Map APRS data on Windows laptop using Kenwood D710's internal TNC

Question

My D710G has APRS built in. How can I get that data displayed on a laptop?

Answer 1

For this I use an RT Systems USB-K5G cable connected to the COM port on the back of the control head. On my laptop I'm running Pinpoint APRS v2.0.

Pinpoint APRS configuration

Kenwood D710G settings

• 601 INTERNAL TNC:
  • DATA BAND: B-BAND
  • DATA SPEED: 1200 bps
  • DCD SENSE: D or RxD BAND
  • TX DELAY: 200 ms
• 602 GPS PORT:
  • BAUD RATE: 9600 bps
  • OUTPUT: WAYPOINT
• 603 WAYPOINT:
  • FORMAT: KENWOOD
  • NAME: 9-CHAR
  • OUTPUT: ALL
• 604 COM PORT:
  • OUTPUT: ON