.. DISCOTools

Protocols
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The following protocols are available:

TNC2 protocol
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This protocol establishes a serial port connection between the 
client (terminal) and a Terminal Network Controller (TNC) in terminal mode 
(`more <http://www.rainbowcountry.bc.ca/vapo/seminar/Tnc_Modes.htm>`_).

Terminal mode allows clients to communicate with the TNC using "English-like" 
command strings. Most TNCs is running in TNC mode when powered up the first
time.   

KISS Protocol
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This protocol establishes a serial port connection between the 
client and a TNC in KISS mode (*keep-it-simple-stupid*). 

In KISS mode, the TNC turns into a simple modem device, which only concerns 
itself with transmitting and receiving raw `AX.25 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AX.25>`_ 
packets. The client (terminal) is responsible for implementing the AX.25 
protocol.

APRS-IS protocol
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This transport protocol establishes a socket connection between the client
and a `APRS-IS server <http://aprs-is.net/ServerDesign.aspx>`_ . 

`APRS-IS <http://aprs-is.net>`_  is an Internet-based network which interconnects 
various APRS radio networks throughout the world (and space).