Kenwood TH-D72 packet program

[K5MPH]

Hello all I would like to know what a good program to use with the th-72d ht for packet,thanks for any help...........

 

[krokus]

Are you interfacing Un the traditional manner, or using the internal TNC via the USB?

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[thundermedic]

I always use the Kenwood MCP-4A to program the radio. (TH-D72A/E Memory Control Program MCP-4A Version 1.04) You have to install the virtual com port driver first (TS-990S/TS-590S/TH-D72A/E Virtual COM Port Driver) but after that you can use anything from Hyperterm, to APRS software (my fav is APRSIS32) it will receive from the radio GPS position, to received stations.

 

[Alligator24]

What can I actually do with the TNC in my TH-72D?

 

[AK9R]

The TNC in the TH-D72 can be used to send and receive AX.25 packet. Packet is still used in some parts of the country to send messages or for general chit-chat. Some amateur radio auxiliary communications group are using packet to handle traffic for served agencies.

This in addition to the primary purpose of the TNC and that is to send and receive APRS position reports, telemetry, weather data, and messages. APRS uses the AX.25 protocol.

 

[K5MPH]

Thanks guys for all the help.......

 

[KD9AKR]

I use SyncTERM so far it is the best program for AX.25 non-APRS QSO's for the Kenwood TH-D72. It can be used for peer-to-peer QSO's or you can connect to BBS with it. Good luck and 73's