VHF packet go-kit, FT-1802
VHF packet operation
VHF packet operation
Case: Pelican model 1400
Case: Pelican model 1400
Yaesu FT-1802 mobile transceiver, Kantronics MT1200 1200-baud packet TNC, and homemade blue LED reading lamp.
This is the equipment and setup that I use to digipeat APRS packets with the ISS (ground plane antenna not shown).
Cover closed:
Cover closed:
Ready for travel / deployment.
Case open:
Case open:
Showing cables and Palm Pilot PDA packed in blue and black pouches, etc.
TNC mounting and cabling:
TNC mounting and cabling:
With the Red-Dee-2 Connect PS-4T+
Ready for operation:
Ready for operation:
(antenna not attached)
Go-kit with Palm IIIxe PDA:
Go-kit with Palm IIIxe PDA:
PDA w/serial port software stored in flash memory, shown connected to Kantronics MT1200 packet TNC.
[ I found an ARRL article (PDF) from KA9VVQ with similar Palm PDA application - which is no longer posted at ARRL?]