[Ham-Mac] Re.Serial ports, Boot Camp, Parallels 4.0

[Frederick Percival]

Thank you Steve!
I will set my list, orientate it, and move forward!

Frederick
KC5ZCN


On Dec 8, 2008, at 9:44 AM, Steve Hellyer wrote:

> Hi Fred,
>
> As I recall the Yaesu FT 8000, while it is packet ready, doesn't  
> have a TNC inside it.
>
> So here is what you will need to get the Yaesu FT 8000 on to packet  
> radio at 1200 bps.
>
> 1) USB to Serial converter... I recommend the Keyspan Serial  
> converters as they have the best drivers.
> http://www.keyspan.com/products/usa19hs/
>
> 2) A 1200bps TNC. Several to choose from here but Kantronics is  
> probably one of the best and most reliable.
> http://www.kantronics.com/products/kpc3.html
>
> 3) Cable to connect (#1) to (#2) aka... a serial cable.
> Standard DB9 to DB 25 Modem cable
> Eg...
> http://www.cablesunlimited.com/products/prod_Group.aspx?groupcode=G0244&itemNo=PCM-1400-25
>
> 4) Cable to connect TNC (#2) to your (Yaesu FT 8000) which you need  
> to wire up yourself using specs from TNC and the Radio data port.  
> You can get a kit which provides parts except the data port on the  
> back of the radio but that last part should have come with your  
> Yaesu FT 8000.
> http://www.kantronics.com/accessories/accessories20.html
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> 73
> Steve - VA3SPH
>
> BTW... It's not a MacBook G5 but rather PowerBook G5.  MacBooks have  
> Intel Processors.  PowerBooks and iBooks have PowerPC processors.  
> Regardless all models need the same gear to be on AX.25 Amateur  
> packet radio.
>
> On 7-Dec-08, at 3:47 PM, Frederick Percival wrote:
>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> This is my first post to the group.
>>
>> I am a mac user and have both an iBook G4 and MacBook G5.
>> I own a Yaesu FT 8000.  It does have data ports.
>>
>> Can any or all send me a list of soft ware and hard ware I need to  
>> get my radio up and online for both Packet and radio communication?
>>
>> And the way to hook it up?
>>
>> If at the very least, where / what book[s] will do the same?
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Frederick Percival
>> KC5ZCN
>
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