Questions tagged [packet]
Questions related to sending digital data over amateur radio including hardware, protocols, and related software.
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Cancel beacon on AX.25 Linux Stack
I have started playing with HF Packet using a Raspberry Pi running Buster. The AX.25 I have direwolf running a 300 baud modem, use kissattach to create the AX.25 ...
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Automatic identification system (AIS) on aprs.fi - Long Rx -> Tx distances
I've been looking into some of the info available on aprs.fi, which also makes available AIS data, but most of the reports I see have such large Rx->Tx distances that I'm not clear on how things ...
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How does AMPR work over IPIP tunnels?
I'm experimenting with AMPR, and I have been allocated a 44.x.x.x IP address block which I'd like to use via an IPIP tunnel. There are some tutorials out there but none of them explain what happens ...
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How do I write a modem for DireWolf?
I was looking at the selection of modem bauds for DireWolf and it seems the highest baud modem is 9600 baud, and I am using a sound card that can reach 48 khz. Is there any way that I can write a ...
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Kenwood TM-D710E in packet mode: does not transmit
I own a Kenwood TM-D710E.
I connected it via the COM-connector on the panel to a Raspberry pi.
On the panel I selected "packet12" (with the TNC button). After
that, I can send TNC commands ...
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How do you open ax.25 ports?
I'm trying to follow this tutorial I almost got to the end, about 9:15 was where I got stuck. Right about there, the speaker is about to wrap up- but I get a couple error messages.
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If the data port on a Yaesu FT-7800R only communicates FM signals, why does the manual mention the port having a bit rate?
I was wondering how the Radio interfaced with a TNC. I thought the computer sent digital data (in a serial format) to the data port on the radio, but from what I read online, it is not a data port.
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Find the right COM to setup Winlink
I managed to successfully install Winlink on my Ubuntu operating system but it is not completely functional yet. I don't know which COM my computer is set up to use, and there are a lot of them ...
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Raspberry Pi with TNC-Pi - How to Connect to BBS
I am brand new to AX25 on a Raspberry Pi with a TNC-Pi and Baofeng UV5R.
I have a BBS at WE1CT-4 which is line of sight at 3 miles. Do I just axcall 1 WE1CT-4. and the BBS will magically appear (if ...
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Using Direwolf with multiple radios?
I'd like to play around with ax.25 connections. It seems that if I have more than one radio (operating on different frequencies) that I would want to have multiple ax.25 interfaces. Direwolf creates ...
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Are there any Alternatives to Packet Radio for sending digital data?
Recently, I asked a question about using an Arduino to send packet radio. I noticed that the top record speed for packet radio is 1 megabit/second, on a modified radio. Someone mention on stack ...
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Using a Baofeng UV-5R V2+ as a Portable Packet Radio
So my idea is I might use a keyboard to enter text. I would use an Arduino to control the ham radio. The problem is that I have no idea on how to use the Arduino to control the radio. Also, what ...
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LoRa radio transceiver for PtP mesh?
I am very new to general RF/radio in general other than basic WiFi, but I'm looking at the feasibility and cost of a long range (>200M between nodes, sometimes probably 500+M) in flat terrain, ...
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AX25 + Reed Solomon : Bit stuffing errors
I'm currently working with a satellite that has AX.25 + Reed Solomon code (truncated RS(255,223)) in GNU Radio. Since there is no frame synchronization pattern, the 0x7e flags are used for frame ...
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Are packet BBS discussions archived anywhere?
Now that the once-extensive network of AX.25 BBSs is all but gone, I'm wondering whether there exists any archive of the many public discussions that took place there. It seems sad to think that the ...
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AX.25 on macOS (aside from APRS)
I'd like to send raw AX.25 packets from a macOS PC using a KISS TNC (mobilinkd TNC2). I've sent APRS packets with this set up using Xastir, but I'd like to send other information besides just APRS (i....
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Information on GSM [closed]
My team and I are using a SDR, GNU Radio, and some other hardware assembled into a custom tablet and a Python program we are writing to detect IMSI Catchers. I have some Packet Capture files with ...
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Packet Radio at 100 miles [closed]
I am wanting to assemble a Packet Radio solution that will allow for packet radio transmission with a range of about 100 miles or better. I am not sure what band to use, what radio to use, what ...
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V/U Packet Rate Limits
I'm studying for the General exam and I've encountered some questions about maximum baud rates on various bands. They seem... extremely optimistic. Given the trouble I've had investigating 9600 baud ...
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Cannot establish AX.25 connection to RMS gateway
I'm trying to establish an AX.25 connection to a nearby RMS gateway (should be within a mile) using a Baofeng BF-F8+ on 2 meters. I'm trying to establish a connection with either RMS Express and UZ7HO ...
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Why does the FCC put restrictions on symbol rates?
This answer claims that
Mostly, on HF, the FCC has chosen to limit modes of transmission and symbol rates rather than bandwidth
Why does the FCC limit symbol rates?
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Using 'amodem' to transfer digitally using a UV5R
I reviewed docs for amodem, and it looks like I can send files and possibly other things with this.
I should only need to prep my computer as per the doc and set VOX correctly. Does anyone have ...
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What issues can I expect when using Bluetooth for packet radio?
So I have an IC-2730, which doesn't have external inputs for packet radio, but it does have optional board for Bluetooth connectivity and there's also an optional Bluetooth headset for it. I'm trying ...
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Is packet radio possible on Baofeng UV-5R and similar HTs?
I am curious to know if it is possible to do packet radio on VHF/UHF using the UV-5R... I have seen some invasive hardware hacks, but without modifying the radio itself (firmware, hardware) it's my ...
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How To Join Packet Radio BBS
I'm a complete newbie here, and on the Southeast Coast of the USA. I don't even own a ham radio yet. Some preppers and I got to talking about a dystopian time of Internet collapse where shortwave ...
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Kenwood D710G TNC Won't Monitor ID Packets?
I recently got a Kenwood TM-D710G and have been experimenting with using its internal TNC connected to a serial port on my laptop for packet / PBBS operation. I can connect to PBBSes whose callsigns I ...
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Use ham to broadcast GPS RTK correction data
I am involved in a precise positioning project that uses Real Time Kinematic (RTK) for cm-accurate positioning. We use unattended base stations that provide real-time corrections for mobile rovers. ...
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Where to pull audio for packet on an alinco DR-600
I have an old Alinco dual-band radio, the DR-600 (service manual) (manual)
I want to use this radio for receiving APRS packets. The speaker audio out Works but there are too many things to go wrong ...
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Ideas for a simple VOX circuit for packet?
I want to build a simple circuit, preferably only a few transistors which simply activates when it hears a low level audio, and deactivates when the audio signal does not exist anymore.
No pre-delay ...
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Can IMAP email be used for packet radio?
I just barely learned that IMAP is a protocol that allows you to read and respond to emails without using the internet. Would it be possible to use this application for packet radio and if so, how? I ...
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How to setup packet BBS?
Here is my goal: To be able to talk to my friend using packet even when He or I are not there using a saving to TNC technique. We live only a few miles away from each other, and have a good signal.
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What is the forward protocol for FBB?
Does anyone know the forwarding protocol used by FBB?
I am working on a program in C# and looking for the protocol to make compressed forwarding etc.
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What frequencies should I listen to for packet radio?
I just obtained a really old packet TNC and hooked it up to the computer, and it appears to work.
Is there a standard packet calling frequency on 2 meters? I would like to see if there is packet ...
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How can I decode an AFSK 1200 baud audio clip? (ISS)
I'm a new ham. The past few days, I've had a few nearby passes of the International Space Station. As it was going overhead, I managed to record what I believe to be 1200 baud AFSK transmissions from ...
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What is this signal I've recorded?
I've recorded what I believe packet radio signal. I tried few decoding tools on windows to no avail. Can anyone please have a look at this youtube video and tell me how to decode this signal or what ...
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1200 baud packet radio can't communicate
I'm toying with a simple 1200 baud packet radio I built. I'm attempting for it to be compatible with APRS, which uses the Bell 202 signaling, 1200Hz for mark and 2200Hz for space, which I assume map ...
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How can I generate a list of APRS IGates on 30m?
I am investigating using a Tiny Trak 4 with my portable HF radio to self-spot on SOTA activations via APRS on 30m.
I usually self-spot via a text message. When I don't have any cell coverage, I can ...
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Can a Yaesu FT-7900R be physically connected to both KPC-9612+ ports?
The Yaesu FT-7900R has a single data port (mini DIN 6-pin) for 1200 and 9600 bps TNCs. Page 10 of the manual states:
In accordance with industry standards, the signal levels, impedances, and ...
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Where is the Multi-Drop XKISS / BPQKISS spec?
In packet radio, AX.25 is a fairly common layer-2 protocol. Many TNCs implement AX.25 in firmware, so the operator interfaces to the TNC with a serial port, using the TNC's firmware from a shell-like ...
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APRS: WIDEn-N vs. TRACEn-N
The suggested APRS digipeater path is WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 for the most use cases. According to the specs, this ensures two retransmissions by fill-in / regular ...
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How do I discover APRS coverage?
I'm considering adding simple APRS transmitters to my vehicles. I'd rather just put one in and forget about it, but I understand there are areas of the US where a stronger transmitter would be ...
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