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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 interfaces .. 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
- 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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