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Hardware

M17 is currently experimenting with existing hardware, and developing new hardware for use with the M17 Protocol.

Module 17 is a smart-mic module that plugs into existing 9600 baud capable radios (such as the Kenwood V71 and D710, Motorola Waris (CDM/GM), and others)

digirig is 'a tidy digital modes interface for ham radio' that can be used to transmit and receive M17

  • A detailed how-to by Rob K9OJ regarding the digirig and a Yaesu FTM-200 can be found at his site robrobinette.com

ADF7021 Module is an experimentation module for the prolific ADF7021 RF chip, commonly used for DV hotspots.

NucleoTNC developed by Mobilinkd as an open-source TNC platform that supports the M17 Protocol.

TNC4 also developed by Mobilinkd is a commercial TNC that supports the M17 Protocol.

OpenRTX is a free and open source firmware for digital ham radios (TYT MD3x0 and clones, Ailunce HD1, Module 17, and more) that supports the M17 Protocol.