We have moved the club VHF packet node from the Mesa to La Cumbre Peak West. At nearly 4,000′ above sea level, this station has a Winlink gateway that can gate mail between RF and the internet (Starlink-capable and perfect for emergencies), as well as a few other features, including a local keyboard chat room!
Check it out if you have a TNC or sound card modem for VHF packet on 145.050.
The main node is K6TZ-2 but the following aliases will connect you directly to the various services: LCPW (main node), TZPBBS, TZCHAT, TZRMS (Winlink)
Note that BPQ is a little different than Kantronics. Commands like MHEARD and CONNECT (to hop) require a port number (in this case the port number to use is 2). More details in the welcome message.
Thanks to Doc, W6EW for donating the Kenwood TM-D700 to the club.
If you are interested in learning more about VHF packet radio and other digital modes, join us on Tuesday nights for the Digital Communications & Technology Net and consider joining our group mailing list.
-Levi, K6LCM
K6TZ Trustee
After many attempts to connect my Kenwood D74a’s built-in TNC to the 145.050 packet repeater, I found that using an Android device such as a Pixel 6a phone or Lenovo Android tablet running WoAD works quite well. The D74a’s BT is an older version and the direct USB cable connection for some reason also did not work. But BT from an Android device running WoAD through the D74a’s TNC does.
Good info, Larry. Thanks!