On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 9:20 AM, Alan P. Biddle<[email protected]> wrote: > John, > > A rigblaster is an interface only, but can be used with the correct software > as a TNC for most digital modes. I use MixW which emulates a basic TNC, > including a KISS mode output which works with all the programs I have tried > which expect to see a KISS TNC. There is another program, Packet Engine > Pro, which works well as long as you only want the basic packet modes. > There is also a freeware version. > > Note that while MixW will work at 9600 baud, the rigblaster will probably > not. The isolation transformers found in all good interfaces will not pass > the range of frequencies needed at 9600 baud and up. In principle you could > build an interface that would word, but all those who have reported success > using MixW or similar at 9600 baud go directly from the sound card to the > rig. > > Alan > WA4SCA
I concur with Alan, but I also note that this summer I was able to get MixW to decode 9600 baud from my TS-2000 using a Signalink 1+ as a sound card interface. I'd tried this on-and-off over the past year and a half and was surprised to see it work. (Folks may wonder why I went the soundcard route when the TS-2000 has a 9600 modem built in. This is because you cannot use the serial port on the TS-2000 to act as a TNC and for rig control. To automate my station, I require rig control and therefore software data decoding.) 73, Bruce VE9QRP _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
