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WeatherLink for APRS
For APRS
(6540)
WeatherLink for APRS includes a streaming data logger that is designed for use by
ham radio operators with a TNC modem capable of accepting APRS data packets. It
allows you to transmit weather data over ham radio without the need for a PC.
It also includes WeatherLink software. Please consult your
WeatherLink Getting
Started Guide
and on-line Help files for information on the use of the WeatherLink
software (including its hardware requirements and typical installation), package
contents, and optional accessories
Requirements
In addition to the requirements for WeatherLink, the streaming data capability of this
product has the following additional hardware requirements.
• One free serial port or one free USB port with the Serial-to-USB adapter (part no.
8434) connected to a Windows PC (for configuration only).
• Ham radio with attached TNC modem capable of accepting APRS data packets.
• Computer running any version of Windows XP or later.
Refer to the section on “Serial Port Installation” in your
WeatherLink Getting Started
Guide
for detailed hardware installation instructions for connecting this product to
the console and a PC. To connect this product to a TNC modem, connect the cable
plug at the end of the 8' cable to the supplied 25-pin TNC modem adapter. Plug the
adapter into the 25-pin port labeled Computer on the TNC modem. If your TNC
modem requires a 9-pin or different connection, please contact Technical Support for
a wiring diagram. (See “Contacting Davis Technical Support” on page 6.)
Note:
Since WeatherLink for APRS will draw additional current from the Vantage Pro2
Console and Weather Envoy™, you should use the power adapter provided with your
product when running WeatherLink for APRS.
Install the Software and Set Up the Streaming
Data Logger Utility
Follow the installation instructions for WeatherLink. This will also install the
streaming data logger utility.
From the computer’s Start menu,
choose WeatherLink from the
programs list. Double-click on
StreamingDataUtility.
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