For most applications, Raveon suggests operating the M7 VHF/UHF data radio modems in the “Packet Mode”.  In packet Mode, the radios verify the data is error-free using a 16-bit CRC.  They can be over-the-air Pinged.  The packets IDs and can be repeated.   But, in certain circumstances, such as when low-latency is required between transmit data […]

RadioManager 5.8.1 is now available for download! If you’ve installed RadioManager before, you already have all the dependencies and you can simply download the executable file and run it. If you are trying it for the first time, download the installer now! New Features 5.8.1 (January 2014) Bit Error Rate Testing Added Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT).  By […]

The terminal emulation program Tara Term is an easy-to-use terminal emulator, similar in function to HyperTerminal or Procomm.  But, Raveon finds it is easier to use, more reliable, and has better features.  One of its new features is the ability to process a “Macro File”.  It is a very handy program to communicate with a […]

There are three common ways to program Raveon data radio modems with your particular paramters: Manually using a termal emulator such as HyperTerminal or Tera Term. Using a Raveon’s Windows-based graphical interface program called Radio Manager Automatically using a script processor such as Tera Term. Raveon’s Radio Managerprogram may be freely downloaded from Raveon’s web site […]

All configuration settings in the M7 data radio modem are stored in non-volatile EEPROM memory inside of the M7.  The M7 has a “Command Mode” that allows the user to change various settings.  The M7 Technical Manual for the M7 details all of the commands and the setting they affect. The M7 modem may be […]

To easily do Wireless Pump Control, AC light control, and many other remote control applications, Raveon has added a “MIMIC” mode to the M7 series of data radio modems and to the Tech Series (RV-M21 RV-M22) data radio modems. It works for not only wireless pump control, but also to remotely control most any electrical […]

M7 series products with firmware version C0 or higher have the ability to password protect the user interface. If it is password protected, the radio will output a “password:” prompt when entering the command mode. When in the command mode, to enable the use of a password enter: Password xxxx Where xxxx is the 2-7 […]