Here is the connection diagram showing the connection between the Moencomm GMSK modem and the FC301D radio.
Connection cable plugs required:
FC301: Male D-sub 9 pin
Star*Board: Female D-sub 9 pin
FC301 pin description:
1 = Audio In
2 = Audio Out
3 = PTT
4 = GND
5 = +12V
not used for Moen...
The Friencom FC301 radio provides an RSSI signal output but the manual does not specify the relationship between RX signal strength and the voltage on the RSSI signal output.
I made these measurements by feeding an RF from a signal generator directly into the antenna input of the radio and measuri...
Continue reading...The FC301 is a very well priced and simple data radio made by Friendcom in China. With direct access to it's discriminator and 5W RF output it is an ideal candidate for Amateur Radio data projects such as D-Star hotspots and mini repeaters.
The first time I used my FC301D radio in...
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