Winlink is an allvolunteer project of the amateur radio safety foundation, inc. Added dw qpsk 2400bd and dw 8psk 4800bd direwolf compatible modes. Uz7ho sound modem packet radio the software itself performs the task of a modem to actually use it will require another software program which provides you with the tools nec essary to handle connections and type. A signalink usb external sound card or other external sound card such as rig blaster. Just connect your radio to your computers sound card or to a scs ptc ii modem.
West mountain radio rigblaster advantage user manual. View and download west mountain radio rigblaster advantage user manual online. Download soundmodem packages for alt linux, debian, fedora, openmandriva, slackware, ubuntu. As usual, i have repacked the basic dumb zipfile on uz7ho s site into a fullblown windows wizardtype installer that automatically creates an install folder, desktop shortcut and start menu entries, includes a manual, and displays a readme file. May 30, 2016 uz7hos soundmodem program is automatically installed when you install uiss. There are some other files you can download, but that one is the only one you need to run the program. The software allows a standard pc soundcard to be used as a packet radio modem with all processing done on the main computer cpu. As usual, i have repacked the basic dumb zipfile on uz7hos site into a fullblown windows wizardtype installer that automatically creates an install folder, desktop shortcut and start menu entries, includes a manual, and displays a readme file.
Or download the official xp patch from the microsoft website here. Ardop amateur radio digital open protocol software ardop 0. Once you download the zip archive, extract the soundmodem. Installing and configuring uz7hos soundmodem and easyterm. Installing and configuring uz7ho s soundmodem and easyterm programs for packet radio youd need. Installing and configuring uz7hos soundmodem and easyterm programs for packet radio youd need. Using ptt pins on sound card interfaces based on the cm108 or cm119 chips using gpio pins on platforms like the raspberry pi. Mine allows either channel to be allocated to either side.
Particularly with respect to the windows system sound settings. A new post on using the uz7ho soundmodem with winlink express link update 8316. These instructions may be lessthanperfect, and the equipment and installation may have changed between when these instructions were written and your intended. There is no installation procedure for the program, simply doubleclicking the file runs the program. This new version eliminates the need for cat7200 to interface to the icom 7100 and other icom radios as well. Sound modem tnc for vhf packet in winlink express see new. West mountain radio rigblaster advantage user manual pdf. Second, id verify that the tnc ports match in both programs, and then double check that the modem is still set to the right mode. My name is andrei and i live in lubny, central part of ukraine.
All modem types except bfsk fec 4x100 are supported. Second, id verify that the tnc ports match in both programs, and then double check that the modem is still set to the right mode i. Directions for using the rms express software for winmor hf communication scenarios. I have installed this new version and it works with my 7100 and the uiss software. With the current 2400 bpsk experiments on qb50p2 this version is a great improvement to decode these qp50p2 telemetry 2400 data. This amateur radio web site explains how to use the agwpe utility program to send and receive packet using the sound card of your pc instead of a tnc. Easy to use windows packet program for international space station, pcsat and other. Using winlink with icom ic9700 and soundmodem tnc david. It assumes that the signalink usb has been set up correctly as shown in the signalink operation and instruction manual. The modem interface is compatible with agwpe, so if you want the bpq32 switch to perform the l2 functions, you can use the bpqtoagw driver.
My interest to the radio has began in the school years, i believe it was inherited from my father. Soundmodem is a multiplatform soundcard packet radio modem written by thomas sailer, hb9jnxae4wa. Quick setup guide for winlink vhfuhf sound card packet on. If necessary, use the scroll arrow to reveal and select the slus sound card, which is called usb audio codec on windows me 2000 systems it may be called usb audio device. Windows computer with soundcard interface signalink usb or equiv. The software tnc uses the agw packet engine api and emulates the agw packet engine tcp interface in operation. Download uz7ho soundmodem, or copy the folder from the workshop usb drive. Load the mscan meteo software, and youre ready to receive weather fax images, navtex, rtty, and grib files. The carrier frequency must be 1800hz for a full compatibility with direwolf. Steps for using soundmodem uz7ho as a packet modem at our.
The uz7ho sound modem program is very good example. This is a modem for afsk ax25 packet 1200 bps aprs compatible. To use soundmodem requires a few simple setup steps. Note, winlink express does not start it for you, use a batch file select settings then devices. When it is ok to connect the cable to the radio, go to the codec sound level setup codec sound level setup windows 710 download and install programs windows 710 make sure ft991 is turned on, with data cable from computer to ft991 connected winlink and soundmodem programs do not need to be to be running at this point. Due to the generosity roger simpson k5rks of putting my emails to him into a nicely formatted word document, here are stepbystep instructions on how to set up an aprs station using the uz7ho soundcard software. Uz7hos soundmodem program is automatically installed when you install uiss its a program that converts the audio tones sentreceived into ax. The signalink usb should now be set to work with agwpe. On this page i would like to say some words about my hobby, which is amateur radio. Using a sound modem tnc for vhf packet in winlink express. This short guide assumes your ic9700 with firmware ver 1. The soundmodem has two tcpip interfaces to link with client application.
Download and install agwtracker and uz7ho soundmodem. Rms express includes the packet engine, address book and email function. This program started as a simple replacement for 1200bd afsk packet but its current releases also supports the list as seen below. If you dont have agwpe drivers installed on your computer then you can. Steps for using soundmodem uz7ho as a packet modem at our hospital locations and the associated rms express software. On the soundmodem screen, click settings then devices. A software tnc that uses a soundcard as a modem and supports ax.
It has been tested on windows xp, vista, 7, 8, 10 and has proved stable in operation. In order to use use a signalink, you need to run a packet emulation software called soundmodem by uz7ho. Select the sound card interface input and output and enable the kiss port or both ports. Sound modem tnc for vhf packet in winlink express see. Hi all, there is now a new much improved soundmodem version 1. Giving new life to a dinosaur sholto fisher, k7tmg article from the west mountain radio spring 20 newsletter this article is not really about dinosaurs but it is about hf packetradio which has been described by some as a dinosaur digital mode. No support is offered for the agw express except for this post. It is under development and is currently capable to both send and receive packets.
Here you find uz7ho soundcard packet modem and be able to download it. How to set up aprs using a soundcard tulsa digital radio. New version of uz7ho sound modem software tnc released. Winlink express 2m packet signalink usb denver ares.
Steps for using soundmodem uz7ho as a packet modem at. You need to specify in hex the strings to be sent to the radio for ptt on and off. Aprs with agwtracker and uz7ho soundmodem amateur radio. Agw packet engine 2010805 installer standard freeware version of agwpe repacked into an automated windows installer. If you are using a hardware tnc instead of a sound card interface like signalink, you can skip this section and go to the winlink packet radio setup. Soundmodem by uz7ho moore county amateur radio society. Configuration for hf winmor digital communication will be described in a future page. Uz7ho soundmodem installation this procedure applies to use of the signalink usb for vhf packet. There are some other files you can download, but that one is the. Uz7ho sound card modem driver this driver allows bpq32 to use the uz7ho sound card modem in session mode, where the level 2 processing is done by the soundmodem. This program started as a simple replacement for 1200bd afsk packet but its current releases also. Miscellaneous diagrams, files and information wa8lmf. You just need to be careful on how you set it up to work with your radio and your applications using soundmodem.
Discussion in working different modes started by kf4zgz, feb 15, 2017. Your aprs ssid or call, gps coordinates enter manually for fixed station. Its a program that converts the audio tones sentreceived into ax. Uz7ho soundmodem software tnc jumps down this page other stuff.
Nov 24, 2015 configure the uz7ho soundmodem and aprsisce32 programs for aprs with an icom ic7000 and signalink usb. I am developing a software dualport packetradio tnc that uses a soundcard as a modem and supports ax. New version of uz7hos soundmodem 105 with ptt over cat. This document is to assist volunteers in the alachua county, florida area in making vhf winlink express connections. In this example, the software tnc soundmodem by uz7ho ver 1. These instructions are for setting up a 300 baud bpsk modem for hf. Configure the uz7ho soundmodem and aprsisce32 programs for aprs with an icom ic7000 and signalink usb. Download and unzip uz7ho soundmodem or hs soundmodem for high speed modes.
In this example the ic9700 is usb attached to the workstation and is on com6, the usb cable will be used for sound micspeaker and ptt. The icom ic9700 works well as a winlink express radio using a software tnc. This document explains the process of connecting and configuring my station, k0yds, for vhf packet digital communications using the tigertronix signalink usb soundcard tncmodem and the winlink express software program from the winlink organization. Configure the uz7ho soundmodem and aprsisce32 programs for.
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