Linux-Hams archive - April 1997: Re: HK-21 and a new PROM?

Re: HK-21 and a new PROM?

Karl F. Larsen (fllgipbo@rt.net.tr)
Sun, 13 Apr 1997 05:25:14 -0600 (MDT)


Hi Dave,
I have a e-prom in my Heath HK-21 that has kiss. I got the image from
ftp.ucsd.edu and made the e-prom. You can get it and do your thing or I can
make you one. Whatever..

At 04:39 PM 4/8/97 -0600, you wrote:
>
> I know that this is not the correct list to post this to, so if someone
>can point me in the right direction and/or provide any information I would
>appreciate it...
>
> I own a Heath HK-21 Pocket Packet TNC. This TNC only supports
>the AX.25 protocol and nothing else. My question is this:
>
> Considering that the TNC has a TMPZ84C015AF-6 microprocessor
>(a QFP version of the Z80?) is it possible to use the firmware code from
>another TNC, such as the MFJ-1270, that supports other things like
>KISS?
>
> I would like to be able to run the HK-21 with Linux, but can't because
>of the lack of KISS support.
>
> Any help or suggestions is appreciated!!
>
>Thanks,
>
>Dave - N0ZLZ
>
>_________________________________________________________________________
>
> "What is that worth, the promise of a woman?"
> - Wesley, "The Princess Bride"
>
>David Stroup N0ZLZ
>terhi.victor@logonet.com
>wjgli.ayhspusu@mckendry.org
>fuz.nhefv@thomsonlearning.com
>ewpxsb.uuvnsthms@armony.fr
>
>_________________________________________________________________________
>
>
73, de Karl aka k5di

Karl F. Larsen Box 74, Mesilla Park, NM 88047 (505) 524-3303
ofs@mis-fw-01.mis.at terhi.victor@logonet.com