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What kind of modem does dire wolf use?
Dire Wolf is a software “soundcard” modem/TNC and APRS encoder/decoder. It can be used stand-alone to observe APRS traffic, as a digital repeater (digipeater), APRStt gateway, or Internet Gateway (IGate).
When is the digipeater not active on the ISS?
But once in a while the digipeater isn’t active. During maintenance of the ISS, docking maneuvers or other extraverhicular activities, the digipeater is switched off. The digipeater also can’t be used during scheduled school contacts or during transmissions in SSTV .
Do you need a digipeater with an i-GATE?
Keep in mind that not all areas need another digipeater and if you live anywhere populated you may be doing more harm than good by operating a digipeater if it’s not needed. Being in a relatively rural area, I have a digipeater enabled. Now, let’s setup the Internet Gateway (I-Gate).
What kind of antenna do I need for my digipeter?
Due to the less than desirable receiving and transmitting qualities of a Baofeng, especially with the stock antenna, your range and APRS usefulness will be limited. In my own personal RX/TX I-Gate and Digipeter, I use an outdoor, external antenna connected to my Baofeng.
How is direwolf used as a packet radio decoder?
Soundcard TNC for packet radio. The first audio channel can be streamed thru stdin or a UDP port. This is typically used with an SDR receiver. direwolf is a software “soundcard” modem/TNC and APRS encoder/decoder. It can be used stand-alone to receive APRS messages, as a digipeater, APRStt gateway, or Internet Gateway (IGate).
How do I get dire wolf on my computer?
Receive Audio In: For receiving all you need to do is connect your receiver speaker to the \^Line In\ or microphone jack on your computer. If you are using a laptop, with a built-in microphone, you could probably just set it near your radios speaker in a quiet setting.
When to turn off the transmitter in dire wolf?
For an explanation, see the section called, \^Radio hannel – Transmit Timing. If using the Signalink USB, turn the delay down to the minimum (fully counterclockwise). According to the documentation, this should turn off the transmitter around 15 or 30 milliseconds after the transmit audio has ended. Mobile Rigs: