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Is it SignaLink supported in Linux? Yes. It is a soundcard interface with audio isolation and audio derived fast PTT (like VOX). The cable to TXRXr and internal cable adapter header (just links) comes with it if you order the right model number. Link to PC/RPi is USB. The TNC is in software on computer and I use Direwolf and PAT or Winlink Express as the client.
Note I also use RPi and TNC-Pi with PAT, Win PC and TNC-X or KPC3+ with Winlink Express depending on the situation.
I would like to connect the rig to something that can provide BBS function and maybe some other internet functions if available, like a gateway for emails. Take a look at Mark Griffith's . He has done an integration described in a long talk on Youtube. It should help you. Alternatively search for installation info on node switch and BBS BPQ32 for windows or linbpq for linux or RPi. KPC3+ has a node and BBS built in but is expensive.
As far as I understand, the TNC-Pi has BBS software implemented in the raspberry-pi OS, rigth? Not to my knowledge, see answer above for solutions.
The other thing is the cable that sends the PPT, i'm afraid that is not included. SignaLink ordered with right part number yes. TNC-Pi with right cable yes (search for Hammadeparts).
The SignaLink is appearently a robust alumimium case, it seems to last several years. Yes, mine is 6 years old and like new.
i don't know if there is some sort of plastic case for the TNC-Pi. You need to search for a RPi plus 'Hat' case. PiGate site also has a link to one custom designed. Alternatively TNC-X is the equivalent to TNC-Pi in a standalone case.
In the case of using SignaLink i would to connect that to an external PC and run BBS software there i guess. I use either USB connect to either Windows PC running Direwolf, BPQ32 and Winlink Express or PAT or Linux PC or RPi running Direwolf, linbpq and PAT.
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