Kenwood and Viking commercial radio conversions to the ham band are a great way to reuse old equipment and get high-quality, reliable ham equipment at a low cost, but sorting through the details can be difficult, hence the need for this!
Amateur Radio clubs can help their members take these first steps with loaner rigs, HF, and VHF rigs owned by the club that can be lent to new operators to get started. This practice is tried and true and a great way to get folks interested in HF and ham radio.
This guide will show how to set up PinPoint APRS as a full digipeater and igate with a soundcard connected radio