HAMDig

Does the low band maxtrac have the 16 pin accessory and channel steering feature? Some type of pi gpio -> maxtrac interface would be neat.
FCARC hosts a monthly net on 52.550, so being able to adjust channels could be useful.

I haven't dug into the workings of allstar in awhile, but I think the ...

Packet node on-air in Tucson, AZ

Node: KC9UHI-6
Frequency: 446.475
Data format: QPSK IL2P 3600 baud

I know of two options for handling QPSK IL2P
Hardware: NinoTNC -- https://tarpn.net/t/nino-tnc/nino-tnc.html
Software: QTSoundModem -- https://www.cantab.net/users/john.wiseman/Documents ...

System Update

The Kaukauna RF node (WIKAUK) is off-air as I have moved to Arizona.

The BBS and core switch (KAUNOD/KAUBBS) have moved to a cloud environment and are functional.

The Green Bay / DePere node (WIGRB) now has an IP connection to KAUNOD, and is on-line. Winlink gateway (KC9UHI-10) is ...

Anticipated coverage map, calculated based on a home station using a simple vertical omni antenna at about 20 feet elevation. Actual results may vary.

Anticipated coverage maps, calculated based on a home station using a simple vertical omni antenna at about 20 feet elevation. Actual results may vary.

Current temporary location
https://project.kc9uhi.net:8443/forum_pics/packet/packet-wigrb_homestations_hill_sm.jpg


Future permanent location ...

The KC9UHI-8 packet node in DePere is on-air.

Connect with 1200 baud ax.25 to KC9UHI-8 or the node alias of WIGRB on 145.030 MHz.
(Common syntax of node alias and node callsign looks like ALIAS:CALL, for example WIGRB:KC9UHI-8. Typically sending a connect request to either the node alias or ...

Yes, it's up and running.

Drop me an email (callsign at gmail) if you run into issues.

Interesting.

Whipping up a sandbox to poke around at it.

The KC9UHI-6 packet node is on-air.

Connect with 1200 baud ax.25 to KC9UHI-6 or the node alias of WIKAUK on 145.030 MHz.
(Common syntax of node alias and node callsign looks like ALIAS:CALL, for example WIKAUK:KC9UHI-6. Typically sending a connect request to either the node alias or callsign ...

System is 'functional' on the test bench.

Local AXIP/UDP (internet) links to Racine and La Crosse. Those remote nodes offer multiple IP/RF connections elsewhere. Full service local BBS, Winlink RMS gateway functionality as well.

Syntor X should be here next week. Need to tune and program, build ...