[Xastir] Problems with a KAM+

[VA7OTC JD Erskine]

Tom Russo wrote:
buncha snips
> The startup file doesn't put the TNC into converse mode,

> Xastir takes the TNC in and out of conv mode all the time, 

> Clearly, something is amiss and your TNC is not being put into conv mode.

> That is, there is an assumption that "most" TNCs take "K" as a synonym for
> "conv".  Perhaps the KAM+ is one of the ones that doesn't?  Try editing 
> interface.h to comment out the first #define and uncomment the second, then
> rebuild and try again.  Perhaps that'll fix it.

Good thoughts.

My KAM+E uses either CONV or K. I've checked the manuals or ref pubs for 
the KAM+, KAM98 and KAM XL and they all do as well. So Eric needs to 
check your other suggestions.

Yeah, I didn't think that file would place the TNC/interface in or out 
of Converse Mode.

I wandered down another path, however finally realised that was for 
connected packet radio (CONMODE and NOMODE, don't go there).

Eric: what is your PORT setting? You may not be able to easily switch 
between ports from within Xastir while it's running, however you can 
always change over the active port easily enough in a terminal. I'd also 
forget about anything fancy until it pays attention.

Spent the evening pouring over manuals and interrogating my TNC. I'm out 
of ideas. Try a HARD RESET? Rebuild as Tom suggests? Try one of those 
and test. Try other and test. Which one is easier for you?

73, JD
VA7OTC