I'm trying to get my #baofeng to talk to a #winlink #varafm station over 2m #VHF and not having much luck. I'm using the #soundmodem software paired with a #digilink as a TNC.
Can someone please point me to a *meticulous* setup and troubleshooting guide? I don't yet know enough about these bits of tech to reason abstractly and troubleshoot on the fly; it's really frustrating. Thanks!
On the plus side I'm making #JS8 QRP contacts over #HF with my #Xeigu now! Good times.
When I have some budget, I want to try to setup #soundcard #modems over cheap #USB interfaces using #soundmodem, try and establish a point-to-point #Wireguard connection to prove it's feasible.
And then add #mobile #phones in between.
In theory everything necessary is present, but the up-to-date devilish details would be good to have documented in a post less than 20 years old.
@bradbrownjr got it! Had to change the PTT port to "COM3" (my #IC7300) *not* "CAT". On the rig, "USB SEND" *does* need to be set to "RTS", it can't be "OFF".
Now I can transmit the calibration tones from #SoundModem as well as try to send commands from #EasyTerm and have the radio key up.
Phew. That's enough for today!