Had a little problem with signalink usb, not their fault. The main category is sound card interfacing that is about sound card to radio interfaces. This will pass the radio s speaker audio signal into the signalink so that the unit. Aprs software, the one i am using is pinpoint aprs and is free but appreciate donations. Pinpoint aprs is a software application that together with some radio equipment and accessories allows you to visually track people and assets using amateur radio ham radio equipment using maps. The signalink usb is in fact an external usb monophonic sound card and radio interface. Hints and tips in using the tigertronics signalinkusb. Configure the uz7ho soundmodem and aprsisce32 programs for aprs with an icom ic7000 and signalink usb. You will also need a code to access the aprs is network on the tcpip side. So, for the last signalink usb i restricted my concern to ptt considerations and let the stock motherboard sound handle the rest.
If using a signalink usb, try using uz7hos soundmodem software as the virtual tnc and then use yaac as the aprs suite. Agw terminal, agwpe pro, dxlabs suite, hp mini 210 hd, packet, paclink, psk31, signalink usb, winlink trackback resource links at the bottom my primary objective in getting the netbook hp mini 210 hdwas to move all of my ham radio programs to it for a the mostly ham dedicated computer and. Connect your signalink to a usb port before starting or configuring the direwolf software. The opentracker usb wiki contains detailed and uptodate information on the opentracker usb firmware. The easiest way to update the firmware is to use the load firmware from web option in the configuration program. With a usb signalink with an internal sound card and an. The points are along ouray, colorado, county road 8 between us hwy 550 and vista point cr8 is not yet open beyond thistoo early in the season. Pairing the signalink usb with my icom ic756 pro3 transceiver, along with hamscope software, i had no problem copying rtty and psk31 signals at surprisingly low levels.
Remember, the device being used by the software must be available before opening any programs. For instance, it is not uncommon to see a copy of dosaprs and winaprs on the same computer. They both use the same exact small din interface cable. I am developing a software dualport packetradio tnc that uses a soundcard as a modem and supports ax. You will also need the agw terminal program to operate packet. Fcc certified unlike many competitors, the signalink usb has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules builtin low noise sound card this provides optimum performance and frees your computers existing sound card for other uses. I use it for aprs, sstv, and digi modes although i find the modern digi modes soooo boring, so mainly just aprs and sstv. Upon searching the web for an explanation, we discovered peteroz1pifs article describing several mods that improve its performance. Pinpoint offers a modern aprs solution with some of the best and unique features available in aprs software and it has been tested by a number of amateur radio emergency services ares volunteers that use pinpoint during exercises and emergencies.
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. The signalink usb can be connected to the mike connector for tx audio and ptt but that connector has no pin for rx audio out. I can decode ft8 traffic just fine with the radio mode set to usb, but if i set it to usb data, i stop decoding traffic. Hrddigital master virtual com usb connection to computer am trying to run aprs on vhf without tnc. When it comes to digital operating, i am mostly interested in sstv, ft8, psk, rtty and aprs automatic position reporting system. Winlink express 2m packet signalink usb this document explains the process of connecting and configuring my station, k0yds, for vhf packet digital communications using the tigertronix signalink usb soundcard tncmodem and the winlink express software program from the winlink organization.
Signalink into the computer usb plug and turn on the signalink. Data mode communication on the yaesu ft817 amateur. The perfect ham radio usb sound card raspberry pilinux and. Installing and configuring uz7hos soundmodem and easyterm. It can use a singleport tnc in native mode, a single or dualport tnc in kiss mode or the agw packet engine in order to transmit on up to four radio ports. This includes traditional modes such as rtty, sstv and cw to name a few, as well as modes like psk31, ft8, jt65, wspr, winmor and echolink. Software i aprsis32windows,veryfullfeatured i pinpointaprswindows,goodui,bestformonitoring i yaacjava,allplatforms,abit. Start rms express last and use it like you normally would. How to connect a radio to a computer for the digital modes. I am having two issue i hope someone can help with. Signalink packet radiowinlink with uz7ho software 2019. I assembled the equipment the same way, except i added the tiny track 4s display and a. About agwpe and signalink usb the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Pinpoint aprs is a free software application that together with some radio equipment and accessories allows you to visually track people and assets using amateur radio ham radio equipment using maps.
Fcc certified unlike many competitors, the signalink usb has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. Radio software using the signalink soundcard will be listed as usb codec always check to see that this soundcard has been selected in the software directly controlling the signalink. Can get these 2 programs to communicate but unable to get agwpe to communicate thru the virtual usb connection to the signalink usb and radio. Yaesu ft920 with signalink and wsjtx problems qrz forums. It takes just a minute and helps us make your shopping experience easier. For hf my main rig is a yeasu ft897d with a signalink usb interface, for software i use fldigi, aclog, and the free versions of ham radio deluxe. The signalink usb works with virtually all radios and can be attached to the mic jack, data port or accessory port. The signalink usb does ready to label the lines in figure2 and draw in the not use power from the radio, but this line can still be jumper wires. The tx control is not smooth in operation as would be expected from a digital control, but more like an old worn rheostat. Signalink usb radio interface, tigertronics signalink. Agwpe and the signalink usb sound card packet with agwpe. It is designed to stand alone and does not monitor other traffic on the frequency. It is powered from the 5 volt buss in the usb port.
This ground breaking innovation delivers optimum performance while eliminating the need to attach to your computers existing sound card. The signalink from tigertronics is a sound card modem. Most customers will want to attach the unit to the back of the radio data or accy port, as this will allow the microphone to stay plugged in. Signalink and other usb digital interfaces huge bug fix for. First click on settings in the menu bar, then on ports list on the resulting ports definition list window, you should see a choice for agwpe on local. Latest release and the ham radio aprs software direwolf v 1. Pinpoint aprs setup on a stationary windows 7 computer with. Windows computer with soundcard interface signalink usb or equiv. Feel free to create improvements and extensions to yaac. Extract circled in red to continue extracting software. It has been tested on windows xp, vista, 7, 8, 10 and has proved stable in operation. Winlink express 2m packet signalink usb denver ares.
Tigertronics signalink usb for 4pin round mic connector. If winaprs finds agwpe, the status field will indicate active and the comment field will show. The advantage of the acc1 connector on the back of the 756pro is that there is a constant level not controlled by the volume control audio output there that is intended to drive an interface like the signalink. Signalink usb on windows 7 netbook 04032010 posted by gil jones in digital. Free software that allows you to visually track and communicate with people using amateur radio ham radio equipment. Signalink performance improvements while attempting to use our signalink usbs for remote access using skype, several friends and i discovered there was audible tones, and trash in the noise floor. Ralph milnes, nm5rm, has an excellent web site on running sound card packet.
Tigertronics signalink usb slusb radio interfaces at. The signalink usb will work with virtually any computer that has an available usb 1. With rms express set up like this, you can switch back and forth between vhf packet and winmor without any changes, and not need a tnc for either one. Signalink performance improvements while attempting to use our signalink usb s for remote access using skype, several friends and i discovered there was audible tones, and trash in the noise floor. It takes the digital mode sounds from the computer and allows the radio to use the sounds to key up the radio, normally in upper side band, and transmit the digital sound. Windows 98se, me, 2000, xp, vista, windows 7, windows 8. Tigertronics slusb6pm digital sound cards, slusb6pm. With either internal or external soundcard interface, a soundcard takes data coming. The tigertronics sl usb signalink is sold as a combo package that includes the signalink usb, one radio cable, one usb cable, one software disc, jumper wires and instructions. Installing and configuring uz7hos soundmodem and easyterm programs for packet radio youd need. If you use a signalink usb sound card you dont need to install hamlib.
It can be used standalone to observe aprs traffic, as a tracker, digipeater, aprstt gateway, or internet gateway igate. If you have a serial tnc or a transceiver like kenwood thd74 with build in kiss tnc and you only like to use aprs with xastir, you dont need to install. Aprs requires a windows aprs program such as agwtracker, winaprs, uiview, etc. It doesnt matter what number windows assigns the signalink. Signalink and other usb digital interfaces huge bug fix. There is also another popular device called a rigblaster. Some platforms can run more than one version of the software listed below. Auxiliary audio output the signalink usb has an auxiliary audio jack aux on the rear panel that can be used to attach an external radio speaker, or headphones for monitoring receiver audio. During an emergency, it can be used as a location aware tactical communications tool. I have a usb signalink that i use with both my tmd710g and ic706mkiig. Please read the important notes above before you select your jumper settings.
Tigertronics signalink usb for 8pin round mic connectorfeatures. Signalink usb vs tncx looking for clarification qrz. Ive been enjoying my signalink usb soundcard interface for digital modes on hf, but i would like to run aprs on the same pc, and running two signalinks with aprs can be problematic. It is mostly used as a tool for tracking people and assets on a map, although it is capable of so much more. Sound card program setup for the signalink usb be sure to see our instructions for configuring your communication program. Compatible interfaces include udrc, signalink usb, dmk uri, rb usb rim, ra35, and many others. The addition of native usb support makes connecting the tracker to a pc for setup or tethered operation easier than ever. Page 11 external speaker or headphone jack of your radio, to the spkr jack on the rear panel of the signalink usb.
Signalink baypac modems telemetry modems gpsaprs tracking. The soundmodem has two tcpip interfaces to link with client application. This link is listed in our web site directory since monday sep 22 2014, and till today agwpe and signalink usb has been followed for a total of 279 times. His site gives stepbystep instructions on how to configure and use the agw packet engine, with various packet and aprs programs, including winaprs, aprsplus, uiview, winpack, agwterm, agwmonitor, and agwcluster. Ptt control, received and transmitted audio is connected to the signalink via data lead supplied with the signalink 6 pin data socket ptt is activated by the signalink when audio data is sent to it like vox.
Click once to highlight that choice, then click on the open button. Signalink usb vs tncx looking for clarification qrz forums. Other software i use includes apris32, n3fjp contest logging software, orbitron, gpredict, and chirp. Packet with a signalink requires some fine tuning of both rx and tx sound. This amateur radio web site explains how to use the agwpe utility program to send and receive packet using the sound card of your pc instead of a tnc. Frequency control is via your normal pc control cat interface lead. Aug 25, 2015 my personal experience has shown the signalink usb to be a real pile. After configuration, the general order of things would be. Agwpecompatible programs sound card packet with agwpe. The normal sequence will be to plug in the signalink usb and turn it on. Telescopeman describes a signalink sound card used to connect an amateur radio to a computer. The signalink is connected to the radio using the slcab5pd din cable.
Tigertronics sl usb 6pm signalink usb interface with 6 pin mini din connector. The first step to getting started in aprs is to decide on which version of software to use. Yaac can be used as a standalone aprs client, an aprs rfinternet gateway igate, or as a ax. Signalink usb frequently asked questions tigertronics. Way more information than you ever wanted on how to fell a tree. It must be turned way past where you want, and then hope it settles back where you intended.
Pinpoint aprs software for amateur radio by frank watervoort. If we dont have the program that you are using listed, then be sure to see the general setup section as it applies to all sound card programs. Aug 10, 2017 telescopeman describes a signalink sound card used to connect an amateur radio to a computer. Tigertronics signalink usb for 8pin din dataaccessory port connector features. For otwincfg connection problems, see the faq wiki. Steps for using soundmodem uz7ho as a packet modem at. So, having the radios user manual handy might also be a plus. Aprs beacon the purpose of the aprs beacon is to provide simple aprs compatible position beacons for up to three objects. The soundcard interface the signalink usb, which provides isolation between the computer and the rig. Virtually all sound card digital and voice modes are supported by the signalink usb. Jun 07, 2014 2 plug signalink into the usb port and press red pwr button on. That could be psk31, a jt whatever, versions of rtty, hf fax. Steps for using soundmodem uz7ho as a packet modem at our.