Bob Witte, KØNR
16 Nov 2003
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Warning: This documentapplies to the original Alinco DR-135TP...a newer version has been recentlyintroduced-- the 'MK II'. I don't know what, if any, changes have beenmade to the TNC.
This document captures some of the things that I learned whilegetting my Alinco DR-135TP (with optional internal EJ-41U TNC) to function onAPRS® and packet radio. The documentation that comes with the radio is a bitthin, so perhaps this will help someone else getting started. The DR-135instruction manual can be found on the Alinco web site.
APRS® is a registered trademark of Bob Brunina WB4APR, which stands for Automatic Position Reporting System. The APRS specification is available from the TAPR web site.My main use of this radio and the focus for this article isAPRS. You may learn something about APRS in this article but it is not intendedto be an APRS tutorial. See the introductoryarticle at aprsworld.net for more information on APRS.Also, this article is mainly concerned with how to configure the radio and TNCfor basic operation using terminal emulator commands. If you are using softwaresuch as UI-View, WinAPRS, etc. then the radio configuration is handled for youby the software (maybe :-).
Basic Configuration
First, you need to get the TNC inside the DR-135TP talking toyour computer. A serial cable with 9-pin connectors on both ends and a terminalemulation program are normally required. I am not going into a lot of detailhere as serial connections are notoriously messy but relatively well-understood.In other words, go elsewhere to find out how to troubleshoot a serialconnection. I used the standard MS Windows terminal emulation program'HyperTerminal' (under Programs, Accessories, Communications).
To verify that your TNC/radio is talking to the computer,cycle power on the radio and you should see a power-up reset message that lookslike this:
Hello anyone, Im new here.I would like create this topic for all owners CRE 8900 / Alinco DR135DX.
In Poland one of CB service offer this modifications (translation from Polish)
1/ fine-tuning of the track receiver / transmitter
2/ installation of quartz filter and IF 10.695KNKTR - improving the selectivity / (Im not sure that I can buy
this filter - Borys)
3/ installation of an active filter IF II Channel Guard - to improve selectivity
4/ improving the tone of the narrowed down receiver - more treble
5/ improving modulation AM - louder broadcasting
6/ adding a treble in a transmission path - the more acute (louder?) modulation
7/ change the functions CLARIFIER in emissions USB / LSB - not muted reception when tuning
8/ Calibration indicator S / RF-METER
9/ Digital measurement system calibration SWR - more reliable measurement at higher transmission power
I wish to make this topic a know-how for anyone who want do this mods.
But, for now, I know only how to mod a CLARIFIER and tune RX/TX
1/ fine-tuning of the track receiver / transmitter
It can happen that your radio is out of tune. This happens when the frequency on the display does not match the frequency of transmission or reception.
Set the example. 26.425.00 MHz and our respondents, who are also on this frequency can not hear us, and we hear them with great difficulty. Typically helped here knob clarifier, which tune the 'ear' to the frequency of our interlocutor. We had to set the example. 26.423.60 MHz to be heard at 26.425.00 MHz. So what to do to align the frequency display with real?
1. Press the 'FUNC' button and holding it turn on the radio
2. Then press one after the other buttons RB, AN / ANL, DW
Radio came just in adjustment mode, and the display show the message SHOULD BFXXX (where XXX is the numeric designation of the setting, not the frequency). Using a dial channels and clarifier introduce the desired value.
If necessary, adjustment of the frequency shift should be performed separately for each modulation mode, rotating the selector dial modulation.
To save the new settings and exit the adjustment mode, turn off the radio.
After switching off the check results of our correction on the frequency meter or talking with someone about whom we know that he has properly tuning the radio. If necessary re-enter the adjustment mode.
Before you make any changes in the value of the parameters save them. Throughout this process, remember to CB radio was at room temperature, because it affects the correct tuning.
TIPS:
CW. Turn the CLARIFIER knob until frequency meter indicates 10.6950 MHz.
FM / AM. Turn the CLARIFIER knob until frequency meter indicates 10.6950 MHz.
USB. Turn the CLARIFIER knob until frequency meter indicates 10.6925 MHz.
LSB. Turn the CLARIFIER knob until frequency meter indicates 10.6975 MHz.
Note: when mistakenly introduced various parameters without storing them in advance is not possible to call them back using the RESET function. The RESET function does not change the parameters of the service menu.
Always save all the parameters of the radio before you change anything
2/ installation of quartz filter and IF 10.695KNKTR - improving the selectivity / (Im not sure that I can buy this filter - Borys)
This mod is not full described yet - if you know how do it, please tell us!
3/ installation of an active filter IF II Channel Guard - to improve selectivity
This mod is not full described yet - if you know how do it, please tell us!
4/ improving the tone of the narrowed down receiver - /more treble
This mod is not full described yet - if you know how do it, please tell us!
5/ improving modulation AM - louder broadcasting
This mod is not full described yet - if you know how do it, please tell us!
6/ adding a treble in a transmission path - the more acute (louder?) modulation
This mod is not full described yet - if you know how do it, please tell us!
7/ change the functions CLARIFIER in emissions USB / LSB - not muted reception when tuning
Minus it is that at the moment does not work SQ, ASQ ie, the RX is always enabled. Just off the Hi-Cut and back to normal. Additionally, you can now attach a scan channels or DW, and at the same time be listening when changing channels in
Disconnect the collector of the control transistor Hi-Cut and connect it to the base of the transistor mute.8/ Calibration indicator S / RF-METER
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This mod is not full described yet - if you know how do it, please tell us!9/ digital measurement system calibration SWR - more reliable measurement at higher transmission power