Date: Fri, 13 May 94 04:30:12 PDT From: Ham-Digital Mailing List and Newsgroup Errors-To: Ham-Digital-Errors@UCSD.Edu Reply-To: Ham-Digital@UCSD.Edu Precedence: Bulk Subject: Ham-Digital Digest V94 #146 To: Ham-Digital Ham-Digital Digest Fri, 13 May 94 Volume 94 : Issue 146 Today's Topics: (none) [Q] your opinion for BEST HF PacTOR rig ? (2 msgs) AEA DSP2232 Mailing List started GIF format Help for PK232 problem PI2 and latest ka9q code Software for KAM Plus? (2 msgs) TEKK Radios query UPDATING 1270 ROMS Send Replies or notes for publication to: Send subscription requests to: Problems you can't solve otherwise to brian@ucsd.edu. Archives of past issues of the Ham-Digital Digest are available (by FTP only) from UCSD.Edu in directory "mailarchives/ham-digital". We trust that readers are intelligent enough to realize that all text herein consists of personal comments and does not represent the official policies or positions of any party. Your mileage may vary. So there. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 12 May 94 21:17:00 GMT From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu Subject: (none) To: ham-digital@ucsd.edu I need information on basic netrom chip burning. I have all the paperwork on TheNet X-1J Release 2 but they do not say how to burn basic EPROMS. I have sent my $15 to the North East Digital Assn, Manchester NH for their TheNet X-1J network guide but nothing received yet. I'm more than a little miffed at the lack of help by a certain SYSOP on the Northern Calif DX Packet network. Any help on getting started will be greatly appreciated. Ron/K6OZL k6ozl@mcimail.com ------------------------------ Date: 11 May 1994 11:11:16 -0700 From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!apple.com!apple.com!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu Subject: [Q] your opinion for BEST HF PacTOR rig ? To: ham-digital@ucsd.edu khopper@kimbark.uchicago.edu (Kenneth C Hopper) writes: >I see that only the Yaesu has a "RTTY" and "Packet" connector on >the back of the rig. But since most of PacTOR is/will be LSB and >not use the FSK capabilities of the rig - is there an advantage ? I run (not simultaneously, of course :-) both a PK-900 and a KAM Plus into the FSK connector of a Yaesu FT-990 both for PACTOR and straight RTTY. No problem whatsoever. The advantages of going this route, instead of injecting tones through LSB are 1) the filters in the rig are properly centered, without fiddling with passband tuning, to where the PACTOR controller wants to see the signal, and 2) you won't accidentally have the speech processor turned on and splatter whatever tiny RTTY subband we have. Nothing wrong with your Omni V at all for PACTOR work. I also own an Omni-V. Notice that the Omni performs FSK by frequency shifting an RF oscillator, whereas a rig such as the FT-990 injects the output from an internal AFSK oscillator into the LSB modulator. The religious can dance on the head of a pin as to which scheme is superior :-). 73, Kok Chen, AA6TY kchen@apple.com Apple Computer, Inc. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 11 May 1994 11:10:35 GMT From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!galaxy.ucr.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!news.umbc.edu!eff!neoucom.edu!ns.mcs.kent.edu!kira.cc.uakron.edu!news.csuohio.edu!sww@network.ucsd.edu Subject: [Q] your opinion for BEST HF PacTOR rig ? To: ham-digital@ucsd.edu Daniel T Senie (dts@world.std.com) wrote: : : One curious question: If one station is sending 30 or 40 messages before : turning the line around, when does the receving station get to ID? It : seems to me that more than 10 minutes may have passed... : The IDs are sent as required. The duty cycle on the ack station is considerably lower than the station sending the data frames. 73, Steve NO8M@NO8M.#NEOH.OH.USA.NA ag807@cleveland.freenet.edu ------------------------------ Date: 12 May 1994 14:48:16 +0200 From: dog.ee.lbl.gov!overload.lbl.gov!s1.gov!fastrac.llnl.gov!usenet.ee.pdx.edu!insosf1.infonet.net!convex!convex!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!Germany.EU.net!@ihnp4.ucsd.edu Subject: AEA DSP2232 Mailing List started To: ham-digital@ucsd.edu Hello, due to lack of information on AEA's DSP2232 (e.g. SSTV) I started a mailing list on this gear :-). If you would like to subscribe write to: dsp2232-request@rmi.de with "subscribe" in the subject. If you would like to contribute information, please write to dsp2232@rmi.de I hope, information (and users) will start soon. Regards, Rupert dl3no -- Rupert Mohr | dl3no@rmi.de | Free space for future RMI GmbH, D52016 Aachen | dl3no@dl3no.ampr.org | enhancements ------------------------------ Date: 11 May 1994 07:29:46 GMT From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!pacbell.com!att-out!att-in!news.bu.edu!olivea!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!yeshua.marcam.com!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!nitride.EECS.Berkeley.EDU!acollins@network.ucsd.edu Subject: GIF format To: ham-digital@ucsd.edu In article <2qonevINN5l8@s850.mwc.edu>, Bob Grattan wrote: >I'm looking for software, DOS or Windows, to view GIF format images. >Is there an FTP site which might have this? I would also like to be >able to convert GIF to other formats. > For DOS stuff, I would take a look at oak.oakland.edu, /pub/msdos. This is one of the primary Simtel mirror sites, and has a lot of DOS stuff. For Windows, try ftp.cica.indiana.edu. I don't know the directory structure on this one, however. Hope it helps... Andy -- //------------------------------------------------------------------- // Andy Collins -- KC6YEY acollins@eecs.berkeley.edu // Proud owner and operator of OS/2 2.1 //------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 10 May 1994 09:30:13 -0400 From: ftpbox!mothost!lmpsbbs!NewsWatcher!user@uunet.uu.net Subject: Help for PK232 problem To: ham-digital@ucsd.edu In article <2qe47i$qi@news.ysu.edu>, as779@yfn.ysu.edu (Chuck Reti) wrote: > > Help!...Need assist with PK-232 problem. > > Have suddenly partially lost ability to communicate with my > PK232. Using Mac LC, and both ZTerm and AEA MacRatt comm software, > the TNC refuses to recognize commands from keyboard. With MacRatt > trying to startup in "Host Packet VHF" mode,the message > "Host Mode cannot be turned on, check cable and baud rate" appears. > Resetting TNC settings from dialog box (Host Mode ON, CTS flow, > 9600b Port speed) does not kick it back on. > In MacRatt "dumb terminal" mode, and also with ZTerm (another > terminal emulator), I can copy received packets, and with a CTL-C > get a returned "cmd:" prompt. However, no further input from > keyboard is recognized or acted upon, other than "cmd:" at CTL-C. > Sounds like you have the "X-on/X-off" terminal data flow setting on. Try turning it off and also set your computer for hardware flow control (aka "RTS/CTS"). If all else fails, clear the memory in the PK232 by removing power from the unit, then remove the battery jumper. Wait at least 60 seconds before you replace the jumper. If that does not cure the problem and you are SURE that your cable is good, call AEA. > The cable is ok and have tried a substitute. > The computer and comm port is ok, and I use terminal programs > with phone modem and same cables with no problems. > Supply voltage to PK232 is 12V or better. > The four LED's at leftlight at powerup, PKT mode LED lit, CMD LED lit. > Cold power up of PK232 yields the normal startup message on screen. > > Is there another diagnostic for PK 232 or suggestions for > solution of this problem? Please reply to my email address. > (Packet reply just won't work for now :-) ) > > Thanks in advance. > -------- > Chuck Reti Detroit,MI WV8A > Internet: aa010@detroit.freenet.org > packet: wv8a@wb8zpn.#semi.mi.usa.na > -- Karl Beckman, P.E. < The difference between genius and stupidity > Motorola Comm - Fixed Data < is that genius has its limits. -Unknown > The statements and opinions expressed here are not those of Motorola Inc. Amateur radio WA8NVW @ K8MR.NEOH.USA.NA NavyMARS VBH @ NOGBN.NOASI ------------------------------ Date: 11 May 1994 00:15:04 GMT From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!sdd.hp.com!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!olivea!koriel!news2me.EBay.Sun.COM!engnews2.Eng.Sun.COM!bauhaus!cliffs@network.ucsd.edu Subject: PI2 and latest ka9q code To: ham-digital@ucsd.edu I'm wondering if anyone has ported the PI2 drivers to the latest ka9q. It does not seem hard, but I figure why do the work if someone else has already taken care of it. If anyone else is interested in this send me a message and I'll mail you the replies I get. If there are many, I'll post reponses. Cliff -- Cliff Skolnick | "It worked much better in a fantasy, imagination is cliffs@sun.com | something that comes easy to me...While I pretend to (415) 336-5820 | touch you, you pretend to feel. Passion is no ordinary I think. I am. | word." -- Graham Parker ------------------------------ Date: 12 May 1994 12:59:30 GMT From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!darwin.sura.net!spitfire.navo.navy.mil!news@network.ucsd.edu Subject: Software for KAM Plus? To: ham-digital@ucsd.edu In article <2sw3Lc2w165w@stat.com>, david@stat.com (David Dodell) says: > >I am looking for recommendations for software for the KAM Plus. My >primary interest is HF communications modes, PACTOR/RTTY/AMTOR/GTOR. > >I understand Kantronics makes something called Hostmaster II, plus I've >heard mention of a package called KAMGold. > I have a friend who run's KaGold with a KAM+ and Likes it very much. It supports PACTOR/RTTY/AMOTOR/ (GTOR I think) and PACKET ! I have used a version of it called TESTDRIVE for VHF PACKET and like it But the TNC I use HAs some Limititions using Kagold.(KPC3). I think that you KaGold is a good Choice. 73s. de N5TRJ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 09 May 94 15:11:00 MST From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!pacbell.com!att-out!att-in!news.bu.edu!olivea!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!yeshua.marcam.com!usc!cs.utexas.edu!asuvax!ennews!stat!david@network.ucsd.edu Subject: Software for KAM Plus? To: ham-digital@ucsd.edu I am looking for recommendations for software for the KAM Plus. My primary interest is HF communications modes, PACTOR/RTTY/AMTOR/GTOR. I understand Kantronics makes something called Hostmaster II, plus I've heard mention of a package called KAMGold. Feedback would be appreciated? David WB7TPY --- Editor, HICNet Medical Newsletter Internet: david@stat.com FAX: +1 (602) 451-1165 Bitnet : ATW1H@ASUACAD ------------------------------ Date: 12 May 1994 19:51:03 -0400 From: newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail@uunet.uu.net Subject: TEKK Radios query To: ham-digital@ucsd.edu One of the past messages stated that a certain TEKK radio would not be suitable for 9600baud operation....Was very curious as to what radio model that was and if it was a KS-960 ( which I own)I need this radio for a 440backbone in northenr Wyoming....tnx in advance.....Neal KE7VS ------------------------------ Date: 10 May 1994 23:24:28 -0700 From: nntp.crl.com!crl2.crl.com!not-for-mail@decwrl.dec.com Subject: UPDATING 1270 ROMS To: ham-digital@ucsd.edu I know of no combination of keys to accomplish KISS mode if it is not included in the ROM version in the 1270. However, I'm fairly sure you can still get a new ROM with the KISS command from MFJ.. I did about a year ago for the same reason. Give them a call and I think they can solve your problem.. Dennis N6NG n6ng@crl.com -- Dennis n6ng@crl.com dennis@ccwest.n6ng n6ng@wd6cmu ------------------------------ End of Ham-Digital Digest V94 #146 ******************************