Australian
Amateur
Packet
Radio
Association
AAPRA distribute PacCom products in Australia.
PacComm Product Information
Picopacket
The Picopacket breaks new ground in terms of both size and performance. Although actually slightly smaller than a packet of cigarettes the Pico offers the same Packet performance as it's larger brothers such as the Tiny 2 including support for GPS making it ideal for mobile tracking applications where space is critical.
SPECIFICATIONS:
TAPR based firmware.
(100% TNC-2 compatible).
Powerful battery backed PMS (Personal Message System) compatible with most major international BBS programs for automatic mail delivery and collection.
7 Z181 microprocessor.
32K battery backed RAM (expandable to 128K or 512K).
1200 baud VHF modem (TCM 3105).
GPS support as per the Tiny 2/KPC-3.
Extensive surface mount technology.
Supporting software for virtually any popular computer available from AAPRA.
Low power consumption <45mA.
Size 1" x 2.5" x 3"
Weight 170g! (No, that's not a typing mistake!.)
Supplied with ready made computer cable for your setup.
Heavy duty aluminium extruded cabinet.
100+ page user manual.
OPTIONS
Optional ni-cad pack for portable working.
128K and 512K memory upgrades.
Optional internal GPS receiver and antenna.
APPLICATIONS
New users including Novice licensees.
Existing multi-mode owners who need a dedicated Packet PMS.
DX Cluster (recommended).
Mobile and Portable working
Emergency planning applications
Vehicle tracking.
Tiny 2 MK II
The Tiny 2 is often regarded as a World-wide standard for Packet Radio operation. With over 14,000 in use the Tiny enjoys tremendous hardware and software support.
We are presently supplying the MK 2 version which offers extra features over and above the original design including support for GPS (Global Positioning System) interfaces.
The Tiny is also used extensively in the ROSE network.
SPECIFICATIONS:
TAPR based firmware.
(100% TNC-2 compatible).
Powerful battery backed PMS (Personal Message System) compatible with most major international BBS programs for automatic mail delivery and collection.
6MHz Z80C microprocessor.
32K battery backed RAM.
64K EPROM (2 switchable 32K banks enabling dual operating systems).
1200 baud VHF modem (TCM 3105).
9 way standard RS-232 connector.
RS-232 or TTL input.
Standard 5 pin DIN radio connector.
Standard modem disconnect header.
Supporting software for virtually any popular computer available from AAPRA.
Low power consumption <45mA.
Size 126x188x35mm.
Weight 464g.
Supplied with ready made radio & computer cables for your setup.
Heavy duty aluminium extruded cabinet.
100+ page user manual.
OPTIONS
Software DCD board (for open squelch).
G3RUH 9600 modem daughter board.
Parallel Centronics printer port.
Real Time Clock module - keeps the internal clock running even in a power off condition.
Optional PSK-1 satellite modem turns the Tiny 2 into a PSK/AFSK ground station.
10MHz upgrade kit for satellite/hi-speed working.
Wide range of alternative EPROMs such as ROSE, TheNet, BPQ Node KISS, WA8DED host mode etc.
APPLICATIONS
New users including Novice licensees.
Existing multi-mode owners who need a dedicated Packet PMS.
Club Nodes.
DX Cluster (recommended).
BBS systems.
National Network Nodes.
Ideal base building block for Satellite ground station.
9600 baud hi-speed trunk links (with optional G3RUH compatible modem installed).
SPRINT-2
The PacComm Sprint-2 is a third generation High-Speed Packet Controller capable of 9.6 - 64k operation by simply moving internal jumper links making it the ideal choice for both terrestrial and Satellite users. It's worth noting that this is one of the ever growing range of products to use the tried and tested G3RUH design offering superior performance over and above existing 9600 designs.
SPECIFICATIONS:
TAPR TNC-2 based firmware offering 100% compatibility with TheNet, BPQ Kiss, WA8DED, NordLink etc.
Battery backed PMS (Personal Message System) compatible with most major international BBS programs for automatic mail delivery and collection.
KISS option included.
Powerful 9.8MHz microprocessor.
64K EPROM (2 switchable 32K banks enabling dual operating systems).
Bank switchable eprom selection.
9 way standard RS-232 connector.
Standard 5 pin DIN radio connector (existing Tiny 2/BayCom cables WILL work).
Standard modem disconnect header.
Supporting software for virtually any popular computer available from AAPRA.
Size 125 x 30 x 230 mm.
Weight 464g.
Supplied with ready made radio & computer cables for your set-up.
Heavy duty aluminium extruded cabinet.
100+ page user manual.
OPTIONS
Real Time Clock module - keeps the internal clock running even in a power off condition.
20MHz CPU for backbone & 38,400 Kbs operation.
Deviation meter (for on air deviation reports).
APPLICATIONS
Backbone trunk links.
Satellite operations.
Inter BBS Nodes.
DX Cluster (recommended).
BBS systems.
G3RUH Technology verses other designs..
Other manufacturers use either a single chip or 'simplified' G3RUH design (usually unlicensed) to keep the component coasts down. Whilst such approaches will perform fine on the bench and in a 5+9 link situation it just doesn't happen like that in the real world and these cheaper imitations soon reveal their true worth.
Caveat Emptor!
Last update to this page: 22/2/00