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<DIV><FONT size=4>Has anyone tried using the ICOM IC746PRO with D-RATS? Would
appreciate<BR>hearing tips and tricks, experiences.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Seems like it should work. It has a three data connections
options:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>[DATA], [ACC], and [MIC] (Manual, p. 78). </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>It shows both direct connection and TNC usage.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>It *is limited to 9600 baud max. But that is cited in the
D-RATS FAQ...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>TIA, 73, Andy Lavarre</FONT></DIV><FONT size=4>
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<DIV>The IC-746PRO provides connections for a Packet TNC and for 9600 bps data
operations.</DIV>
<DIV>D-RATS supports operations through KISS mode TNCs connected to
radios.</DIV>
<DIV>So, if you have a TNC connected to your IC-746PRO, D-RATS is available to
you.</DIV>
<DIV>Another option would be to use the D-STAR DV Adapter from</DIV>
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href="http://dstarradioclub-international.com/DStarDVAdapterPurchase.aspx">http://dstarradioclub-international.com/DStarDVAdapterPurchase.aspx</A></DIV>
<DIV>It will work on any radio that will pass 9600 bps data.</DIV>
<DIV>That will give you D-STAR Voice and Data on your '746.</DIV>
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<DIV>Patrick</DIV>
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