I have a Kenwood TM-D710GA that I plan to install in a Go-Box (Quicksilver Radio Hammo-Can Pro 35). I’ll use it with a portable 2m/70cm antenna on a tripod mast and a SOTABeams portable dipole antenna for HF for various ARES activities (voice, digital). I may also use it for APRS and WSJT-X (WSPR/FT8). I’ll have RMS Express (WinLink), FLDIGI, WSJT-X installed on a small Win10 tablet with keyboard (ASUS Transfomer Mini T102).
Reading various sources, it’s not clear to me if and when I need an external sound card and when the TNC fills the needs. I’ve not had a radio with TNC before so this is a learning experience. I was thinking a SignaLink USB for external sound card as it’s supported by our ARES.
Thanks for the help!
Bret/N4SRN