Simple windows packet controller is a simple windows based tnc interface program designed for ares operation like simple operator interface to connect and perform communication functions, and. The standard tnc x has an option to run on usb or rs232 9 pin serial cable. The tnc x may be the easiest, as there are no settings or commands available. Packet, pactor, amtor, rtty, color sstv, 16 gray level fax, weather fax, cw, ascii, navtex and memory keyer plus an enhanced 32k mailbox thats expandable to 512k. They were previously used as a tcpip switching node and each contains thenet firmware. That means that when the 1278 receives a command from multicom for windows, or from you, multicom for windows has no way of knowing if the 1278 actually responded correctly2. The z80, and io on the tnc 2 were all common to cpm machines. The icom ic9700 works well as a winlink express radio using a software tnc. There are several types of packet software available. The radio operations center roc is a comprehensive suite of fullfeatured software solutions for commercial. The tncx is a lowcost, low power tnc currently deployed in thousands of locations all over the world. Just connect your fm radio and your computer and the world of digital packet radio is yours to enjoy. Rigpi station server rss was introduced at the 2019 hamvention at the mfj booth.
Arsfi, a nonprofit public benefit corporation with no beneficial owners if you use winlink radio email or correspond regularly with someone who does, please contribute to arsfi. While most communications programs will work, mfj recommends the use of mfj starter pack for those who have ibm or compatible, macintosh, amiga or. The mfj 1278 is a tnc 2 clone with added digital communication modes but the software needed to take advantage of all the extra modes is sorely lacking for windows and linux. Just connect your fm radio and your computer and the world of. Mfj s connectionwizard easily connects you transceiver to your computers sound card for operation of psk31, rtty, sstv, packet, amtor, cw, hscw meteor scatter, contest voice keying and other modes that require a sound card. For others, one could wire up a connector to fit the tnc, sending txa to the left channel tip and ground to the shaft of a standard 18 mono plug.
The mfj 1278 dsp and mfj 1289 multicom software are packed with features available only from mfj. Originally, there was concern that over a period of extended use, these tnc 2 clones mfj included would actually take themselves out of the kiss mode and simply stand idle without responding to the software. The mfj 1270c super tapr tnc clone has a world wide reputation as the most reliable tnc in the world. Software for packet radio use category is a curation of 32 web resources on, packetcluster dx statistics, winafsk, linpac packet radio terminal. Net component, modeled similar to the serialport component bundled with visual studio, used to facilitate tcpip communications with the agwpe software written by george rossopoulos sv2agw. The tnc x is a lowcost, low power tnc currently deployed in thousands of locations all over the world. Apparently, the author wrote the software and mfj then brought it in house by securing the authors assistance in debugging the shareware and adding valuable features like sstv, and packet file transfer. In addition, specific models mentioned in the ham radio forum like hf, vhf, and uhf radios 8 pin microphone connectors modular including kenwood, icom, yaesu, alinco, radio shack. View and download mfj 1272b tnc user manual online.
Load software, plug in mfj 1275m to your computertransceiver and enjoy operating modes like psk31. Prior to cell phone data plans and even before wifi the tnc device was one the few ways to share data over the airwaves. As far as the toggle switch goes, i used the hole that was already on the front panel for the power socket, i just made it a little wider to accomodate. Choosing a tnc for aprs automatic packet reporting system. Pkrattce tnc terminal software for the windows ce 2. Using winlink with icom ic9700 and soundmodem tnc david. All software and hardware designed for the tapr tnc 2 standard works with the mfj 1270c without modification, including.
Here, youll find links for mfj adapter with softwaredata controllertnc covering data. In its lite mode its all the software many packet users may ever need, and its free. I have spent a large amount of time searching for information on various tncs if you dont know what a tnc is, you dont need this web page and end up reresearching far too much material because it is so poorly laid out by the manufacturer or because they have many copies that recursively call each other. Tncx is a selfcontained tnc, not a computer sound card interface that ties up your computers resources. Sep 04, 2016 there is windowsbased software for the mfj 1278 called multicom dating from 1996. They have a old win version at their site but they sell it. My last project was a port of parts of xinu on the drsi tnc 2 modem from my h89 cpm machine. You get full tapr tnc 2 compatibility all software and hardware designed for the tapr tnc 2 standard works without modification. Highly recommend lanlink, available on numerous bbss and the internet. I used a nibbling tool to take a few notched off of the front panels edge for the 9 v battery connectors wires to get out. I would still like to do packet and sstv with the 1278t. Right off the bat, i noticed that the manual supplied did not match the board. The tnc shown has the x1j4 network node eprom shown installed, for this alignment however, be sure you use the original tnc eprom in the mfj 1270.
As the ham radio hobby has evolved, mfj has continued to develop new products to meet the needs of amateur radio enthusiasts. I can also use logeqf to run those 3 tnc s wrote in message. The tnc x may be the most effective tnc for the least amount of money. Zip packet driver for serial connections phone modem. The mfj1278 is a tnc2 clone with added digital communication modes but the software needed. Multimode software category is a curation of 25 web resources on, mshv, wsjt, jtdx. The mfj 1270b and mfj 1274 are nearly identical on the inside with the exception of the tuning indicator on the front of the mfj 1274. Packet radio tnc software free download packet radio tnc. A tnc control program for the mfj 1278 family of multimode.
Mfj 1270c packet tnc has a reputation as the most reliable tnc in the world. Packet radio tnc software ax25webinit packet radio made easy v. To start, open up the tnc, they have 4 screws total holding the cover on. In this example, the software tnc soundmodem by uz7ho ver 1. And unlike some other tnc s, you never have to worry about it accidentally falling out of. I also was never able to use the 1278s kiss mode successfully which would have allowed it to function simultaneously as an aprs digipeater and internet gateway igate. I have just buy the 1278b, and the included software is rediculus. Most packet software falls under one of the following categories. I developed c programs on my h89 for tnc 2 for 10 years. I have used it for rtty, cw and packet but dont have.
The software is open source and can be easily modified. Simple windows packet controller free download and software. Now i just use a rubber band and strap a 9 v battery to the tnc and go. This pin is brought out to a feedthrough on the tnc 2 pc board near pin 1 of the serial connector. Mfj enterprises inc,ameritron,hygain,hygain,cushcraft,vectronics,mirage, mfj, mfj enterprises,antenna,radio,ham radio,amateur radio,tuner,analyzer,starkville,amplifier. Amateur packet radio tnc pcplus freeware dos comm program. Xpware communications software glaswerks amplification. You get x1j, netrom, thenet and rose switch compatibility that turns your mfj 1270c into a layer three and four networking node. For the mfj tnc2 clones, there is a 18 mono jack in the back of the tnc.
As a kiss tnc, it can only pass and receive what it gets from the software. The mfj 1272b microphone switches were designed to be used with any radio that has a standard, round, 8pin microphone connector. It works with every packet radio software program that supports kiss mode. The main category is hf vertical antenna suppliers that is about hf vertical antenna suppliers.
Easyterm for windows a communications program for aea and kantronics tnc s sound card packet by kc2rlm. Howard nurse, w6hn, the rigpi software author, demonstrated this exciting new product. In addition, specific models mentioned in the ham radio forum like hf, vhf, and uhf radios 8 pin microphone connectors modular including kenwood, icom, yaesu, alinco, radio shack and accessories,comet, yaesu, icom, watson cushcraft, mfj and more are here. Go to web site, download desired program xpware for windowsxpwin 1. I have an mfj 1278b tnc and have used it with a normal terminal program on windows hyperterm and linux minicom but dont have any software anymore that will run on xp or linux. Winlink terminal node controller sumter county ares. Thousands are dedicated as digipeaters, nodes, bbs and used in all kinds of commercial applications working 24 hours a day many over a decade old are still in service as dedicated terminal nodes. I was frustrated, wanted to throw it away, and swear at it. The mfj 1278b interfaces your radio with any personal computer that has an rs232 or ttl level serial port and a terminal program. The shareware version was then abandoned in favor of. Mfj1275m mfj mfj1275m soundcardrig interfacesoftware 8pin. Sp is the best dos based packet software i know of.
The principle difference is that the mfj 1278 is not capable of simultaneous hfvhf operation, and therefore cannot be used. Apparently, the author wrote the software and mfj then brought it in house by. Mfj says they have a windows program for multicom but it is on 3. In addition, i have identified nearby components so the operator can locate the test point easier. Receive data is an output line from the tnc on which the attached device receives data. The mfj 1278b ten mode computer interface has rtty, pactor, packet 3001200, amtor, sstv, navtex, cw and fax capability exclusive mfj hardware features include. A windows9598nt control program for terminal node controllers. About mfj enterprises the resource is currently listed in in 10 categories. Many people felt the aea pk900 was the best hf tnc available, but now most people seem to favor the kam. This switch is designed to allow simultaneous connection of both your microphone and your tnc to the radio. Is there a software program that i can get on cd or download that will work with the 1278t. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday oct 15 2008, and till today mfj enterprises has been followed for a total of 43270 times.
Transmit data is an input line to the tnc on which the attached device sends data. Using a sound modem tnc for vhf packet in winlink express. This short guide assumes your ic9700 with firmware ver 1. Is there any software out there that supports the other modes this tnc will do like wefax and sstv. The shareware version was then abandoned in favor of multicom for windows. Founded in a small, rented hotel room in 1972, mfj enterprises has grown into a worldwide leader for amateur radio components. The mfj 1278bdsp and mfj 1289 multicom software are packed with features available only from mfj. This means a simple mono or stereo audio jumper cable between the tnc and the line in or microphone in will suffice. Comments here indicate probably not, but id like more info on what and why. Receive and display of full color, highresolution images and audio files. Wouxun kguv8e tri band software zipped direct download. To use yapp file transfer, you must be connected to another station and that station. Nov 09, 2006 download pr4win pr4win is a kisstnc terminal software by oe8djk which can be used together with truetty. If you want to use agwpe, there is a link on the tnc x webpage that contains detailed instructions.
Rigpi downloads rigpi support forum purchase mfj 1234 now. Packet goldmine software by the hundreds from hams net. If you have any problems with any of this, please contact mfj technical services at the phone number in the warranty instructions. Thousands are dedicated as digipeaters, nodes, bbs and used in all kinds of commercial applications working 24 hours a day many work for years without a single failure. A download of the software is available at this site should you wish to reconfigure your mfj1270b tnc for node operation. For those that dont know what a tnc think data connectivity over the airwaves. The world of free packet radio software amsterdam mfj. These days, that makes it compatible with almost everything in pack radio.
Jan 29, 2014 go to web site, download desired program xpware for windowsxpwin 1. It allows you to have a fully functional kantronics tnc, but also allows full netrom operation. Tnc type, all mfj tncs and multimodes, kam vhf5 kam hf5 kpc35 kpc93125, pk232, pk900 pk96 pk12. This website is devoted to care and maintenance of the mfj 1278b tnc i use one of these for rtty and pactor, and for years well, six i have run afsk using the tones output from the round circular plug. Mfj 1278 dsp the world of free packet software amsterdam.
Aea and kantornics software mfj1278 software baycom k4abt packet radio resources. I rebuilt the mfj cable it was junk and it still didnt work. Even the online manual, which was different than the one that was shipped with the. The winlink radio email system and software are built, maintained and supported entirely by volunteers.
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