Kenwood TM-255A User Manual
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TM-D710A/E
When operational frequency, Tone frequency, etc. are modified, after you connect to the EchoLink
server, all modified information will be transferred at one time. Click the “OK” button to complete
the settings.
server, all modified information will be transferred at one time. Click the “OK” button to complete
the settings.
8.5.2.1 Finding your Position (Latitude/ Longitude Coordinates)
Besides using a GPS receiver, it is possible to use web sites on the Internet and software to
acquire your latitude and longitude coordinates.
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acquire your latitude and longitude coordinates.
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Using Google Earth
Google Earth allows you to search for your position by typing your street address into the
Google Earth search box. Once Google Earth zooms into your vicinity, move the mouse cursor
to rest exactly on your position on the map. At the bottom of the screen, you can read your
latitude and longitude: e.g. “33
Google Earth allows you to search for your position by typing your street address into the
Google Earth search box. Once Google Earth zooms into your vicinity, move the mouse cursor
to rest exactly on your position on the map. At the bottom of the screen, you can read your
latitude and longitude: e.g. “33
° 50' 25.80" N 118° 13' 43.26" W”. This indicates a North
latitude of 33 degrees 50 minutes 25.80 seconds and West longitude of 118 degrees 13
minutes 43.26 seconds. EchoLink software does not use the minutes/seconds format. The
minutes/ seconds values must be converted into a decimal value with two digits following the
decimal point by using the formula 1 minute = 60 seconds. Therefore, the Google Earth values
convert to 33 degrees 50.43 minutes North and 118 degrees 13.72 minutes West.
In the RF Info tab in the Sysop Setup window, enter as follows:
Lat 33 50.43 North
Lon 118 13.72 West
Up to this point, basic settings for configuring a link station when using a TM-D710A/E have
been discussed. For more detailed configuration information, refer to the Help files in the
EchoLink software. Furthermore, adapt the specified configurations for your environment so
you can enjoy comfortably operating a link station.
minutes 43.26 seconds. EchoLink software does not use the minutes/seconds format. The
minutes/ seconds values must be converted into a decimal value with two digits following the
decimal point by using the formula 1 minute = 60 seconds. Therefore, the Google Earth values
convert to 33 degrees 50.43 minutes North and 118 degrees 13.72 minutes West.
In the RF Info tab in the Sysop Setup window, enter as follows:
Lat 33 50.43 North
Lon 118 13.72 West
Up to this point, basic settings for configuring a link station when using a TM-D710A/E have
been discussed. For more detailed configuration information, refer to the Help files in the
EchoLink software. Furthermore, adapt the specified configurations for your environment so
you can enjoy comfortably operating a link station.
8.5.3 Configuring a TM-D710A/E for a Link Station
8.5.3.1 What is TM-D710A/E EchoLink Sysop Mode?
EchoLink Sysop mode is the mode used when connecting the TM-D710A/E with a personal
computer and operating as a base station at an EchoLink relay station (link station). In EchoLink
Sysop mode, the computer interfaces its RTS and CTS hardware flow control signals to the PKS
(transmit control signal input from the computer) and SQC (squelch control signal output to the
computer) terminals respectively on the TM-D710A/E.
The operation band is the data band as selected via Menu 517 regardless which band you
transmit on by pressing the PTT switch or currently have selected.
Use a PG-5H cable kit to connect a personal computer installed with EchoLink software to the TM-
D710A/E as shown in Figure 8-43.
computer and operating as a base station at an EchoLink relay station (link station). In EchoLink
Sysop mode, the computer interfaces its RTS and CTS hardware flow control signals to the PKS
(transmit control signal input from the computer) and SQC (squelch control signal output to the
computer) terminals respectively on the TM-D710A/E.
The operation band is the data band as selected via Menu 517 regardless which band you
transmit on by pressing the PTT switch or currently have selected.
Use a PG-5H cable kit to connect a personal computer installed with EchoLink software to the TM-
D710A/E as shown in Figure 8-43.