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TM-D710A/E
Multi-communicator VHF/UHF FM Dual Bander
Getting Acquainted with APRS and EchoLink
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About this Manual This document was created for the product having the following design specifications. • TM-D710A/E, RC-D710, MCP-2A Version 3.10, 3rd party external GPS unit and Weather Station. • TM-D710A/E and RC-D710 with firmware version 2.00. Software License Notice • Users are required to obtain approval from Kenwood, in writing, prior to redistributing this document on a personal web page or via packet communication. • Users are prohibited from assigning, renting, leasing or resellin
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About Copyright ® ® •Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista™ and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. • .NET Framework is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ® •NAVITRA is a registered trademark of Kenwood Corporation. • Kenwood is a licensed user of the APRS trademark and protocols from APRS Engineering, LLC. ® •APRS is a registered trademark of WB4APR (Bob Bruninga).
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CONTENTS 1 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT ..........1 5 APRS SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PC ..................................... 16 1.1 Strategy for the Design.................... 1 1.2 Evolving Development..................... 2 5.1 UI-View.......................................... 16 1.3 Affinity with VoIP ............................. 2 5.1.1 Introduction to UI-View...................16 5.1.2 Connecting a PC ............................17 5.1.3 Creating a CMD File for TM-D710A/E ...............................
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CONTENTS 8.4.9 Firewalls .........................................55 7.4 Digipeaters (Digital Repeaters)..... 34 8.4.9.1 Windows Firewall......................... 55 7.4.1 UIDIGI............................................ 34 8.4.9.2 Security Software Firewall........... 55 7.4.2 UIFLOOD....................................... 35 8.5 Setting Up a Node Station 7.4.3 UITRACE....................................... 35 (Link Station) with TM-D710A/E......56 7.4.4 Configuration Examples (U.S.A.)... 36
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CONTENTS 9.5.3.7 Transceiver Menu > Variable Level 11.2 Adjusting Input and Output of Data Terminal.......................... 75 Levels............................................ 84 9.5.3.8 Transceiver Menu > SQC Output 11.2.1 How to Configure Input/Output Logic ............................................ 75 Levels of RC-D710.........................84 9.5.4 Unique Functions............................76 11.3 Schematic Diagram of the Optional 9.5.4.1 Importing TravelPlus for Repeaters PG
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PROLOGUE Amateurs Building the New Global Communications Network Hams have enjoyed using FM transceivers for years for SSTV, ATV, packet, satellite, EME, GPS and other communications modes. A fundamental reason for this has been that FM transceivers are easy to use. Recently, personal computers and the Internet have combined to offer global communications opportunities. Yet, with their long history of communicating using various methods, nobody is better prepared than hams to embrace and
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New Technology Expands Amateur Radio Versatility Using HF radio to call CQ and contact hams around the world will never lose its appeal. But there is elegance in being able to communicate with only an FM transceiver and by adopting the latest technology. The global network will only get more interesting as it evolves with new ideas as a result of those like you becoming involved. Already, APRS plots locations of amateur radio satellites and presents weather information such as hurricane d
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1 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT The concept of developing the TM-V71A/E, TM-D710A/E and RC-D710 is as stated below. • To have common functionality between the basic model (TM-V71A/E) and the multi-function model (TM-D710A/E) transceivers. • To add the capability for customers themselves to be able to update the version of APRS on their own. • To create an affinity with VolP systems. In order to understand customer requirements, we did surveys at various ham shows, such as the Dayton Hamvention, ARRL
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1 DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT 1.2 Evolving Development In order to develop an APRS model following the TM-D700 series, we discussed face-to-face directly with Mr. Bob Bruninga, developer of APRS, an operation specification to better implement the flexibility of the APRS protocol. We were going to “kick it up a notch” and make APRS still more powerful. We enhanced capability with several new important APRS functions on top of the basic functions of the TM-D700 series: • Added the capability to conne
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2 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR 2.1 APRS Overview 2.1.1 History APRS was developed beginning back in the 1980s by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, as a real-time local tactical communications system for rapidly exchanging digital data of immediate value to local operations. This really took off when GPS became available and MAPS were integrated into the system for tactical situational awareness of everything in the net. Unfortunately, in the 13 years since GPS became readily availa
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2 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR 2.1.3 Mobile Information Resource APRS was never intended to be just a vehicle tracking system (GPS was added in the 1992 time frame when GPS became affordable). APRS is much more. See the Kenwood mobile display below. This is the STATION LIST which shows the nearest 100 stations heard. In this case, not only are the two stations of AB9FX nearby, but also his current voice operating frequency is visible. Also, we can see that this transc
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2 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR 2.2 Ubiquitous Operations Consistent with providing information on all resources within range, APRS must also work across all boundaries and in all areas of the continent for all travelers. For this reason, 144.39 MHz is dedicated to APRS throughout North America. Other continents have similar single frequencies such as 144.80 MHz in Europe and 145.175 MHz in Australia. Also, after 14 years of evolution, APRS was greatly simplified beginni
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2 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR 2.4 Kenwood Contributions Kenwood has developed its series of transceivers, the TH-D7A/E, TM-D700A/E and TM-D710A/E to best support the original objectives of APRS. The display of APRS information on the front panel of these transceivers gives the mobile operator instantaneous access to all local information being provided on the APRS channel about all surrounding ham radio activities. There are many APRS clients and programs that have been w
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2 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR • Mobile Digipeating: The new TM-D710A/E Kenwood mobile has additional features to help local sysops manage the local APRS network. Each transceiver now has front panel access to the digipeater function so that it can be turned on and off as needed to match the local situation. In addition, each TM-D710A/E is pre-configured to serve automatically as a TEMPn-N digipeater in support of emergency operations when a user is having difficulty acc
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2 APRS OPERATIONS written by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR 2.6 Other Data Entry Stations But we should not lose sight of the home station that can also be used as a great information resource. The next photo shows a station that was set up in a motel room and the operators there could monitor all of the activities on the various nets and enter this situational information into their APRS PCs. All of this data would show everywhere on APRS. AND, through the miracle of wireless (ham radio), they do
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3 PREPARATIONS FOR USING APRS 3.1 What Do I Need to Configure? The following need to be configured before beginning to operate TM-D710A/E or RC-D710 with APRS. • Built-in Clock APRS data will be stamped with date and time, therefore the built-in clock must be set. • MY CALLSIGN The station configured for MY CALLSIGN will be used as the originating station when APRS data is sent. You cannot send any data using NOCALL. • BEACON TYPE Use BEACON TYPE to select APRS data format for sending. •Posi
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3 PREPARATIONS FOR USING APRS Select Menu 525 (AUX - TIME) and configure the current time. Example: Configure the time 12:00. Refer to Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2 Menu 525 (AUX - TIME) Select Menu 526 (AUX - TIME ZONE) and configure your time zone. 3.2.2 MY CALLSIGN Select Menu 600 (APRS - BASIC SETTINGS - MY CALLSIGN) and configure your own callsign. Example: Register the callsign W6DJY. Refer to Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3 Menu 600 (MY CALLSIGN) 3.2.3 BEACON TYPE Select Menu 600 (APRS - BASIC SETT
