As I’m often having to choose how to use what digital mode on different radios that I have, it has meant also trying to understand which device works with which radio, and what modes it will support (not to mention radio functionality).
It has taken me a while to try to understand some of the differences, as there is no one device that just does everything. So, this linked webpage is my attempt to clarify this for myself. I’d be happy to also get input from others so that I can improve or correct it.
For anyone else trying to decide which device they should buy first (or do they even need one?), this webpage will hopefully help to quickly clarify things a bit.
For now, I have just added details for the SignaLink USB, Mobilinkd TNC, and the DigiRig, as these were the options I’d been actively looking at.
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/hamradio/hardware-devices-for-digital-ham-radio-modes/