[Xastir] Xastir 1.9.9 help

[Michael Lewis]

Curt, WE7U wrote:
> On Wed, 15 Sep 2010, Michael Lewis wrote:
>
>> Ok so I have the latest version does anyone use it with a TinyTrak4? 
>> I'm using a splitter cable right now and still waiting for a valid 
>> GPS fix but Xastir shows it as connected to the TT4 but I hear 
>> packets on the radio, should the TT4 be displaying this info in 
>> Xastir or do I have to wait for a valid GPS fix for it to do so?
>
> The received packets from the air should be showing up in Xastir.
> You don't have to wait for a valid GPS fix for that.
>
> Is the TT4 in KISS mode or serial command mode?  I'm not
> sure whether Xastir will be able to control the TNC in serial
> command mode.  It depends on whether Byon emulated enough of a
> TAPR-2 command-set or whether he did his own thing.  You may have to
> use KISS mode in the TT4 and "Serial KISS TNC" or "AX.25 TNC"
> interface to talk to it in Xastir.
>
Curt I will have to get back to you on this one I think it's set to KISS 
mode but I will have to check when I come back.. really odd how it shows 
as being connected in Xastir on /dev/ttyusb0 but no data shows in it and 
pressing transmit now has no effect.