Tag Archives: TNC

Introduction to Packet (ax.25)

When starting out with packet I found it difficult to find my way.  Several resources exist online but all seem to assume some basic level of understanding, which I clearly lacked.  I have to admit here, I’m still new to … Continue reading

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Configuring Soundmodem TNC in Ubuntu 14.04

Ubuntu 14.04 (and to some extent previous releases) makes the configuration of the soundmodem driver a little more troublesome as the /dev/dsp device is now obsolete. Below are the steps I’ve just taken to install & run TCP/IP over ax.25 … Continue reading

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Raspberry Pi, TNC-Pi and TCP/IP over AX25 demo!

A 10 minute video showing my current favourite combination of toys; the Raspberry Pi and TNC-Pi! TCP/IP over 1200 baud packet has never been so much fun :p

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TNC-Pi, Raspberry Pi & TCP/IP over ax.25 (Linux)

A TNC-Pi, built and fitted on top of a Raspberry Pi.  Testing running both standard ax25 plus TCP/IP over ax25 (slow but entertaining!).  Built and tested at Swindon Hackspace.  

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Wiltshire/Swindon Packet Radio

Now active on packet using an IC208 and PK-88.  Maildrop running 24/7 (or use M0SPN @ GB7COW).  Currently investigating a multi-band solution using the Raspberry Pi and TNC-Pi.

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Another year passed…

Lack of time and the death of my radio PC conspired against me.  However I’ve used the xmas break to cobble together a new radio PC.  This is an old AMD Athlon XP 2000;  I’ve upgraded the RAM to 1Gb, … Continue reading

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