I have the Kenwood TM-V71A as well, and this took some thinking. The radio keys 
on serial RTS, but only when it's in EchoLink mode. To put the radio into 
EchoLink mode, hold down PF2 while turning on the radio. In the menu, set 
DATBND (517) to B, DATSPD(518) to 1200 (for APRS)

I recommend a few other things. Use the M(emory)C(ontrol)P(rogram) to increase 
the PR1 output level all the way. Also, turn the squelch off entirely - let the 
PC hear static.

Hope this helps, and you're welcome to email me with further 
specifics/questions. I too am using my TM-V71 - it's awesome to be running APRs 
while ragchewing!

73,
KC2YWE Robert


On Jul 28, 2010, at 7:29 PM, George karayannis wrote:

> Hi all
> 
> just a quick one and all answers (noob-compatible) will be greatly
> appreciated.
> 
> I set up sounmodem and xastir in Damn Small Linux. Soundmodem decodes
> nices and works great with Xastir on a pre-ancient vaio (500Mhz
> Coppermine - 64 Mb Ram...no comment:-) ).
> 
> For PTT I use a prolific USB to serial that is indeed displayed in lsusb
> 
> I tried all root sounmodemconfig options for PTT control and
> unfortunately it refuses to key the V71 (yes, PC and radio match port
> speeds).
> 
> Any wild ideas?
> 
> BRs
> 
> George SV4LAX
> 
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