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  1. D

    DSTAR and APRS - which way?

    Hi Guys, So here’s a question you’ve never heard before, I’ve been doing lots of reading for my next mobile rig and it’s going to be either a Icom ID- 5100A or a Kenwood TM- D710G so which one? … all over again. It seems to be a pretty popular thread and topic. (grin) What's the easier why...
  2. B

    Using the FT-1900 with APRS Droid

    I have a ft-1900 and for a school project I need to use it with aprs. I have an android tablet with APRS Droid. I have seen this for other radios, but I am not sure how to wire up a ft-1900 for this due to its odd mic jack. Please respond and thank you
  3. crazy_19

    APRS Question

    Hey all, Is it possible to monitor APRS on my pc via a scaner and sound-card?
  4. KK4LQX

    ASTRO Spectra Rear DB15 for data

    Hello All, I have an ASTRO Spectra W9 that I would like to connect a TNC to and use the radio for data (APRS primarily) . I have gone over and over the pinout out of the radio and TNC and i'm certain my cable is ok. My pinout is as follows: Radio Pin - Radio Function / TNC Function - TNC Pin...
  5. S

    Uv5ra with byonics aprs

    Can some one show me how to set up bionics aprs on a Baofeng Uv5ra. I want to be able to send/receive aprs packets. If you have done this please post some photos of the equipment you used (cables tt3/4 ect.)
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    GP300 with TinyTrak 3

    I've got a couple of spare GP300's that I've been wanting to configure for APRS. The thing that stumps me is what is the best way to go about modifying a GP series radio for such a task? Is their a way to go through a header similar to that of the J1 header on the Radius/Maxtrac/GM300 series...
  7. KK4LQX

    2013 Toyota Tacoma (Work in Progress)

    Hello All, I am in the process of outfitting my 2013 Toyota Tacoma for Amateur Radio. Pictures to follow but here is the equipment installed so far: Kenwood TM-V71A with DFK-3D remote kit connected to a Diamond NR-73BNMO Dual Band Antenna Kenwood TM-281A connected to Motorola Spectrum 2m...
  8. kc8mln

    APRS & Trimble Placer 450 GPS Receiver

    I have created a Yahoo Group covering this topic about how to setup and configure a Trimble Placer 450 GPS receiver for use with APRS. I created the group to help others through the process. When I searched for info about this topic, I found that there was not currently a single source of how to...
  9. KK4LQX

    Using a Digipeater to beacon objects

    All, I'm trying to figure out how to program a KPC-3+ to beacon multiple objects. My local club has 2 repeaters (2 tx/rx sites, 1 of which has 2 remote receive sites). I would like to have our 2 digipeaters automatically beacon the following: 1 Object name: 147.255+N Object comment...
  10. D

    APRS XP software with TNC in client

    Hello, New technician looking to get started with APRS. I have a HT and want to just start with client software in XP (or Mac) where I can connect the HT to the laptop via the mic and speaker pins on the HT. I want to just watch (decode) local APRS transmissions and then transmit a few of my...
  11. KK4LQX

    Motorola Spectra for APRS

    Hello All, I have a Motorola Spectra Dash Mount VHF (136.0 - 162.0 MHz) radio in my house that I use for Amature Radio and other radio needs. I was thinking about using it to RX APRS data to see what's out there. I HAVE NO CLUE ABOUT APRS. I have programmed in 144.39000 MHz and can hear...
  12. K

    Duplexers, 220 Mhz, and me.

    I was trying to think of a catchy title. That should work. I finally got my CX-333 Comet tribander up! I've been eyeballing that Kenwood D710A. I want to get it for APRS. (Long story as to why...) BUT! I have a problem. The Kenwood only has ONE antenna port, which is absolutely wonderful...
  13. N2AL

    APRS Garmin Nuvi 200 Help

    I am trying to figure out how to create a interface cable between my Kenwood TM-D710A Model K and my Garmin Nuvi 200. Does anyone have any extertise in trying to build a cable and if so, have any directions? Better question, is it even possible? Thanks, Andrew KK4IFN
  14. WD4JKH

    Another bicycle set-up using APRS

    I got a new bicycle to hopefully help me shed a few pounds and for some reason I thought it would be fun to put an APRS tracking unit on it. Granted the bike isn't a Trek or a Cannondale but I didn't want to spend a lot of bucks on a bike if I didn't stick with it. I already had most of the...
  15. cmeisenzahl

    So why might I want to try APRS? ...

    I have an Icom 2200 in the minivan, and two HTs. The Yaesu FT-270 is in the car, and The VX-3R is in my briefcase all of the time. I've been hearing a little more about APRS, which I think is pairing-up a GPS receiver with a radio in order to regularly broadcast your position? A few questions...
  16. K

    aprs tracking of ships

    i use aprs and noticed the maring tracking system for ships is included in the live maps ,,, also aircraft pilots are now using aprs also
  17. K

    YELLOWSTONE NP ,,, aprs in the area

    how spotty is aprs in the yellowstone area? inside and outside the park?
  18. K

    2005 Yukon Denali install

    Here are some pics for my 2005 Yukon Denali install.. - FT-8800R for 2m/70cm - voice and scanning - FT-2800M/Argent OT2m for APRS - Moto Maxrads for ATCS 2 each - AOR 8200 mkIII - 2 each for scanning Will post pics of "go-kit" tomorrow...built it out of a rubbermaid 10 gal container...
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    Various Questions, APRS/GPS/Yaesu and Kenwood

    Greetings RadioReference, New Ham Radio Operator here and I had some questions about some various things so any comments, advice, links, information or anything would be appreciated! I'm looking at a few radios, the Yaesu VX-8DR, FTM-350R, Kenwood D710, Icom-92AD. What I'm interested in is...
  20. bReed11091

    TM-D710A install for '00 Lincoln Towncar Executive

    Today was a nice day, so I decided to take some pictures of the Kenwood TM-D710A radio I installed a few weeks ago. Because of my schedule, this install took about 3 days to complete, with a total of about 6 hours of labor. After the experience I gained doing this, I'm sure that I could do it...
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