---
name: "nrsdrv"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "ax25-tools"
version: "0.0.10-rc5+git20230513+d3e6d4f-3"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/nrsdrv"
---

# nrsdrv(8)

KISS to NET/ROM serial converter

## NAME

nrsdrv - KISS to NET/ROM serial converter

## SYNOPSIS

**nrsdrv \[-f\] \[-l\] \[-s speed\] \[-v\] kissdev nrsdev**

## DESCRIPTION

**Nrsdrv** is a program designed to convert from the KISS protocol to the NET/ROM serial protocol used by real NET/ROM's and TheNet's. The protocols are fairly similar, although the NET/ROM serial protocol does include a one byte checksum which KISS does not.

Typically **nrsdrv** will be attached to one end of a pseudo-tty of which the other end has been attached to a KISS capable program. The NET/ROM device will probably be a real serial port attached to a TNC or a Hexipus. The full specification of the NET/ROM serial protocol can be found in the original Software 2000 documentation that accompanied NET/ROMs.

## OPTIONS

- **-f**

  Flow control enabled for use with a Hexipus, the default is disabled. See the file hexipus.txt in the source distribution for wiring details.

- **-l**

  Log messages to the system log, the default is not to.

- **-s speed**

  Sets the speed of both interfaces. If no value is specified then no speed will be set.

- **-v**

  Display the version.

## BUGS

None known.

## SEE ALSO

[**kill**(1)](/kill/1.md), [**stty**(1)](/stty/1.md), [**ax25**(4)](/ax25/4.md).

## AUTHOR

Jonathan Naylor G4KLX \<g4klx@g4klx.demon.co.uk\>