VGC VR N-76 (BTECH UV-PRO) works in MS Windows 11

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VGC VR N-76, aka BTECH UV-PRO.

The built-in KISS TNC can be connected to Windows platform, after Firmware updated to Ver 0.7.11 .

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Please enable Digital Mode in N76.

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Checked it worked on APRSIS32, but Pinpoint work for Tx only.


Steps:

After paired with Windows 11 via Bluetooth, ensure a headset icon appear labeled “VR-N76” , not other device.

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In Device Manager, you will find 2 com ports created after the BT pairing. Please use the bigger number one for the KISS TNC port. In my case, it is COM6.

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Demo setup:

Yaesu FTM-350 work as VR2XKP-6, fixed location.

VGC VR-N76, work as Bluetooth KISS TNC for notebook computer, VR2XKP-14.

PC use SDR-Angel to monitor the APRS packet.

Pinpoint, it can Tx APRS packet, but no response on Rx.

APRSIS32, it is an old app, but worked for Tx & Rx.


YouTube Demo:

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