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From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:13:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kris Kasalo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
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Date: 1 May 1996 05:26:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4m6slk$[e-mail]>

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From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:13:33 1996
From: "S.W.L. Poulton" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Interfacing NODES to PCS
Date: 1 May 1996 11:05:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4m7ghi$[e-mail]>

Hello.

I'm currently trying to interface an set of nodes running thenet X1J to G8BPQ
The nodes currentley run into a diode matrix, and using a null lead I can
successfully use my laptop and G8BPQ to access them, however if I try to use m
y
desktop PC no joy. On using a lead as wired under the instructions in G8BPQ
documentation, no joy on the Desktop, but on the laptop success again.

Does anyone have any ideas ???
If so please E-mail me

73's Stu G7LHL
--
S.W.L. Poulton



From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:13:34 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: [e-mail] (Dennis Mobley)
Subject: Re: KaWin software
Date: Wed, 1 May 1996 16:01:55 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4m5jq1$[e-mail]>

>"Andrew D. Lawlor" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>Has anyone shelled out the $79 registration fee for KaWin software
>>available via the WWW?  I downloaded the "free" trail software and
>>I'm really not too sure I like it.  Once you actually transmit with
>>this software it starts couting down a 10 minute timer that shuts
>>down the program when it hits 0.  It *looks* pretty good, but I can't
>>really tell with only 10 minutes of real use available.
>>I'd really appreciate any replies (positive or negative) regarding
>>this software... thanks... 73 Andy/KC6NMD
Andy,

I have been working with KaWin for awhile now.
I was part of the beta test team.

It is my opinion that the 79 dollars is well worth it.
I use KaWin with the following TNCs, KAM+ Rev 8, 9612 and KPC-3.

I find that this package fits my needs from probing the latest
bulletins on the local BBS at 9600 baud to QSO chats on PACTOR
and RTTY.

One nice feature is that if you have the com ports, you can
have all your KAM TNCs running at the same time with a common
single point of control.

In working with Stan, over the many months of development,
he has put a lot of work into this package and I have found
him to be very responsive to input. He has put the effort
into his package.

If you are looking for a full features KAM TNC control program
for a PC platform with a modern graphical interface KaWin is
worth the bucks.

Please note, KaWin is not for older systems or the DOS or die
users. I have tested the package on the following platforms.

        386SX    4MBs MS-Win 3.11       OK but slow
        486SX33  8MBs MS-Win 3.11       Works OK
        486DX266 8MBs MS-Win 3.11       Works fine
        486DX266 8MBs Win-95            Works fine
        P100     8MBs Win-95            Works fine
        P90     32MBs W-NT 3.51 & 4.0   Works fine
        P130    24MBs W-NT Win-95       Works fine

In writing this, I realized this is starting to sound
like a magazine review. It is not, I paid the the fees myself.

My 2 cents worth,
73 de Dennis Mobley KT4FI


From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:13:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Curtis D. Levin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Which privilege class is this?
Date: 2 May 1996 01:09:14 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m7qek$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On Wed, 01 May 1996 16:56:57 GMT, KC8CGX <[e-mail]> wrote:
[snip]

Well, you've posed some very interesting questions about this. You've also
managed to outline most of the negative aspects, without outlining a
single positive one. Let me make two points. First, the ozone layer is
degenerating at an alarming rate. Because of this, we need to find a way
to patch these growing holes in the ozone layer. It's my rough
guestimation that Haarp is being tested for this purpose. The problem is
this. When new technology is discovered, it's often in very raw form, and
needs to be honed, researched, and checked out time and time again before
it's deemed to be safe and reliable. Compare the spark gap transmitter,
with today's newer and more reliable radios. Get the comparison? Maybe
haarp in it's roughest form could be considered to be harmful, but once
the technology is perfected, I'm sure that the uses for it will be many.

Another point I want to bring up is weak signal technology. In other
words, using a very faint signal in close proximity, to drown out a much
stronger signal further away. Or a more widespread one. In essence, and
electronic fence to contain errant signals from reaching the everyday joe,
such as the ones outlined by the Geneva Red Cross. I won't say that you're
in error for considering the negative, but that's all you've considered,
and haven't even come up with one valid point for why someone might be
researching this. Do you think these men are idiots ? Unbelievably
paranoid to assume that noone has considered the negative aspects of the
projects. Or engineered solutions to the aforementioned problems. I'm
sorry if I sound a bit callous, but I think you've been watching too much
of the X-files, and not spent enough time doing research. Take care.

--
_______________________________________________________
| Curtis D. Levin   kd4zkw       |  Team Os/2 Member  |
|  [e-mail]            | Acft Elec Sys Spec |
| http://www.shadow.net/~cdlevin | Amateur Radio OP.  |
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:13:36 1996
From: Joe Polchlopek <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: RTTY software for PC
Date: Thu, 2 May 1996 08:30:12 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Larry,

Thanks for the reply and the offer.  I downloaded HamCom and tried it
last night with a demodulator a co-worker built for me.  Didn't work.  He
didn't have the correct op-amp and used a substitute and I think that may
be the problem.  We're going to try again with the right op-amp and see
what happens.  I'll keep your note and maybe get back to you if we
continue to have problems.  Thanks again,

--Joe

On Wed, 1 May 1996, BABB_LARRY wrote:

> I have a couple of older interfaces that I would sell cheap.. one is a
> Kantronices Interface II and I think I have the software for it..  I have
> a couple of software programs for the Commodore.  I have an mfj program
> that they market for about $25.00 that works OK..  it runs under dos..
> and would work with any terminal type interface..  $50.00 and it is
> yours.. 73 de larry
> --
> Larry R. Babb K7NHA
> [e-mail]
> 4859 Elizabeth Ave.
> Chubbuck,  ID  83202
> [phone]
>

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|  Network Systems Analyst                     phone [phone]  |
|  http://www.netcom.duke.edu/~joe               fax [phone]  |
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From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:13:37 1996
From: Alex Lam <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateure.homebrew,rec.radio.amateure.misc
Subject: KISS mode help !
Date: Thu, 02 May 1996 15:10:08 +1000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi all,
        I am trying to have two modems talking to each other. Just then,
I have them talking with converse and transparent mode, but it didn't
working for KISS mode. In fact, they lost connection when I put them
into KISS mode.
        I realise that I will no longer have AX.25 in KISS, but
I didn't expect they would lost connection !
        Can anyone help ? Are there special instructions required ?

        Your help will be very much appreciated. Thankyou.

Alex Lam
--

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From [e-mail] Fri May 03 12:13:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Phil Pittard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: KAMPLUS - wefax??
Date: 2 May 96 15:34:27 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>



Hi, one of our local amateurs here in Mt Gambier, has a KAM+ tnc - he & I
have scoured the Internet looking for programmes which will do wefax with
the tnc. I found 2 wefax progs which were for KAM tncs but neither of them
will resolve the signals properly.
I did access the KANTRONICS WWW SITE & attempted to send emails to the
various email addresses given on their www page but in every case I got the
" the address is invalid" type messages from the mail server. Can any one
give me a functioning email address for the makers of KAM+ tnc &/or advise
of any sites which have suitable wefax software.
Thanks PHIL
Phil Pittard (Australian Amateur Radio Station VK5HAM)
AMATEUR RADIO AX-25 ADDRESS: VK5HAM @VK5SR.#WEV.VIC.AUS.OC
< VOICE + PACKET - SATELLITE TV/RADIO - SCPC - ALL BAND MONITORING >
E-MAIL ADDRESS:  [e-mail]
Mary-Ann Pittard  E-MAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]
SNAIL MAIL:PHIL & MARY-ANN PITTARD BOX 8119,MT GAMBIER EAST,S.A, 5291



From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:46:22 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: FS: AEA DSP-232
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 00:27:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4me173$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

   I AM MOVING VERY SHORTLY AND WILL NOT BE BACK ON HF FOR QUITE SOME
TIME.   I HAVE FOR SALE A DSP-232 USED FOR MAYBE AN HOUR OR SO.   WITH
BOX AND MANUAL AND A CABLE MADE FOR A FT-1000.

$325.00 SHIPPED IN THE U.S.

CONTACT CHRIS KA1SIE 603 883 2456 OR [e-mail]

73 CHRIS KA1SIE



From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:46:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joseph A Vilardo)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Hard Reset on KAM - how??
Date: Sat, 4 May 1996 12:51:23 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Sandy Lynch) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Sandy Lynch)
>Subject: Hard Reset on KAM - how??
>Date: Wed, 1 May 1996 06:31:46 GMT

>Nuts ... don't have that particular manual for my old KAM.
>Can some kind soul let me know what is necessary to do a
>"hard reset" ....

>My old KAM (upgraded to 5.0x) is really acting screwly lately.
>Awhile back I installed the DCD State Machine mod from TAPR
>and that was fine ... but recently, I can't get any of my s/w
>to talk to the KAM ... as I recall, there's a jumper (K6)
>that you're supposed to move from NORM to ??? or ???? and
>are you supposed to apply power before reverting?

>Help ........

>Thanks
>Sandy WA6BXH
>[e-mail]

Hi Sandy

Here is what you do to perform hard reset on the Kam:

1)      Set your terminal program to 300 baud ( com speed between COMPUTER and TNC
)
2)      Locate jumper k6 It has a TEST/NORMAL position, place jumper in TEST
        position3) Apply power to TNC
4)      Watch Computer display for:

        EEPROM INIT OK
        CHECKSSUM OK
        RAM OK XXXXXBYTES
        REPLACE TEST JUMPER

        note (some TNC's will not display REPLACE TEST JUMPER)

5)      If you have removed the 2404 EEPROM from the unit for any reason the EEPROM
        INIT message will read:

        EEPROM INIT ERROR

        This is a normal indication, not to worry!

6)       Turn Power off and put Jumper back to NORMAL

7)      One caution, since you will be doing the procedure with the board out of
        the case and the power regulator not heat sinked to the case DO NOT leave
        power applied for more than a minute or so.

Good luck,  Over the years I have had to HARD RESET my KAM so many times I cut

a hole in the case over the K6 jumper.  Now I reach in with a pair of forceps
and move the jumper.  I also considered putting a momentary pushbutton on the
back of the KAM!!!


Joe WB3DWG
West Chester, PA


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:46:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Donald Parry)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: K.I.S.S. info wanted.
Date: 3 May 1996 05:47:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4mc6kp$[e-mail]>

G'day

I'm half way through a uni project which involves setting up TCP/ip
network over packet radio.
I have read here and there about something called k.i.s.s. and
am having difficulty finding more info about it. Could anyone
give me an indication of where I might find out more about this
protocol(?)

thanks in advance

--
                                                -Joe
Project page> http://morinda.ntu.edu.au/itss/webpages/djp/project/main.html


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:46:25 1996
From: "George J. Molnar" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: KAM problems
Date: Thu, 02 May 1996 21:35:19 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mb5fm$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
To: Russ Roslewski <[e-mail]>

Russ Roslewski wrote:
>
> Hello,
>         Recently we have been having problems with the club's KAM.  For some
> reason, every so often it will "lock up" (for lack of a better term).  When
> this happens, all of the lights on the front panel will light up except the
> receive light, which seems to work normally.  The TNC will not accept any
> commands from the terminal, nor can anyone else connect to it.  It has done
> this twice over the last month, and I think it's only a matter of time befor
e
> it happens again.  It is an older KAM, with version 5.0 (I'm pretty sure)
> firmware.  Any suggestions?
>

You might try removing and re-installing the socketed ICs (EPROM &
memory, if I recall). Sometimes, as they age, the connections in the
socket get flaky & weird things happen. Also, check to make sure the
proper 5 volts is present at the output of the regulator. I've heard
that the pair of electrolytic caps near the regulator sometimes go bad,
also. They're easy to replace and couldn't hurt things.

73


--
George J. Molnar
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Amateur Radio: KF2T@N0QCU.#NECO.CO.USA.NOAM
http://www.interealm.com/p/gmolnar/index.html


From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:46:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tapio Sokura)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: KAMPLUS - wefax??
Date: 3 May 96 13:35:14 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

>Hi, one of our local amateurs here in Mt Gambier, has a KAM+ tnc - he & I
>have scoured the Internet looking for programmes which will do wefax with
>the tnc. I found 2 wefax progs which were for KAM tncs but neither of them
>will resolve the signals properly.

You can try to adjust daytweak parameter in the KAM+, it finetunes the clock
onboard KAM+ and may clarify the reception.

>I did access the KANTRONICS WWW SITE & attempted to send emails to the
>various email addresses given on their www page but in every case I got the
>" the address is invalid" type messages from the mail server. Can any one
>give me a functioning email address for the makers of KAM+ tnc &/or advise

This has worked for me: Ruth Hull <[e-mail]>

>of any sites which have suitable wefax software.

I don't know if there is any KAM specific programs, but you can try
ftp.funet.fi /pub/ham and its subdirectories.

  73's de Tapio

---
Tapio Sokura <> [e-mail] <> AX.25: [e-mail]
PGP public key available from public keyservers.
Fingerprint: 5E 88 D6 BA FC 23 A2 E3  BD 8D D9 1F EB B8 3E 00



From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:46:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Stan Huntting)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: KaWin 6.38 released on the web
Date: 3 May 1996 14:19:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4md4ko$[e-mail]>

KAWIN NEWS

KaWin 6.38 is ready for download from the KaWin Home Page!

New files are:
KAWIN638.EXE   the full KaWin system for new users,
KAWUP638.EXE   just the updated KAWIN.EXE and squawk file,
KAWINHLP.EXE   the latest KAWIN.HLP, help file.

The new features in version 6.38 are logging and Yapp!

The new logging feature is a modest start at a very big
subject. A simple text file, in comma-delimited format for
easy import into other programs, stores a wealth of info on
your QSOs. See the new help file for details.

With the addition of a very full implementation of the Yapp
file transfer protocol and a significant enhancement of the
existing KaWin HF protocol, KaWin becomes the undisputed
leader in file transfer technology for RF datacomm. The
following table summarizes the features of the three
protocols that KaWin now supports:

Feature                              KaWin/HF   Yapp    Gold
------------------------------------------------------------
Applicable modes                 G-tor/Pactor Packet  Packet
Full binary transparency                  yes    yes     yes
Robust error detection                    yes    yes     yes
Auto-start remote upload/download         yes    yes     yes
Auto-start remote directory request       yes     no     yes
Multiple file selection on Send File      yes    yes      no
Wildcards on Get File                     yes    yes      no
Restartable after a broken transfer       yes    yes     yes
Verifies original file on restarts        yes    yes      no
Keyboard chat during transfer              no     no     yes

All currently reported bugs are fixed in 6.38.

To add to the KaWin News mailing list, send email to
[e-mail] with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line,
or use the handy subscription link on the KaWin Home Page.
To be removed from the list, send email to [e-mail]
with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line and be sure to
include the email address this message was sent to in the
body. I cannot remove you if I don't know your address!

73, Igottago... Stan ..

KaWin News is published by Stan Huntting, KF0IA.
--
Stan Huntting,    KF0IA
Email:            [e-mail]
Fax:              303 444 2314
KaWin home page:  http://www.mutadv.com/kawin/
Postal address:   4655 Pleasant Ridge Rd.,
                  Boulder, CO 80301-1731, USA



From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:46:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick Whiting)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Throughput For HF Digital Modes?
Date: 3 May 96 20:14:49 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I'm looking for apples-to-apples throughput comparisons for HF digital
modes, especially the more advanced modes (e.g., Pactor-I&II, G-TOR,
CLOVER-II, etc.). Data using an HF channel simulator would be great, i.e.,
along the lines of Young, et al, (1994), 13th ARRL Digital Communications
Conference, p. 153, but with G-TOR and Pactor-II included. Experimental data
is fine, too, if reasonably "apples-to-apples" comparisons.
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Richard A. (Rick) Whiting          Phone:  + 1 612 550 1213
  5780 Rosewood Ln. N.               E-mail: [e-mail]
  Plymouth, MN 55442-1411            Packet: W0TN @ WB0GDB.MN.USA.NOAM
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From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:46:30 1996
From: Software Engineering Department <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.ham-radio.packet,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.packet
Subject: WANTED: FTP site for AX.25 standard...
Date: 3 May 1996 06:23:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4mc8pq$[e-mail]>


Much appreciated!



Benjamin Fan
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat May 04 15:46:31 1996
Date: Thu, 02 May 1996 21:13:47 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Rudi Logghe)
Subject: xtal for Tekk trx
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hello,

Thanks for reading this message.

I'm looking for the specifications of the crystals that are used in
the Tekk KS-1000 trx.

The local crystal manufacturer asks if the xtals are used at the
serial or at the parallel resonance, and the value of the capacitor.
At the moment I can't give them an answer, because I don't have the
schematics of the trx.

If someone could help me, I would be very grateful, so I can order
them (and order them right ;^) )



Rudi Logghe, ON1JL

[e-mail]
http://uc2.unicall.be:80/rlogghe/



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:38:53 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: [e-mail] (Jens David)
Subject: Re: Information on Tekk Mini
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 4 May 1996 14:19:02 GMT

Hi Carl,

In article <[e-mail]>, Carl Bergstedt <cb
erg@grayfox> says:
>
>
>
>I know I've seen some info on mods to the Tekk Mini series to make it work
>well in 9600 baud service. The Tekk Micro does well, but as I remember, the
>Mini needs some mods to work satisfactorily. Can anyone point me to a source
>for the mods? Either post on this newsgroup or email to me:
>
>[e-mail]
>Carl K9VXW
>
>73 and tnx
>

There were two versions of the tnet mini up to now. An old version and a new
one. The new one was introduced about 1 year ago. Both versions work well with
9600 Baud FSK, assuming they are correctly aligned.
If you purchase a TNET mini by now it┤s very likely that you get the new versi
on.
You can recognize a new version by a little wire on the soldering side of the
board.
The new versions can easily be modified to work with 19200 baud FSK modems by
echanging the IF filters to 21M30B and (CFW455C or LF-H25S).

73 + 55
   Jens

Jens David, DG1KJD
AMPRnet+global: [e-mail] -- DieBug: dg1kjd@db0ach.#nrw.deu.e
u
Tel.: [phone] -- Dial-in V32bis/V42bis: [phone]
dg1kjd-svr.ampr.org [44.130.21.60] AX25: DG1KJD via DB0ME



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:38:55 1996
From: Mike Berg <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Interfacing NODES to PCS
Date: Fri, 03 May 96 01:40:06 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4m7ghi$[e-mail]>


In Article<4m7ghi$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> write:
> Path: cronkite.polaristel.net!news3.mr.net!mr.net!newshub.tc.umn.edu!spool.m
u.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!warwick!leicester!usenet
> From: "S.W.L. Poulton" <[e-mail]>
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
> Subject: Interfacing NODES to PCS
> Date: 1 May 1996 11:05:22 GMT
> Organization: University of Leicester
> Lines: 15
> Message-ID: <4m7ghi$[e-mail]>
> NNTP-Posting-Host: hawk.le.ac.uk
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>
> Hello.
>
> I'm currently trying to interface an set of nodes running thenet X1J to G8BP
Q
> The nodes currentley run into a diode matrix, and using a null lead I can
> successfully use my laptop and G8BPQ to access them, however if I try to use

my
> desktop PC no joy. On using a lead as wired under the instructions in G8BPQ
> documentation, no joy on the Desktop, but on the laptop success again.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas ???
> If so please E-mail me
>
> 73's Stu G7LHL
> --
> S.W.L. Poulton
>
Try the BPQ to diode matrix interface made by Amateur Network Supply.
It's about $7 and goes into the serial port on the pc.  A regular 9 pin
serial cable is used to connect to the matrix.  Got one here and really
like it.  Their address is PO box 219, Montvale, NJ. 07645
Phone [phone]
73  Mike  N0QBH



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:38:56 1996
From: William R Liporace <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: KAM Capacitor problems
Date: Sat, 4 May 1996 21:29:40 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mb5fm$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

The caps that everyone seems to be talking about, seem to be the two 50v
10uf caps in the front of the KAM.  I have had a problem with the KAM
initializing.  I cannot get mine to work.  Before I start replacing parts
or paying the big price of repair from Kantronics, I would like to try to
fix it myself. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
73 Will KB2HUN

William Liporace KB2HUN          [e-mail]
325 Mountain Street              KB2HUN @ K2TR (yccc packet cluster)
Albany, NY 12209                 KB2HUN @ WA2PVV (NEDA)
518-449-1397 home                518-471-2837



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:38:58 1996
From: Len Revelle <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: KAM problems
Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 19:31:36 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mb5fm$[e-mail]>

Russ Roslewski wrote:
>
> Hello,
>         Recently we have been having problems with the club's KAM.  For some
> reason, every so often it will "lock up" (for lack of a better term).  When
> this happens, all of the lights on the front panel will light up except the
> receive light, which seems to work normally.  The TNC will not accept any
> commands from the terminal, nor can anyone else connect to it.  It has done
> this twice over the last month, and I think it's only a matter of time befor
e
> it happens again.  It is an older KAM, with version 5.0 (I'm pretty sure)
> firmware.  Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Russ  KI7FL
>

My old Kam, upgraded to E-8.0 version does this when the AC power
momentarily drops but I think _ALL_ my lights are on.
--

********************************
| Len Revelle   [e-mail] |
| Illinois      CIS 72607,1320 |
|  KE9YR        AMA 60055      |
********************************


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:38:58 1996
From: Gary Bleasdale <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: KAM problems
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 09:13:36 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mb5fm$[e-mail]>

Had the same problem on mine. Was also putting garbage on the screen.
Replaced the two caps on the front of the board. That did the trick.
That was two years ago. No problem since.
73, Gary, KJ4PV


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:38:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Rumball)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: KPC-4 and KPC-9612 in a nodestack? HOW?????
Date: 6 May 1996 17:55:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4mlee4$[e-mail]>

  Do you know if it is possible to set up a nodestack that consists of
a KPC-4 and a KPC-9612 tnc?

  I am really curious to hear what suggestions you may have for me.

  Thanks in advance.


73, John VE3BUS
    [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:01 1996
From: Edward Lawrence <eal>
Newsgroups: alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.amateur.female,alt.binaries.erotic.senior-citizens,alt.binaries.pictures.erotic.senior-citizens,alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.breasts,alt.binaries.pictures.erotics.breasts,alt.binaries.pictures.voyeurism,alt.freemasonry,alt.masonic.members,alt.banjo.clawhammer,alt.binaries.sounds.midi,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,alt.appalachian,alt.binaries.clip-art,k12.ed.music,alt.sex.fat,rec.sex,alt.consumers.sweepstakes,sci.numerology
Subject: Re: Looking for info on numerology
Date: 6 May 1996 12:56:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4mksup$[e-mail]>
References: <4lp7o9$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Why are you posting this material to rec.amateur.antennas?   This is about as
far off topic as you can get . Please don't do it again.



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:03 1996
From: Roger J. Buffington <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: New to digital question???
Date: 6 May 1996 03:48:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4mjsqq$9q8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Actually, it depends on your radio.  If your radio

does RTTY via SSB, it will also work that way with

Pactor.  However, FSK is often the better way to

go, as many rigs shift the passband such that the

filters work better on receive for Pactor/Amtor or

Rtty when in FSK mode.



Roger

AB6WR

internet: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Greg Jones)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re(2): K.I.S.S. info wanted.
Date: Sat, 4 May 96 12:54:36 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail],Internet TeachNet Gatew writes:
ftp.tapr.org/tapr/general.kiss.txt

ftp.tapr.org/tapr/general/kiss.txt


Missed a slash for a dot.


Greg


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-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Lawrence Ober)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: RFI from computer - help please
Date: 5 May 1996 14:32:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4mie6j$[e-mail]>

I've just started to play with the digital modes.  The computer is producing
strong RFI to my HF XCVR.  It is monitor based as switching the monitor on/off

starts/stops the RFI.  The frequency and harmonics vary depending upon display

mode (VGA/SVGA/Windows/DOS/etc.).  Typically, running Win95 @ 800x600 the
harmonic period is about ("about" as it's broad-banded) 46KHz.  If it matters
the monitor is a Sony Trinitron 17sf running off a 486/100.  I would appreciat
e
any suggestions or shared experience.  I really can't move the equipment aroun
d
as it's a small space.

Tnx
Larry KC1VS



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:05 1996
From: Joe Polchlopek <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: RTTY software for PC
Date: Fri, 3 May 1996 12:16:19 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4mb5l8$[e-mail]>

On 2 May 1996, Mick Ishmael wrote:

> D/l jvfax 7.1 and build THAT version. it has 2 caps at the input and DOES
> work. DO use a low noise op-amp.

Mick,

My friend rebuilt the demod with the correct op-amp and it's working fine
with HamCom now.  I'll download jvfax anyway and see what it's like.
Thanks for the reply.

--Joe

> : On Wed, 1 May 1996, BABB_LARRY wrote:
>
> : > I have a couple of older interfaces that I would sell cheap.. one is a
> : > Kantronices Interface II and I think I have the software for it..  I hav
e
> : > a couple of software programs for the Commodore.  I have an mfj program
> : > that they market for about $25.00 that works OK..  it runs under dos..
> : > and would work with any terminal type interface..  $50.00 and it is
> : > yours.. 73 de larry
> : > --
> : > Larry R. Babb K7NHA
> : > [e-mail]
> : > 4859 Elizabeth Ave.
> : > Chubbuck,  ID  83202
> : > [phone]
> : >
>
> :  --------------------------------------------------------------------
> : |  Joe Polchlopek                               [e-mail]  |
> : |  Network Systems Analyst                     phone [phone]  |
> : |  http://www.netcom.duke.edu/~joe               fax [phone]  |

> : |  Duke University     Rm 117A TelCom Building     Durham, NC 27708  |
> :  --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>

 --------------------------------------------------------------------
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|  Network Systems Analyst                     phone [phone]  |
|  http://www.netcom.duke.edu/~joe               fax [phone]  |
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From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (George)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,sci.electronics,rec.radio.pirates
Subject: Re: Seattle Quake Story At Ham Radio Online
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 13:28:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4mia6i$[e-mail]>
References: <4mdd58$[e-mail]>


Why.They were not needed at that time.No one was killed.No phone lines
were down.Government radio was working just fine.
SO why?????

[e-mail] (Ed Mitchell) wrote:

>The 5.4 Seattle earthquake knocked out telephone and cellular communications
>systems, probably due to excessive call attempts. Amateur radio ARES and RACE
S
>nets went into operation immediately following the earthqauke.

>A complete story is now available at Ham Radio Online at
>http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm

>As are the start of May 1996 articles.

>Please come visit, its free and free of ads!
>
>------------------------
>Ed (KF7VY) and Kim (N7VPL) Mitchell
>personal email to [e-mail]
>Visit Ham Radio Online, it's free! at
>http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm





From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Ferguson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,sci.electronics,rec.radio.pirates
Subject: Re: Seattle Quake Story At Ham Radio Online
Date: Sun, 05 May 1996 17:39:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4mip5r$[e-mail]>
References: <4mdd58$[e-mail]> <4mia6i$[e-mail]>

He answered your question already in the post.  The question to have
asked is,

Whay was this posted to rec.radio.shortwave?

df


[e-mail] (George) wrote:


>Why.They were not needed at that time.No one was killed.No phone lines
>were down.Government radio was working just fine.
>SO why?????

>[e-mail] (Ed Mitchell) wrote:

>>The 5.4 Seattle earthquake knocked out telephone and cellular communications
>>systems, probably due to excessive call attempts. Amateur radio ARES and RAC
ES
>>nets went into operation immediately following the earthqauke.

>>A complete story is now available at Ham Radio Online at
>>http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm

>>As are the start of May 1996 articles.

>>Please come visit, its free and free of ads!
>>
>>------------------------
>>Ed (KF7VY) and Kim (N7VPL) Mitchell
>>personal email to [e-mail]
>>Visit Ham Radio Online, it's free! at
>>http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm





+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
+ Dan Ferguson                                             [e-mail]  +
+ Opinions herein expressed are not those of the donut store I patronize. +
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:10 1996
From: Don Skidmore <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,sci.electronics,rec.radio.pirates
Subject: Re: Seattle Quake Story At Ham Radio Online
Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 16:44:13 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mdd58$[e-mail]> <4mia6i$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
To: Zachary Babayco <[e-mail]>

Zachary Babayco wrote:
>
> In article <4mia6i$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (George) writes:
>
> >[e-mail] (Ed Mitchell) wrote:
> >
> >>The 5.4 Seattle earthquake knocked out telephone and cellular communicatio
ns
> >>systems, probably due to excessive call attempts. Amateur radio ARES and R
ACES
> >>nets went into operation immediately following the earthqauke.
> >
> >Why.They were not needed at that time.No one was killed.No phone lines
> >were down.Government radio was working just fine.
> >SO why?????
> >
>
> Didn't you read *any* of his message?  He said that the quake *KNOCKED
> OUT TELEPHONE AND CELLUAR PHONES*.  Govt. radio would have been just a *tad*
> overloaded at the time, so they probably needed and welcomed the help of
> ARES and RACES.  Also, you said that 'nobody was killed.'  With
> communications down, HOW WERE THEY SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT???
>
> --
> [e-mail]
> [e-mail]

Well--
I was there.  There were a few isolated outages for a short period, and some
delayed dial tones (People calling each other to ask "What was that?!". I turn
ed
on my monitor--it was actually relatively quiet.

I'm really glad hams are available to help.  They perform extremely valuable
services during emergencies.  This one was more in the nature of one hell
of a wake-up call rather than a catastrophe (except for a small number of
folks who did have serious damage).

I thought the account was a bit overblown under the circumstances.

Just my $.02

Don
Bellevue, WA


From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:11 1996
From: Dave Maciorowski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: TCP/IP Modem 9600
Date: 4 May 1996 13:02:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4mfkhq$[e-mail]>
References: <4m8fs9$[e-mail]>

Hi Clark,

>   I am looking for recamindations/leeds on a modem for TCP/IP packet
>both 1200 and 9600.  One common solution is to use a TNC in KISS mode,
>but I am looking for just the Modem portion. If I will be bypassing
>the TNC portion anyway why pay for it.

The TAPR 9600 baud modem works great.  We use several.  Visit
           http://www.tapr.org/

The MFJ 9600 modem DOES NOT work well when the radio you are
interfacing to needs high levels of audio.

PacComm makes modems but I have no experience with them.  Visit
           http://www.paccomm.com/

>   Additionaly does anyone know or have pointers to the modem
>standard/spec  for 9600 and what portion of the formating/control the
>modem does in KISS mode while operating TCP/IP packet.

The modem should be interfaced to an HDLC card -- there are
several.  Drivers are already available for most operating systems
for TCP over AX.25.  Source is available too for any new
driver design.

-----
Dave Maciorowski, WA1JHK
Colorado Repeater Association, Inc.
  Serving Colorado with Voice and Data, 6-Meters to 1.2 Gig

Internet: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
CRA:      http://www.rmsd.com/hamradio/cra/




From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Stephen Muther)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: TNC-2 Schematic Needed
Date: 4 May 1996 17:50:30 -0700
Distribution: usa
Message-ID: <4mgu0m$[e-mail]>

I was recently given on old TNC-2 board.  Its serial number is
somewhere in the 3000 range.  Some of the board components are
broken and a few of the ICs have been pulled.  I am looking for
a schematic to help me get the unit back in shape.  The TAPR
web site has provided me with the System and Assembly manuals,
even the latest firmware files, but no schematic.

Does it exist in downloadable form?  If not, I'd gladly pay for
copy and postage.

Thanks,

Steve Muther WF6R
[e-mail]
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:13 1996
From: Software Engineering Department <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.ham-radio.packet,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.packet
Subject: WANTED: Radio attachments for creating standlaone data networks...
Date: 3 May 1996 07:09:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4mcbeg$[e-mail]>


I'm looking for commercial off the shelf products that can be
attached to HF/VHF radios to turn them into network nodes on a
standalone RF data network.  Any suggestions/comments would be
greatly appreciated.  The protocol used by the attachments is
not critial, although I would prefer a standard one.  Crypto
support would be nice.



Benjamin Fan
Siemens Plessey Electronic Systems Australia
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue May 07 19:39:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Alan Smithers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: WTB: Synths, Drum Machines & FX - analog or digital
Date: 6 May 1996 10:34:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4mkkk4$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Alan Smithers)


WTB: Synths, Drum Machines & FX - analog or digital

Arp, Akai, Boss, Buchla, Crumar, Chroma, EDP, EML, EMS, Korg, Moog, Oberheim,
Octave, PAIA, PPG, Roland, Serge, Sequential, Simmons, Yamaha, ETC...

* Older stuff With or Without MIDI
* Synthesizers - analog, modular, patchable, some digital, etc...
* Drum machines, Ryhthm units - analog
* Sequencers - CV & gate
* Converter units - MIDI to CV & gate, etc
* Sync units - Din Sync, etc.
* Effects processors - tube, analog, digital
* Vocoders
* Effects pedals

* Even Newer Stuff

* Also Wanted: Recording Gear - Mics, Pre-amps, Processors, etc...

* Anything else that falls under the electronic music realm...

Please write back with a description of what you have...
Thankyou.
--
6


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (JS)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: **** CAN ANYBODY SUGGEST A VALUE ON THIS STUFF ??? ****
Date: 8 May 1996 02:53:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4mp2b0$[e-mail]>

I have inhereted the following from my dad and wondered if anybody out there
could give me an estimate on what they think this stuff is worth:

1) HeathKit SB-200  1000 Watt Linear Amp        = $
2) Kenwood TS-520S Receiver                     = $
3) Kenwood DG-5 Digital Display                 = $
4) Heathkit HM-2140 Dual Meter (REF & FWD)      = $
5) Kenwood MC-50 Mic                            = $
6) AstAatic D-104 Upright Mic (Old Radio Style) = $
7) HeathKit HD-1410 Eletronic (2) Button Keyer  = $

If you have any ideas on these values I sure would appreciate an e-mail at
[e-mail]..........Thanks

J.S.



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:07 1996
From: mi950023 (Paul Redman (GW0TSW))
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: 9600 Bd Radios  -  text.txt [1/1]
Date: 9 May 1996 13:18:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4msrbf$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: newi.ac.uk

Q2FuIGFueW9uZSB0ZWxsIG1lIHdoYXQgYnJhbmRzIG9GIDlrNiByYWRpb3Mg
YXJlIGF2YWlsYWJsZSBpbiB0aGUgVS5TLg0KYW5kIHdoYXQgc29ydCBvZiBw
cmljZSB0aGV5IHJldGFpbCBmb3IuIEkgZG9uJ3QgbWVhbiBjb21tZXJjaWFs
IHJpZ3MNCmxpa2UgVE00NTEncy4uLi4gdGhleSBkb24ndCB3b3JrLCBJIG1l
YW4gYSBjb21tZXJjaWFsIHJpZyBvciBraXQgdGhhdA0KaGFzIGJlZW4gZGVz
aWduZWQgZm9yIDlrNiBhbmQgYWJvdmUu



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Harnois)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: do you have a pk-88?
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 17:40:16 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I need to know what Q4 in a PK-88 is ...

--
Michael Harnois ([e-mail])
No Organization Whatsoever


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:11 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: [e-mail] (Jay O'Brien - W6GO)
Subject: DRSI HF & 2400 for trade
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 1996 00:16:31 GMT

For DRSI (Packet TNC) users:

I HAVE FOR TRADE: DRSI PCPA*1 and DRSI HF Modem.
TRADE FOR: DRSI PCPA*2

I HAVE FOR TRADE: DRSI PCPA*1 and DRSI 2400 bps Modem.
TRADE FOR: DRSI PCPA*2

73, Jay
    [e-mail]

--


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:11 1996
From: [e-mail]   (Roger J. Buffington; AB6WR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: DSP 232
Date: 11 May 1996 11:06:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4n1sbn$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Roger J. Buffington)

Has anyone out there used the DSP 232 (AEA's new TNC.)  I am curious
as to anyone's impressions of the new unit.

AEA claims that the DSP 232 will be able to handle Pactor 2 "when it
becomes available." (Apparently this means either when AEA licenses
Pactor 2, or reverse-engineers it?)  However, I have heard others say
that the DSP 232, along with the DSP 2232, will NOT be able to handle
Pactor 2 because its CPU is too slow to process it.  Does anyone have any
insight to offer regarding this?

Roger J. Buffington
AB6WR
USC Law School Class of '97

[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:12 1996
From: peter bohac <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Encryption on TCP/IP Packet
Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 12:46:30 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

How does the FCC regulation against encrypted messages apply to packet
radio?  Specifically:
1.  Is it legal to send a PGP encrypted file to another over a packet LAN?
2.  How is secure telnet, ftp, etc., conducted on a packet LAN?
73's,

- peter (=
   ((      ____    [e-mail]
    ))   \____/_   "Coffee makes the world go 'round..."
 ,-|~~|  /~~~~\ \  KC7CSC (tech +)
 `-|__|  \____/    Seattle Pacific University
         `'`'`'    Student of the Sciences



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Koniecki)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Encryption on TCP/IP Packet
Date: 8 May 1996 09:47:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4mpqj6$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Rich Mulvey ([e-mail]) wrote:
: On Mon, 6 May 1996 12:46:30 -0700, peter bohac <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >How does the FCC regulation against encrypted messages apply to packet
: >radio?  Specifically:
: >1.  Is it legal to send a PGP encrypted file to another over a packet LAN?

:    No, it is not permissible to send a file using *any* encryption
: method, although you are permitted to obscure the transmissions
: necessary to operate a control link.  ( i.e. when controlling a
: satellite. )  See 97.113 and 97.207.

But, you CAN send encrypted stuff on non ham frequencies under Part 15
regulations. Can you say wireless modem?



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:14 1996
From: Rick Whiting <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: HAM CDs...
Date: 9 May 1996 01:52:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrj4g$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT) wrote:
>Hello everyone,
[material deleted]
>Also I have heard some rumors that the QST and may be the Radcom is
>available on CD, any news ???

ARRL's new CD-ROM has the text and images (including ads) of the 1995
issues of QST, National Contest Journal, and QEX. It includes a search
engine.


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From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Craig Stimson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Help:Ven-Tel Model 1200-32 power supply requirements
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 01:11:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrgoe$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

John Demczyk <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Please help!

>I have come across a Ven-Tel model 1200-32 external modem but it didn't
>come with a power supply.  If you know what the power supply requirements
> are for this modem, or know of a source on the web or elsewhere that I
>could look to get this info I would be very grateful.

Hi John,

I Have a Ven-Tel 2400 Baud external Modem. I still use it because it
is capable of generating all 16 DTMF tones for programing our repeater
through the phone line. My USR 14.4 doesn't.

Anyway...it has anexternal power supply with a flat four pin polarized
connector. The pins are numbered 4,3,2,1 left to right and the
polarization is accomplished with two notches, one on the top and the
other on the bottom surrounding pin 3. I have tried to illustrate
below:

     V
4  3 2 1
   ^ (notches are the same size)

Pin 1 is Ground
Pin 2 is +5V @ 1 amp
Pin 3 is +12V @ 0.2 amp
Pin 4 is -12V @ 0.2 amp

I am not sure if the model you have has the same power supply but
perhaps this will help.

73 de Craig
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+  Craig Stimson                         +
+  E-mail: [e-mail]           +
+  AX.25 : VA3DCS@VE3ZRD.#SCON.ON.CA.NA  +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++



From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: HTX-212 computer control?
Date: Tue, 07 May 96 04:26:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4mmmkp$[e-mail]>

Anyone have specs on the Radio Shack HTX-212 data format from the mike to the
radio? Seems like it is possible to control the radio somewhat from the mike,
as it has a clock, control, and data line...

Jim N8AVX


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:17 1996
From: Thomas Sailer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Linux Kernel Driver for Baycom ser12/par96 modems
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 15:05:33 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I've recently hacked a linux kernel driver for simple baycom
type ser12 and par96 modems.
It's currently located at my web page http://www.ife.ee.ethz.ch/~sailer.
Informations about the modems are available at http://www.baycom.de
Note: This is experimental (alpha) software. It requires kernel
version 1.3.80 or newer.

- Tom, hb9jnx
--
Thomas (Tom) Sailer                    EMail: [e-mail]
Weinbergstrasse 76                     Ham Radio: hb9jnx @ hb9w.che.eu
CH-8408 Winterthur                     Phone: ++41 52 222 32 81


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Koniecki)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Packet programs for the Amiga computer
Date: 8 May 1996 09:35:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4mppsm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4md4c7$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Burch Akin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (SARUMAN) wrote:

: >>    I am trying desparately to get a packet program, ANY packet program, t
o
: >>run on my Amiga system.  I currently have an A2000 (68030), and a KPC-3
: >>TNC.  For some reason, I cannot get any packet program to run
: >>satisfactorily on the Amiga.  I have tried AmiCom v2.2, and it will not
: >>SYNC properly.  (I have tried both HOST and KISS modes.)  AmiPac works OK,

...SNIP...

: I use my TNC with my Amiga by using Terminate.  It is a terminal/modem
: program but it works fine for "basic" operation.

I use VLT to a TNC-2 at 19.2 Kb (yes, I've modified the TNC a bit). Works
very well. Oh yes, the 68040 card in my 2000 helps the serial speed quite a
bit. I also run AmigaNOS, at the same serial port speed. The higher speed
makes quite a difference in system response. Other applications are no
longer sluggish. I usually run AmigaNOS while I do other work.

One more thing; if the author hasn't changed the default distribution
binary of AmigaNOS from optimized for space to optimized for time, recompile
the source yourself. It is only 2K larger (binary is over 300K to start
with) and makes a big difference in speed.


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Morisseau)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,sci.electronics,rec.radio.pirates
Subject: Re: Seattle Quake Story At Ham Radio Online
Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 21:09:18 PST
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mdd58$[e-mail]> <4mia6i$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article Don Skidmore <[e-mail]> writes:



:>I was there.  There were a few isolated outages for a short period, and some
:>delayed dial tones (People calling each other to ask "What was that?!". I
:turned>on my monitor--it was actually relatively quiet.

:>I'm really glad hams are available to help.  They perform extremely valuable
:>services during emergencies.  This one was more in the nature of one hell
:>of a wake-up call rather than a catastrophe (except for a small number of
:>folks who did have serious damage).

:>I thought the account was a bit overblown under the circumstances.


    I was there too, Don and I agree. It was grossly overblown and the Ham
Radio Online story echoed the silliness with which the local media handled
the non-event. Hysteria and anxiety make some people seem much more imprtant
than boredom and business as usual.

>Just my $.02

>Don
>Bellevue, WA

==========================================================================
  Dan Morisseau, N7ZXL| I root for 2 teams  -  The St. Louis Cardinals ...
   47.28N/122.50W/300'| and whoever is playing against the New York Mets!
  [e-mail]|
==========================================================================


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:22 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.ham-radio.packet,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.packet
From: jim ames <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: WANTED: Radio attachments for creating standlaone data networks...
To: Software Engineering Department <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mcbeg$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 17:25:12 GMT

Software Engineering Department wrote:
>
> I'm looking for commercial off the shelf products that can be
> attached to HF/VHF radios to turn them into network nodes on a
> standalone RF data network.  Any suggestions/comments would be
> greatly appreciated.  The protocol used by the attachments is
> not critial, although I would prefer a standard one.  Crypto
> support would be nice.
>
> Benjamin Fan
> Siemens Plessey Electronic Systems Australia
> [e-mail]

----------------
important legal disclaimer
------------
-you MUST be licensed by your country's telecom authority to
set up such a network.
fines and imprisonment are realistic possibilites
for skirting the law.
--------------
amateur radio frequencies are regulated by the ITU, and are
for amateur use only for non-commercial , non-business
purposes only
------------
amateur radio digital modems, however, will work on a wide
range of frequencies, including business frequencies
-------------
This is what you want:
(all currency amts USD)
$100.00 to $1000 depending on features-
---------
essentially a Packet Assembler/Dissasembler (PAD)
----------
Connects between comm port on computer and tranciever.
-----------
Advanced Electronics Association PK-232 MBX
(AEA PK-232 MBX) is good, about $500.00
-------
and numerous other mfgs and models
----------------------
these boxes are designed for use in amateur (ham) radio
but there is nothing amateur about the performance, price
or quality - work fine on business freqs.
-------------
essitientially no different than commercial gear
costing thousands more, and for no good reason
other than limited buyer knowledge
-------------
in the ham radio world, a worldwide network moves ham digital
traffic on such equipment 24 hrs a day 7 days a week.
-----------------
available with 1200 baud, 9600 baud 19.2 k baud and 56 k baud
modem
-------------
Does almost every protocol you can imagine
-----------
works with HF, VHF and UHF trancievers
-------
supports FM and SSB
-------
supports packet (ax.25), pactor, rtty, clover, piccalo,
baudot, amtor, TCP/IP, etc.
---------
Full digipeater support.
---------
Support BBS, ROSE, NOS, TNOS, and JNOS control/networking
bulliten board and routing software.
------------
Incredible wide range of commercial and shareware
software support for any purpose possible.
----------------
Hire a licensed amateur radio operator to set it up,
or a licensed commercial radio company.
--------------
licensed ham operators may not accept payment for work done
regarding ham radio frequencies,and services,  but of course
can use their knowledge of radio to earn money in commercial
enterprises.
---------
Good luck,
Jim Licensed Amateur Radio Operator N2NHU in USA


From [e-mail] Sun May 12 18:00:23 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: X1J Firmware - MFJ1270C MODS
Date: 8 May 1996 00:00:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4moo6o$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

HI,

I recently had some chips burned in with the x1j4 firrmware and did
the mods to my mfj1270c and - no lucks. When I turn the tnc on,
the sta and con leds light up and stay on and this is as far as I get.
I have checked and rechecked the mods according to the tnc manual
and the x1j docs. Two completly different parties have burned in
the eproms.

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas. I tend to think it
is the tnc and no the eproms. Is there something I am missing
in doing the mods.

Any and all help on this would be greatly appreciated!!

thanks,
Butch [e-mail].
email [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:45:47 1996
From: mi950023 (Paul Redman (GW0TSW))
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: 9600 Bd Radios  -  text.txt [1/1]
Date: 9 May 1996 13:18:39 GMT
Message-ID: <4msrbf$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: newi.ac.uk

Q2FuIGFueW9uZSB0ZWxsIG1lIHdoYXQgYnJhbmRzIG9GIDlrNiByYWRpb3Mg
YXJlIGF2YWlsYWJsZSBpbiB0aGUgVS5TLg0KYW5kIHdoYXQgc29ydCBvZiBw
cmljZSB0aGV5IHJldGFpbCBmb3IuIEkgZG9uJ3QgbWVhbiBjb21tZXJjaWFs
IHJpZ3MNCmxpa2UgVE00NTEncy4uLi4gdGhleSBkb24ndCB3b3JrLCBJIG1l
YW4gYSBjb21tZXJjaWFsIHJpZyBvciBraXQgdGhhdA0KaGFzIGJlZW4gZGVz
aWduZWQgZm9yIDlrNiBhbmQgYWJvdmUu



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:45:48 1996
From: Len Revelle <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: APRS/HF TNC
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 08:19:04 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a crystal controlled ssb transcieve I've considered playing with
in the truck on APRS. I'm told that most packet only TNC's won't work on
HF due to filter limitations. If this is so, what TNC's are the mobiles
on HF using? I don't want to buy another KAM for this.
--

********************************
| Len Revelle   [e-mail] |
| Illinois      CIS 72607,1320 |
|  KE9YR        AMA 60055      |
********************************


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:45:49 1996
From: "S. Sampson" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Code Speed Change:  Help Needed
Date: Sun, 12 May 1996 12:12:47 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n0hlv$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Did you know that   50 %   of  ALL  U.S. Hams (about 340,000) are
> either No Code Techs, Novices, or Tech Plus?

Who gives a shit.

Did you know that over 50% of ALL U.S. Hams are
male?  Let's outlaw women from using HF.

Did you know that over 50% of ALL U.S. Hams are
non-handicapped?  Let's outlaw handicapped from using HF.

--
Steve Sampson
mailto:[e-mail]
http://swissnet.ai.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0x63BA9AF9
"Non-problems need non-solutions"


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:45:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Gratton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Code Speed Change:  Help Needed
Date: 14 May 1996 14:06:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4na40d$[e-mail]>
References: <4n0hlv$[e-mail]>

In article <4n0hlv$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>Did you know that   50 %   of  ALL  U.S. Hams (about 340,000) are
>either No Code Techs, Novices, or Tech Plus?
>According to the A.R.R.L. that is true if I did my math right.
>
>That means one half of us are now operating at 5 wpm or less code
>speed.
>
>
[edited to show the obvious]

Did you know that about 50% of ALL U.S. Hams (about 340,000) are
either General, Advanced ot Extra?

According to the A.R.R.L. that is true if he did his math right.

That means one half of us are now operating at 13 wpm or more code
speed.


--
John Gratton                               |                      [e-mail]
m
Hans Christian 33 "Nakia"                  |                      (415)780-577
4


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:45:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Clark W. Hanley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Converting ICOM IC-45A 440MHz To 9600 packet ?
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 21:41:14 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4n8a9s$[e-mail]>

Hi All

   Anyone have expereance/info/suggestions on converting a ICOM IC-45A
440 rig to 9600 packet, primaraly TCP/IP.

   I regularly read both this group and my e-mail so ether responce if
fine.

Thanks agin for your time and help

Clark  KA2NWL

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:45:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: CW Outdated.
Date: 16 May 1996 13:16:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4nf9r6$[e-mail]>
References: <4najt8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Marc Purdon)


charles copeland ([e-mail]) writes:
>
> I just got my general three days ago (KC5LWF/AG) and think it
> was a big waste of my time. I would much rather spent the time
> learning electronic RF theory than learning an obselete technology.
>

Lots of things in life seem like a waste of time, but later on in life you
realize just how useful that information can be. You may never intend to
operate CW, but I'm sure you will end up using from time to time. Maybe
even being able to identify a non-voice ID on repeaters.




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:45:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry B. Altzman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW Outdated.
Date: 16 May 1996 11:01:08 -0400
Message-ID: <4nffvk$[e-mail]>
References: <4najt8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4nf3ld$[e-mail]>

In article <4nf3ld$[e-mail]>,
Michael Van Meter <[e-mail]> wrote:
>That outdated technology [Morse] will still get through when none of the othe
r
>technologies will. That's the primary reason that it's still a
>requirement.

So *that's* why NASA hires throngs of CW ops to receive data from
deep-space probes! I was wondering about that. And the military wasted so
much money on EMP-resistant comms, when all they needed was more CW
stations! Of course!

Followups set to rec.radio.amateur.flam^H^H^H^Hpolicy. Please respect that.
(You too, Jeff.)

>        Michael Van Meter

//jbaltz
--
jerry b. altzman   Entropy just isn't what it used to be      [phone]
[e-mail]   [e-mail]                KE3ML


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:45:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Gilbert)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW Outdated.
Date: Thu, 16 May 96 14:54:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4nff6j$[e-mail]>
References: <4najt8$[e-mail]> <4nap3l$[e-mail]>

In article <4nap3l$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (WB3U) wrote:
>   [e-mail] (Marc Purdon) wrote:
>
>>One big argument is that CW is an outdated mode.
>
>What does "outdated" mean, aside from the fact that it ascribes the
>characteristic of being a mature technology that has been superceded
>for some purpose(s) by newer methods?  This has no relevance to the
>usefulness of Morse in the Amateur Radio service.  To define Morse as
>"obsolete" (as opposed to "outdated") would require that some newer
>technology be available that would surpass *all* the advantages of
>Morse.  As yet, such technology does not exist.
>
>73,
>Jack WB3U

Well stated, Jack! There are advantages to CW that have yet to be buried by
the newer modes - and likely never will be! I am an avid packet user and see
many advantages to the ever growing body of digital technology. However, CW
has and, in my opinion, will long retain, an important place in amateur radio
communication.

Weigh this by the fact that I am yet among the no-code Techs who have yet to
master CW. The fact that I do not have access to the HF bands does not in any
way diminish the ongoing worth of an "outdated" mode. Instead of bemoa
ning the fact that CW is still Greek to me and demanding my "rights", I'll
choose to keep plugging away at the mysterious code untill I can finally whip
it! I do not doubt that CW will still be alive and well when I'm an SK! But I
plan to be able to pound out QRT on my casket lid while they cart me away!


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:45:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Harnois)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: do you have a pk-88?
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 17:40:16 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I need to know what Q4 in a PK-88 is ...

--
Michael Harnois ([e-mail])
No Organization Whatsoever


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:45:58 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: DROP
From: [e-mail] (Garry Schreiner)
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 18 May 96 07:53:00 +0300

Control message generated by OLXWin 1.0






From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:45:58 1996
From: [e-mail]   (Roger J. Buffington; AB6WR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: DSP 232
Date: 11 May 1996 11:06:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4n1sbn$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Roger J. Buffington)

Has anyone out there used the DSP 232 (AEA's new TNC.)  I am curious
as to anyone's impressions of the new unit.

AEA claims that the DSP 232 will be able to handle Pactor 2 "when it
becomes available." (Apparently this means either when AEA licenses
Pactor 2, or reverse-engineers it?)  However, I have heard others say
that the DSP 232, along with the DSP 2232, will NOT be able to handle
Pactor 2 because its CPU is too slow to process it.  Does anyone have any
insight to offer regarding this?

Roger J. Buffington
AB6WR
USC Law School Class of '97

[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:00 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Roger J. Buffington; AB6WR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: 12 May 1996 12:52:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4n4mtq$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Roger J. Buffington)

In <[e-mail]>, Phil Sussman <[e-mail]> writes:
>Rick Ellis wrote:
>>
>
>> By the way, I designed the hardware for that unit...
>>
>> Rick Ellis
>
>There will be a PACTOR Forum at the Dayton HamVention. Can you be
>there? The DSP 232 will certainly be discussed.
>
>P. Sussman - PACTOR NEWS

Alas, no, I will not be able to go to Dayton this year, as it conflicts with
my Law School final exam schedule, worse luck.  But I have friends who
will be there who will hopefully be able to report back regarding matters
digital.

I am an enthusiastic digital op.  About 95% of my on-the-air time is on
Pactor or Amtor.  I have been watching the machinations of AEA and the
other TNC manufacturers with some confusion.  They keep releasing newer
TNCs (such as the PK-900 and the DSP-2232, DSP 232) that really don't
give any additional (meaningful) functionality over the PK-232.  I am
disinclined to part with my PK-232 for something newer until a new mode
comes along that the PK-232 simply cannot support.  For a little while it
looked as though that might be GTOR.  However, GTOR has clearly not
caught on, for whatever reason.

If the DSP-232 really can support future modes such as Clover or Pactor 2,
it would seem to be the way to go, since the pricing seems reasonable,
and it is not burdened with a lot of features that do not interest me. (Such
as the ability to do packet and pactor at the same time, like the KAM.) Hence
my question about its ability to do Pactor 2.

Thanks for the info; I'll look forward to finding out more.

Roger J. Buffington
AB6WR
USC Law School Class of '97

[e-mail]

"I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather.
Not screaming, and in terror, like his passengers."





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:01 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Roger J. Buffington; AB6WR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: 12 May 1996 12:54:50 GMT
Message-ID: <4n4n2q$[e-mail]>
References: <4n1sbn$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Roger J. Buffington)

In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
>>I live near AEA and have friends that work there.  I also have both a 2232 a
nd
>a DSP-232.  The DSP-232 hears better than the DSP-2232 on all modes.  Pactor
>still has a bug or two but that are working on it.
>
>My information is that the DSP-2232 will never have Pactor II.  The DSP-232 i
s
>Pactor II capable but I do not know if AEA will implement it.

Thanks for the info.  Hard to believe that the 232 beats the 2232.  AEA makes
me nervous, pulling stunts like that: selling a thousand buck TNC that is
outperformed by a $400 unit?

I am still unconvinced that anything beats my PK232, at least at this time.

Roger J. Buffington
AB6WR
USC Law School Class of '97

[e-mail]

"I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather.
Not screaming, and in terror, like his passengers."





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:01 1996
From: Erik Skovgaard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: 13 May 1996 05:01:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4n6fo5$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <4n6alm$[e-mail]>

Sorry about the dual posting.  Netscape told me it didn't make the first
posting:-)

73 de VE7MDL                 ....Erik.




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Kantor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: 14 May 1996 10:45:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4n9o7n$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <4n6alm$[e-mail]> <4n7gvg$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Roger J. Buffington) writes:
>I agree that the P38 is a wonderful deal.  BUT, I will never buy a plug-in
>card TNC.  I've had enough IRQ conflicts to last me a lifetime.

Then you doom yourself to a lifetime of suboptimal packet performance,
because no external TNC-like device can handle the channel access
protocols as well as one which is on the bus where the packet software
can access it without delay.  The faster you go, the more important
this becomes.
        - Brian


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:03 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Roger J. Buffington; AB6WR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: 14 May 1996 11:06:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4n9pf3$[e-mail]>
References: <4n8pln$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Roger J. Buffington)

In <4n8pln$[e-mail]>, Rick Ellis <[e-mail]> writes:
>This shouldn't make you nervous, you should be glad that you can
>buy a better unit today for less than one you could buy a few years
>ago... Just like PCs, better ICs hit the market everyday and the sharp
>companies use them and pass along the savings to the customer...
>That's exactly what AEA is doing, there is a much stronger CPU in the
>DSP232 and as good or better DSP, both components cost less than those
>used in the other unit....  This is the same as the Pentium I just bought,
>tomorrow the P6 will be cheaper and better!

And if that is the only reason that the DSP232 is cheaper than the
DSP 2232, you are right.  However, is AEA not still selling 2232s?  To
use your analogies, it would be like a firm selling an 8 Mhz 80286
computer for $3500, at the same time they were selling a P5 machine
for $2000.

Hey, I'm all for progress.  The DSP 232 definitely sounds like a great deal.
Now let's see if they come out with enhanced modes for it to take advantage
of its apparently very considerable capabilities.

Roger J. Buffington
AB6WR
USC Law School Class of '97

[e-mail]

"I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather.
Not screaming, and in terror, like his passengers."





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:04 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Roger J. Buffington; AB6WR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: 14 May 1996 11:08:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4n9pj7$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4n4mtq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Roger J. Buffington)

In <[e-mail]>, Rick Prather <[e-mail]> writes:
>> >Guess you never wanted to play with Pactor while you monitor the local pac
ket cluster, watching for DX.
>
>rick

Correct.  Doesn't interest me.  I gave VHF packet a whirl a few years ago,
and found that it wasn't for me.  I know others like it though.  Takes
all kinds.

Roger J. Buffington
AB6WR
USC Law School Class of '97

[e-mail]

"I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather.
Not screaming, and in terror, like his passengers."





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:06 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: Art Jeyes <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <4n6alm$[e-mail]> <4n7gvg$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4n8upf$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 11:08:43 GMT

Roger J. Buffington; AB6WR wrote:

> That is valuable information, Art.  I'll have to ponder it. I have learned t
o
> dislike pc-card accessories, simply because in my experience they always
> involve a hassle.  But if HAL has really managed a way around the IRQ
> hassle (and DMAs too?) that is a definite step in the right direction.  All
> in all, though, I still would probably prefer an outboard TNC.
>
And no DMA channels .... Yes an off board TNC is a partial solution ...
(depending on your COMM port setup)... but PC compatibles still have
problems with limits on COMM ports....  it sure is nice being able to
have multiple "things" connected... i.e. mouse, modem, TNC... etc.
Having the Clover board as an internal card without IRQ's helps...
73
Art


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:06 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: Art Jeyes <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <4n6alm$[e-mail]> <4n7gvg$[e-mail]> <4n9o7n$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 11:13:53 GMT

Brian Kantor wrote:

> Then you doom yourself to a lifetime of suboptimal packet performance,
> because no external TNC-like device can handle the channel access
> protocols as well as one which is on the bus where the packet software
> can access it without delay.  The faster you go, the more important
> this becomes.
>         - Brian

I do not believe this to be the case... HAL makes the 4100 (the external
version of the PCI-4000 clover card) and it wors fine... I have my
terminal software set up to communicate over the serial port to my
PacComm PTC-II Pactor-2 unit at 38.4K and I think that allows plenty of
time for the PC to access the unit without delay...
73
Art Jeyes -- AA3GU
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rolfe Tessem)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: 14 May 1996 13:31:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4na1vs$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <4n6alm$[e-mail]> <4n7gvg$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Rolfe Tessem)

In <4n7gvg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]    (Roger J. B
uffington; AB6WR) writes:

>I agree that the P38 is a wonderful deal.  BUT, I will never buy a plug-in
>card TNC.  I've had enough IRQ conflicts to last me a lifetime.

FWIW, the Hal P38 does not require an IRQ and integrates easily into
even loaded multimedia PCs. The internal card/external box choice does
entail certain tradeoffs, but you should consider that the fast IO
allowed by the internal card permits things like an on-screen tuning
indicator, which is a feature I now wouldn't do without. I think the
P38 is a terrific piece of work.

Rolfe
W3VH
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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:09 1996
From: Erik Skovgaard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: 14 May 1996 00:56:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4n8lo1$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <4n6alm$[e-mail]> <4n7gvg$[e-mail]>


>>I still think the Hal P38 running Clover is the best deal at the moment.
>>
>>73 de VE7MDL                  ....Erik.
>
>I agree that the P38 is a wonderful deal.  BUT, I will never buy a plug-in
>card TNC.  I've had enough IRQ conflicts to last me a lifetime.
>
>Roger J. Buffington
>AB6WR
>USC Law School Class of '97
>
>[e-mail]
>
Well, that has both its pluses amd minusses.  It means I can't use it
with my laptop computer, but on the other hand it allows for some fast
I/O to the card to implement neat things such as the tuning scope.

The problem with a shortage of interrupts is a real pain, but we should
blame the PC manufactures and not Hal.

73 de VE7MDL                ....Erik.





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:11 1996
From: [e-mail]     (Roger J. Buffington; AB6WR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: 16 May 1996 15:02:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4nfg2k$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <4n6alm$[e-mail]> <4n7gvg$[e-mail]> <4na1vs$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Roger J. Buffington)

In <4na1vs$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Rolfe Tessem) writes:
>In <4n7gvg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]    (Roger J.
Buffington; AB6WR) writes:
>
>>I agree that the P38 is a wonderful deal.  BUT, I will never buy a plug-in
>>card TNC.  I've had enough IRQ conflicts to last me a lifetime.
>
>FWIW, the Hal P38 does not require an IRQ and integrates easily into
>even loaded multimedia PCs. The internal card/external box choice does
>entail certain tradeoffs, but you should consider that the fast IO
>allowed by the internal card permits things like an on-screen tuning
>indicator, which is a feature I now wouldn't do without. I think the
>P38 is a terrific piece of work.

I'm becoming interested in the P-38.  I read a review of it in CQ that was
quite favorable.  What we really need is a P-38/DSP 232 "shoot out"
comparison, once the 232 features Pactor 2.

Of course the real problem selecting between the two is determining which
high performance mode (Pactor 2 vs. Clover) one wishes to try.  Right now
I'm quite unclear as to whether one or the other looks to predominate.

Roger J. Buffington
AB6WR
USC Law School Class of '97

[e-mail]

"I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather.
Not screaming, and in terror, like his passengers."





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:12 1996
From: [e-mail]     (Roger J. Buffington; AB6WR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: 16 May 1996 14:58:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4nffq4$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <4n6alm$[e-mail]> <4n7gvg$[e-mail]> <4n9o7n$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Roger J. Buffington)

In <4n9o7n$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Brian Kantor) writes:
>[e-mail] (Roger J. Buffington) writes:
>>I agree that the P38 is a wonderful deal.  BUT, I will never buy a plug-in
>>card TNC.  I've had enough IRQ conflicts to last me a lifetime.
>
>Then you doom yourself to a lifetime of suboptimal packet performance,
>because no external TNC-like device can handle the channel access
>protocols as well as one which is on the bus where the packet software
>can access it without delay.

No problem.  I don't use packet.  :-)

Roger J. Buffington
AB6WR
USC Law School Class of '97

[e-mail]

"I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather.
Not screaming, and in terror, like his passengers."





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Barry Stone)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Embaycom
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 13:16:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4mvfn3$[e-mail]>

HI
I am trying to get Embaycom/Baycom to work with the hammcom interface
, I seem to have an output in transmit and my own packets are echo'd
in the Rx window but I dont receive anything off air. The interface
works fine with Pktmon on receive. I have copied all the files into
the same directory as the instuctions say.  Any ideas???
73 Barry  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Koniecki)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Encryption on TCP/IP Packet
Date: 8 May 1996 09:47:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4mpqj6$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Rich Mulvey ([e-mail]) wrote:
: On Mon, 6 May 1996 12:46:30 -0700, peter bohac <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >How does the FCC regulation against encrypted messages apply to packet
: >radio?  Specifically:
: >1.  Is it legal to send a PGP encrypted file to another over a packet LAN?

:    No, it is not permissible to send a file using *any* encryption
: method, although you are permitted to obscure the transmissions
: necessary to operate a control link.  ( i.e. when controlling a
: satellite. )  See 97.113 and 97.207.

But, you CAN send encrypted stuff on non ham frequencies under Part 15
regulations. Can you say wireless modem?



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Art S.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap
Subject: FOR  SALE Ranger 2950 (100 Watt)
Date: Fri, 17 May 96 17:38:02 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a ranger 2950,   100 watt,10-11 meter , for sale.
This radio was $539.00 new. I still is new, but I will sacrifice
for $250.00 OBO.
ALSO have a new 20 Watt external power supply for $75.00

I will consider $300.00 for Entire setup with wilson antena and
panasonic external speaker unit.

All Offers considered. Also consider swap on  good set of Handheld's

Contact Art via;
[e-mail]

Thanks,
Art



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:16 1996
From: Carlo Fonda <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Gracilis PT and Kamtronics DE19K2/9K6 with linux
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 11:45:50 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hello,
I have two Gracilis PackeTwin Cards which I want to run with Linux and an
on board modem from Kantronics DE19K2/9K6. I have compiled a 1.3.93
Kernel including Gracilis utilities. Now the system recognize the card,
in fact i have two new interface PT0A and PT0B. Following what is
described in the Gracilis instruction manual I have removed the chips ,
configuring the PackeTwin to accept an On board Modem. But it is still not
working, if with an oscilloscope I check the TX data pin on the DB25
connector on the card, I have a continuous presence of "signal" ,it seams
to be data but I'm nor sure, and the PTT output is not moving ... From
the point of view of the software I don't think there are errors, I
did :
a) ifconfig pt0b 44.134.176.238
b) ifconfig pt0b netmask 255.255.255.0
c) ifconfig pt0b broadcast 44.134.176.255
d) ifconfig pt0b arp mtu 256
e) route add -net 44.134.176.0

if i ping 44.134.176.200 and after a while I type ifconfig
I see that the card has transmitted some packets but no RX ...

 If you have any suggestion, or experience with PackeTwin, pleas e-mail...
 I sent a direct e-mail to : [e-mail] with no response ...



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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:18 1996
From: Rick Whiting <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: HAM CDs...
Date: 9 May 1996 01:52:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrj4g$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT) wrote:
>Hello everyone,
[material deleted]
>Also I have heard some rumors that the QST and may be the Radcom is
>available on CD, any news ???

ARRL's new CD-ROM has the text and images (including ads) of the 1995
issues of QST, National Contest Journal, and QEX. It includes a search
engine.


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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Klaus Evers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: HAM CDs...
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 00:04:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4n8is2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4mpd63$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Steve Silverwood) wrote:

>[e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT) wrote:

>>Hello everyone,

>> I would like to know if there exist HAM CD Rom other than the
>>Buckmaster and QRZ that contains Amateur Radio software and data .

there is the "ham-soft aus dem internet" cd with german documentation
available at

batdermann gmbh
pobox 10 17 67
d30838 langenhagen

i bought it at the interradio exibition in hannover/germany

it contains ftp mirrors of

ftp.funet.fi: /pub/ham
simtel: /hamradio
simtel: /packet
ftp.ucsd.edu: /hamradio

de dl3bak@db0cl.#hb.deu.eu




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Glenn Mead)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Help with fbb and bpq
Date: Tue, 14 May 96 16:53:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4nadqi$[e-mail]>

I am trying to get our packet system to be more reliable. I inherited support
of the system and have had no help from the previous sysop. I have printed and

read the manual, but still have a problem.

The system is comprimsed of:

 2m / 1200 baud / tiny 2 mk2 tnc / TheNet netron / com1@9600
440 / 9600 baud / tiny 2 mk2 tnc / TheNet netrom / com2@9600
fbb 5.15c
bpq 4.08a
386/16 w/4 mb
DOS 6.22

The system works fine until 2 or more users are connected at the same time.
The system will hard hang when under heavy use from multiple users. During
light loads and single users, everything works fine. I feel pretty sure that
it is either a problem with the roms in the tncs or my settings in bpqcfg.txt
and port.sys. If you have a similar configuration I would really like to see
your bpqcfg.txt and port.sys. I have been trying to solve this problem for a
month and just can't get the right configuration.


Thanks for any help,
Glenn Mead - ke4zea



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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Craig Stimson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Help:Ven-Tel Model 1200-32 power supply requirements
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 01:11:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4mrgoe$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

John Demczyk <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Please help!

>I have come across a Ven-Tel model 1200-32 external modem but it didn't
>come with a power supply.  If you know what the power supply requirements
> are for this modem, or know of a source on the web or elsewhere that I
>could look to get this info I would be very grateful.

Hi John,

I Have a Ven-Tel 2400 Baud external Modem. I still use it because it
is capable of generating all 16 DTMF tones for programing our repeater
through the phone line. My USR 14.4 doesn't.

Anyway...it has anexternal power supply with a flat four pin polarized
connector. The pins are numbered 4,3,2,1 left to right and the
polarization is accomplished with two notches, one on the top and the
other on the bottom surrounding pin 3. I have tried to illustrate
below:

     V
4  3 2 1
   ^ (notches are the same size)

Pin 1 is Ground
Pin 2 is +5V @ 1 amp
Pin 3 is +12V @ 0.2 amp
Pin 4 is -12V @ 0.2 amp

I am not sure if the model you have has the same power supply but
perhaps this will help.

73 de Craig
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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Teacherjh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: HTX202 mods anyone?
Date: 18 May 1996 12:59:13 -0400
Message-ID: <4nkvl1$[e-mail]>
References: <4nkrr4$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Teacherjh)

>>
Anyone done any wide-recieve mods (icomm 02at possibly) to the HTX202.
I have heard from 1 it CAN be done and another says that the 202 CAN NOT
be modified?   I dont know whos right and whos is just opinion!   Anyone
tried it?
<<

I hope this response is posted appropriately, AOL does not permit me to
control crossposts.

There is only the "duct tape" mod for the 202.  It's extremely good
intermod rejection is due to the narrow band it is designed to recieve.
It is software controlled also, there are no mods.

Other radios can be modified because essentially the same radio is used in
other bands, and so by swapping a few components the company can use the
same design over a wide range.  This has the consequence of making them
not very selective.  THe 202 is designed for 144 to 148 only.

For the "duct tape" mod, you will need another radio, and some duct tape.
IT has the advantage of allowing recieve out to the 160 meter band, and up
tthrough the gigahertz, with proper radio choice.  :)

Jose   KD1SB




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Maccabeus)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: HTX202 mods anyone?
Date: 18 May 1996 15:54:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4nkrr4$[e-mail]>

Anyone done any wide-recieve mods (icomm 02at possibly) to the HTX202.
I have heard from 1 it CAN be done and another says that the 202 CAN NOT
be modified?   I dont know whos right and whos is just opinion!   Anyone
tried it?

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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:27 1996
From: Dave Bernstein <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: KAM problems
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 22:13:33 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mb5fm$[e-mail]>

Try reseating all of the socketed ICs - temperature changes can result
in some connections becoming intermittent.

    Dave
    AA6YQ
    [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:28 1996
From: Len Revelle <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: KAM Question
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 08:15:52 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n2b1q$[e-mail]>

Robert Rockwell wrote:
>
> Should the red xmit (HF) light come on during reception of certain
> digital messages?? Mine does. Tnx, Bob, W3SYT.

The red (HF) light comes on when the tnc decodes a signal as digital.
Sometimes random noise seens to fool it into thinking it's heard digi.
I've decoded pactor I couldn't hear by ear!
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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:28 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: [e-mail] (Matt Roberts)
Subject: Re: No CODE No CW on HF
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 12 May 96 20:33:54 GMT
References: <4n3ud1$[e-mail]>


> I might propose a rule change that says ... "If you want to operate CW
> on the HF bands you must first pass a code test to update your
> license.  HOWEVER if you do NOT intend to operate CW then you do NOT
> need to take or pass a code test."
>
> [e-mail]
>
>

Sounds good, but why do we need this?  Do you want no-code techs to have the v
oice
priviledges that novices do?  No problem there either, if that is what you are
 saying...?
----
Matt Roberts, KK5JY,
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:30 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: [e-mail] (Rob Janssen)
Subject: Re: No CODE No CW on HF
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n3ud1$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 20:24:38 GMT

In <4n3ud1$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:

>I might propose a rule change that says ... "If you want to operate CW
>on the HF bands you must first pass a code test to update your
>license.  HOWEVER if you do NOT intend to operate CW then you do NOT
>need to take or pass a code test."

It should probably be the other way around...  if you want to operate
CW you will have to learn it first, and you will be tested in practice.
Inadequate CW knowledge will mean you can't make contacts and you
will automatically do further study to achieve your goal.
On the other hand, when you want to operate in voice there is no way
to verify that you can operate CW and thus you need to be formally tested.
(to remain within the international agreement that persons operating on
HF should have some proficiency in CW)

Rob
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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Koniecki)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Packet programs for the Amiga computer
Date: 8 May 1996 09:35:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4mppsm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4md4c7$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Burch Akin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (SARUMAN) wrote:

: >>    I am trying desparately to get a packet program, ANY packet program, t
o
: >>run on my Amiga system.  I currently have an A2000 (68030), and a KPC-3
: >>TNC.  For some reason, I cannot get any packet program to run
: >>satisfactorily on the Amiga.  I have tried AmiCom v2.2, and it will not
: >>SYNC properly.  (I have tried both HOST and KISS modes.)  AmiPac works OK,

...SNIP...

: I use my TNC with my Amiga by using Terminate.  It is a terminal/modem
: program but it works fine for "basic" operation.

I use VLT to a TNC-2 at 19.2 Kb (yes, I've modified the TNC a bit). Works
very well. Oh yes, the 68040 card in my 2000 helps the serial speed quite a
bit. I also run AmigaNOS, at the same serial port speed. The higher speed
makes quite a difference in system response. Other applications are no
longer sluggish. I usually run AmigaNOS while I do other work.

One more thing; if the author hasn't changed the default distribution
binary of AmigaNOS from optimized for space to optimized for time, recompile
the source yourself. It is only 2K larger (binary is over 300K to start
with) and makes a big difference in speed.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:32 1996
From: Kenny Bain <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: packet receive
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 06:58:12 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

You can get the PMP (Poor Man's Packet) interface and software and use for thi
s purpose... it will
hook up to the receive jack of a scanner for monitor only purposes.  Of course
 this is a low cost
send and receive package, but all you want to do is receive.

Or you can get the Tigertronics Baypac and do the same thing.  You can build t
he setup for $25, or
buy it for about $50.

Good luck.


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:33 1996
From: Piers Rochford <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: pktmon
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 13:22:28 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

        Anybody know where I can get a copy of PKTMON12 on the WEB?
--


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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul E. Campbell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Pulson & PPM Modulation/Demodulation
Date: 16 May 1996 10:42:48 -0400
Message-ID: <4nfet8$[e-mail]>

I've been reading Pulson Communication's ads for what appears to be a virtual
perfect technology for digital communications. See:

http://www.virtualtimes.com/pulson/

They are using "wideband" pulses for communications. It appears that they are
using repetition to make it possible to demodulate them.

It appears from their drawings that for a transmitter, they are probably
using a simple LC filter on the transient output of switching a transistor.

They then go on to discuss some sort of phasing antenna but I think that the
various wideband antennas out there (the microwave antennas that look roughly
like two intertwined spirals) are probably just as good.

But my question is how in heck would someone build a receiver for it? The
pulses are so far apart that it seems to me that if you built a homodyne
detector (perhaps a delay locked loop with some sort of sequential scanning?),
you would spend an awful lot of time slowly varying the delay (phase offset)
on your detector before you finally locked onto the signal. Or does one just
use a long preamble and wait for lock?


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:35 1996
From: Piers Rochford <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: sstv
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 22:06:03 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Can anybody help me with sstv frequencies in the uk?
--


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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Klaus Evers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: TC/PIP with Winsock in Win 3.1
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 00:04:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4n8irt$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

"S. Sampson" <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Tony Porter wrote:
>> I am trying to set up a TC/PIP port using Winsock.
>> ... but still cannot get it to talk to the TNC.
>Can't be done until the AX.25 VxD driver gets built.

do you know of any ax25.vxd project ?




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gareth Rowlands)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: TCP/IP software on a 286??
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 23:41:47 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nad4r$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>,
          [e-mail] (Jeffrey D. Angus) wrote:

> WA3DSP, Doug Crompton, has spent a considerable amount of time making an
> earlier version of JNOS run properly.  I've been running a JNOS BBS with
> his cleaned up version on a 286 ....

I'm happy to confirm that WA3DSP's modified JNOS is certainly one of the
best contenders for reliability in a 286 machine.

Doug's code has been used by us as an encapsulator / router interfacing
to a busy bridged  and overloaded network of some 2000+ machines.  We reckon
a mean time between crashing of some 90 days in a severe environment that
has seen other NOS's survive 3 days at the most.

K2MF also produces "ruggedized" code in his MFNOS derivation which is well
worth testing - it has recently undergone a major overhaul too!

73, Gareth.



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:37 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: victuco
From: [e-mail] (Victor Hernandez)
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 17 May 96 23:57:00 +0300

Hi Victor.
I am home now.
You didn't send me email at school; perhaps you will send me some here.
Dhahran seems same ol' same ol', but I hear you are coming soon and I
will see you for a few days.  yaya.
send me email.  I have tons of time and will respond.
Love,
Patricia
p.s. When are your finals?


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:38 1996
From: Piers Rochford <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: WEATHER PICS
Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 00:13:12 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


-- A plea for assistance:

   Does anybody know of any way to recieve the moving (tv) pictures
from the weather satalites.   I do not know which satalite this is
broadcast from but I do know that the CNN news network from the USA
use this display for their weather forcasts.

        Is it beyond the means of the average listener/viewer or can
ex commercial equipment or home build stuff be used??????????

Thanks in advance :-)

Piers.


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From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:39 1996
From: Julius Gresham <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: WEATHER PICS
Date: 13 May 1996 21:10:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4n88fk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: Piers,rochford<[e-mail]>


two good places to contact for weather satelites via the NOAA 12 & 14
 weather birds are: Swagur Enterprises, phone [phone] or OFS Weather
 FAX, phone [phone].  I copy the NOAA satellites on a daily basis
and the results are unbelievable...much better than what you see on CNN
or the Weather Channel.  Beware, it can be expensive.Piers Rochford
<[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>-- A plea for assistance:
>
>   Does anybody know of any way to recieve the moving (tv) pictures
>from the weather satalites.   I do not know which satalite this is
>broadcast from but I do know that the CNN news network from the USA
>use this display for their weather forcasts.
>
>       Is it beyond the means of the average listener/viewer or can
>ex commercial equipment or home build stuff be used??????????
>
>Thanks in advance :-)
>
>Piers.
>
>
>     __________________________________________________________________
>
>                          [e-mail]
>     __________________________________________________________________
>
>
>




From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (-R.M.ABBOT(MT4084)NOBIN)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: What's my sub-gridsquare ?
Date: 14 May 1996 15:56:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4naag5$[e-mail]>

Most hams I contact know their gridsquare, but
I notice that lots of folks on VHF also seem to know
their "sub-gridsquare."  That might not be the right
terminology; I'm referring to the two letter suffix
after the grid, as in FN20bk, which I assume is a
finer locator for one's QTH.

How do I find out my suffix?  Do I have to know my
home's lat/longitude REALLY well?  Is there any service
on the web or elsewhere to assist in mapping locations
to the suffixes?  Any shareware?  And, if I hear that
a friend is in, say, FM29ce, is there an easy way to
determine where that is?

The ARRL gridsquare map just lists the main squares,
nothing finer.

Thanks & 73s.

Rich


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Phil Street)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: What's my sub-gridsquare ?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 20:29:00 WST
References: <4naag5$[e-mail]> <4nak4d$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Marc Purdon) writes:

>
>-R.M.ABBOTMT4084)NOBIN ([e-mail]) writes:
>>
>> How do I find out my suffix?  Do I have to know my
>> home's lat/longitude REALLY well?  Is there any service
>> on the web or elsewhere to assist in mapping locations
>> to the suffixes?  Any shareware?  And, if I hear that
>> a friend is in, say, FM29ce, is there an easy way to
>> determine where that is?
>
>You can try downloading a file called GRID.ZIP from my homepage.
>You will need to know your lat/long fairly precisely.
>http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~de819/HomePage.ham.html
>(H and P in HomePage in capitals)

If you have access to a packet BBS running the F6FBB software, there is a
built in program which does grid square calculation. Input your lat/lon &
it will give you your 6 char grid square.

That's how I determined mine is OF78VB.

Phil Street
email: [e-mail]
Snail: P.O. Box 4062, Wembley. 6014 Australia
Phone: [phone]
Amateur Radio: VK6KS/VK6XPS



From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:43 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: [e-mail] (Rob Janssen)
Subject: Re: Yeasu Computer Control Protocol
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n9ovg$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 09:20:47 GMT

In <4n9ovg$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Randall Hopper) writes:

>     Does anyone know whether Yeasu publishes the computer-control protocol
>that's used in their ADMS software products?  I'm looking for a mobile, and
>I'd consider an FT-8500 if I could control it (store/retrieve memories,
>change freq, etc.) under DOS and FreeBSD (don't like Windoze and never
>use it).

>     Since they're selling this software, I doubt its available, but I just
>thought I'd check.  Thanks in advance for any info.

Yaesu CAT is usually documented in the user's manual of the transceiver,
sometimes in the technical manual (maybe only for the first units that
had the feature).
I have found it is not necessarily complete: on the FT-212/FT-712 I
found that some commands are not documented.

Note that you may not like what you read...  the CAT protocol usually
specifies 5 bytes to be sent as 4800 bps ASYNC, but there may be additional
specs about "delay between bytes" that are difficult to achieve in
user-mode programs on systems like BSD.

Rob
--
+------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Rob Janssen         [e-mail] | BBS: [phone] (2300-0730 local) |
| AMPRnet:       [e-mail] | AX.25 BBS: PE1CHL@PI8WNO.#UTR.NLD.EU |
+------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+


From [e-mail] Sun May 19 13:46:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (ik8enh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: ZILOG
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 22:57:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4n35qq$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hi, thanks for taking time out to read this and those that reply
THANK..
Can you help me ?? I need more information about some program to
simulate  on my IBM compatible computers the functions of the ZILOG Z
80 CPU'family , SIO'family , ect, and the KENWOOD transceiver' CPU
for the amatorial usage called uPD 7800 G.
Thanks in advance , waiting your reply


e-mail          [e-mail]
AX.25           [e-mail]
or              IK8ENH  MR. Molaro Nino,Via R. Raiola 61
                        80053 C/mare di Stabia NA -ITALY




From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jabi Aguirre)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: (none)
Date: 13 May 96 16:48:21 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Subscribe



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:22 1996
From: jyfourri@simplet_3.univ-lr.fr (FOURRIER Jean-Yves)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: 2400 bauds with AN7911
Date: 17 May 1996 17:05:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4nibkc$[e-mail]>

Hello , i am looking for the value of the cristal to use an AM7911 at 2400
bauds , i think that it is possible
thanks you for your reply
Dominique F1DOQ


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:23 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Yeasu Musen FRG-7
From: [e-mail] (Dennis Egge)
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 21 May 96 17:10:00 +0300

I have enjoyed listening to mine for several years but it didn't survive
the last move.  Could someone help with a schematic, please.  I want to
get the reveiver up and running again, soonest.
Regards, Dennis


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:23 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: [e-mail] ("Kevin Hodges")
Subject: Re: do you have a pk-88?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 18:14:26 GMT

according to my manual a 2N3904

Kevin Hodges
[e-mail]
G0CHI@GB7VRB.#38.GBR.EU


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Voges)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: ? Firmware for PK232MBX
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 17:09:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4npfu6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Can someone tell me what the latest firmware version for the PK232 is,
and where I can get it. ?

Regards
Dave



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:25 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: Art Jeyes <[e-mail]>
Subject: Software for Pactor II
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 16:54:15 GMT

What softare is available to support Pactor - II operations?  I am
interested in information transfer, not just keyboarding and Wx reports.
Binary file, image/sound transfer & BBS operations would be great.

Art -- AA3GU
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:26 1996
From: Greg Smith <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Question about PK-232
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 13:12:18 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a PK-232 not MBX, it has 1988 firmware in it.  Does anyone know
how much it would cost to update to current standards with Pactor?

Greg, N8PPZ

[e-mail]
http://www.dnaco.net/~gsmith/grego.html


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:26 1996
From: OLE <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Digital radio
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 19:17:33 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Do anyone of you know anything about digital radio?

I'm interesting in the technical, and transmission methods. Also if the
price of transmitters will be low, so local radio channels can afford a
transmitter.

I'm looking forward to cd-quality radio...


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:27 1996
From: OLE <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Digital radio
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 19:18:01 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Do anyone of you know anything about digital radio?

I'm interesting in the technical, and transmission methods. Also if the
price of transmitters will be low, so local radio channels can afford a
transmitter.

I'm looking forward to cd-quality radio...


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:28 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: What's my sub-gridsquare ?
Date: 18 May 1996 15:54:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4nkrr5$[e-mail]>
References: <4naag5$[e-mail]> <4nak4d$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Phil Street) writes:
>If you have access to a packet BBS running the F6FBB software, there is a
>built in program which does grid square calculation. Input your lat/lon &
>it will give you your 6 char grid square.

The Hyperlog PC logging program will also do this for you.
--
Dick Flanagan, W6OLD - ([e-mail]) - Minden, NV


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:29 1996
From: Randy Smith <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: No CODE No CW on HF
Date: 17 May 1996 22:43:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4niveq$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3ud1$[e-mail]>

  That would have to go through the WARC. Currently, there is an
international agreement that ALL persons operating stations in the hf
spectrum are REQUIRED to know the code.
  It is really easy to learn the code.... give it a try. You might find
that you enjoy it.
  Randy Smith




From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:30 1996
From: Randy Smith <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: TheNet Protocol Info Wanted
Date: 17 May 1996 22:39:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4niv68$[e-mail]>

  Hello. I am looking for information on the TheNet protocol.
Specifically, over the serial port, say between two nodes.
  If you have this information or know where I can obtain it, please send
ne an e-mail.
  Thanks!
  Randy Smith





From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tapio Sokura)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: KAM Question
Date: 13 May 96 19:50:17 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

>Should the red xmit (HF) light come on during reception of certain
>digital messages?? Mine does. Tnx, Bob, W3SYT.

Yes. I don't remeber on what modes it will light up, but the manual tells it
somewhere.

  73's de Tapio
---
Tapio Sokura <> [e-mail] <> AX.25: [e-mail]
PGP public key available on public keyservers.
Fingerprint: 5E 88 D6 BA FC 23 A2 E3  BD 8D D9 1F EB B8 3E 00



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:31 1996
From: Jim Mitrenga <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: receiving packet via a sound blaster
Date: 20 May 1996 17:15:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4nq9ak$[e-mail]>
References: <4nnoi1$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Tim,

I have yet to get an SSTV program designed for the SoundBlaster to work.
What program are you using?  What sound card to you have?  Is it a true
"SoundBlaster" brand unit?

Regards,
Jim Mitrenga
(N9ART)
[e-mail]
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (KB2XG)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Kantronics KAM For Sale
Date: 20 May 1996 00:43:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4nof6k$[e-mail]>

Kantronics KAM for sale.
Three years old, original box and all manuals.
Currently wired for Kenwood TS440/Icom IC-02AT, but easily changed.

Make a reasonable (!)  offer...

-Karl, KB2XG

   ++++++++++++++++++++++ [e-mail] ++++++++++++++++++++++
      Karl Juul   **someplace in upstate New York**    KB2XG
                          1994 Honda VFR750F
                1993 BMW K75S-Gone, but not forgotten...
     Buy/Sell/Trade *Sig*Glock*Colt*H&K*  FFL and N.Y. Licenses
   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ton Muller)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: SP/Superpacket/eSkay packet 7.02?
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 22:07:32 GMT
Message-ID: <319b89b5.2069464@news>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Pasquale L Scaramuzza) wrote:

>A person here at work had SP 7.02.079 running for a short time...until
>he tried another packet program, which he subsequently decided that
>he hated.  :/  Now he wants his old program back.  <sigh>
>
>As sysop, I'm just trying to placate this user and get him back to where
>he was.  Can anyone tell me where to find SP version 7.02, or any SP version
>7.x?  I appreciate any help you can give...thanks.
SP9.60 also good ?

Ton Muller

Forte Free Agent .99e
Life long and prosper dude's!


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:34 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: 17 May 1996 08:58:57 -0700
Message-ID: <4ni7o1$[e-mail]>
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <4n6alm$[e-mail]> <4n7gvg$[e-mail]> <4na1vs$[e-mail]> <4nfg2k$[e-mail]>

In article <4nfg2k$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...

>What we really need is a P-38/DSP 232 "shoot out"
>comparison, once the 232 features Pactor 2.
>


Better make shure that AEA plans  to support and upgrade the dsp232
first.

Their record on support and upgrading of the dsp 2232 is very poor!


Dennis Cahill CX7AP

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick Gordon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: HLP KPC3 & Kiss???
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 10:05:36 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nacv5$[e-mail]>

Well, I just download a file containing the sequence "c0 ff c0" as per
the manual. If he's on a PC he can use the ALT-keypad to send a bytestream
down - in decimal its "192 255 192".  But then if he really tried the
"hard reset" which involves opening the case and manipulating some jumper,
he may have some other problem beyond my humble experience!

-rick

In article <4nacv5$[e-mail]>, Simon GW7SOZ
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> Hi
> A friend has a KPC 3 which he cannot get out of KISS mode, he's tryed
> hard resets etc but it won't have it.  Have you got any suggestions??
>
> Also he had problems when trying to use it as a BPQ node, again have you
> any suggestions??
>


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Scott\, G.R. \,  Cundiff)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: CW Outdated
Date: 18 May 96 14:01:55 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hey guys, please consider this a friendly reminder -- this discussion on CW
has been worn out and over done for some time now.  This is a Digital
discussion group, and, while it is true that CW is the origional "Digital"
communications mode, I think most people subscribe to this group to focus on
the computer oriented digital modes.  There are other ham radio discussion
groups that go round and round about CW, like a dog chasing it's tail --
maybe you would be happier posting your CW arguments over there?  Again, I
wouldn't attempt to stop your discussion of this old topic, but respectfully
suggest it would be better done elsewhere.

Just one man's opinion, but one I highly value!

--... ...--, Scott


G.R. "Scott" Cundiff
Borger, Texas
email: [e-mail]
amateur radio: N5ASD@N5ASD.#WTX.TX.USA.NOAM



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (KARL LEITE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: ICOM 706....
Date: 15 May 96 23:19:00 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (KARL LEITE)



Dear Fellows:

A friend of mine, PS7MFN, own an ICOM 706 and he would like to
open range of frequency.

How to do it??? Please, any help!?!?!?!? He thanks in advance!

Any information, please, E-mail to below addresses.

Vy 73,
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
            Karl M Leite, Natal, RN, Brasil, South America
                Internet E-mails: [e-mail]
             [e-mail]  &  [e-mail]
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
___
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From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Christopher K. Greenhalgh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Kantronics KAM For Sale
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 12:03:22 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nof6k$[e-mail]> <4nrkqc$[e-mail]>

In article <4nrkqc$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian Kantor) w
rites:

>Hi folks, just a brief reminder that the charter of this group does not
>include 'for sale' messages - that's what rec.radio.swap is for.
>thank you!
>        - Brian

Where is this "charter" you speak of? It seems to me that a group's title that

includes both the words "digital" and "misc.", is the perfect place to buy/sel
l
a TNC.

Further it should be noted that rec.radio.swap has limited propogation...I don
t
get it, and know many other who dont either.

Take care.



Christopher K. Greenhalgh, N8WCT
Computer/Electronic Tech. II at The Ohio State University
E-Mail: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
AX.25 : n8wct@w8cqk.#cmh.oh.usa.noam


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Curtis D. Levin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: No CODE No CW on HF
Date: 18 May 1996 22:01:46 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n3ud1$[e-mail]> <4niveq$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On 17 May 1996 22:43:38 GMT, Randy Smith <[e-mail]> wrote:
|  That would have to go through the WARC. Currently, there is an
|international agreement that ALL persons operating stations in the hf
|spectrum are REQUIRED to know the code.
|  It is really easy to learn the code.... give it a try. You might find
|that you enjoy it.
|  Randy Smith


Try Morse Acedemy for the IBM PC. Got me up to about 16 wpm, from a week
ago at 10.


--
_________________________________________________________________
| Curtis D. Levin    | Team Os/2 | kd4zkw.ampr.org [44.98.2.22] |
| [e-mail] ~~~~~~~~~~~~|       [e-mail]       |
| http://www.shadow.net/~cdlevin | kd4zkw@ae4ej.#MIAFL.USA.NOAM |
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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            Suitable discretion is advised.





From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Kelly)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 21:48:28 -0500
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote
:

> There are advantages to having an internal device, but in my opinion
> they are greatly outweighed by the disadvantages (cannot be easily moved
> between machines, or used with a laptop, more difficult to troubleshoot
> without front panel LEDs, etc.).

I agree completely. Tonight I've moved my external telephone line modem
between 2 computers about 4 times. Plus there is nothing like *knowing*
the thing is turned off and won't answer the phone.

> The COMM port issue really isn't that big of a problem: it is not
> difficult to get 8 comm. ports into a PC under DOS, and it isn't that
> hard to use them with well-designed software.

I just barely got an STB 4-com in my PC with (2) more serial ports on the
MB. My Mach-32 video board apparently uses an address traditionally used
for COM 3 or 4. For a while I thought I'd only get 5 serial ports but
found a way to get all 6 running. But I wouldn't have had enough IRQ's if
it wasn't for the fact FreeBSD knows how to share IRQ's on that particular
serial board. So those 4 are on IRQ 12.
--
David Kelly N4HHE,   [e-mail],    [e-mail]
===========================================================
To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.
                - Thomas Edison


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jon Welch)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Update On Windows Baycom Software
Date: 20 May 96 18:59:17 GMT
Message-ID: <A3Vf8DAFEMoxEw$[e-mail]>

Hi All,

You may remember my recent posting about my new Baycom packet software for
Windows. Well, I've had some feedback which has identified a few problems and
hopefully, these have now been corrected. I have uploaded an updated version
of the program to my web site so anyone interested can try it out. There is a
small 'changes.doc' file there as well which lists the updates.

I would appreciate it if everyone who has tried the program would send me a
quick e-mail stating whether the program worked ok for them or not. The
response to the program has not been too overwhelming so far and I would like
an indication as to whether the software is worth developing further or not.

Thanks again to all those people who have taken the time to provide feedback
and bug reports so far.

Bye for now,

Jon.

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From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:43 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: RFI from computer - help please
Date: 20 May 1996 18:10:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4nqcik$[e-mail]>
References: <4mie6j$[e-mail]> <4mmqsu$[e-mail]> <4moqai$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4novrq$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In <4novrq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Lyndon Nerenberg) wri
tes:
>Toroids, toroids TOROIDS!
>
>Wrap every cable you have through/around them! Keyboard, monitor, mouse,
>you name it.
>
>If you want some hints on RF shielding from/to computers, visit your
>nearest *big* contest station. They've had to deal with this before.
>(In *both* directions :-)

Are you under attack by EMF? :) mouse and keyboard don't need those stuff,
and phone lines are not recommand to use those stuff because they interfere
with high speed communication.... using them on your printer cable, serial
cable, and monitor cable is a good idea.... BTW: wrap them around your ankle
it good for practing running.... :)

===========================================================
David Wei              E-Mail Address: [e-mail]
                                       [e-mail]

DO NOT E-Mail me at [e-mail], I just killed that
account because of their crappy support and dialup setup!

Running under am486DX4-120 with the power of OS/2 Warp.
And AMD InterWAVE, THE BEST for MIDI AND DIGITAL SOUND!
No Intel CPU and No MajorSuck Wimp 95'...... :)
Refuse to use any program that require Windows.
========================Team  OS/2=========================
F-22's note to fighters on the "other" side:
You can hide, but you can't run.... :)
===========================================================



From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Terry Fugate)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: RFI from computer - help please
Date: 22 May 1996 12:09:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4nv05s$[e-mail]>
References: <4mie6j$[e-mail]> <4mmqsu$[e-mail]> <4moqai$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4novrq$nqa@ve7tcp.a <4nqcik$[e-mail]>

In article <4nqcik$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says:
>
>In <4novrq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Lyndon Nerenberg) wr
ites:
>>Toroids, toroids TOROIDS!
>>>snip<<
>Are you under attack by EMF? :) mouse and keyboard don't need those stuff,
>and phone lines are not recommand to use those stuff because they interfere
>with high speed communication.... using them on your printer cable, serial
>cable, and monitor cable is a good idea.... BTW: wrap them around your ankle
>it good for practing running.... :)
>
>===========================================================
>David Wei              E-Mail Address: [e-mail]
>>>snip<<
I do not want to start a flame war, but, if I understand how torroids
work, they should not interferre with telephone/modem operations.  The
RF(interferrence) is common mode, while the telephone "signal" is
differential.  Because both wires go through the torroid, the inductance
"cancels" out.  But the RF sees the full inductance.  Anyway, I am running
14.4KB on a telephone "way out" in the country.  (about 6miles from the
nearest "substation")  And I have multiple torroids (and gass discharge
"lightning protection" devices) on the phone line. (And every other line
into our home)
The rf from the pc was greatly helped by the torroids. But it helped
reduce the EMI even more when I placed  "split cores" on all the antenna
coaxs. And when I put a piece of 18gauge sheet metal on me desk top all
but a few birdies were gone.  Everything is grounded to that "ground plane"
and the sheet metal is grounded, thru the thickest, shortest braid I could
get.(about 6' of 3 paralleled 1/2' braid).  I never could get the printer
quite enough, so I live without one.  I just "dump" stuff to floppy and
print it at work. (besides, my radio room is rather cramped and I do not
use a printer enough to really worry about not having one)


From [e-mail] Wed May 22 18:47:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bruce Kingsbeer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW Outdated.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 20 May 96 11:36:41 -1200
References: <[e-mail]> <4najt8$[e-mail]> <4ne2cv$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In <4ne2cv$[e-mail]> [e-mail](michael silva)
 writes:
>In <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (charles
>copeland) writes:

>>I just got my general three days ago (KC5LWF/AG) and think it
>>was a big waste of my time. I would much rather spent the time
>>learning electronic RF theory than learning an obselete technology.

I agree its a totally outdated technology but then Ham radio has
become an outdated hobby itself.

Ask yourselves why there are no young people interested in ham radio.

Who wants to spend hours learning CW so you can talk to a bunch of
old farts who's conversation skills end at the weather. Most young
people would rather use the Internet which offers new technology
and challenges and is progressive - something ham radio has not been
since about 1920. (with the exception of the goodwork done by a
minority of Hams in digital modes - AX25 etc).

Its a sad reality that ham radio is controlled by its ageing membership
who are clinging on to their past and are paranoid about change.
In 10 years ham radio will be of historic interest only with no
spectrum as this will be taken over by more pressing commercial
needs.

And yes I am a ham and I have no intention of wasting valuable
brain space with CW, I would rather learn another programming
langauge.


Just my views....

Regards...



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From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:40:53 1996
From: Greg Putrich <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: 6 meter packet????
Date: 28 May 1996 07:52:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4of3uh$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4o7i4d$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Steve Monsey <[e-mail]> wrote:
: Greg,

: Thank you for the responce! It helps alot. I have a feeling it just
: depends on your area..Guess you gotta try!

: steve N0FPF - Seattle

Before we started ours here, there were two sta's that used the freq for
a backbone. We played around on another freq with PacTOR and some other
modes for a while. Then decided to go to TCP/IP. The backbone dissolved
and we moved to that freq. We've also got 2m, 9600-2m, 9600-UHF, but
there's only three of us on 6m here. Thru several gateways I have Inet
access, but rarely use it since I have an ISP. If you can get someone
else on and setup a gateway to your regular amprnet(s) there, you'll
have a nice quiet freq with decent range and plenty of usefulness.


---------------------------------------------------------------------
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                       AMPRNet: [e-mail] (randomly up)
Public Key 27E97EBD = 62 0E B9 A2 45 D2 64 AC 8A B4 6D 9D 5B 23 90 1F

                   So much time... so little to do.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:40:55 1996
From: Steve Monsey <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: 6 meter packet????
Date: Mon, 27 May 1996 23:01:14 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4o7i4d$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail], [Greg, Putrich] wrote:
>
> In <[e-mail]>, Steve Monsey <[e-mail]>
writes:
> >I am curious, does any one have experiance (war stories) on using packet
> >on 6 meters?
> >Any problems with multipath etc?
> >Has anyone done any networking on 6 meters?
> >What sorta power were you using?
> >What was your working distance?
> >I'm looking at the possibility of using 6 meters for a local packet
> >network.
> >
> >Steve Monsey - N0FPF - Seattle
> >[e-mail]
>
> We have a small network up here in Minneapolis on 50.45. There's three of
> us that run TCP/IP just fine. I have a dipole and put about 10W into it. Ano
ther
> ham has a beam (horizontal) and I forget how much power. He's about 10-15
> miles away. Once in a while we have problems, but not sure why. We have
> some really large power lines in the path and we think it's related to that,
> but that's _pure_ speculation. Most of the time it runs fine. He also has a
> gateway to our 2m TCP/IP.
>
> Range seems to be better on 6 than what we used to do on 2. On 2 I had a muc
h
> better antenna than I do on 6.
>
>    Greg, N0QDS


Greg,

Thank you for the responce! It helps alot. I have a feeling it just
depends on your area..Guess you gotta try!

steve N0FPF - Seattle


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:40:57 1996
From: Dave Maciorowski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: 9600 packet rptr
Date: 23 May 1996 13:10:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4o1o3i$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

"Tim P. Ertl (KE3HT)" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I was wondering if anybody has a packet repeater ? I have found
>quite a few but the creators have all left packet for the internet.
>Hence my posting. TAPR used to have (pre 12/95) a bit regen board
>for their modem but as many good things go, they can no longer
>supply them. If you have one or have schematics I would be most
>interested. If you created your own I would like to hear more
>about it myself.

Our group operates a 9600 baud digital repeater in the Denver area.
It uses the TAPR 9600 baud modem with bit-regen option and works
great!  We run 4 megabytes thru the repeater every day with very
few retries.

We have a 1200 baud digital repeater under construction.  We use
an MFJ-1270C and a bit-regen board offerred by August, KG7BZ
([e-mail]).  Initial testing looks good.

-----
Dave Maciorowski, WA1JHK
Colorado Repeater Association, Inc.
  Serving Colorado with Voice and Data, 6-Meters to 1.2 Gig

Internet: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
CRA:      http://www.rmsd.com/hamradio/cra/




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:40:58 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: [e-mail] (John Gilbert)
Subject: Re: Cheap RF data link?
Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 18:52:51 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nvuc5$[e-mail]>

In article <4nvuc5$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Thomas
Grant Edwards) wrote:

MDM radio (I think they are in Oak Park IL.) is selling a pair of Motorola
1 W, UHF data radios for $69. They had a whole box of them at their booth
at Dayton. I doubt the factory IF is wide enough for 56 kb FSK, but it
should work with 9.6. MDM also had an add in the April Nuts and Volts
magazine featuring these radios.

--
John Gilbert                    [e-mail]
                                Motorola Trunked Systems Architecture
                                Schaumburg, IL.


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:40:59 1996
From: Dj Merrill <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Cheap RF data link?
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 08:50:48 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nvuc5$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

John Gilbert wrote:

> MDM radio (I think they are in Oak Park IL.) is selling a pair of Motorola
> 1 W, UHF data radios for $69. They had a whole box of them at their booth
> at Dayton. I doubt the factory IF is wide enough for 56 kb FSK, but it
> should work with 9.6. MDM also had an add in the April Nuts and Volts
> magazine featuring these radios.
> John Gilbert                    [e-mail]


        Anyone have any info on these radios?  Phone number for the
company?  I know I had the April issue of Nuts and Volts, but it has
disappeared into the ether somehwhere...
        I want to hook up a Kantronics KPC-9612 at 19200 baud.
Any comments that might help?

-Dj

--
---
Dj Merrill                          Institute for Simulation and
Training / UCF
Associate in Simulation             3280 Progress Drive, Orlando, FL
32826
[e-mail] - N1JOV        [phone] / Fax: [phone]

                       "BSD: The way Unix should be"


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joao Pissarro)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: CML Inet address
Date: 25 May 96 14:58:07 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Hi,

I'm trying to find the Internet address of:

CML

Consumer Microcircuits Limited
1 Wheaton Road
Witham Essex, CM8 3TD, England
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]

Single chip Modems, Telecom etc.

Can anyone help me?

Thanks
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Joao Pissarro, CT1DBH
e-mail: [e-mail]
Packet: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ron Atkinson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW Outdated.
Date: 22 May 1996 00:46:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4nto5e$[e-mail]>
References: <4najt8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4nf3ld$[e-mail]>

Michael Van Meter ([e-mail]) wrote:
: [e-mail] (charles copeland) wrote:
:
: >I just got my general three days ago (KC5LWF/AG) and think it
: >was a big waste of my time. I would much rather spent the time
: >learning electronic RF theory than learning an obselete technology.
:
: That outdated technology will still get through when none of the other
: technologies will. That's the primary reason that it's still a
: requirement.

Of course the military is the exception. For high command level (commander
in chiefs) they dumped the outdated technology years ago and went to
spread spectrum with computers running it. It's more reliable and is
capable of transmitting extremely high speed when the other modes just
can't get through. What do you think they'd run if there was ever a
nuclear war, CW?  CW doesn't get through, spread spectrum does.

I've been licensed over 17 years and do have CW. Even took my 20 wpm at
the FCC office back in 79'. Today though I look at CW as a 'mode from
the past'. It has it's place in this hobby, it's fun to do, but I lost
interest in it entirely and havn't sent/received code in about 3
years or so, and I have no plans on using it again unless I get in the
mood to 'step into the past' and try an ancient mode of communications.
Then I'll enjoy it for nostalgic reasons, much the same way people
operate AM, 160m, or some other mode of band. They certainly aren't
efficient, it's more for enjoyment now.


--

Ron Atkinson           |   Internet: [e-mail]
Amateur Radio: N8FOW   |   http://www.n8fow.ampr.org/~n8fow



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:02 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW Outdated.
Date: 24 May 1996 23:38:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4o5h9j$[e-mail]>
References: <4najt8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4nf3ld$[e-mail]> <4nto5e$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <CSLE87-2405961629500001@145.39.1.10>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In <CSLE87-2405961629500001@145.39.1.10>, [e-mail] (Karl Beckman)
writes:
>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jeffrey
>Herman) wrote:
>>
>> (Keep in mind that voice is just about as old a mode as CW. Hence, if
>> CW is archaic, then so is voice.)
>>
>> Jeff KH2PZ
>
>Actually I think you'll find that people were talking to each other long
>before Morse code was devised in the late 19th century.

Interesting.... I think we should kill Latin too.... :) BTW didn't this thread
started with someone saying that over 50% of whatever people's abilities
is below whatever (forgot which one was it.... the thread is getting long..)

From a car nut's point of view, we should ban man from buying convertables
since over 50% of the convertables are sold to women, why not ban the
sale of the convertable altogether, since it don't have such huge portion
of the market as other hard-top model..... :)

Well I guess all the above says all, kill everything that's below 50%,
and when you need to use something that's been killed because of this,
don't cry.... :)

===========================================================
David Wei              E-Mail Address: [e-mail]
                                       [e-mail]

DO NOT E-Mail me at [e-mail], I just killed that
account because of their crappy support and dialup setup!

Running under am486DX4-120 with the power of OS/2 Warp.
And AMD InterWAVE, THE BEST for MIDI AND DIGITAL SOUND!
No Intel CPU and No MajorSuck Wimp 95'...... :)
Refuse to use any program that require Windows.
========================Team  OS/2=========================
F-22's note to fighters on the "other" side:
You can hide, but you can't run.... :)
===========================================================



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:03 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey Herman)
Subject: Re: CW Outdated.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4najt8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <CSLE87-2405961629500001@145.39.1.10> <4o5h9j$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 22:53:41 GMT

<[e-mail]> wrote:
>(Karl Beckman) writes:
>>[e-mail] (Jeffrey H.) writes:

>>> (Keep in mind that voice is just about as old a mode as CW. Hence, if
>>> CW is archaic, then so is voice.)

>>Actually I think you'll find that people were talking to each other long
>>before Morse code was devised in the late 19th century.

>Interesting.... I think we should kill Latin too.... :) BTW didn't this threa
d
>started with someone saying that over 50% of whatever people's abilities
>is below whatever (forgot which one was it.... the thread is getting long..)

Okay boys, you know I meant "voice as a radio communications mode"!!!
The fact still stands that voice (as a radio mode) is just about as old
as Continue Wave (CW) transmissions; both came along in the early 20s.

Jeff KH2PZ


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (James W. KELLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW Outdated.
Date: 28 May 1996 19:58:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4oflt0$[e-mail]>
References: <4najt8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
Mike B  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>At the first EMP during the next global fracas, there 'aint gonna be any
>"no-code" communication then it'll be back to hill top beacon fires and
>Aldis Lamps...the second coming of Samuel Morse's code plus the return of
>Semaphore.

Might also put this code argument a little more into focus, and shed some
daylight on the relative importance of amateur radio licensing in the grand
scheme of things.

Though in the scenario you describe, in which survivors would
be struggling to find food and shelter, I expect there would still be
a ham sitting at a radio somewhere, worrying about whether the other
fellow knows his code and has worked hard enough to share the airwaves
with him.

>
>Cheers....Mike
>

Cheers, and 73

Jim



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:05 1996
From: Rolfe Tessem <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 11:31:02 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <4n6alm$[e-mail]> <4n7gvg$[e-mail]> <4na1vs$[e-mail]> <4nfg2k$[e-mail]>

Roger J. Buffington; AB6WR wrote:
>
> In <4na1vs$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Rolfe Tessem) writes:
> >In <4n7gvg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]    (Roger J
. Buffington; AB6WR) writes:
> >
> >>I agree that the P38 is a wonderful deal.  BUT, I will never buy a plug-in
> >>card TNC.  I've had enough IRQ conflicts to last me a lifetime.
> >
> >FWIW, the Hal P38 does not require an IRQ and integrates easily into
> >even loaded multimedia PCs. The internal card/external box choice does
> >entail certain tradeoffs, but you should consider that the fast IO
> >allowed by the internal card permits things like an on-screen tuning
> >indicator, which is a feature I now wouldn't do without. I think the
> >P38 is a terrific piece of work.
>
> I'm becoming interested in the P-38.  I read a review of it in CQ that was
> quite favorable.  What we really need is a P-38/DSP 232 "shoot out"
> comparison, once the 232 features Pactor 2.
>
> Of course the real problem selecting between the two is determining which
> high performance mode (Pactor 2 vs. Clover) one wishes to try.  Right now
> I'm quite unclear as to whether one or the other looks to predominate.

I don't think anyone knows this, and it's not something I lose any sleep over.
 I
have had a number of Clover QSOs over the past several weeks and have to tell
you
that the full duplex nature of the mode is a gas. You should get a demo of the
P38 running with Express 3.6 software. I don't think there's any Windows-based
software supporting the AEA modems that is as slick -- certainly not Pakratt f
or
Windows. BTW, I'm using my P38 in a Pentium-based PC running OS/2 Warp and it
works fine both under OS/2's DOS or its WIN/OS2 subsystem. You don't need a sp
are
interrupt and you don't need an extra COM port. The P38 is designed so that mu
ch
of its code is downloaded at run time, which makes it easy for HAL to release
updates and bug fixes. They have issued several, including a major new release
supporting new features in the past week or so. One has only to grab the new c
ode
off the Internet, put it in the proper directory and fire up whatever terminal
software you're using. The new DSP and controller code is downloaded to the ca
rd
automatically. This is obviously a superior method to having to order new EPRO
Ms
to get new software features.

Rolfe
W3VH

--
Rolfe Tessem            |       Lucky Duck Productions, Inc.
[e-mail]           |       96 Morton Street
[phone]          |       New York, NY 10014


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:06 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: "Robert W. Lewis" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: DSP 232
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 27 May 1996 22:24:09 -0400
References: <4n3l0u$[e-mail]> <4n6alm$[e-mail]> <4n7gvg$[e-mail]> <4na1vs$[e-mail]> <4nfg2k$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Rolfe Tessem wrote:
>
> Roger J. Buffington; AB6WR wrote:
> >
> > In <4na1vs$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Rolfe Tessem) writes:
> > >In <4n7gvg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]    (Roger
 J. Buffington; AB6WR) writes:
> > >
> > >>I agree that the P38 is a wonderful deal.  BUT, I will never buy a plug-
in
> > >>card TNC.  I've had enough IRQ conflicts to last me a lifetime.
> > >
> > >FWIW, the Hal P38 does not require an IRQ and integrates easily into
> > >even loaded multimedia PCs. The internal card/external box choice does
> > >entail certain tradeoffs, but you should consider that the fast IO
> > >allowed by the internal card permits things like an on-screen tuning
> > >indicator, which is a feature I now wouldn't do without. I think the
> > >P38 is a terrific piece of work.
> >
> > I'm becoming interested in the P-38.  I read a review of it in CQ that was
> > quite favorable.  What we really need is a P-38/DSP 232 "shoot out"
> > comparison, once the 232 features Pactor 2.
> >
> > Of course the real problem selecting between the two is determining which
> > high performance mode (Pactor 2 vs. Clover) one wishes to try.  Right now
> > I'm quite unclear as to whether one or the other looks to predominate.
>
> I don't think anyone knows this, and it's not something I lose any sleep ove
r. I
> have had a number of Clover QSOs over the past several weeks and have to tel
l you
> that the full duplex nature of the mode is a gas. You should get a demo of t
he
> P38 running with Express 3.6 software. I don't think there's any Windows-bas
ed
> software supporting the AEA modems that is as slick -- certainly not Pakratt
 for
> Windows. BTW, I'm using my P38 in a Pentium-based PC running OS/2 Warp and i
t
> works fine both under OS/2's DOS or its WIN/OS2 subsystem. You don't need a
spare
> interrupt and you don't need an extra COM port. The P38 is designed so that
much
> of its code is downloaded at run time, which makes it easy for HAL to releas
e
> updates and bug fixes. They have issued several, including a major new relea
se
> supporting new features in the past week or so. One has only to grab the new
 code
> off the Internet, put it in the proper directory and fire up whatever termin
al
> software you're using. The new DSP and controller code is downloaded to the
card
> automatically. This is obviously a superior method to having to order new EP
ROMs
> to get new software features.
>
> Rolfe
> W3VH
>
> --
> Rolfe Tessem            |       Lucky Duck Productions, Inc.
> [e-mail]           |       96 Morton Street
> [phone]          |       New York, NY 10014

Info at Dayton this year was that AEA had not yet negotiated a license
for Pactor II.  If you read between the lines a little, there MAY be
some concern as to whether the PK-232 hardware can support a "full
blown" Pactor II implementation or will it require some scaled down
software.  I'm interested in seeing how this all turns out.



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bjorn Bjortorp)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Help Baycom modem on Pentium not working
Date: 18 May 1996 01:33:36 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nj0vj$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4nj0vj$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Wenlock Burton) wrote:
>
>       Hi, I've just upgraded from 386 to Pentium 75 and find that my
>"baycom" modem no longer works.     wonder why this is.  I can transmit
>with TFPCX but not receive..   I receive with Baycom but when I try to
>transmit it locks the PTT up..

  This is what happens when the comport is 'UART 16550'. It's quite
  simply too fast for BayCom (always), and for TFPCX as well (sometimes).
  I had to add an extra I/O card with old-fashioned 8250 chips to my
  Pentium to get BayCom going.

  I suggest you do this and set the new ports as comports 3 and 4;
  (3E8/IRQ5 and 2E8/IRQsomething else).


>       I've messed around with the bios but nothing there makes a
>difference..  Also my bus mouse (Microsoft Inport) is not recognised my
>Mouse 10 for dos but is by Mouse 8.20,  Mouse 10/Intellipoint for Windows
>works fine.  (I'm still using 3.10, don't like 95)..

  Beats me!!

  Dr. Bjorn  LA9FHA

--
   [e-mail]     [e-mail]     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Mitchell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: How was Dayton? Info wanted!!!
Date: 22 May 1996 04:04:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4nu3or$[e-mail]>

If you went to Dayton, could you share your stories with the rest of us. We ar
e
collecting bits and pieces from those you who've gone and putting them togethe
r
for our Ham Radio Online web site. If you saw something of interest, please
pass it along and we will edit into a compendium. Any new equipment?
Interesting tech talks? Digital? ATV? SSTV? Microwave?

We thank you and the zillions of us who didn't make it, will thank you!

73, Ed, KF7VY

--
------------------------
Ed (KF7VY) and Kim (N7VPL) Mitchell
personal email to [e-mail]
Visit Ham Radio Online, it's free! at
http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Gunton)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: How was Dayton? Info wanted!!!
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 14:27:32 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nu3or$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Ed Mitchell) wrote:

>>If you went to Dayton, could you share your stories with the rest of us. We
are
>>collecting bits and pieces from those you who've gone and putting them toget
her
>>for our Ham Radio Online web site. If you saw something of interest, please
>>pass it along and we will edit into a compendium. Any new equipment?
>>Interesting tech talks? Digital? ATV? SSTV? Microwave?
>>
>>We thank you and the zillions of us who didn't make it, will thank you!
>>
>>73, Ed, KF7VY
>>
>>--
>>------------------------
>>Ed (KF7VY) and Kim (N7VPL) Mitchell
>>personal email to [e-mail]
>>Visit Ham Radio Online, it's free! at
>>http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm
>>
Microwave at Dayton - definitely on the rise, and I don't mean the DSS
cheater cards, I mean real hardware. For example, one surplus dealer
had pulled an entire set of Narda directional couplers, and was
selling them for only $25.00 each! These were pulled out of almost new
equipment. He had a complete set - 1-2, 2-4, 4-8, 8-18 GHz, and had
10, 20, and 30 dB couplers in each range. These couplers looked brand
new! I sell microwave components for a living, and almost bought the
entire set from him for resale, but didn't because I only sell new
components.

In the old days, we use to speak of 1296 EME with hushed tones, as it
was some sort of black magic and was very expensive to get into. Lots
of experimentation at 10GHz and up these days. Gunnplexers were
selling like hotcakes.

in a nutshell...

Regards,






Ken Gunton WB6QWF TL Distributing - Microwave and RF Components
CAGE Code 01DH7 http://www.erinet.com/kenny/microwave.html


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Victor V Voronkov)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: IDR-96 by AEA
Date: 27 May 1996 10:24:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4obvsr$[e-mail]>


In June QST (p 7) I read about Integrated Data Radio from AEA.
I not find any helpful information about IDR-96 on the AEA WWW and they
will answer on phone call only.

If you know what's price and which radio (TEKK, other, own) is in a box,
PSE let me know.

AEA can be reached:

Call these numbers 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (PST), Monday through
Friday:
Main Office: [phone]
Upgrade Hotline: [phone]
Call these numbers anytime:
24-Hour Literature Request Line: [phone]
Fax:[phone]

73! de RX3DIN  Victor


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:11 1996
From: [e-mail](Rod Linsalato)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: JNOS
Date: 25 May 1996 21:19:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4o7thn$[e-mail]>

Hi, I am trying to find jnos. I have been to ftp.ucsd.edu, but all the
versions there don't work proporly. Does anyone know where I can get a
version that will link up to the internet via telnet?
73,
Rod


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:12 1996
From: Dave Maciorowski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Kantronics 9612
Date: 25 May 1996 14:54:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4o76ul$[e-mail]>
References: <4nu758$[e-mail]>

[e-mail](Tony) wrote:
>Looking for the new version (6) for the 9612..I am also looking for the
>memory upgrade...128 or 512k..... thnx

Visit Kantronics at http://www.kantronics.com/

-----
Dave Maciorowski, WA1JHK
Colorado Repeater Association, Inc.
  Serving Colorado with Voice and Data, 6-Meters to 1.2 Gig

Internet: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
CRA:      http://www.rmsd.com/hamradio/cra/




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:13 1996
From: Hank Oredson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Kantronics KAM For Sale
Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 15:01:39 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4nof6k$[e-mail]> <4nrkqc$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Christopher K. Greenhalgh wrote:
>
> In article <4nrkqc$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian Kantor)
 writes:
>
> >Hi folks, just a brief reminder that the charter of this group does not
> >include 'for sale' messages - that's what rec.radio.swap is for.
> >thank you!
> >        - Brian
>
> Where is this "charter" you speak of? It seems to me that a group's title th
at
> includes both the words "digital" and "misc.", is the perfect place to buy/s
ell
> a TNC.
>
> Further it should be noted that rec.radio.swap has limited propogation...I d
ont
> get it, and know many other who dont either.

Not to mention the fact that the device in question is not
a radio, and was not offered for swap but for sale.

Maybe alt.sales.ham-radio-stuff.tnc perhaps?

Now just where *is* the charter for this group, and
who decides what that charter should be like?


--

Hank Oredson @ Mentor Graphics             Library Operations
Internet     : [e-mail]    "Parts 'R Us!"
Amateur Radio: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:14 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Kantronics KPC-3 For Sale
From: [e-mail] (Todd Canaday)
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 21 May 96 14:39:27 GMT


I have a KPC-3 for sale complete with manual and radio interface cable
for HT (Alinco DJ-560). Had it about a year and hardly ever used it,
still in great condition.

Send offer to:

 [e-mail]

73,  Todd



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (KOMATSU Toshiki)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: looking for TFWIN.DLL
Date: Mon, 27 May 1996 10:56:17 +0900
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

   Hello OMs,

   I am looking for TFWIN.DLL. This is host mode packet driver for Windows 95.
   My neighbour is running WinFBB PBBS with BayCom modem, its documents
remind this library, but we cannot locate where it is.

   Any informations are welcome.

--
KOMATSU Toshiki / Joint Graduate school of Chem., Univ. of Tsukuba
[e-mail], [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Andy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: Looking for Windows AX.25 packet driver
Date: 28 May 1996 14:52:43 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4of3vr$[e-mail]>
References: <4$[e-mail]>

In article <4$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>
>Is there such a thing as a Crynwr/Clarkson-style packet driver which
>will talk AX.25/KISS, allowing Windows 3.1 apps (like FTP, telnet etc)
>to talk TCP/IP to a TNC?
>
>Ian, G3NRW

Me Too!  Me Too!  Me Too!  Win 95 would be even better.

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:16 1996
From: Thomas Sailer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: Looking for Windows AX.25 packet driver
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 14:56:47 +0200
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4$[e-mail]>

>> there is ETHRAX25. Here I qoute the first lines of its readme file
Or you may try PC/FlexNet with ETHEREMU, see
http://home.pages.de/~flexnet
--
Thomas (Tom) Sailer                    EMail: [e-mail]
Weinbergstrasse 76                     Ham Radio: hb9jnx @ hb9w.che.eu
CH-8408 Winterthur                     Phone: ++41 52 222 32 81


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (CraigIvey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Mac + Baypac + HT = packet ??
Date: 26 May 1996 12:45:03 -0400
Message-ID: <4oa1qf$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (CraigIvey)

Is the Baypac BP-1 able to be interfaced with a Mac for packet use?  If
so, what software would be best for running it?  I was thinking of getting
one to use with my Classic and FT-51RH.

Please reply via e-mail.

[e-mail]
KC5UMA


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Merritt)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: MFJ 1274 has spur at ~145 MHz
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 10:02:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4oh7ed$[e-mail]>
References: <01bb4d20.4b154d00$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Eric Rehm <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I just bought a used MFJ 1274 to "get acquainted" with packet.

>It turns out the MFG 1274 has a spur at ~145 MHz that opens the squelch on
>my HTX202 and  adds noise to the passband when I'm tuned to the local
>packet BBS @ 145.01.


Eric...  if its like the old 1270's you can tweak on the cpu xtal... a
trim cap there someplace and get rid of that spur...  Its been so long
since I used a MFJ, I've forgotten the exact details.

73/Bob
----
Bob Merritt  KA4BYP
http://www.mindspring.com/~bobm



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:19 1996
From: Eric Rehm <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: MFJ 1274 has spur at ~145 MHz
Date: 29 May 1996 05:33:51 GMT
Message-ID: <01bb4d20.4b154d00$[e-mail]>

I just bought a used MFJ 1274 to "get acquainted" with packet.

It turns out the MFG 1274 has a spur at ~145 MHz that opens the squelch on
my HTX202 and  adds noise to the passband when I'm tuned to the local
packet BBS @ 145.01.

I've verified the spur with a spectrum analyzer and all the other stuff
(PC, HTX202) turned off.  The spur appears only when the MFJ 1274 is
turned on. There are other spurs, too.  I didn't take the time to look at
the spacing, etc. to try to guess at what the fundamental might be.

However, I hoped that someone else might have seen this.  Is there a quick
fix?  Or is the MFJ 1274 a boat anchor?

/eric rehm
KJ7AE
Bainbridge Island, WA




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: MFJ 1274-C  Packet TNC - Modifying for ROSE
Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 11:55:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4o1jvf$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

I have a MFJ 1274-C TNC.    I would like to use it as a ROSE Switch.
Has anyone had successs with this model TNC and using it as a ROSE
Switch ??    The mod I was given by MFJ, just DOES NOT work.

Any assistance would be appreciated.  Thanks and 73,

Jim (WB4QBW)




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mark Walker (N9HCI))
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: MFJ DSP Filter - Need comments, impressions - whether to buy one or not?
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 18:37:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4o7jml$[e-mail]>

This looks like a good filter which whill help me out a lot.  Lots of
line noise, mainly want to use for ssb, rtty, sstv.
Anyone have good or bad tales to tell?  Would appreciate the benefits
of your experiences, whether good or bad.
TIA es 73, Mark, N9HCI



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marty Albert)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Packet BBS Information Needed
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 15:36:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4o79f6$[e-mail]>

Hello, Folks:

I am in need of information about some details on specifications for
Packet BBS programs and how they communicate certain things. In
particular, I need:

(1) The initial connect string sent by a BBS (my FBB 5.15c sends the
string [FBB-5.15-ABFHMR$] on connection). I have found some data on
this in various BBS documents, but there must be a place/person/group
that keeps track of what the various characters in the string are used
to mean. Where can I find this information?

(2) Where can I find the specification(s) for things like the BBS R:
line?

(3) In general, who keeps track of the specifications for Packet BBSs
and where can this info be found?

Many thanks!

Take Care & 73
Marty Albert - KC6UFM@KC6UFM.#SEMO.MO.USA.NOAM
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:22 1996
From: "B.A. Merrill" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Packet Logging Program
Date: 21 May 1996 23:18:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4ntj0t$[e-mail]>

I need to locate a DOS program for logging packet contacts for Field Day that
will
check for dupes, etc.  I can't seem to make the N6TR Log work with my system a
nd I'm
not sure it was designed for what I need it for.  I will not be using CW.  I a
m just
simply doing packet connects either direct or via nodes.  Friend using Easyter
m but
requires Windows and we still haven't figured it out totally.

Any suggestions?

BettyAnn, KC6ING

--
************
Computer Resource Specialist
Dept. of Plant Pathology
University of California
Riverside, CA  92521
VOICE: [phone]
FAX:     [phone]
E-MAIL:  [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (BILL SHYMANSKI)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: Packet via Internet
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 22 May 96 09:48:00 -0600
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (BILL SHYMANSKI)
References: <[e-mail]>

-> From: [e-mail] (Clinton Peebles)
-> Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
-> Subject: Packet via Internet
-> Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 13:30:00 GMT
-> Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
-> Organization: Salmon Siding Saloon BBS 604-357-9942
->
-> Our packet node went down again.  This happens all too often.  How
-> can one use the Internet to pass mail for packet?

->    ║    Clinton Peebles  VE7-KNL                          ║
->    ║    SYSOP - Salmon Siding Saloon BBS - 604-357-9942   ║
->    ║    Internet: [e-mail]               ║
->    ║    Packet Radio: VE7KNL@VE7CW.#SEBC.BC.CAN.NOAM      ║

I'm not sure if this is  a good idea.  There's something about all those
kilowatt HF rigs huffing and puffing into multielement giant antennas,
putting 20 or 30 char/second through the air, relaying from one ham
station to the next, sometimes taking days to cross the continent, that
you'll never get from slipping the stuff  over a 28kbps dial-up
connection. Internet may be fast, convenient, efficient, and cheap...but
dag nabit, its not RADIO any more !

Nostalgia and esthetics aside, one very good reason not to rely on
Internet for message traffic is that one of the justifications for ham
radio is emergency service; any kid with a $1200 Canadian Tire Pentium
can pass "traffic" over the Internet if the phone lines are OK, but it
takes a real operator to move messages during a disaster when perhaps
the local land-line network is too busy or broken.  All those for-sale
items and flamefests about CW are just there to keep the network filled
up and operating until its really needed.

73,
    Bill [e-mail]  ( which BBS still has HF connections
                                though I suspect its 90% Internet now)
    [e-mail] ( boring fast reliable address)


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:24 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Pescador Version 1.0 (Beta)
Date: 28 May 1996 22:37:45 GMT
Distribution: World
Message-ID: <4ofv7p$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Summary: Packet Forward program thru monitoring
Keywords: FBB PACKET FORWARD MONITOR

Hi,

Introducing Pescador Version 1.0 (Beta) to be available anytime soon
at ftp.funet.fi, at least posted today there.

Pescador allows a station to get a forward just out of the monitoring of
a channel where a regular BBS forward takes place, no active role is
played by the monitoring station and no special setup is required at
the forwarding nodes either.

The captured mail is left as an ASCII import file to be feed into almost
any BBS, could easily be configured for a complete automated execution.

Both non-compressed W0RLI and compressed F6FBB forward formats are
supported.

Capture efficiency may vary depending on several factors but ranges
between 30 and 70% of the total forward session.

Requires the G8BPQ packet switch and some decent multitasker, runs along
with your own BBS or PMS (assuming you have one) reducing the forwarding
burden to your link.

I hope you guys found it useful, please direct comments and suggestions
to [e-mail].

Best Regards
Pedro E. Colla (LU1BUV)
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:25 1996
From: William Kresl <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: PMPTEST program needed
Date: 29 May 1996 14:00:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4ohla9$[e-mail]>
References: <4of3bu$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Hey Art, I have the PMPTEST program! If you wish
I could send to your e-mail as a MIME attached
file. Let me know if your e-mail supports this.
Else, I'll have to uuencode it for you.

Wm Kresl
WB9BBC




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Eric Bertrem)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: receiving packet via a sound blaster
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 22 May 96 14:28:16 +0100
References: <4nnoi1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hello,

Thomas Sailer <[e-mail]> wrote :

>> does anyone know if a program exists to receive packet radio via sound
>> blaster card. i have various program that can receive fax and sstv via
>> a sound card but not packet.. please let me know if this is possible
> Try out PC/FlexNet
>> or where i can get the software etc
> hopefully soon on the internet from a web server

Come on Thomas, the Web server already exists, even if it's not official : if
only PC/FlexNet author, DK7WJ, answered his mails.... I'm not the only one
who complains about this fact. PC/FlexNet is a great software, but the German
support doesn't exist :-(  Ask those who are still waiting for an answer, and
will certainly not get any...

At this moment, we are three French hams trying to promote it outside Europe,
doing our best to explain how it works.


The PC/FlexNet URL is mentionned at the end of this mail, and a mail-list
exists : send a mail to [e-mail], no subject, and the following
line in the message's body :

    subscribe flex your_1st_name your_name (callsign)

Eg : subscribe John Muprhy (G6XXX)


73,

*****************************************************************************
* Eric BERTREM / Lyon                    * French RMNC/FlexNet & PC/FlexNet *
* AX25  : F5PJE @ HB9IAP                 * support : BPQ and Net/Wrong are  *
* Email : [e-mail] * prehistory :-)                   *
*****************************************************************************
*         PC/FlexNet WWW : http://www.imaginet.fr/~ferracci/flexnet         *
*****************************************************************************



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:27 1996
From: John Orr <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: RFI from computer - help please
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 20:06:43 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4mie6j$[e-mail]> <4mmqsu$[e-mail]> <4moqai$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4novrq$nqa@ve7tcp.a <4nqcik$[e-mail]> <4nv05s$[e-mail]> <4nvs14$[e-mail]>

Kjell-Viggo Lovhaug wrote:
>
> [e-mail] (Terry Fugate) wrote:
>
> > And when I put a piece of 18gauge sheet metal on me desk top all
> >but a few birdies were gone.  Everything is grounded to that "ground plane"
> >and the sheet metal is grounded, thru the thickest, shortest braid I could
> >get.(about 6' of 3 paralleled 1/2' braid).
>
> This was very interesting! I have not seen this idea before.
> Please tell us more about how you connect the equipment to ground.
> Do you connect the equipment directly to the plate,  or do you connect
> the plate and the equipment to a common ground point ?
>
> 73 de LA2VY, Kjell-Viggo


My PC interference was substantially reduced by using the
snap-together toroids on the modem cable between my com port and TNC.
The TNC did not have to be powered on, just connected to the pc to
radiate. I saw no real improvement until I had snapped four toroids
on the modem cable and every one I added after that reduced the noise
until I got up to around eight, then no noticable reduction.


73
John KB4FB


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:28 1996
From: jim <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: rs232 protocols
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 01:09:08 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Greetings to all.

Can anyone help me please?

I am looking for a document that I can download which will give me the
sequence of voltage changes (high to low and vice versa) on each of the
lines used in a full RS232 interface (RTS, DSR, DTR, CD, DCD etc) from
the time a request for a connection is made to when a connection is
concluded. Also, whether the protocol depends on voltage levels or the
timing of the level changes.

There are plenty of references which will tell me what the pins on a D
connector are used for, but I have not been able, from the resources
available to me, been able to find out when the various lines are high or
low during a data transfer session using the RS232 protocol.

Can anyone guide me to a file containing the information I need that I
can download?

Please reply to me at [e-mail]

Many thanks.

Jim Parnell, ZL2APE


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:29 1996
From: Len Winkler <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Spread Spectrum Discussed on Show
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 07:29:23 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Dewayne Hendricks will be discussing Spread Spectrum, it's potential,
the protocalls, etc on the nationally syndicated Ham Radio & More Show
this Sunday, May 26, at 2200utc. All the info on hearing the show is
below. If you have questions for Dewayne, our listener toll-free line is
1-800-293-5366.
--
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P.O. Box 9219                                   [e-mail]
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RealAudio site:http://www.tapr.org/hrm

The show airs LIVE each SUNDAY at 6:00pm ET (2200utc) on many stations
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on Mondays, Saturdays at 1600utc on 12.160, and Sundays at 0400utc on
5.065.

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From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:30 1996
From: Dave Maciorowski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: The file MSCOMM.VBX
Date: 25 May 1996 14:47:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4o76iu$[e-mail]>
References: <4nstmh$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Noδl) wrote:
>Hi there.
>
>I'm trying to run a packet program here but it will not work without
>the file MSCOMM.VBX.
>
>Anyone out there who can help me to get this file ?
>
>73's in advance..
>
>Noel. [e-mail]

You can download it from Microsoft:

     ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/Softlib/mslfiles/mscomm.exe

This is a self-extracting archive containing the latest mscomm.vbx.
It normally comes with Visual Basic Pro.

-----
Dave Maciorowski, WA1JHK
Colorado Repeater Association, Inc.
  Serving Colorado with Voice and Data, 6-Meters to 1.2 Gig

Internet: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
CRA:      http://www.rmsd.com/hamradio/cra/




From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:31 1996
From: Ian Wade <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Where is latest JNOS?
Date: Mon, 27 May 1996 07:54:19 +0100
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: Ian Wade <[e-mail]>

Where do I find the latest JNOS?

73
Ian, G3NRW


From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:31 1996
From: John Smith <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: WINPAC<>BPQ bug ?? HELP
Date: 23 May 1996 09:34:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4o1bet$[e-mail]>
References: <4o0sv1$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Ed van Mol) wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I've the problem that there will be only send 1 packet, even with
>maxframe 7 !!!
>Is it a bug or do i something wrong......
>
>73 de Ed, pe1nat
>
>----------------------
>Name: Ed van Mol
>Email: evm@worldonline
>----------------------
>
I have the same setup and do not experience any problems. Go thru your
BPQCFG.txt file and check the node settings. Then check the box in comms
setup and make sure you have the BPQ checkbox ticked gud luck, is a super
good program.
John S



From [e-mail] Wed May 29 23:41:32 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: X1j4 Node/Jnos
Date: 21 May 1996 23:29:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4ntjkj$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hi There,
Name here is Butch in Huntingdon, Pa., USA. I am trying to run my
Jnos with an X1J4 node using the same tnc and radio. I am using
a MFJ1270C Tnc. From the X1J4 docs and queries on this newsgroup,
I set the crosslink protocol on the node to Kiss 2. This did not work.
My jnos was not able to receive or send when using the X1J4 tnc.

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

Butch KD3YT 44.80.32.150
email [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:21:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (Pierre Roy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: General talking
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 17:56:03 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

     I am a ham for 12 years VE2FUO.
     I am an electronic technician, avionic, working for a canadian airline.
     I like motorcycle and computers.

    If you want to exchange, french or english, please do so, I will answer
    to all.

    Pierre
    VE2FUO



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:21:55 1996
From: Bob Nielsen <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: Where is latest JNOS?
Date: 27 May 1996 08:54:01 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Ian Wade wrote:
>
> Where do I find the latest JNOS?

The latest is always at pc.usl.edu and most likely ftp.ucsd.edu (sorry,
but I don't remember the directories.)

Bob

----
Bob Nielsen                 Internet: [e-mail]
Tucson, AZ                  AMPRnet:  [e-mail]
                            AX.25:    [e-mail]
                            http://www.primenet.com/~nielsen


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:21:55 1996
From: Bill Meara <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Packet Palmtops?
Date: 27 May 1996 16:53:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4ocmlu$[e-mail]>

I'm in the market for an inexpensive palmtop computer/organizer.  I'm
looking for something that I could use with a two meter HT for packet and
with a modem for e-mail pickup.  I tried to rejuvenate my Tandy 1400LT,
but a can't get the display bright enough... and the thing is just too
heavy.  Any recommendations/words of wisdom on the palmtop/organizer
option?

Thanks   Bil N2CQR/HI8



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:21:57 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: code outdated.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Keywords: didigetthrough?
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 02:18:39 GMT

Ron Atkinson <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Jeff H. wrote:
>: Ron Atkinson <[e-mail]> wrote:

>: >Of course the military is the exception. For high command level (commander
>: >in chiefs) they dumped the outdated technology years ago and went to
>: >spread spectrum with computers running it. It's more reliable and is
>: >capable of transmitting extremely high speed when the other modes just
>: >can't get through. What do you think they'd run if there was ever a
>: >nuclear war, CW?  CW doesn't get through, spread spectrum does.

>: Hi Ron, if you want to be like the military, why not join up for a
>: 4-year stint. I bet you're one of those guys who wears camos and
>: has assult weapons!
>
>Hmmm... I didn't expect an insult from someone. For your information I
>am in the military and I have 6 years in exactly what I stated,
>communications in a nuclear war environment. I'm currently a computer
>programmer though since about 92. And I don't wear military uniforms
>unless I need to and I don't own a gun and have no plans on owning one.
>You're just too much of an idiot to understand the current state of
>technology and would rather just flame someone. I'll just add you to my
>kill list and filter to avoid seeing your reply, I suggest you do the
>same for me too.

Heehee - it's interesting that he didn't comment about the core of
my rebuttal to him: To compare the military to the amateur service
is utterly ridiculous - they have billions of dollars to create
a virtually impenetrable communication system immune to practically
anything. Their mission is 180 degrees from ours. To compare our use
of CW to military comms is an apples to pineapples item.

jh


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:21:57 1996
From: ron willis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: wanted: batteryless portable radio
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 02:39:30 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Heard about the subject on NPR a while back.  A Brit is Africa (or in the
UK?) invented a radio powered by internal generator, which in turn is
spun by a flywheel the operator cranks up.  I'm in Florida, hurricane
season is starting, and I want to be able to keep in touch.  thanx in
advance.


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:21:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Victor V Voronkov)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: IDR-96 ?
Date: 29 May 1996 07:00:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4ogslo$[e-mail]>

In June QST (p 7) I read about Integrated Data Radio from AEA.
I not find any helpful information about IDR-96 on the AEA WWW and they
will answer on phone call only.

If you know what's price and which radio (TEKK, other, own) is in a box,
PSE let me know.

AEA can be reached:

Call these numbers 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (PST), Monday through
Friday:
Main Office: [phone]
Upgrade Hotline: [phone]
Call these numbers anytime:
24-Hour Literature Request Line: [phone]
Fax:[phone]

73! de RX3DIN  Victor


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:21:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary McDuffie, Sr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: MFJ 1274 has spur at ~145 MHz
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 17:50:52 GMT
Message-ID: <31ac8b2c.7863777@164.119.101.2>
References: <01bb4d20.4b154d00$[e-mail]>

On 29 May 1996 05:33:51 GMT, Eric Rehm <[e-mail]> wrote:

> I just bought a used MFJ 1274 to "get acquainted" with packet.

> It turns out the MFG 1274 has a spur at ~145 MHz that opens the squelch on
> my HTX202 and  adds noise to the passband when I'm tuned to the local
> packet BBS @ 145.01.

General "hash" is typical of many digital devices.  However...

> I've verified the spur with a spectrum analyzer and all the other stuff
> (PC, HTX202) turned off.  The spur appears only when the MFJ 1274 is
> turned on. There are other spurs, too.  I didn't take the time to look at
> the spacing, etc. to try to guess at what the fundamental might be.

...if "spur" as you call it, means carrier, that is a known problem of the
MFJ, and I suspect any of the TAPR clones.  You may move the carrier by
moving the oscillator trimmer slightly to shift it to an unused frequency.
The percentage change in clock speed is only minor, and can get the carrier
to some place it won't do harm.  I have always set the frequency of the
clock with a counter.  So far, that has never put the carrier on a
frequency that is used in my area.  It has the added advantage of keeping
the real time clock in the tnc pretty darned accurate, for those who care.

You didn't say, but one might get the idea you were trying to use the 202
with the rubber duck antenna.  This is not a good idea.  For one,
transmitted RF can lock up the tnc and possibly even the computer, if it
happened to get into the keyboard line.  Second, the digital hash generated
by the computer, the keyboard, the monitor, all interfere with incoming
signals on the radio.  Always use an outside antenna, or at least one that
is well removed from the computer/tnc area.

I haven't gotten into grounding.  The usual things can be tried for each of
the problems.  However, I've found that each case is separate.  What works
for me won't necessarily work for you.

> Or is the MFJ 1274 a boat anchor?

Not at all.  The 1270/1274 is the basis for most networks in the country.

73, Gary - AG0N


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Peter Illmayer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Winpack Australian Page
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 01:49:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4oj2aj$[e-mail]>

Hello ALL

I have setup a page whereby you can grab ALL of the latest Winpack
software.  The page is still being developed, as I learn more, but it
works !!

http://www.healey.com.au/~vk2yx

Enjoy the BEST Windows Packet software ever developed !!!!!

Cya..Peter..vk2yx



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:01 1996
From: Jason <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: comp.bbs.misc,alt.bbs.ads,alt.bbs.lists,alt.bbs.wildcat,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.bbs,alt.bbs.doors,
Subject: Re: HAM-INFO-LINK-SOURCE-BBS
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 11:02:25 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4o5hmm$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4okdma$[e-mail]>

joseph a. cira wrote:
>
> jason
>
> THIS PERSON DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A HUMAN !?
> PAY IT NO MIND !
> YOUR JUST ANOTHER LUNITIC FROM THE ASYLUM !
> BYE FOREVER.
>
> JOE,KB6AXK
>


YES I TOO CAN TYPE IN ALL CAPS.  But I don't because people with a positive
IQ have figured out what the CAPS LOCK key is for :)

Jason


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:03 1996
From: Robin Gilks <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: Looking for Windows AX.25 packet driver
Date: Thu, 30 May 96 17:04:06 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ok0bp$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4ok0bp$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Jonathan Naylor" writes:

[you've seen this bit before...]

> Why don't you put more powerful software on your hubs that allows full
> strength Internet servers cf sendmail, inn, bind, etc. Also you'd get a
> fully working DNS. Running xNOS on your server is akin to running just DOS
> on a Pentium ... a sad waste.

The question here is NOT what system a hub uses but what an end-user,
probably with a radio-rally XT-special is using with a PK88 tied on the
end. This 'user' also has a reasonable PC that his kids use for playing
games & for their homework so he's not about to trash it in a 12 month
exercise in learning how to install Linux and then find that most of the
software - although available - is not sold from his local Computer
World warehouse.

>
> >All I would suggest with anyone using more sophisticated mailers etc is
> >that they ensure what they put out onto the network is mainly compatible
> >with everyone else - ie. don't get too carried away with Mime and
> >strange character sets!!
>
> I think the contrary is true. If people run sub-standard software that
> cannot handle all the variety of data formats that the true Internet can,
> they should be shown the error of their ways. Amateur TCP/IP should not be
> an excuse for running *amateurish* software.

Sub-standard? hmmmm. I think that for the short to medium term we MUST
cater for the lowest common denominator otherwise we will loose our
userbase. I think its stupid and short sighted to expect everyone to run
'true Internet' software which in the main requires a minimum of a 386
PC. I agree we should be stretching ourselves but lets not leave 90% of
the users of the network behind.

I say again - provide all the extra facilities but maintain compatibility
with what is already out there.

>
> Jonathan
>
> --
> +----------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
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>

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Also known as         [e-mail]
     Developing the Internet on Radio on a shoestring [ yes it is painful;-) ]


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (WA6UBE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: 6 Meter TOR operations
Date: 30 May 1996 19:30:55 -0400
Message-ID: <4okvop$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (WA6UBE)


>Is there anyone doing TOR (amtor/pactor/gtor/fec) on 6 meters ?

>Have been putting out FEC calls on 50.205 and 50.250 with no response
>and listening across the low end of the band for any fsk activity-- nil
>heard.

>Is there a national calling freq for fsk digi modes ?  Who's interested
>?

I would like to know if there is a spot freq on 10 meters that people
would
normally look first for pactor/gtor activity..

Does anyone know of a 10 meter freq??

Thanx

Trish

[e-mail] "The Vertical Skywave Girl" ...
Mobile repair shop supervisor - City of San Jose/ GSA-Communications
voice-mail: 1-408-277-4082
PGP Public key available on request


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (phil reed)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Packet in SE Michigan?
Date: 31 May 1996 00:56:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4olg41$[e-mail]>

Can somebody out there fill me on in the status of packet in southeastern
Michigan (Monroe County)?? I'm especially interested in what's going on
with TCP/IP. Who is the IP coordinator for Michigan?

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From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:08 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: [e-mail] (Rob Janssen)
Subject: Re: Any good FM mobile radios for 9600 packet?
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ol74c$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 13:07:51 GMT

In <4ol74c$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Tom Geyer) writes:

>I've been watching this group for awhile now, and haven't seen much
>traffic regarding my question.  I'd like to purchase a VHF/UHF mobile
>radio and use it in my house for table chit chat and packet as well.  I am
>a relatively new ham.

>I see that Kenwood and Allinco both advertise some of their mobile radios
>as packet ready.  Specifically, Kenwood says "1200/9600 packet ready"
>while Allinco uses the phrase "9600 packet compatible."  I'd like to know
>from this group what these phrases mean.

It means "sorry we don't have any 9600 baud capable radio's but we
still want to sell you what we have, so we included this tagline".

Seriously, I recommend you to read some independent reviews about
performance with 9600 baud (mainly transmission) before you believe
what the ads say.
Recently an article appeared in QST explaining a new measurement done
when reviewing transceivers, including a test of the above offerings.
The results were not pleasing (for the manufacturers).

You can undoubtedly find someone at your local radio club who has
some QST back-issues and lets you read or copy the articles.

Rob
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From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:09 1996
From: "Dwight Osen" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW Outdated.
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 13:58:56 -0500
Message-ID: <01bb4f23.c5e9bca0$[e-mail]>
References: <4najt8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4o1q2d$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

One of my theories about CW is, it  keeps the wantabees from buying a
radio and just jumping on the bands that are crouded enough.



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert Morgenstein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW Outdated.
Date: 31 May 1996 14:47:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4on0q7$[e-mail]>
References: <4najt8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

charles copeland ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <[e-mail]>,
: Andrew D. Lawlor <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >charles copeland wrote:
: >
: >> English is the international language. Most Europeans know English.
: >> Maybe someday I will learn Cantonese, much more useful than CW.
: >
: >And what use would that be?  I was in Hong Kong a few years ago with a fell
a that

: LEARN TO USE WORD WRAP!

: >> >It's not so much "whiners" as "whingers" who can't get their own way as
: >> >minority group.
: >>
: >> What is a whinger? Not in my webster dictionary.
: >> I got my way, got my general in spite of distate for CW.
: >
: >Are you being serious here?  You mean that you couldn't figure out
: >he meant whiner vice whinger?  A simple typo, don't be so critical.

: Very serious. Turns out the fellow mentions "whinger" means something
: in Aussie land, if you read other posts, but he didn't elaborate.

: >> Whose the minority group? No Code Techs are growing by leaps and bounds,
: >> while HF Hams are dropping like flies. My guess is the average age
: >> of hams on HF is 70, and rising yearly. No Code Techs will rule all
: >> the airways in a very few short years. CW will be dropped without a doubt
.
: >
: >That would be a great trick.  With all the new, supposedly young, hams join
ing
: >the ranks in "leaps and bounds" how could the average age rise yearly?  I'm


: The new hams are no-code. If you look above I was refering to HF hams.
: HF ham ages are rising, no-code average age is irrelavant.

: >> Don't like what? I paid my dues. I earned the right to complain about CW.
: >> I was forced to learn CW if I wanted to get my HF voice priveledges.
: >
: >This is a comon complaint, being "forced" to learn CW.  Since you're a fan
: >of Webster's perhaps you could look up the definition of forced.  When were
 you
: >"compelled by force" to learn CW? [snip due to wrap]

: You conveniently skipped "if". If one wants HF voice priveledges,
: one is forced to learn CW. Thats the requirement ... for now.

: >Perhaps you meant required?  Here again, you didn't earn the right to compl
ain, you
: >were born with that constitutional right to do so.

: The code-nazis seem to thing the whining no-coders don't have
: a right to complain until they have "gone thru the pain I did".

: >73 KC6NMD Andy
: >PS I hope you enjoy your new, increased HF privledges.

: Thanks. We all have opinions, likes and dislikes.

: 73 KB0WOB Charles
HELLO TO ALL;
If you have gotten this far with all the threads regarding CW, I am going
to present a differant view point.
A while ago I had throat surgery. Conversation ( talking ) was not possible,
for a number of days. During those days I had many hours of enjoyment
with CW and was able to " talk " to my hearts content. No one is
guaranted tomorrow. You never know what is around the corner in your life.
My ability to " talk " CW was a saving grace during my post operative days.
73's to all;
Bob WA2EAW


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:11 1996
From: Jim Mitrenga <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: BayCom Video Problem
Date: 31 May 1996 15:51:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4on4ir$[e-mail]>

I'm running BayCom 1.50a and I have a problem with the displayed screen.
After the "warning" screen is removed upon initial program startup,
EVERY OTHER LETTER remains on the screen.  If the letters are erased by
backspacing or deleting, new printing from packets received or typed in
will be displayed properly and are scrolled upward off the screen in the
usual manner.  If you try to scroll the screen back, EVERY OTHER LETTER
of the scrolled text remains on the screen and obliterates new text.

WHAT THE HECK IS THIS?  I've corresponded with the BayCom design team in
Bavaria and they say they've never seen anything like I've described.  I
questioned whether an ATI UltraGraphics video card with 1M video ram
could be causing the problem and they say they have a number of
associates with the same video card but NOT experiencing the problem.
WHAT GIVES?  CAN YOU HELP?

Additional information:  Running a Gateway 2000 486 DX2V33 computer

Thanks in advance,

Jim Mitrenga
[e-mail]
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kenneth Neal)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: 2+70 Bands Threatened
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 16:44:32 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

On Thu, 30 May 1996 22:30:21 -0500, "S. Sampson"
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>Richard G. Jean Jr. wrote:
>>         THIS IS  NO  JOKE!!  ARRL HAS LEARNED THAT IN PREPARATION FOR THE
>> WORLD RADIO CONFERENCE  IN  1997,  REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOW-EARTH-ORBIT
>> (LEO)  INDUSTRY  PROPOSED  A   LIST  OF  CANDIDATE  FREQUENCY  BANDS  FOR
>> REALLOCATION TO, AND EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE.
>
>I support this change.  Amateurs have turned out to be non-progressive in
>the VHF, UHF and Microwave.  They trash up the bands with modulation methods
>from the 30's.  Any attempt to use modern modulation schemes is thwarted by
>the political action committee (PAC) called the ARRL.  I say it's high time
>we end this nonsense and commercialize the bands for the good of the USA, and
>the World.
>
>---
>Steve
>International Satellite Organization - North America ISO-NA
>"Progressive Radio through Capitalism, not Socialism"

Steve I don't agree with you!

Ken
KB0SAV



From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:14 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: [e-mail] ([Dick Kors])
Subject: Fooling around with RTTY "hamcom22.zip"
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Keywords: RTTY, CW, hamcom22.zip
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 17:18:39 GMT

I been interested in fooling around with RTTY, just for the heck of it,
and finally found a software decoder (almost - it needs a simple level
translator) in the form a program called "hamcom22.zip".  The program looks
pretty solid and contains lots of interesting features.  I was wondering
if anyone had any knowledge or experience with the program.

It would be nice to hear any other experiences before I commit a Sat P.M.
get it up and running ?

If there is any interest, I'll let you know how it works out.

Dick Kors
km6ep
[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:15 1996
From: Piers Rochford <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Re: SSTV/Soundblaster
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 20:02:44 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4on43f$[e-mail]>  <4om0do$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


-- I have sstv and fax software for the soundblaster e-mail me for
details

Piers.
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                        [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tom Lamparty)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: Help for Chilean HAM
Date: 31 May 1996 20:35:51 -0400
Message-ID: <4oo397$[e-mail]>

I've been in contact with a HAM operator in Chile. At the present time
his only link to the internet is via radio. So far he only has E-Mail at
1200 baud. I've been trying to set him up with KA9Q for the AtariST, but
the precompiled binary that I could find is rather outdated! He needs the
KISS protocol to connect with tcp/ip to his present ISP. If anyone on
here wants to give a helping hand to a fellow HAM operator contact

[e-mail]

I'm totally out of my depth when it comes to HAM radio!
--
Tom Lamparty [e-mail]|Sysop NEOSTAG BBS [phone]
4Meg 16Mhz 1040STe 325MHD 14.4K Modem|24hrs 14.4kbps V32 SupraFaxModem
Sec./Treas. NEOSTAG                  |PD/Shareware/Advice/Help
North East Ohio ST Atari Group       |Support board for Dr. Bobware


From [e-mail] Mon Jun 03 19:22:17 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
From: [e-mail] (Patrick Croft)
Subject: WindTrax Balloon Flight!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 21:11:15 GMT



WINDTRAX VII FLIGHT IS SATURDAY!!!

June 1, 1996 at approximately 1200 UTC (start checking about 6am Indiana time)
,

Launch site: 2.5miles east of Whiteland, Indiana (south of Indy about 10 miles
)

Prelaunch Freqs:  Check-ins: 3.871MHz, & 146.835/R locals
                       Nets begin at 1130UTC

Balloon Type: Kaymont 1200 Gr.

Parachute Size: 5 foot diameter custom made by KB9BSV

Flight packages;
Crossband repeater (by Paul /W9DUU)
                       2m rcvr to 6m & 70cm xmtrs, with voice ID & nicad pwr p
ack, dual half wave antennas
GPS/Packet(By Chuck/WB9IHS)
                        Garmin rcvr, Paccom controlled (HandiPacket) & down-li
nked on TEKK 446MHz xmtr.
                        Self contained, nicad & lithum powered, 1/4 wave xmtr
antenna, Ball Corp stripline rcvr.
           Stripline antenna on top of box.   Audio beeper for ground retrival of pac
kages.
ATV(by Terry/KT9V)
                         Two (2) B&W CCD cams, WB8ELK color video graphics dow
nlinked on Wyman ATV xmtr
            with 1/4 wave antenna.  Self contained, lithum powered.  CCD cams are mou
nted one
            shooting horz., and one up,  solid state switching controlled.

Flight Package Freqs;
                 Crossband rptr; Dn  52.525 & 444.85 MHz (VP)     50 & 100mW o
utput   Up @ 144.3MHz (VP)

                  GPS/PAcket:  Dn  446.0 MHZ @1200 Baud packet (VP)  250mW out
put.

                   ATV:   Dn 439.25 MHz   (VP)    1.5 WATTS OUT!!!

All amateurs are welcome to participate, checkin, monitor feeds, etc.  Pix wil
l be posted on the following WEBSITE:

   www.surf-ici.com/marc                 Stop by and get a birds eye view from
 95,000 feet up!

For details on the WindTrax Group and the WindTrax program, contact Chuck Cris
t/WB9IHS via email, [e-mail]