2026-05-18T00:39:06Z

Opadmin:

<big>'''Welcome to Ohio Packet!'''</big>

We are here to help new and veteran users alike. From APRS, BBS, TCP/IP, Net/Rom, wiring diagrams, software and everywhere in between, we are here to help!<br>

One of the biggest challenges as a newcomer is finding neighboring systems to link to. With so many frequencies, baud rates and protocols, the task of finding a neighboring Node, BBS, Digipeater, etc can be daunting. The main objective with this site is to allow users and Node/BBS operators from all around the state publish information about their systems and get in touch with others who wish to help or create links. Feel free to navigate around and add anything you see fit. The purpose of the wiki is to allow ''anyone'' access to update and share information. Due to trouble with spam postings, it is required that you [https://ohiopacket.org/index.php/Special:RequestAccount register] prior to making edits. None of your information will be shared with anyone for any reason.

If you are currently a BBS or Node operator, please take a few minutes and share information about your system(s) so others may be able to find it.

== Areas ==
* [[Node information by county]]
* [[Packet Software]]
* [[TCP/IP Information]]
* [[APRS Information]]
* [[Long Term Goals]]
* [[How to Help]]
* [[Articles]]
* [[Links]]

== Connect ==

Join us!

* The next [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86513181098?pwd=pMdmYtcUIsPL7cO8IqBZsaIkkWU9cm.1 Ohio Packet Zoom meeting] will be held on Sunday, June 7th at 7:45PM EST.<br>
* https://groups.io/g/ohiopacket
* [https://www.allstarlink.org Allstarlink] node [http://stats.allstarlink.org/stats/510810/networkMap 510810]
* [http://www.echolink.org/ Echolink] node K8OPG-L / 6758 (DTMF: OPKT)

== News ==

* 7/4/2025 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CHLSW1/Switch.jpg CHLSW1:W8BAP-7] system has been expanded with the replacement of two existing dual band antennas with two triband antennas. This expansion adds 6m (50.640 MHz), 1.25m (223.700 MHz) and an alternative user access port on 70cm (440.200 MHz). The newly added 6m port has RF connectivity up to LANSW2:K8QIK-7, CMHSW1:AD8CM-7 and JTSW1:KB8UVN-7. The 1.25m port is on an unused frequency with the intent of creating a "regional" backbone for other stations in the area. If you are in or around [[Ross]] county, please review the switch information and send any reports of it's coverage. A continued thanks to the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for access and resources to make this site possible.
* 5/2/2024 - A new packet switch [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/JASPER/Switch.jpg JASPER:W8BAP-5] has been established in southwest [[Pike]] County just southwest of Waverly. This system currently supports connections on 145.010 MHz up To Stoutsville, Johnstown and southeast into Gallipolis. The 446.975 MHz port supports connections to Stoutsville and Chillicothe. Additional thanks to the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for their continued support in growing the packet network in southern Ohio.
* 4/18/2024 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CHLSW1/Switch.jpg CHLSW1:W8BAP-7] system south of Chillicothe has been refreshed with an HP T5565 thin client with CM108 interfaces. It preserves the 144.910 MHz and 446.975 MHz packet ports, added an [https://aprs.fi/w8bap-1 APRS] port to inherit service from a TNC-X system, adding iGate services. It supports RF links to Columbus and Stoutsville on 70cm. Thanks to Jesse, KD8CHP and the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for making this system available in southern Ohio.
* 11/27/2022 - A new packet [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CMHSW1/Switch.jpg switch] has been established near downtown Columbus in Grandview Heights, within [[Franklin]] County. Many thanks to Marcel, AD8CM for his interest. This system supports 6m, 2m and 70cm traffic. It currently has RF links to Johnstown, Lancaster and Stoutsville.
* 11/16/2022 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/JTSW1/JTSW1.jpg JTSW1:KB8UVN-7] switch has been refreshed to utilize HP T510 thin clients as controllers with primarily CM108 interfaces. This refresh replaces the Raspberry Pi3B(+) and supports up to 6 CM108 based interfaces. Additionally the onboard sound card is dual channel allowing a maximum of 8 radios per thin client. Three additional ports were added with this refresh: A 10 meter port on 28.120 MHz LSB at 1200 baud for alternative local access, 145.730 MHz for 1200 Baud packet+VARA FM and 445.925 MHz for 70cm APRS at 1200 baud.
* 10/25/2022 - Updated [[Building a 4 Port Packet Controller]] to include the concurrent USB soundcard limitation of the Raspberry Pi 4B. Testing of CM108 based interfaces and old thin client systems are being tested as a possible replacement.
* 10/24/2022 - The DELSW1:N8BHL-7 packet system in [[Delaware]] county is temporarily offline pending a move to it's new location. Users in Delaware county are encouraged to try and use the KB8UVN-7 (Node) and KB8UVN-10 (Winlink) systems in [[Licking]] County in the interim.
* 7/9/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Dell PowerEdge 1950/2950 Power Supplies for Amateur Service]]
* 6/28/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Kenwood TK-760(H)/762(H)/860(H)/862(H) for Packet Service]]
* 6/22/2021 - Added documentation on [[Building a 4 Port Packet Controller]] and [[4 Port Controller Administration Guide]]
* 6/19/2021 - Replacement EPROM for the updated HARCO:KB8YDK-1 node in [[Harrison]] county has been installed. Thanks to Greg, N8GD for completing this work.
* 6/18/2021 - Added documentation on [[Optimizing user performance with the Access Bullseye]]
* 6/15/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Kenwood TK-760(H)G/762(H)G/860(H)G/862(H)G/863G for Packet Service]]

Main Page

2026-05-17T23:14:06Z

Opadmin:

<big>'''Welcome to Ohio Packet!'''</big>

We are here to help new and veteran users alike. From APRS, BBS, TCP/IP, Net/Rom, wiring diagrams, software and everywhere in between, we are here to help!<br>

One of the biggest challenges as a newcomer is finding neighboring systems to link to. With so many frequencies, baud rates and protocols, the task of finding a neighboring Node, BBS, Digipeater, etc can be daunting. The main objective with this site is to allow users and Node/BBS operators from all around the state publish information about their systems and get in touch with others who wish to help or create links. Feel free to navigate around and add anything you see fit. The purpose of the wiki is to allow ''anyone'' access to update and share information. Due to trouble with spam postings, it is required that you [https://ohiopacket.org/index.php/Special:RequestAccount register] prior to making edits. None of your information will be shared with anyone for any reason.

If you are currently a BBS or Node operator, please take a few minutes and share information about your system(s) so others may be able to find it.

== Areas ==
* [[Node information by county]]
* [[Packet Software]]
* [[TCP/IP Information]]
* [[APRS Information]]
* [[Long Term Goals]]
* [[How to Help]]
* [[Articles]]
* [[Links]]

== Connect ==

Join us!

* The next [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86513181098?pwd=pMdmYtcUIsPL7cO8IqBZsaIkkWU9cm.1 Ohio Packet Zoom meeting] will be held on Sunday, June 7th at 7:45PM EST.<br>
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86513181098?pwd=pMdmYtcUIsPL7cO8IqBZsaIkkWU9cm.1<br>
Meeting ID: 865 1318 1098<br>
Passcode: 818974<br>
* https://groups.io/g/ohiopacket
* [https://www.allstarlink.org Allstarlink] node [http://stats.allstarlink.org/stats/510810/networkMap 510810]
* [http://www.echolink.org/ Echolink] node K8OPG-L / 6758 (DTMF: OPKT)

== News ==

* 7/4/2025 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CHLSW1/Switch.jpg CHLSW1:W8BAP-7] system has been expanded with the replacement of two existing dual band antennas with two triband antennas. This expansion adds 6m (50.640 MHz), 1.25m (223.700 MHz) and an alternative user access port on 70cm (440.200 MHz). The newly added 6m port has RF connectivity up to LANSW2:K8QIK-7, CMHSW1:AD8CM-7 and JTSW1:KB8UVN-7. The 1.25m port is on an unused frequency with the intent of creating a "regional" backbone for other stations in the area. If you are in or around [[Ross]] county, please review the switch information and send any reports of it's coverage. A continued thanks to the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for access and resources to make this site possible.
* 5/2/2024 - A new packet switch [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/JASPER/Switch.jpg JASPER:W8BAP-5] has been established in southwest [[Pike]] County just southwest of Waverly. This system currently supports connections on 145.010 MHz up To Stoutsville, Johnstown and southeast into Gallipolis. The 446.975 MHz port supports connections to Stoutsville and Chillicothe. Additional thanks to the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for their continued support in growing the packet network in southern Ohio.
* 4/18/2024 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CHLSW1/Switch.jpg CHLSW1:W8BAP-7] system south of Chillicothe has been refreshed with an HP T5565 thin client with CM108 interfaces. It preserves the 144.910 MHz and 446.975 MHz packet ports, added an [https://aprs.fi/w8bap-1 APRS] port to inherit service from a TNC-X system, adding iGate services. It supports RF links to Columbus and Stoutsville on 70cm. Thanks to Jesse, KD8CHP and the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for making this system available in southern Ohio.
* 11/27/2022 - A new packet [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CMHSW1/Switch.jpg switch] has been established near downtown Columbus in Grandview Heights, within [[Franklin]] County. Many thanks to Marcel, AD8CM for his interest. This system supports 6m, 2m and 70cm traffic. It currently has RF links to Johnstown, Lancaster and Stoutsville.
* 11/16/2022 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/JTSW1/JTSW1.jpg JTSW1:KB8UVN-7] switch has been refreshed to utilize HP T510 thin clients as controllers with primarily CM108 interfaces. This refresh replaces the Raspberry Pi3B(+) and supports up to 6 CM108 based interfaces. Additionally the onboard sound card is dual channel allowing a maximum of 8 radios per thin client. Three additional ports were added with this refresh: A 10 meter port on 28.120 MHz LSB at 1200 baud for alternative local access, 145.730 MHz for 1200 Baud packet+VARA FM and 445.925 MHz for 70cm APRS at 1200 baud.
* 10/25/2022 - Updated [[Building a 4 Port Packet Controller]] to include the concurrent USB soundcard limitation of the Raspberry Pi 4B. Testing of CM108 based interfaces and old thin client systems are being tested as a possible replacement.
* 10/24/2022 - The DELSW1:N8BHL-7 packet system in [[Delaware]] county is temporarily offline pending a move to it's new location. Users in Delaware county are encouraged to try and use the KB8UVN-7 (Node) and KB8UVN-10 (Winlink) systems in [[Licking]] County in the interim.
* 7/9/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Dell PowerEdge 1950/2950 Power Supplies for Amateur Service]]
* 6/28/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Kenwood TK-760(H)/762(H)/860(H)/862(H) for Packet Service]]
* 6/22/2021 - Added documentation on [[Building a 4 Port Packet Controller]] and [[4 Port Controller Administration Guide]]
* 6/19/2021 - Replacement EPROM for the updated HARCO:KB8YDK-1 node in [[Harrison]] county has been installed. Thanks to Greg, N8GD for completing this work.
* 6/18/2021 - Added documentation on [[Optimizing user performance with the Access Bullseye]]
* 6/15/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Kenwood TK-760(H)G/762(H)G/860(H)G/862(H)G/863G for Packet Service]]

Main Page

2026-05-17T23:11:19Z

Opadmin:

<big>'''Welcome to Ohio Packet!'''</big>

We are here to help new and veteran users alike. From APRS, BBS, TCP/IP, Net/Rom, wiring diagrams, software and everywhere in between, we are here to help!<br>

One of the biggest challenges as a newcomer is finding neighboring systems to link to. With so many frequencies, baud rates and protocols, the task of finding a neighboring Node, BBS, Digipeater, etc can be daunting. The main objective with this site is to allow users and Node/BBS operators from all around the state publish information about their systems and get in touch with others who wish to help or create links. Feel free to navigate around and add anything you see fit. The purpose of the wiki is to allow ''anyone'' access to update and share information. Due to trouble with spam postings, it is required that you [https://ohiopacket.org/index.php/Special:RequestAccount register] prior to making edits. None of your information will be shared with anyone for any reason.

If you are currently a BBS or Node operator, please take a few minutes and share information about your system(s) so others may be able to find it.

== Areas ==
* [[Node information by county]]
* [[Packet Software]]
* [[TCP/IP Information]]
* [[APRS Information]]
* [[Long Term Goals]]
* [[How to Help]]
* [[Articles]]
* [[Links]]

== Connect ==

Join us!

* https://groups.io/g/ohiopacket
* [https://www.allstarlink.org Allstarlink] node [http://stats.allstarlink.org/stats/510810/networkMap 510810]
* [http://www.echolink.org/ Echolink] node K8OPG-L / 6758 (DTMF: OPKT)
* The next [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86513181098?pwd=pMdmYtcUIsPL7cO8IqBZsaIkkWU9cm.1 Ohio Packet Zoom meeting] will be held on Sunday, June 7th at 7:45PM EST.<br>
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86513181098?pwd=pMdmYtcUIsPL7cO8IqBZsaIkkWU9cm.1<br>
Meeting ID: 865 1318 1098<br>
Passcode: 818974<br>

== News ==

* 7/4/2025 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CHLSW1/Switch.jpg CHLSW1:W8BAP-7] system has been expanded with the replacement of two existing dual band antennas with two triband antennas. This expansion adds 6m (50.640 MHz), 1.25m (223.700 MHz) and an alternative user access port on 70cm (440.200 MHz). The newly added 6m port has RF connectivity up to LANSW2:K8QIK-7, CMHSW1:AD8CM-7 and JTSW1:KB8UVN-7. The 1.25m port is on an unused frequency with the intent of creating a "regional" backbone for other stations in the area. If you are in or around [[Ross]] county, please review the switch information and send any reports of it's coverage. A continued thanks to the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for access and resources to make this site possible.
* 5/2/2024 - A new packet switch [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/JASPER/Switch.jpg JASPER:W8BAP-5] has been established in southwest [[Pike]] County just southwest of Waverly. This system currently supports connections on 145.010 MHz up To Stoutsville, Johnstown and southeast into Gallipolis. The 446.975 MHz port supports connections to Stoutsville and Chillicothe. Additional thanks to the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for their continued support in growing the packet network in southern Ohio.
* 4/18/2024 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CHLSW1/Switch.jpg CHLSW1:W8BAP-7] system south of Chillicothe has been refreshed with an HP T5565 thin client with CM108 interfaces. It preserves the 144.910 MHz and 446.975 MHz packet ports, added an [https://aprs.fi/w8bap-1 APRS] port to inherit service from a TNC-X system, adding iGate services. It supports RF links to Columbus and Stoutsville on 70cm. Thanks to Jesse, KD8CHP and the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for making this system available in southern Ohio.
* 11/27/2022 - A new packet [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CMHSW1/Switch.jpg switch] has been established near downtown Columbus in Grandview Heights, within [[Franklin]] County. Many thanks to Marcel, AD8CM for his interest. This system supports 6m, 2m and 70cm traffic. It currently has RF links to Johnstown, Lancaster and Stoutsville.
* 11/16/2022 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/JTSW1/JTSW1.jpg JTSW1:KB8UVN-7] switch has been refreshed to utilize HP T510 thin clients as controllers with primarily CM108 interfaces. This refresh replaces the Raspberry Pi3B(+) and supports up to 6 CM108 based interfaces. Additionally the onboard sound card is dual channel allowing a maximum of 8 radios per thin client. Three additional ports were added with this refresh: A 10 meter port on 28.120 MHz LSB at 1200 baud for alternative local access, 145.730 MHz for 1200 Baud packet+VARA FM and 445.925 MHz for 70cm APRS at 1200 baud.
* 10/25/2022 - Updated [[Building a 4 Port Packet Controller]] to include the concurrent USB soundcard limitation of the Raspberry Pi 4B. Testing of CM108 based interfaces and old thin client systems are being tested as a possible replacement.
* 10/24/2022 - The DELSW1:N8BHL-7 packet system in [[Delaware]] county is temporarily offline pending a move to it's new location. Users in Delaware county are encouraged to try and use the KB8UVN-7 (Node) and KB8UVN-10 (Winlink) systems in [[Licking]] County in the interim.
* 7/9/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Dell PowerEdge 1950/2950 Power Supplies for Amateur Service]]
* 6/28/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Kenwood TK-760(H)/762(H)/860(H)/862(H) for Packet Service]]
* 6/22/2021 - Added documentation on [[Building a 4 Port Packet Controller]] and [[4 Port Controller Administration Guide]]
* 6/19/2021 - Replacement EPROM for the updated HARCO:KB8YDK-1 node in [[Harrison]] county has been installed. Thanks to Greg, N8GD for completing this work.
* 6/18/2021 - Added documentation on [[Optimizing user performance with the Access Bullseye]]
* 6/15/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Kenwood TK-760(H)G/762(H)G/860(H)G/862(H)G/863G for Packet Service]]

ToDo

2026-05-12T00:47:04Z

Opadmin:

Here is a list of things we are collectively working on. <br>
<br>
'''Purchase'''
* Acquire/split up power supplies at CMHSW2, CMHSW3, CMHSW4, #RCHWD to handle higher load from Midland LMR Radios
* Acquire large spool (1000ft) of RG-213 and PL-259 Connectors. '''***Update 11/08/09***''' Secured 3 500ft rolls of LMR400 clone cable. 1st roll is consumed post MECH install.
* Continue to acquire gear/test equipment for shared workshop. Will need antennas to cover as much HF as possible, 6m, 2m, 222 MHz, 70cm. Spare power supplies, few computers for workstations/web search, eprom burning facilities, packet host to test cables for 4 main interfaces: soundmodem(Linux), DRSI, TNC2, Kantronics 9 pin.
* Locate portable computer, 20amp switching power supply and appropriate cabling for a portable LMR programming station covering both Syntech I and XTR/Syntech II models.
* Syntech I programmer. Ordered on 5/5, expected ship on 5/7. '''***Update 6/02/09***''' Programmer arrived, successfully programming Z-273 and Z-383 modules.
* Diamond MX-2000 (6m/2m/70cm) Triplexers with pigtails to allow connections to LMR radios.
* SWR Meter effective up to 1200 MHz for usage for 33cm and 23cm antenna construction. (Diamond SX-1100) '''***Update 1/26/10***''' Meter purchased

Component orders: <br>

McMaster-Carr: <br>
* Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Bar, 1/8" Thick x 1/2" Wide, 6 Feet Long: McMaster-Carr #8975K577 [Comet GP-15/Diamond V2000 6m Radials]<br>

Jameco: <br>
* DB-25 Metalized Plastic Hood: Jameco #25604 (Qty 50) [Packet Polling Cables]<br>
* BC547B NPN Transistor: Jameco #254801 (Qty 100) [LMR Preamplifier Circuits]<br>
* 220uF 16V, Electrolytic, Radial Capacitors: Jameco #198872 (Qty 100) [LMR Preamplifier Circuits]<br>
* 470k 1/2w Resistor: Jameco #662151 (Qty 100) [LMR Preamplfier Circuits]<br>
* 1.25x.25" Inline Fuse Holder: Jameco# 108792 (Qty. 50) [LMR Power Cables]<br>
* Precidion Voltage Regulator/Linear UA723CN : Jameco# 1129906 (Qty 10) [Astron Rebuilds]<br> (BACKORDERED)

Mouser: <br>

* Minifit Jr. 10 conductor receptical housing: Mouser# 538-39-01-2105 (Qty 25)
* 500 pF Ceramic Disc Capacitor: Mouser# 562R10TST50 (Qty 10) - equal number to UA723CN Regulators [Astron Rebuilds] <br>
* Bipolar Transistor 2N3771: Mouser# 511-2N3771 (Qty 40) - Replacements for Astron Power Supplies [Astron Rebuilds] <br>
* .093 Molex Pin Extractor: Mouser# 538-11-03-0006 (Qty 2) [LMR Power Cables] <br>
* 3v Lithium Battery for MFJ-1270b/c, 1274, 1289: Mouser# 639-CR2430-P22 (Qty 10) [TNC Maintenance]
* Audio Bridge Amplifier TDA7240A: Mouser# 511-TDA7240AH (Qty 5) [XTR Maintenence/Repair]
* .140 In diameter pin plugs: Mouser# 571-350391-1 (Qty 100) [Syntech I High Power Connectors]
* Universal Mate-n-Lock 9 pin connectors: Mouser# 571-14806730 (Qty 25) [Syntech I High Power Connectors]
* Minifit Jr. Connector female pins .143": Mouser# 538-39-00-0078 (Qty 200) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors]
* 34 Pin polarized connectors: Mouser # 571-1658621-8 (Qty 30)

Digikey: <br>
* 2 Position .140MATE-N-LOK power connector: Digikey# A25469-ND (Qty 20) [XTR High Power Connectors]
* .140 In diameter female plugs: Digikey# A25461CT-ND (Qty 60) [XTR High Power Connectors]
* .140 In diameter pin extraction tool: DigiKey# A25474-ND (Qty 1) [XTR/Syntech I High Power Connector Maintenance]
* 9 Pin Molex Male connector .093": Digikey #WM1329-ND Molex #0003092092 or #03-09-2092 [XTR/Syntech I Power connector]
* Connector Housing 8 Position 1.25mm: DigiKey# WM1726-ND (Qty 100) [Kenwood TK Internal Accessory Connector]
* Connector Female 1.25mm 26-28awg: DigiKey# WM1142CT-ND (Qty 800) [Kenwood TK Internal Accessory Connector]
* MicroFit 3.0 Extraction Tool: DigiKey# WM9937-ND (Qty 1) [Kenwood TK Internal Accessory Connector]
* Connector Female 2 Position VL Series: DigiKey# 455-2355-ND (JST Part VLR-02V) (Qty ??) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Jack)]
* Connector Pin VL Series Pins 12g: DigiKey# 455-2349-2-ND (JST Part DSVM-81T-P2.0) (Qty ??) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Jack Pins)]
* Connector Male 2 Position VL Series: DigiKey# 455-2374-ND (JTS Part VLP-02V) (Qty 50) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Plug)]
* Connector Socket VL Series 12g: DigiKey# 455-2377-1-ND (JTS Part SVF-81T-P2.0) (Qty 100) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connectors (Plug Pins)]
* Connector Male 4 Position VL Series: DigiKey# 455-2351-ND (JTS Part VLP-04V) (Qty 10) [Kenwood TK-690H/790H/890H Power Connectors (Plug)]
* VL Series Extraction Tool: DigiKey# 455-2370-ND (JTS Part VLJ-20) (Qty 1) [Kenwood TK-780/880/980/981 Power Connector Maintenance]
* Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector housing Female: Digikey# A107344-ND (TE Part 172130-1)(Qty 50) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
* Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector connector Female: Digikey# A111037TR-ND (TE Part 170342-1) (Qty 100) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
* Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector housing Male: Digikey# A106264-ND (TE Part 172129-1)(Qty 50) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
* Tyco Electronics OEM T power connector connector Male: Digikey# A100472CT-ND (TE Part 170340-1) (Qty 100) [Vertex FTL-n011 Power/Other radio Power Connectors]
* Connector Housing 11 Position .156 with Ramp: DigiKey# WM2109-ND (Molex part 09-50-3111) (Qty 35) [GE Phoenix Power/Accessory Connectors]
* Connector Housing 8 Position .156 with Ramp: DigiKey# WM2106-ND (Molex part 0009503081) (Qty 53) [GE Phoenix Microphone Connectors]
* Connector Terminator female 18-24awg: DigiKey# WM2300-ND (Molex part 0008500106) (Qty 1100) [GE Phoenix Power/Accessory/Microphone Connectors]
* Molex .156 Connector Extraction Tool: DigiKey# WM9928-ND (Molex part 0011030016) (Qty 1) [GE Phoenix Connector]
* TE Connectivity AMP Connectors: DigiKey# 104422-1-ND (AMP part 104422-1) (Qty 50) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 16 pin Accessory Connector]
* Connection Socket for 20-24awg: DigiKey# A3007-ND (AMP part 1-87309-3) (Qty 800) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 16 pin Accessory Connector]
* CONN PLUG HOUSING EP .156 5POS: DigiKey# A30504-ND (AMP part 1-1123722-5) (Qty 25) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 5 pin Accessory Connector]
* CONN EP CONTACT 18-22AWG TIN: DigiKey# A30499TR-ND (AMP part 1123721-1) (Qty 125) [Motorola Radius/Maxtrac 5 pin Accessory Connector]

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Reference: <br>
<br>

Jameco: <br>
* 1.25x.25" Inline Fuse Holder: Jameco# 108792 (Qty. 50) [LMR Power Cables]<br>
* 1.25x.25" Fast Blow Fuses: Jameco# 1769170 (Qty 100) [LMR Power Cables]<br>
* Minifit Jr. 10 conductor receptical housing: Jameco# 880714 (Qty 40) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors] <br>
* 34 Pin connector crimp tool: Jameco# 73252 (Qty 1) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
* 34 Pin polarized connectors: Jameco# 32644 (Qty 20) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
* 34 Pin gray ribbon cable - 100ft: Jameco# 644050 (Qty 1) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
* 12 Pin Molex Accessory Connectors (.062"): Jameco# 224549 (Qty 20) [XTR High Power/Syntech II Accessory Connectors]
* .062" Male Pins: Jameco# 224565 (Qty 100) [XTR High Power/Syntech II Accessory Connectors]
* .062" Pin Extractor: Jameco# 142156 (Qty 2) [XTR High Power/Syntech Accessory Connector Maintenance]
* DB-25 Male Connector: Jameco #38789 (Qty 50) [Packet Polling Cables]
* DB-25 Metalized Plastic Hood: Jameco #25604 (Qty 50) [Packet Polling Cables]
* DB-9 Female Connector: Jameco #15771 (Qty 10) [SVXLink Interface Cables]
* Digital Multimeter, Fluke-115: Jameco #1537328 (Qty 1) [General Use] <br>
* Connector Accessories Mini-Fit JR Extraction Tool: Jameco #1961541 (Qty 1) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connector Maintenance] <br>
* Molex .093" & .062" Crimp Tool: Jameco #227491 (Qty 2) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
* Molex .093" Female Crimp connector: Jameco #224231 (Qty 100) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
* 9 Pin Molex Male connector .093": Jameco# 224119 [XTR/Syntech I Power connector] '''No longer carried as of 2/1/2017'''
* 34 Pin polarized connectors: Jameco# 32644 (Qty 20) [Syntech I and XTR trunk mount cable construction]
* Minifit Jr. 10 conductor receptical housing: Jameco# 880714 (Qty 25) [Mini XTR (8ch) Power Connectors] '''OUT OF STOCK UNTIL 4/2/2013!'''<br>
* Minifit Jr. Female connectors: Jameco# 304733 (Qty 200) [Mini XTR (8ch Power Connectors] <br>
* DB-25 Male Solder Cup Style connectors: Jameco# 223010 (Qty 20) [BPQ Polling Cables]
* DB-25 Metalized Hoods: Jameco# 25604 (Qty 20) [BPQ Polling Cables]
* Molex .093" Female Crimp connectors: Jameco #224231 (Qty 300) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
* Molex .093" Male Crimp connectors: Jameco# 224223 (Qty 600) [Syntech I and XTR Accessory Connector Maintenance]
* 9 Pin Molex Male connector .093": Jameco# 224119 (Qty 75) [XTR/Syntech I Power connector]
* 1.25x.25" 20 Amp Fast Blow Fuses: Jameco# 1769137 (Qty 100) [LMR Power Cables]<br>

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'''Build'''

'''Develop/Test'''

'''Maintenance/Modifications'''
* Inventory existing radio and TNC stock. Once inventoried, modify to ham bands. Mark each radio with center frequency and maximum power output. '''7/08/10''' Radios and TNCs inventory completed, begin modifications/tuning next.

'''Sites'''

* Ashland - Online

* Columbus/Battelle - Had to be removed due to personel changes at Battelle

* Columbus/Lincoln Tower - Parking for now

* Johnstown - Online, replaced computer with 1U compaq server, seems to hold up in heat better.

* Lancaster/Firestation #1 - Online

* Lancaster/FMC - Online, installed Polyphaser on V2000, grounded packet and echolink computers.

* Lancaster/WW Hill - Online, installed Polyphaser on V2000

* Mechanicsburg - Offline, cronic computer trouble. Have replacement to Rick. Waiting installation. Need to install small antenna in 433 MHz range to link Mechanicsburg to Mutual

* Mutual - Offline, wiring issue, waiting to hear from Rick.

* Richwood - Online

* Springfield - Online

* West Liberty - On hold

* Worthington/CMHSW2 - Online, recently added 3.585 USB WINMOR port. Ideally want to install end fed half wave for 30m and 80m to help reduce crosstalk.

* Worthington/CMHSW3 - Offline, hopefully pending move

* Upper Sandusky - On hold, Richwood side is now online. Get in contact with station engineer. See what facilities are available. Reach out to local club to see if any sponsorship can be gained (Mainly antennas, feedline and power supplies). Ideally would like to link to Richwood, possibly Mechanicsburg to the south then Findlay and Tiffin to the north.

Main Page

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Opadmin:

<big>'''Welcome to Ohio Packet!'''</big>

We are here to help new and veteran users alike. From APRS, BBS, TCP/IP, Net/Rom, wiring diagrams, software and everywhere in between, we are here to help!<br>

One of the biggest challenges as a newcomer is finding neighboring systems to link to. With so many frequencies, baud rates and protocols, the task of finding a neighboring Node, BBS, Digipeater, etc can be daunting. The main objective with this site is to allow users and Node/BBS operators from all around the state publish information about their systems and get in touch with others who wish to help or create links. Feel free to navigate around and add anything you see fit. The purpose of the wiki is to allow ''anyone'' access to update and share information. Due to trouble with spam postings, it is required that you [https://ohiopacket.org/index.php/Special:RequestAccount register] prior to making edits. None of your information will be shared with anyone for any reason.

If you are currently a BBS or Node operator, please take a few minutes and share information about your system(s) so others may be able to find it.

== Areas ==
* [[Node information by county]]
* [[Packet Software]]
* [[TCP/IP Information]]
* [[APRS Information]]
* [[Long Term Goals]]
* [[How to Help]]
* [[Articles]]
* [[Links]]

== Connect ==

Join us!

* https://groups.io/g/ohiopacket
* [https://www.allstarlink.org Allstarlink] node [http://stats.allstarlink.org/stats/510810/networkMap 510810]
* [http://www.echolink.org/ Echolink] node K8OPG-L / 6758 (DTMF: OPKT)

== News ==

* 7/4/2025 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CHLSW1/Switch.jpg CHLSW1:W8BAP-7] system has been expanded with the replacement of two existing dual band antennas with two triband antennas. This expansion adds 6m (50.640 MHz), 1.25m (223.700 MHz) and an alternative user access port on 70cm (440.200 MHz). The newly added 6m port has RF connectivity up to LANSW2:K8QIK-7, CMHSW1:AD8CM-7 and JTSW1:KB8UVN-7. The 1.25m port is on an unused frequency with the intent of creating a "regional" backbone for other stations in the area. If you are in or around [[Ross]] county, please review the switch information and send any reports of it's coverage. A continued thanks to the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for access and resources to make this site possible.
* 5/2/2024 - A new packet switch [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/JASPER/Switch.jpg JASPER:W8BAP-5] has been established in southwest [[Pike]] County just southwest of Waverly. This system currently supports connections on 145.010 MHz up To Stoutsville, Johnstown and southeast into Gallipolis. The 446.975 MHz port supports connections to Stoutsville and Chillicothe. Additional thanks to the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for their continued support in growing the packet network in southern Ohio.
* 4/18/2024 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CHLSW1/Switch.jpg CHLSW1:W8BAP-7] system south of Chillicothe has been refreshed with an HP T5565 thin client with CM108 interfaces. It preserves the 144.910 MHz and 446.975 MHz packet ports, added an [https://aprs.fi/w8bap-1 APRS] port to inherit service from a TNC-X system, adding iGate services. It supports RF links to Columbus and Stoutsville on 70cm. Thanks to Jesse, KD8CHP and the [http://www.w8bap.org SVARC] for making this system available in southern Ohio.
* 11/27/2022 - A new packet [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/CMHSW1/Switch.jpg switch] has been established near downtown Columbus in Grandview Heights, within [[Franklin]] County. Many thanks to Marcel, AD8CM for his interest. This system supports 6m, 2m and 70cm traffic. It currently has RF links to Johnstown, Lancaster and Stoutsville.
* 11/16/2022 - The [https://ohiopacket.org/images/switches/JTSW1/JTSW1.jpg JTSW1:KB8UVN-7] switch has been refreshed to utilize HP T510 thin clients as controllers with primarily CM108 interfaces. This refresh replaces the Raspberry Pi3B(+) and supports up to 6 CM108 based interfaces. Additionally the onboard sound card is dual channel allowing a maximum of 8 radios per thin client. Three additional ports were added with this refresh: A 10 meter port on 28.120 MHz LSB at 1200 baud for alternative local access, 145.730 MHz for 1200 Baud packet+VARA FM and 445.925 MHz for 70cm APRS at 1200 baud.
* 10/25/2022 - Updated [[Building a 4 Port Packet Controller]] to include the concurrent USB soundcard limitation of the Raspberry Pi 4B. Testing of CM108 based interfaces and old thin client systems are being tested as a possible replacement.
* 10/24/2022 - The DELSW1:N8BHL-7 packet system in [[Delaware]] county is temporarily offline pending a move to it's new location. Users in Delaware county are encouraged to try and use the KB8UVN-7 (Node) and KB8UVN-10 (Winlink) systems in [[Licking]] County in the interim.
* 7/9/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Dell PowerEdge 1950/2950 Power Supplies for Amateur Service]]
* 6/28/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Kenwood TK-760(H)/762(H)/860(H)/862(H) for Packet Service]]
* 6/22/2021 - Added documentation on [[Building a 4 Port Packet Controller]] and [[4 Port Controller Administration Guide]]
* 6/19/2021 - Replacement EPROM for the updated HARCO:KB8YDK-1 node in [[Harrison]] county has been installed. Thanks to Greg, N8GD for completing this work.
* 6/18/2021 - Added documentation on [[Optimizing user performance with the Access Bullseye]]
* 6/15/2021 - Added documentation on [[Modifying Kenwood TK-760(H)G/762(H)G/860(H)G/862(H)G/863G for Packet Service]]