Programming A Packet Path - Kenwood TH-D7A(G) Instruction Manual

PROGRAMMING A PACKET PATH

A packet path specifies how APRS data should be
transferred via one or more repeaters. A repeater, which
is used for packet transfer, is commonly called a
digipeater. This came from a digital repeater. A
digipeater is usually located on a mountain top or high
building. Unlike a voice repeater, it operates on a
simplex frequency. Each volunteer who installs a
digipeater programs it either as a WIDE or RELAY type.
Generally a WIDE transmits packets over much greater
distances than a RELAY.
On this transceiver, you can edit a packet path using a
maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters. The default is
"RELAY,WIDE" that is one of the common settings. With
this setting, packets will be transferred to a RELAY first,
then to a WIDE. The APRS supports various methods
for specifying a packet path. Some of those methods
are described on the next page.
Note:
This transceiver is incapable of functioning as a digipeater.
To serve for mobile stations who always use the RELAY,WIDE path,
most WIDEs also respond to packets addressed to a RELAY.
1 Access Menu 2–B (PACKET PATH), then press [OK].
2 Press [UP]/ [DWN] to select a character.
3 Press [OK].
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter up to 32 digits.
5 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.
You can also use the keypad to enter alphanumeric
characters in step 2. For example, each press of [TNC]
switches entry as A, B, C, then 2. Press [ENT] to switch
between , and –.
WIDE-type
RELAY-type
• The display for entering characters appears; the first
digit blinks.
ST STA CON CON
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7
5
• You can enter 0 to 9, A to Z, , (comma), and –.
• The cursor moves to the next digit.
• Use a comma to separate each path segment.
• Pressing [OK] after selecting the 32nd digit completes
the programming.
• To complete programming after entering less than 32
digits, press [OK] twice.
• Each press of [ESC] causes the cursor to move
backward.
• Pressing [A/B] deletes the digit at which the cursor is
blinking.
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