I've talked to several commercial radio shop owners here in Michigan, and they told me they will typically reprogram a radio for free. Many are HAMs and are happy to see the radios get used.
Worth the ask, if you don't want to make your own interface for a one off.? On the other hand, if you might be switching frequencies, it would be worth looking into the interface side.
Robert Giuliano KB8RCO
On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 07:27:17 PM EDT, Joseph Massimino KQ4BX <joe.massimino@...> wrote:
Radio's that have a data connection for winlink, you will need a TNC that connects to the radio. , And for direwolf, that is an entity?different subject.
On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 12:44 PM John Kristian <jmkristian@...> wrote:
Here are recommendations for and from ARES/RACES in Santa Clara County, California. AX.25 is a key part of this county's emergency communication plan. They've learned from experience in training and drills.