Event Detail and Sign Up

We will have a Spectrum Analyzer and a SDR Receiver available for anyone who wishes to check their TNC/radio for FM deviation. We will have 120V AC and 12V DC (Anderson Powerpoles) available.  Measurements will be done via RF into a dummy load. Please know how to set your radio to low power.

We will check for and help you adjust for proper FM deviation, so that your packet signal's audio is at the proper level.  This helps ensure the most reliable packet connectivity.

If you wish to check/adjust your radio/TNC, come prepared with:

• Radio (with dummy load or antenna)
• TNC-to-radio cable
• TNC
• TNC-to-PC cable
• PC with PuTTY or Outpost/Ipserial or other terminal emulator
• Knowledge of how to put your TNC into calibration mode and produce mark and space or square-wave tones (read your manual and practice the steps before coming)
• Knowledge of how to set your radio frequency, tone, etc.
• Unless you are an expert with your TNC and radio, it is recommended to bring the manuals for both

Important notes:

• If you wish to attend, you MUST sign up in advance. 
• This is NOT at the usual upstairs Classroom. Instead it is downstairs in the new EOC building. Please wait outside and call me to let you in. Phone number will be provided to those who sign up here.

Location:

Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the front door of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37* 22.2412 W 122* 2.4012. The physical street address is: 700 All America Way. Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1.

Attendees will need to show a photo ID (Driver License or Agency issued ID) to be admitted by Sunnyvale.

Event Created by: Thomas Leibold KK6FPP