SCS Tracker RPR spurious audio emissions fixed
The 1.7k version of the SCS Tracker firmware appears to address the spurious signals above and below the primary signal.
Gear
Descriptions and discussions of equipment useful for the Virginia Packet Network.
Sabrent 13 port USB 2.0 Hub
We review and test a USB hub for attaching multiple SCS Tracker TNCs to our node/switch computer.
FRACK and the SCS Tracker DSP TNC manual
Instruction manuals for electrical devices often take last place in priorities when time comes to actually write them. Such is the case with the SCS Tracker DSP TNC.
The deception of 1200 & 9600 radio settings
Radio manufacturers use digital jargon to obscure the actual analog behavior of FM transceivers thereby misleading users of the MiniDIN data jack.
Conquering Outpost Packet Message Manager
Outpost Packet Message Manager promises a familiar user interface to good ol’ packet BBS messages, but with a non-trivial learning curve in setup.
SuperServer 5018A-TN4
Reasons for selection of and adventures of setting up a Supermicro SuperServer 5018A-TN4 for the VAPN main machine for hosting BPQ32 applications.
Comparing 1200 and 9600 in the TM-D710 during ATGP
The organizers of the Appalachian Trail Golden Packet exercise switched from 1200 to 9600 bps in their Kenwood APRS gear.
Ordering the Raspberry Pi and TNC-Pi for testing
Bought a Raspberry Pi and two TNC-PI TNCs for consideration as a hilltop remote node.