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#* Here are eBay searches for some popular models known to work well with TARPN (fast PTT switching speed): | #* Here are eBay searches for some popular models known to work well with TARPN (fast PTT switching speed): | ||
#** [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ftrt=901&_sop=12&_sadis=15&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&_ftrv=1&_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Kenwood%20TK-760H%20-programming&rt=nc&_pppn=r1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=0&_udhi=50 Kenwood TK760H], [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ftrt=901&_sop=12&_sadis=15&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&_ftrv=1&_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Kenwood%20TK-762H%20-programming&rt=nc&_pppn=r1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=0&_udhi=50 Kenwood TK762H], [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ftrt=901&_sop=12&_sadis=15&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&_ftrv=1&_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Kenwood%20TK-805d%20-programming&rt=nc&_pppn=r1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=0&_udhi=50 Kenwood TK805d], [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Kenwood+TK-862+-programming+-mic+-microphone+-KPG-56D+-antenna+-program&_ftrt=901&_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XKenwood+TK-862+-programming+-mic+-microphone+-KPG-56D+-antenna+-program&_nkw=Kenwood+TK-862+-programming+-mic+-microphone+-KPG-56D+-antenna+-program&_sacat=0 Kenwood TK862G TK862H TK862HG], [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ftrt=901&_sop=12&_sadis=15&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&_ftrv=1&_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Vertex%20FTL-1011%20-programming&rt=nc&_pppn=r1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=0&_udhi=50 Vertex FTL-1011] (6 meter), [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=Tait+TM8105&_sacat=0 Tait TM8105]. | #** [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ftrt=901&_sop=12&_sadis=15&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&_ftrv=1&_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Kenwood%20TK-760H%20-programming&rt=nc&_pppn=r1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=0&_udhi=50 Kenwood TK760H], [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ftrt=901&_sop=12&_sadis=15&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&_ftrv=1&_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Kenwood%20TK-762H%20-programming&rt=nc&_pppn=r1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=0&_udhi=50 Kenwood TK762H], [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ftrt=901&_sop=12&_sadis=15&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&_ftrv=1&_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Kenwood%20TK-805d%20-programming&rt=nc&_pppn=r1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=0&_udhi=50 Kenwood TK805d], [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Kenwood+TK-862+-programming+-mic+-microphone+-KPG-56D+-antenna+-program&_ftrt=901&_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XKenwood+TK-862+-programming+-mic+-microphone+-KPG-56D+-antenna+-program&_nkw=Kenwood+TK-862+-programming+-mic+-microphone+-KPG-56D+-antenna+-program&_sacat=0 Kenwood TK862G TK862H TK862HG], [http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ftrt=901&_sop=12&_sadis=15&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&_ftrv=1&_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Vertex%20FTL-1011%20-programming&rt=nc&_pppn=r1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=0&_udhi=50 Vertex FTL-1011] (6 meter), [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=Tait+TM8105&_sacat=0 Tait TM8105]. | ||
# Buy a Raspberry Pi | # Buy a Raspberry Pi | ||
#* The site [https://rpilocator.com/ rpilocator] shows which online stores have them in stock. | |||
#* Any full-size model will work just fine ''except'' "Pi 1 Model B rev 1". | #* Any full-size model will work just fine ''except'' "Pi 1 Model B rev 1". | ||
#* Avoid Zero and Compute Module versions, which are more complicated to use and may not be compatible. | #* Avoid Zero and Compute Module versions, which are more complicated to use and may not be compatible. | ||
#* You can see the [http://tarpn.net/t/builder/builders_id_and_shop_for_raspberry_pi.html full list of supported models]. | #* You can see the [http://tarpn.net/t/builder/builders_id_and_shop_for_raspberry_pi.html full list of supported models]. | ||
Revision as of 23:38, 28 April 2023
These are the high level steps to build your very own 1-port TARPN node. Some steps link out to a more detailed guide, since this page is your one-stop overview.
- Build or buy a NinoTNC (about ~$40 in parts)
- Buy the PCB on Etsy, and necessary components. Then follow these detailed construction steps.
- Or ask if you can buy an assembled NinoTNC from an existing TARPN member, who often have spares.
- Acquire an appropriate VHF or UHF radio
- Any VHF/UHF radio can be used so long as you can buy or make an audio/PTT connection cable for it (see this homebrew Kenwood cable). Even a basic Baofeng UV-5R can be used with a homemade cable, though it's limited to 5 watts. The radio suggestions below are higher power.
- Most TARPN members buy inexpensive used commercial radios by reprogramming them for ham radio frequencies.
- Here are eBay searches for some popular models known to work well with TARPN (fast PTT switching speed):
- Buy a Raspberry Pi
- The site rpilocator shows which online stores have them in stock.
- Any full-size model will work just fine except "Pi 1 Model B rev 1".
- Avoid Zero and Compute Module versions, which are more complicated to use and may not be compatible.
- You can see the full list of supported models.
