[amsat-bb] Kenwood TM-710 for Falconsat

Tony dxdx at optonline.net
Fri Nov 3 20:18:13 UTC 2017


Paul:

> The TM-D710 can do full duplex with it's internal TNC. Include "FU ON" 
> in the KISS initialization string (which essentially just turns off 
> DCD sense).

Sounds similar to how the TS-2000's internal TNC to worked when I used 
it to work Pacsats years ago. I guess the only obstacle would be tuning 
steps i.e., does the TM-710 allow small tuning steps in 5 KHz or less on 
70cm.

> I plan to attempt this with my TH-D72 either tonight or later this 
> weekend. The TH-D7A will do full duplex in standalone APRS mode, but 
> not in packet mode. 73,Paul, N8HM

If you specify which pass, I'll send you a short APRS message Paul.

Tony -K2MO


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