Hi Riley,
By data only, I mean something along the lines of the MFJ 8621 "data radio".
Basically a tranceiver
designed with packet only in mind. I am just beginning to get back into ham
radio again, and wanted to
start by building a linux based packet station but I do not want to keep taking
my 2 meter mobile out of the
truck. It would probably be cheaper to by something like the MFJ rather than
build my own but I thought maybe
someone may have already tried to design/build their own "data radio". I have
seen several websites with homebrew
TNCs and or modems but nothing for tranceivers. I was just looking for a low
cost alternative.
73's
Dave
KD9GN
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Hi David.
> Sorry if this is slightly off topic? I am new to the list
> but have been a linux fan and ham for a long time. I have
> seen several emails on the list about plans for TNC's /
> packet modems, etc.
> Does anyone know of any plans for data only radios (xcvrs)?
Depends what you mean by "data only radios"...
If you mean "radios that can't be used for anything other than
data" then there's no such thing - any radio can be converted to
work with data, and likewise can be converted to work with voice
as well.
If you mean "radios that can be used for packet radio at 300 or
1200 Baud" then just about any radio can be used for that without
modification.
If you mean "radios that can be used for packet radio at 9600
Baud or above", then yes, most existing radios require some
modifications to be made before they can be used for this
purpose. However, there is a radio on the market that is (or at
least was) specifically designed for use with 9600 Baud packet on
the 70cm band, and it was made by one of the major manufacturers
of ham radio trannies. I don't have the details to hand though.
Best wishes from Riley.
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