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Packet-Radio Digest Wed, 27 Jan 99 Volume 99 : Issue 15
Today's Topics:
APRS for CE 2.0?
Chicago area packet
Machintosh Software-Mac Classic Need
TNC info
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Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 21:08:25 -0800
From: Walter Dunckel <wdunckel@best.com>
Subject: APRS for CE 2.0?
Anyone know if APRS software is being made for CE devices (Handheld PC)
Thanks for any info,
Walter
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Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 03:31:34 GMT
From: Cal Kutemeier <ckuter@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Chicago area packet
Just bought a used packet station for 2 meters. Using a KPC-3 at 1200 baud. I
live near O'Hare airport. Can someone give me a list of local packet
stations?
Thanks
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Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 22:58:40 +0100
From: "Per Flitt" <flitt@home.se>
Subject: Machintosh Software-Mac Classic Need
>I purchased a Macintosh Clasic II at the last local hamfest. It's an older
Mac
>say 10-15 years old. I want to try it on packet. Need the software. Please
help
>if you can.
Sure, try ftp://ftp.funet.fi/pub/ham/mac
Regards, Per (sm0rwo)
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Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 08:52:34 -0700
From: KC7ZRU <73KC7ZRU73@cyberhighway.net>
Subject: TNC info
John Morris wrote:
>
> Well... it sounds like you actually prefer the
> KPC3+ units over tnc2 compatible units?
Yea - guess so. I didn't actually sit down and decide I was going to run
KPC over anything else. First TNC I ever had was a TNC2 Clone
(MFJ-1270B). Never had a chance to get it up and running as the next day
a fella made me a good deal on it. The next available TNC was a KPC3+ -
got a good deal on it and haven't been disappointed. What I've been
doing and interested in with packet hasn't required any TNC2 specific
hardware dealings. Just stuck with using the KPC3+ since I was used to
it. Kantronics has also been most excellent on responding to questions
via e-mail - good support!.
>
> IOW.... you have found that the fact these units
> (KPC3+) are NOT tnc2 compatible to be a problem?
Nope, not only has it not been a problem, hasn't been a concern at all.
My KPC communicates with several TNC2 Clones with no prob. After having
only read that MFJ's manual my impression is the KPC is a bit easier to
get setup and running. The software I've used that asked for a 'TNC2
Clone' has performed just fine on my KPCs. The only software that won't
work has been that which requires a specific ROM/Firmware in the TNC.
These ROM/Firmware chips can be acquired from several sources and they
will NOT work in a KPC.
I feel the KPC's are a 'bit more polished' than that MFJ was. I
personally liked the KPC's built in PBBS a bit better - makes for a nice
(and limited) fall back if MSYS or my PC crash for some reason (hasn't
happened yet ::knock on wood::). The documentation that came with the
KPC was a whale of a lot nicer to work with as well. Since I'm comparing
an older model MFJ with a newer KPC - probably isn't a fair comparison.
If you're wanting to get into the hardware innards of your TNC, and want
a 'help up' by referring to the wealth of info and components available
for the TNC2, then a TNC2 clone is for you. If you want a full featured,
easy to use, versatile TNC and don't plan on using any TNC2 specific
add-ons, then a KPC may well be for you.
73 de Tate
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