After 3 years this ht still goes with me everywhere. Wa9ony amateur ham radio raspberry pi computer projects. Offering position and weather information, the thd72a opens up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking. Basic setup for aprs operations with the kenwood d72 don arnold. Aprs the automatic packet reporting system is a registered american trademark of. I have two kenwood thd72a hts that id like to try using with packet data. Kenwood thd72a transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, thd72a. Kenwood engineers working closely with bob bruninga wb4apr, who fi rst developed aprs automatic packet reporting system, kenwood has developed system fi rmware for the thd72a that enables easy aprs operation without requiring a computer. At home, i have a raspberry pi connected to a baofeng uv5r running the direwolf software listening for aprs beacons in the area. Kenwood tmd700, tmd710, and thd72a in both aprs and packet modes. The software interfaces with the d72a via its usb port. Aprs automatic packet reporting system is a registered. Buy bundle 3 items includes kenwood thd72a handheld radio, 2m70cm, 5w, aprs with the new radiowavz antenna tape 2m 30m and ham guides quick reference card. Kenwood thd72a 5w aprs 2m70cm handheld amateur radio.
Mcp4a desktop software, usb drivers and firmware updates are available for free download from the kenwood website. Since the tnc is user accessible, you can use it for winlink packet. I really appreciate the extra steps the kenwood engineers took to create such good fidelity from the tiny speaker. Kenwood thd72a radio earpieces, headsets, andor accessories. Some friends and i recently placed a kenwood thd72 on the summit of saddle mountain in oregon, usa, and set it up as a temporary digipeater for use with aprs. A simple setup for the kenwood d72 for simple aprs operations. Eteignez, allumez aprs, puis packet, puis eteignez encore. Following the instructions written by algis salys, i have successfully transmitted an aprs packet through ariss. It turns out that i am supposed to use tone for the thd72a. K1 connector we offer many quality communication accessories compatible with the kenwood thd72a radio, which uses the k1 connector. Kenwood thd72 aprs handheld revisited oe6fte amateur.
My path to the local vhf winlink gateway couldnt be reached with a rubber ducky from inside the mobileso, i found a local packet station. This handheld transceiver has a built in gps and tnc. Basic setup for aprs operations with the kenwood d72. Can you access the internal tnc with the usb cable and use it for other digital modes as well. For models up to until the thd72ae, gps information is always used. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the thd72ae transceiver through the memory channel management or edit functions. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via. All of the accessories listed below have an k1 connector and are 100% compatible with your kenwood thd72a radio. Kenwood thd72a, kenwood thd72a amateur radio handi talkie.
Such software is almost a neceskenwoods thd72a seamlessly folds aprs operation and a packet tnc into a full featured, easy to use dual band handheld. But how do i attach the device to my raspberry pi via an ip address. The rasbian jesse os recognized the usb to serial uart as devttyusb0 and if i use minicom to that port at 9600 baud, i get the cmd. Packet operation connect this transceiver to your personal computer via a terminal node controller tnc. Firmware updating program th d72 main firmware update version 1. A user is prohibited from assigning, renting, leasing or reselling the document. Working digipeaters with the kenwood th d72a and th and. Fixedmount cb radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Krsd72 software software program memories and other setting of the kenwood thd72 radio. When the weather alert function is activated in nondata band, aprs packet transmission in data band might be blocked. Raspberry pi sending out ping packets over radio using ax25 protocol packet. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. When the operating band is not the data band, the tx packets rf power level meter might not indicate correctly. No special cables are needed in order to connect the radio to your pc for programming, only a usb mini b cable which is included with the radio, but im sure you can.
Runs a wide variety of open source linux software related to radio applications. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via function for packet radio. Winlink vhf packet with a kenwood d72a and the via function for. I will be using either mcp4a or chirp software to program local repeaters, simplex, fm sat frequencies, but before that i want to turn it on and tune into some aprs. Can someone explain how i send packets using a tnc. With the mcp4a memory control software a free download from the kenwood website, you can use a computer to input, edit and manage data for the thd72as memory channels and aprs functions, for example. It does not have the same packet mode that the thd72a has, where.
It can be used to control a kenwood ts2000 through skycommand. I understand i can plug them into a computer both computers will be running windows 8. Raspbian the arm version of debian linux for the raspberry pi. Kenwood thd72a aprs quick start guide saturday, 08 march 2014 18. Kenwood basically squeezed all the functions and features of their mobile vhfuhf aprs rigs eg. Leaving it at the kenwood symbol tells others that the device is capable of receiving messages. View and download kenwood thd72a instruction manual online. Indeed, the thd72 has a built in tnc that conforms to the x. Yet another aprs client, software for accessing the automatic packet reporting system. This radio is indeed interesting and has a unique set of features which make it unlike anything else on the market.
I have setup the tnc and the aprs settings, which is very easy to do, and used it for aprs. It is further possible to operate the radio as an igate station wirelessinternet gateway or as a digipeater station relay station for wireless packet communications. Pros for the d72a is that you can use a usb cable and chirp to program it from a computer, and you can have fairly long station names on the monitor. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. You can send messages or commands to far away stations, obtain a variety of information via your local bulletin boards, or enjoy other packet. Software aside from the programming software provided by kenwood, what software is available for this radio that enhances the transparency of its operation by providing a graphic interface of what is going on with signal power, signal locations, repeater locations, and other nice to know things. Th d72ae, an external gps unit and weather station available marketplaces. The kenwood thd72 handheld radio used to be real bigtime when released back in 2010.
If most modern packetrelated programs use kiss mode, this should. I really like the anytone nstig8r but it isnt chirps compatible and their programming software is quirky and windowsonly. Describe your experience with the kenwood thd72a around the world. Working digipeaters with the kenwood thd72a and thd74a by joe kornowski, kb6igk editor, and patrick stoddard, wd9ewk lead area coordinator the r adios for satellite operators intending to work packet aprs mode with a handietalkie ht, the kenwood thd72a and newer thd74a oer several compelling benets. Help with th d72a setup for ariss aprs packet qrz forums. Welcome to yaac yet another aprs client yaac is a mostly platformindependent java application written by andrew pavlin, ka2ddo, for monitoring and contributing to the automatic packet reporting system aprs network invented and trademarked by bob bruninga, wb4apr yaac is free software. A sound modem such as direwolf is not required for this setup, since the kiss tnc is already present in the thd74. It wouldnt necessarily tell them if it was a thd72a, an old thd7a, or the mobile radios tmd700 or tmd710. Discussion in satellite and space communications started by wb5dxg, aug 31. I used the kenwood software from the kenwood site to program it in the first 15 minutes i had this radio. It is a stand alone digipeater and can function as an igate, too. Purchased a kenwood th d72a and just getting into amateur radio on the satellites. Here is how i managed to get my kenwood thd72a radio working with pat on linux using the builtin tnc and the ax.
Tmd710 into a handheld and hence made it perfect for outdoor use. Raspberry pi, xastir and kenwood thd74 for aprs, a good. Aprs 1 aprs aprs data communication aprs beacon this function uses the aprs format for data communications including your station position, messages, etc when data is received from another station, the direction of the received station from your stations perspective, their distance, and their grid square locator is displayed. Thd72 radio programming software kenwood radio software. Welcome thank you for choosing the kenwood thd72ae transceiver.
The person responded with my grid only but i was the only one just before with my grid and i could hear myself in my ear so i knew it was working. While there are quite a bunch of similar products by other manufacturers such. The krsd72 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Thd72ae, an external gps unit and weather station available marketplaces. The thd72 successfully digipeated packets, but when our hiker summited the mountain again the next day, he found that thd72 was stuck on the startup splash screen and was unresponsive. Offering position data and weather information, thd72a hts open up broad new vistas of outdoor enjoyment, especially for activities like trekking, biking, hiking, camping, backpacking and most other outdoor activities. I have a baofeng uv5rtp and its a great value not part 95, but the keys are noisy, doesnt have an fm tuner, multiband scanning, dual ptt, etc.
It is in some ways both more and less than i was expecting it to be, which i will cover in as much detail as possible. Let me start out by mentioning how great the receive audio is on this radio. A wide range of aprs applications can be used if the thd72a is connected to a pc with the supplied usb cable to enable control of the tnc. Kenwood thd72a mhz handheld amateur transceiver w bps packet tnc, builtin gps, echolink ready, 5 watts. Between the volume control and antenna jack is the custom built gps receiver. View online or download kenwood thd72a user manual, instruction manual. Uk raspberry pi foundation in the uk and other countries.
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