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Yaesu FT-991A

Marvin Penepent
 

I have a Yaesu FT-991A. Does anyone know the settings to get it to work with APRSISCE?

Larry KF5MLP
Rob Giuliano
 

The Yaesu FT991A does not provide a direct interface to APRSIS32.
Your options are:
     Software TNC (examples: Direwolf, UZ7HO, AGW, or other) using the built in FT991A USB sound card
     Software TNC (examples: Direwolf, UZ7HO, AGW, or other) using an external sound card (computer's built in or USB) into the RTTY/Data jack
     Hardware TNC in KISS mode (Byonics TT4, MFJ1270x, ...)

The interface to APRSIS32 would depend on which option you choose.
   Most sound card TNC apps can use either and AGW port or KISS over IP.
   Hardware TNC would likely be KISS.

-----
Rob KB8RCO
Marvin Penepent
 

OK I have a Kantronics kpc-3plus. I can receive but can not transmit. I’ve tried Direwolf and a few UZ7HO soundcard modems I’ll try the settings you have here again and see what I can do.

 

 

Larry KF5MLP

 

From: APRSISCE@groups.io <APRSISCE@groups.io> On Behalf Of Rob Giuliano via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2023 2:20 PM
To: APRSISCE@groups.io
Subject: Re: [APRSISCE] Yaesu FT-991A

 

The Yaesu FT991A does not provide a direct interface to APRSIS32.
Your options are:
     Software TNC (examples: Direwolf, UZ7HO, AGW, or other) using the built in FT991A USB sound card
     Software TNC (examples: Direwolf, UZ7HO, AGW, or other) using an external sound card (computer's built in or USB) into the RTTY/Data jack
     Hardware TNC in KISS mode (Byonics TT4, MFJ1270x, ...)

The interface to APRSIS32 would depend on which option you choose.
   Most sound card TNC apps can use either and AGW port or KISS over IP.
   Hardware TNC would likely be KISS.

-----
Rob KB8RCO

Rob Giuliano
 

If APRSIS32 is receiving packets from your KPC-3+ then, it should be able to transmit.
For the KPC-3+, you need to put the TNC in KISS mode, and use Simply(KISS) port in APRSIS32.  If you are using a Text port, then it may not be able to tell the TNC to transmit.

I think Direwolf is the better option for using the built-in USB sound card in the FT991A.
the trick here is choosing the correct sound device.  I don't have an FT991A, but there is lots of good help available in the Direwolf groups.io discussion.

Robert Giuliano
KB8RCO



On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 06:07:48 PM EST, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote:


OK I have a Kantronics kpc-3plus. I can receive but can not transmit. I’ve tried Direwolf and a few UZ7HO soundcard modems I’ll try the settings you have here again and see what I can do.

 

 

Larry KF5MLP

 

From: APRSISCE@groups.io <APRSISCE@groups.io> On Behalf Of Rob Giuliano via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2023 2:20 PM
To: APRSISCE@groups.io
Subject: Re: [APRSISCE] Yaesu FT-991A

 

The Yaesu FT991A does not provide a direct interface to APRSIS32.
Your options are:
     Software TNC (examples: Direwolf, UZ7HO, AGW, or other) using the built in FT991A USB sound card
     Software TNC (examples: Direwolf, UZ7HO, AGW, or other) using an external sound card (computer's built in or USB) into the RTTY/Data jack
     Hardware TNC in KISS mode (Byonics TT4, MFJ1270x, ...)

The interface to APRSIS32 would depend on which option you choose.
   Most sound card TNC apps can use either and AGW port or KISS over IP.
   Hardware TNC would likely be KISS.

-----
Rob KB8RCO

Marvin Penepent
 

OK Great, Thank you.

 

Larry KF5MLP

 

From: APRSISCE@groups.io <APRSISCE@groups.io> On Behalf Of Rob Giuliano via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2023 8:01 PM
To: APRSISCE@groups.io
Subject: Re: [APRSISCE] Yaesu FT-991A

 

If APRSIS32 is receiving packets from your KPC-3+ then, it should be able to transmit.

For the KPC-3+, you need to put the TNC in KISS mode, and use Simply(KISS) port in APRSIS32.  If you are using a Text port, then it may not be able to tell the TNC to transmit.

 

I think Direwolf is the better option for using the built-in USB sound card in the FT991A.

the trick here is choosing the correct sound device.  I don't have an FT991A, but there is lots of good help available in the Direwolf groups.io discussion.

 

Robert Giuliano
KB8RCO

 

 

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 06:07:48 PM EST, Marvin Penepent <pilot-1@...> wrote:

 

 

OK I have a Kantronics kpc-3plus. I can receive but can not transmit. I’ve tried Direwolf and a few UZ7HO soundcard modems I’ll try the settings you have here again and see what I can do.

 

 

Larry KF5MLP

 

From: APRSISCE@groups.io <APRSISCE@groups.io> On Behalf Of Rob Giuliano via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2023 2:20 PM
To: APRSISCE@groups.io
Subject: Re: [APRSISCE] Yaesu FT-991A

 

The Yaesu FT991A does not provide a direct interface to APRSIS32.
Your options are:
     Software TNC (examples: Direwolf, UZ7HO, AGW, or other) using the built in FT991A USB sound card
     Software TNC (examples: Direwolf, UZ7HO, AGW, or other) using an external sound card (computer's built in or USB) into the RTTY/Data jack
     Hardware TNC in KISS mode (Byonics TT4, MFJ1270x, ...)

The interface to APRSIS32 would depend on which option you choose.
   Most sound card TNC apps can use either and AGW port or KISS over IP.
   Hardware TNC would likely be KISS.

-----
Rob KB8RCO

Tom W3TXG
 

Hello Marvin,

     I run a fill-in digi/igate on my FT-991A and KPC3+ If you need help with the config please let me know.

Thanks.

                   --Tom

 
Marvin Penepent
 

I would love that. Thank you.

 

 

Marvin KF5MLP

 

From: APRSISCE@groups.io <APRSISCE@groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom W3TXG
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2023 10:17 AM
To: APRSISCE@groups.io
Subject: Re: [APRSISCE] Yaesu FT-991A

 

Hello Marvin,

     I run a fill-in digi/igate on my FT-991A and KPC3+ If you need help with the config please let me know.

Thanks.

                   --Tom

 
Tom W3TXG
 

Hello Marvin,

    Give these settings a try. There may be a better way to do this but these steps are what worked for me...

1.  Do the standard setup tasks where you run the app for the first time, enter your call sign, mark your map location, etc.. You may have already done this.

2. Create a port with these settings (Configure --> Ports --> New Port):
Type: SimplyKISS
Name: KPC3+ (or whatever you like)
Select COMn Serial
Replace the COM port setting below with whichever com port your KPC3+ is using.




3. Close/Quit APRSIS32

4. Edit the XML config file. This should be in the same directory as your aprsis32.exe file and is called APRSIS32.xml.  See this section from the wiki for helpful advice on editing the XML config file ... http://aprsisce.wikidot.com/doc:editing-xml-configuration

5. Find the section for the port you created in step 1. It will be called something like "RFPort[0]". Locate the portion of this stanza that reads:

<!--OpenCmd-->
<!--CloseCmd-->

Replace those two lines with following. These commands will initialize your KPC3+ and put in KISS mode. 

<OpenCmd>^M~</OpenCmd>
<OpenCmd>^M~</OpenCmd>
<OpenCmd>XFLOW ON!!0</OpenCmd>
<OpenCmd>FULLDUP OFF!!0</OpenCmd>
<OpenCmd>INT KISS!!0</OpenCmd>
<OpenCmd>RESET!!0</OpenCmd>
<CloseCmd>^192^255^192~!!0</CloseCmd>
<CloseCmd>^C^C^C~!!0</CloseCmd>

Here is what my complete RFPort[0] stanza looks like (for reference):

<!--RFPort[0]-->
<RFPort Name="KPC3+">
<Protocol>Simply(KISS)</Protocol>
<Device>COM6:9600,N,8,1</Device>
<RfBaud>1200</RfBaud>
<OpenCmd>^M~</OpenCmd>
<OpenCmd>^M~</OpenCmd>
<OpenCmd>XFLOW ON!!0</OpenCmd>
<OpenCmd>FULLDUP OFF!!0</OpenCmd>
<OpenCmd>INT KISS!!0</OpenCmd>
<OpenCmd>RESET!!0</OpenCmd>
<CloseCmd>^192^255^192~!!0</CloseCmd>
<CloseCmd>^C^C^C~!!0</CloseCmd>
<QuietTime>0</QuietTime>
<Enabled>1</Enabled>
<XmitEnabled>1</XmitEnabled>
<ProvidesNMEA>0</ProvidesNMEA>
<RFtoISEnabled>1</RFtoISEnabled>
<IStoRFEnabled>1</IStoRFEnabled>
<MyCallNot3rd>0</MyCallNot3rd>
<NoGateME>0</NoGateME>
<BeaconingEnabled>1</BeaconingEnabled>
<BeaconPath></BeaconPath>
<BulletinObjectEnabled>1</BulletinObjectEnabled>
<DXEnabled>0</DXEnabled>
<DXPath></DXPath>
<MessagesEnabled>1</MessagesEnabled>
<MessagePath></MessagePath>
<TelemetryEnabled>1</TelemetryEnabled>
<TelemetryPath></TelemetryPath>
<!--DigiXform-->
</RFPort>
<!--RFPort[0]-->

(See this section on the wiki for helpful advice on using open/close commands...   http://aprsisce.wikidot.com/doc:openclosecmd and this for commands specific for the KPC3+   http://aprsisce.wikidot.com/tnc-kpc-3)

6. Turn ON Digipeating.

In short, for a home fill-in digipeater, you will want to add the following line outside of the port stanza (on its own):

<DigiXform>WIDE1-1=WIDE1*</DigiXform>

That should be it other than some tweaking.

Good luck.


                    --Tom


---
Tom Grasso, W3TXG
Director
Butler County Amateur Radio Public Service Group
https://www.k3psg.com
HH: 61-0000-0445



------ Original Message ------
From "Marvin Penepent" <pilot-1@...>
Date 1/27/2023 14:34:29
Subject Re: [APRSISCE] Yaesu FT-991A

I would love that. Thank you.

 

 

Marvin KF5MLP

 

From: APRSISCE@groups.io <APRSISCE@groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom W3TXG
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2023 10:17 AM
To: APRSISCE@groups.io
Subject: Re: [APRSISCE] Yaesu FT-991A

 

Hello Marvin,

     I run a fill-in digi/igate on my FT-991A and KPC3+ If you need help with the config please let me know.

Thanks.

                   --Tom

 
VA3MCT
 

I too would be interested in this FT991 config info.

73,
Mike Crabtree - VA3MCT


On Fri, 27 Jan 2023 at 12:44, Tom W3TXG <tom@...> wrote:
Hello Marvin,

     I run a fill-in digi/igate on my FT-991A and KPC3+ If you need help with the config please let me know.

Thanks.

                   --Tom

 
Marvin Penepent
 

Great, Thanks. I’ll do it tonight.

 

Thanks again

 

Marvin KF5MLP

 

From: APRSISCE@groups.io <APRSISCE@groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom W3TXG
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2023 4:23 PM
To: APRSISCE@groups.io
Subject: Re: [APRSISCE] Yaesu FT-991A

 

Hello Marvin,

 

    Give these settings a try. There may be a better way to do this but these steps are what worked for me...

 

1.  Do the standard setup tasks where you run the app for the first time, enter your call sign, mark your map location, etc.. You may have already done this.

2. Create a port with these settings (Configure --> Ports --> New Port):

Type: SimplyKISS

Name: KPC3+ (or whatever you like)
Select COMn Serial

Replace the COM port setting below with whichever com port your KPC3+ is using.

 

 

 

3. Close/Quit APRSIS32

 

4. Edit the XML config file. This should be in the same directory as your aprsis32.exe file and is called APRSIS32.xml.  See this section from the wiki for helpful advice on editing the XML config file ... http://aprsisce.wikidot.com/doc:editing-xml-configuration

 

5. Find the section for the port you created in step 1. It will be called something like "RFPort[0]". Locate the portion of this stanza that reads:

<!--OpenCmd-->

<!--CloseCmd-->

 

Replace those two lines with following. These commands will initialize your KPC3+ and put in KISS mode. 

 

<OpenCmd>^M~</OpenCmd>

<OpenCmd>^M~</OpenCmd>

<OpenCmd>XFLOW ON!!0</OpenCmd>

<OpenCmd>FULLDUP OFF!!0</OpenCmd>

<OpenCmd>INT KISS!!0</OpenCmd>

<OpenCmd>RESET!!0</OpenCmd>

<CloseCmd>^192^255^192~!!0</CloseCmd>

<CloseCmd>^C^C^C~!!0</CloseCmd>

 

Here is what my complete RFPort[0] stanza looks like (for reference):

 

<!--RFPort[0]-->

<RFPort Name="KPC3+">

<Protocol>Simply(KISS)</Protocol>

<Device>COM6:9600,N,8,1</Device>

<RfBaud>1200</RfBaud>

<OpenCmd>^M~</OpenCmd>

<OpenCmd>^M~</OpenCmd>

<OpenCmd>XFLOW ON!!0</OpenCmd>

<OpenCmd>FULLDUP OFF!!0</OpenCmd>

<OpenCmd>INT KISS!!0</OpenCmd>

<OpenCmd>RESET!!0</OpenCmd>

<CloseCmd>^192^255^192~!!0</CloseCmd>

<CloseCmd>^C^C^C~!!0</CloseCmd>

<QuietTime>0</QuietTime>

<Enabled>1</Enabled>

<XmitEnabled>1</XmitEnabled>

<ProvidesNMEA>0</ProvidesNMEA>

<RFtoISEnabled>1</RFtoISEnabled>

<IStoRFEnabled>1</IStoRFEnabled>

<MyCallNot3rd>0</MyCallNot3rd>

<NoGateME>0</NoGateME>

<BeaconingEnabled>1</BeaconingEnabled>

<BeaconPath></BeaconPath>

<BulletinObjectEnabled>1</BulletinObjectEnabled>

<DXEnabled>0</DXEnabled>

<DXPath></DXPath>

<MessagesEnabled>1</MessagesEnabled>

<MessagePath></MessagePath>

<TelemetryEnabled>1</TelemetryEnabled>

<TelemetryPath></TelemetryPath>

<!--DigiXform-->

</RFPort>

<!--RFPort[0]-->

 

(See this section on the wiki for helpful advice on using open/close commands...   http://aprsisce.wikidot.com/doc:openclosecmd and this for commands specific for the KPC3+   http://aprsisce.wikidot.com/tnc-kpc-3)

 

6. Turn ON Digipeating.

 

In short, for a home fill-in digipeater, you will want to add the following line outside of the port stanza (on its own):

 

<DigiXform>WIDE1-1=WIDE1*</DigiXform>

 

That should be it other than some tweaking.

 

Good luck.

 

 

                    --Tom

 

 

---
Tom Grasso, W3TXG
Director
Butler County Amateur Radio Public Service Group
https://www.k3psg.com
HH: 61-0000-0445

 

 

 

------ Original Message ------

From "Marvin Penepent" <pilot-1@...>

Date 1/27/2023 14:34:29

Subject Re: [APRSISCE] Yaesu FT-991A

 

I would love that. Thank you.

 

 

Marvin KF5MLP

 

From: APRSISCE@groups.io <APRSISCE@groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom W3TXG
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2023 10:17 AM
To: APRSISCE@groups.io
Subject: Re: [APRSISCE] Yaesu FT-991A

 

Hello Marvin,

     I run a fill-in digi/igate on my FT-991A and KPC3+ If you need help with the config please let me know.

Thanks.

                   --Tom

 
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