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This document explains the setup of the Anytone AT-578UVIII Plus radio and the Moblinkd TNC3. There isn’t a dedicated DATA port on the Anytone AT578VUII Plus radio, so a special cable must be used.


Anytone AT-578UVIII Plus Setup

  • Obtain a cable to connect from the radio microphone jack to the modem
  • Set radio squelch to none (0)
  • Using the radio menu
  • Select “Settings”
  • Select “Radio”
  • Select “Other function”
  • Set SPKR option to MIC (not radio)
  • Set HAND to VOLT-DET (not uart)
  • Connect the radio and modem


Moblinkd TNC3 Setup

  • Get Moblinkd app (Android® phone, iPad®, or computer)
  • Start the app and connect to the modem 
  • Select audio out, change audio on the radio for the green bar with a little red at the end
  • Select audio input
  • Press transmit to verify the transmit light is on and the radio is normally on simplex
  • Check KISS parameters and device info


This configuration may require more testing. Note that this procedure was tested using the Apple IOS and RadioMail Winlink App on an Apple iPad®. 

Cables

 

Anytone 578” – digirig https://share.google/HmDH7bkuKnqHt92PZ

 

An add-on for the Mobilnkd modem is not needed if you use the Digirig modem.