Software TNC Workshop |
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WHEN:
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TBD
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WHERE:
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TBD
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WHAT:
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You will be able to
build & test an inexpensive SOFTWARE-based TNC for packet
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WHY:
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Hardware TNCs are expensive
($179), and most computers have sound cards. This tiny board and
cables will let you interface ANY radio (HF/VHF/UHF, base/mobile/HT) to
your computer and make most software (packet, PSK31, Navtex, Wefax, etc)
think it’s talking to a hardware TNC. You’ll learn about soldering
techniques and construction tricks, as well as simple diagnosis to the
point where you’ll be able to modify it for different radios in the future.
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WHO:
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All parties interested
in learning to build a tiny project board and get it working
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COST:
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$25 per person includes
all materials (except enclosure)
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PREPARE:
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First, check out the
following web site for more detail, including required tools:
http://home.attbi.com/~wiedemann/private/projects.htm
. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS to the workshop, if possible. If you have
a laptop (or want to lug your desktop) that is sound card equipped (audio
in & out jacks), then download and install (DO NOT CONFIGURE) the software
from the links on the project info page given above. The software
TNC should work with any "Wintel" compatible computer running Windows 95
or higher. Read as much as you can about the project. The more familiar
you are with the concepts, the more likely you’ll be able to walk out with
a working system
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WHAT NOW?
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Contact Rudi Wiedemann
at [email protected] to register.
Since we are ordering parts in advance, only pre-paid attendees will get
materials kits. The workshop is limited to 12 participants, with preference
given to CERT Comm members.
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| Page last updated 8/29/2002 11:15 AM | |||