User`s manual
Getting Started
• Getting started is easy with the RTrak-HAB.
1.
Connect power, VHF antenna and GPS antenna.
2.
Install the programming software included on the RTrak-HAB User’s CD on any
computer with a 9 pin serial port. Note: Some USB>Serial adapters have been
reported to work with this software. Use at your own risk.
3.
Ensure that power to RTrak-HAB is REMOVED.
4.
Remove the jumper block and connect the programming cable to the RTrak-HAB’s
programming port and the computer’s serial port.
5.
Plug power into the RTrak-HAB.
6.
Start up the RTrak programming software: rtrak-prog.exe. You will see a window
like this:
7.
Select the appropriate com port and click Connect.
8. If the software properly reads the RTrak-HAB, the connect window will close and
open up a configuration window containing all of the current settings.
• When you get to this point, proceed with the following page of Basic APRS
Programming instructions.