[Ham-Linux] Alinco DR-135TP Comm for APRS?

[doc at kd4e.com]

Thanks!  I will have a closer look.

Meanwhile I will see about the correct cable for my ArgentData
interface ... too late for Field Day.  ;-(

I have been trying gtkterm and minicom trying to query my serial
port, and perhaps the rig, so far nothing ...

 > Dr. Gerald N. Johnson wrote:
> Based on the schematic of the SM I downloaded from Mods.DK, that 9 pin
> connector is NOT RS-232, nor for controlling the radio. Its a packet TNC
> interface with 1200 and 9600 baud data pins, carrier detect and such as
> that. It may now be smoked from getting too much voltage applied from
> RS-232.
>
> The OP manual should describe how to use it and any options of frequency
> control the radio might have.
>
> 73, Jerry, K0CQ
>
> On 6/25/2011 11:21 AM, doc at kd4e.com wrote:
>> I have an Alinco DR-135TP and an older laptop with a
>> real serial port running Linux.
>>
>> I have the laptop connected to the rig but cannot recall
>> how to query the rig or the serial port.
>>
>> I checked BIOS and Serial 1 and 2 and something called
>> serial MP (I think) are all set to AUTO.
>>
>> I forgot to turn off the rig when I power-cycled the laptop
>> and the rig reacted to some sort of signals from the laptop,
>> so the cable connection and serial port are at least partially
>> good!
>>
>> Any suggestions, please?

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