BUILT-IN 1200/9600BPS TERMINAL NODE
CONTROLLER (TNC) COMPLIANT WITH
AX.25 PROTOCOL
The built-in TNC is compatible with the AX.25 protocol, enabling easy
access to APRS functions. For 1200/9600bps packet communications,
simply hook up the TM-D710E to your PC.
APRS
®
READY (AUTOMATIC PACKET/
POSITION REPORTING SYSTEM)
Cooperating with Bob Bruninga (WB4APR), who first developed APRS,
Kenwood has developed system firmware for the TM-D710E that enables
easy APRS operation without requiring a PC. When connected to a GPS
receiver this radio will display positional information, including
direction and distance, and when hooked up to a weather observation
device it can display temperature and rainfall information. All of this data
can be exchanged with other stations. The information can also be output to
a PC for map display using commercially available APRS application software.
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Positional/directional data: With an NMEA-0183 compatible GPS receiver,
in addition to current latitude, longitude and altitude, information is
available on the distance, speed and heading of a mobile station.
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Meteorological information: The TM-D710E can be connected to Peet
Bros or Davis weather stations for access to wind speed/direction,
temperature, rainfall, humidity and barometric pressure data.
“APRSdos” was written by WB4APR (Bob Bruninga)
“APRS+SA” was written by KH2Z (Brent Hildebrand)
Peerless Pathfinder
