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Introduction
AGWPE Overview
More about AGWPE
1. Interface
Getting Started
Kits and Pre-assembled
Receive Audio Cable
Transmit Audio Cable
PTT (TX Control) Cable
2 Radio Modification
2. AGWPE Set Up
Download and Install
Basic AGWPE Setup
2 Radio Setup
2 Card Setup
3. Sound Card Setup
Basic Settings
Additional Settings
Tuning Aid
4. Windows™ Setup
TCP/IP Settings
Update Windows
5. Problems?
Program Behavior
Receiving
Transmitting
Connections
6. Using AGWPE
AGWPE on a Network
Baud Rates & Modes
Remote Control
TCP/IP Over Radio
Tips and Tricks
Traffic Parameters
7. Compatible Programs:
Setup Help
UI-View
WinAPRS
Winpack
Others
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Kits and Pre-assembled Interfaces
If you don't want to build your own
computer-to-radio interface, you can purchase a pre-assembled
interface .. or buy a kit with all the necessary parts.
I haven't used interfaces from all the sources
listed below, so I won't vouch for any of them. The list is merely a
service for those who are shopping.:
- Bux CommCo™
(Buck Rogers, K4ABT) sells the
RASCALGLX
kit which has all the parts and cables you'll need to make a well-designed
interface. The price
was around US$30 for a kit the last time I checked and includes shipping to US
addresses (extra for non-US). The kits use isolation components on
each line...a very nifty extra. It would be difficult to purchase
all the components on your own for such a price! One nice feature is
the ability to quickly change the GLX-to-radio cable. One comes free
(you pick your radio model) but you can order cables for additional
radios for $15.
Buxcomm also sells completely assembled
GLX RASCAL
interfaces for about US$39.
- Tigertronics
sells the SignaLink™.
This pre-assembled interface features an auto-PTT circuit, so you don't need to use
a COM or LPT port for a PTT activation signal, a feature that might
be of particular value to anyone who needs those ports for other
devices or whose computer has only USB ports! It does require some external power to operate [ 6.75 - 15 VDC @ 10 ma (max)], but you may be able to get this from the mike
connection on some radios; otherwise from another DC power source,
such as a cigarette lighter jack. Note:
in Configuring SignaLink for AGWPE, use the
regular setup procedures on this site, but for COM/LPT port
selection in the properties configuration, select a non-existent LPT
port, e.g. LPT3. There is no need to have AGWPE tie-up a RS232 port
in Windows when AGWPE and SignaLink aren't using one. (AGWPE won't
let you select a non-existent COM port.)
- West Mountain Radio
has several models of pre-assembled interfaces. The RigBlaster (Std,
Plus and Pro models ) let you keep both
your microphone and sound card connections attached to the radio's microphone
jack. The Nomic (No Mike) doesn't have that feature, but it is smaller
in size, less expensive, and doesn't require a power connection. See
West Mountain Radio's
web page for
additional information and current pricing.
- MixW RigExpert
- (two versions) is a
USB Soundcard Transceiver Interface!
http://www.mixw.net/
- MFJ also
sells a pre-assembled interface in two models: the
1275 (round connector) and
1275M (modular connector).
- MicroKeyer
- "a powerful All-In-One multi-mode
USB interface for CW, SSB, AM, FM, and
digital modes (RTTY, PSK31, SSTV, APRS, PACKET, EchoLink and many
others)."
http://www.microham.com/mk.html
- Donner's -
Interfaces for about $40 plus shipping
http://home.att.net/~n8st/
- VA3TO Echolink Interface
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http://home.cogeco.ca/~hduff/Echo_Main.htm
Sells both kits and assembled kits.
- WB2REM-G4CDY
All Mode Interfaces -
http://www.wb2rem.com/
- KK7UQ's "Altoids"
box interface kit:
http://kk7uq.com/html/model_ii.htm. Includes a way to attenuate
RX audio from the radio which might be helpful to users who are
forced to use the MIC jack for input (MIC input is often to
sensitive for full audio from the radio).
Also,
Please contact me
if you know of other sources for kits or pre-assembled interfaces.
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