first try to find a computer with a real serial port. Failing that, start trying different usb to serial adapters and hope you find one that works. Dave KD7MYC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Russell Handorf Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 18:39 To: xastir@xastir.org Subject: Re: [Xastir] Xastir and TM-D710A all I see is a repeat about 20+ times of a string: O->TNC: ? ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] Many thanks, guys!
ok, so i just found on the website it has a USB cable so there is a PC interface. Surprising they don't list that on the spec sheet Cheers, Nick KC7RGL Jim Tolbert wrote: Many thanks to Curt and Wes for the great efforts. The I can track the Rino using Xastir and the perl script. The carrier of the remote Rino just needs to remember to key the mic or the call button. So what does anyone know about the Garmin Astro. It is sold to track hunting dogs. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=209&pID=8576 Any opinions as to whether or not it might work with Xastir? Happy Holidays!! ... jt ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] Many thanks, guys!
Jim, Very nifty device, but pricey as with all things Garmin. Looking at the spec sheet, there doesn't appear to be data in or out for the handheld unit, only a power adapter. The next thought I had was what data format is the 'collar' unit transmitting back to the handheld unit? This isn't listed on the spec sheet, but if it is standard NMEA, I would think you would be able to receive it on your 2-meter, than output it to a laptop. That's a lot of IF's. Why not make up a little waterproof beacon with a TT3? I am sure more guys on here will have many more ideas then I. Cheers, Nick KC7RGL Jim Tolbert wrote: Many thanks to Curt and Wes for the great efforts. The I can track the Rino using Xastir and the perl script. The carrier of the remote Rino just needs to remember to key the mic or the call button. So what does anyone know about the Garmin Astro. It is sold to track hunting dogs. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=209&pID=8576 Any opinions as to whether or not it might work with Xastir? Happy Holidays!! ... jt ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] Many thanks, guys!
Many thanks to Curt and Wes for the great efforts. The I can track the Rino using Xastir and the perl script. The carrier of the remote Rino just needs to remember to key the mic or the call button. So what does anyone know about the Garmin Astro. It is sold to track hunting dogs. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=209&pID=8576 Any opinions as to whether or not it might work with Xastir? Happy Holidays!! ... jt -- Jim Tolbert RiverRidge Consulting, LLC PO Box 536 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4398 home office 715-349-8993 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
