>  Ringing isn't practical from here, and articles may be a bit tedious
>but which mag was it in?  If it was on a Web site, that would be more
>like it.  Web sites are easy to arrange, *plenty* of volunteer hosts
>(such as myself!) for Amateur Radio.
>
>Care to elaborate on a MIM module?  The concept of using a MCU for a TNC
>is certainly not new.
>--
>  Cheers,
>        Paul B.


The MIM is a device that puts GPS info out on packet radio in APRS format.
It's a couple years old, and many units in the field.
I've not seen the schematic myself, but a defect like this should have been
rung out long ago.
(kc6ete, APRS pundit and Igate operator)