Re: Logging software alternatives
Thanks Mike, you have a great site by the way!? Appreciate the step-by step on how you installed and use Field Day Logger (you should submit some of that info as a patch to the manual/install & config instructions).? ?The interface is very intuitive, and it's fast.? Looks like a very useful program, easier to use than tfl or trlinux I found.? Albeit very focused on just FD (which may be why it works so well).? I see he's since written programs for POTA spotting and POTA logging.
I was hoping it could be adapted for other contests - the arrl_sect data could be (maybe?) replaced with counties for a state QSO party, but changing the exchange from FD entry class to a serial number would take new code and more involved mods to the interface.? Since he's written other single-purpose loggers, maybe...?
73 Steve KS1G
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Thanks Jason.? The commands you provided solved my issue.? I understand your concern with the Pi OS 64bit stability, but I am kind of in this for the experimentation so I try new releases of software and help identify issues.
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I can attest to that.? I have an Icom IC-7200.? I set USBAUTO to
"false."? In the gpsd config file I also exclude the /dev/ttyusbxx
device that the IC-7200 wants to use.
Btw, I cannot seem to get a Winlink connection with my IC-7200.?
Other digital modes like JS8Call and Fldigi work.? In Pat Winlink
all the settings are correct, and the app is functioning as i expect
it to.? The signal goes out, the radio keys up, power levels are
okay.? I have tried different antennas and different Winlink
stations on different bands, mostly 20m and 40m.? I have previously
had regular success making connections using my Yaesu FT-891 and
external sound card. I want to keep the IC-7200 as my base station
and my FT-891 as my portable/mobile rig. ? Does anyone have
suggestions what else I can do??
Thanks in advance!
David SV0SGS
Am 28.09.22 um 14:33 schrieb km4ack:
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Kevin is spot on when he mentions setting USBAUTO to false.
Leaving it true can create issues especially with Icom rigs. The
default gpsd config file that BAP uses can be found at -
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73, de KM4ACK
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My node is an ecomm node at this time. I explained that to the winlink contact, and they approved my sysop access.
Eventually I will have a 24/7 node as well. I try to make sure it is used at minimum once a month to show good practices in updates and equipment capabilities.?
Jason N0LOZ
On Tue, Sep 27, 2022, 8:09 AM KU3RRY [AE] [VE] < ku3rry@...> wrote: Thank you gents for responding, reading the T&C for winlink it seems they want dedicated hardware and goals to keep the gateway operating 24/7/365. I understand that they want a reliable infrastructure and I suspect my ¡°in an emergency¡± deployment would be in violation. Maybe one day I¡¯ll have resources to commit, but not right now.?
73 and I hope everyone in Ian¡¯s path stays safe!
Edward [KU3RRY]
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I run a part time gateway that is EMCOMM rather than PUBLIC.? Works fine.?
-- --Bill AA6BD
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Output from command was
-bash: /home/pi/linbpq/./piBPQConfigGen: No such file or directory
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OK Thanks for looking into it. By the way I failed to mention earlier that install is on 64bit raspbian OS
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Re: Pat Winlink Beacon, Beacon through a digi
After playing with the config.json file I found how to set digi path for the ax25 beacon. "destination": "IDENT via W7MOT-6" worked. Format is DEST via DIGI.
Vara does not appear to be an available listening mode right now.?
I haven't played with the ARDOP config to see if messages are an option.
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I¡¯m newish to the hobby, learnt to spell ¡°ham radio¡± after Hurricane Ida, got my first rig in January, so I don¡¯t have much in the way of spare gear.?
Any recommendations for a HF setup? I find my 2m propagation doesn¡¯t go as far as I would like.
cheers/73
Edward [KU3RRY]
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Re: Didn't run pi-build from $HOME
There's a bug in the conky-7inch file that will be corrected in the next version of BAP - --
73, de KM4ACK
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Someone else ran into this exact issue recently. Personally, I don't think 64bit is ready for prime time on the Pi so I have stuck with the 32bit version (but I digress). Try running these commands: sudo dpkg --add-architecture armhfsudo apt updatesudo apt install -y libqt5widgets5:armhf libqt5serialport5:armhf libasound2:armhf libasound2-plugins:armhfand then try the ardop modem again. --
73, de KM4ACK
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Re: Logging software alternatives
As far as contest logging software, this last Field Day I ran?K6GTE's Field Day Logger on my BAP and it ran great. It doesn't support digital modes (yet...) but what I like about it is that it has the look and feel of the infamous N3FJP software. He also has a separate?piece of software for the WinKeyer for running CW. It also supports CAT control.
He also has a separate?piece of software for Winter Field Day that supports digital modes, specifically Fldigi for PSK modes and such. I haven't had a chance to look at it, but it too is probably a good choice for WFD.
Here is a writeup of his Field Day Logger:
Here is a writeup of my Field Day running 1E QRP with my daughter, KC8GRS. I don't mention his logging software, but it will give some context.
Hope this helps! ? -- Mike WB8ERJ
Geeze! What is he up to now?
On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 6:24 AM Steve (KS1G) < ks1g04@...> wrote: Anyone have thoughts on logging software, in particular tfl and TRLinux, as part of the Build-A-Pi suite or as a add-on?
I'm looking at using Build-A-Pi when portable primarily for digital modes.? I'm also looking at the logging software as an alternative to paper and #2 pencil.? Especially for contest-oriented ops so I can get fast entry and dupe checking.? Trying it on a fresh Build-A-Pi install (v 11 / bullseye) built today on a Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.2, 4GB Ram, 32GB SanDisk Ultra card.? Running headless, accessing via VNC from my Windows desktop, everything is wired into the same switch so wifi issues are eliminated.? In the field, I will be headless using VNC on a iPad tablet and a blue tooth keyboard. Alternatively, keyboard and mouse on the Pi with a very portable LCD monitor (ViewSonic, runs nicely off a cell phone power booster battery).
Of the 3 logging programs installed by BAP, CQRLog is SLOW; my brain and the PyQSO interface seem to disagree with each other; Hamrs looks promising but is R.E.A.L.L.Y.S.L.O.W.? Plenty of CPU capacity and memory per Conky, and no issues with Swap or storage space (11 GB of 32 in use).? I'm looking at alternatives and trying to figure out why the logging apps are slow (unmodified Conky?).? The two apps I've found so far are tfl (installable via apt) and TRLinux (port of DOS TRLog, followed the environment and build instructions at?? , scroll down to "Raspberry pi example").? Both programs run well, are fast, and will take some getting used to (GUI THEY ARE NOT).? I'll have to see if either is particularly easier to get working with a radio for frequency/mode, CW keying/voice keyer as nice to haves.? I'm not worried about integrating logging with the digital mode apps; flrig, fldigi, and WSJT-X work with my setup and I can merge the digital log in afterwards.
73 Steve KS1G
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On Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 08:08 AM, KU3RRY [AE] [VE] wrote:
Thank you gents for responding, reading the T&C for winlink it seems they want dedicated hardware and goals to keep the gateway operating 24/7/365. I understand that they want a reliable infrastructure and I suspect my ¡°in an emergency¡± deployment would be in violation. Maybe one day I¡¯ll have resources to commit, but not right now.?
73 and I hope everyone in Ian¡¯s path stays safe!
Edward [KU3RRY]
I thought the Winlink team had an option for "part-time" stations used in emergencies. They may have removed this option though. It might be worth sending them an email and inquiring. Running a full time gate way isn't terribly expensive compared to other endeavors in our hobby. A pi zero 2, digirig, and a simple radio like the Yaesu FT2980 will work. I use a Pi Zero 2, signalink, & FT2980 for my gateway. I already had the signalink laying around unused or I would have gone with the digirig. ? --
73, de KM4ACK
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You may have found a minor bug. I created an issue ticket so I can investigate. Can you run the file manually from the terminal? ~/linbpq/./piBPQConfigGen--
73, de KM4ACK
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Kevin is spot on when he mentions setting USBAUTO to false. Leaving it true can create issues especially with Icom rigs. The default gpsd config file that BAP uses can be found at - --
73, de KM4ACK
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garim uses the ardop modem for transport. You will need to start the ardop modem manually before starting garim. The ardop modem can be found in ~/ardop/ Running multiple software with one sound card is possible but will take a bit of experimentation on your part. By default, BAP sets up a virtual sound card "pulse". I have gotten it to work before by starting JS8Call first and setting up the actual sound card. Then opened FLDIGI and connected it to the "pulse" sound card. I then had to open Pulse-Audio and play with it a bit but eventually got both applications working with one soundcard. --
73, de KM4ACK
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Logging software alternatives
Anyone have thoughts on logging software, in particular tfl and TRLinux, as part of the Build-A-Pi suite or as a add-on?
I'm looking at using Build-A-Pi when portable primarily for digital modes.? I'm also looking at the logging software as an alternative to paper and #2 pencil.? Especially for contest-oriented ops so I can get fast entry and dupe checking.? Trying it on a fresh Build-A-Pi install (v 11 / bullseye) built today on a Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.2, 4GB Ram, 32GB SanDisk Ultra card.? Running headless, accessing via VNC from my Windows desktop, everything is wired into the same switch so wifi issues are eliminated.? In the field, I will be headless using VNC on a iPad tablet and a blue tooth keyboard. Alternatively, keyboard and mouse on the Pi with a very portable LCD monitor (ViewSonic, runs nicely off a cell phone power booster battery).
Of the 3 logging programs installed by BAP, CQRLog is SLOW; my brain and the PyQSO interface seem to disagree with each other; Hamrs looks promising but is R.E.A.L.L.Y.S.L.O.W.? Plenty of CPU capacity and memory per Conky, and no issues with Swap or storage space (11 GB of 32 in use).? I'm looking at alternatives and trying to figure out why the logging apps are slow (unmodified Conky?).? The two apps I've found so far are tfl (installable via apt) and TRLinux (port of DOS TRLog, followed the environment and build instructions at?? , scroll down to "Raspberry pi example").? Both programs run well, are fast, and will take some getting used to (GUI THEY ARE NOT).? I'll have to see if either is particularly easier to get working with a radio for frequency/mode, CW keying/voice keyer as nice to haves.? I'm not worried about integrating logging with the digital mode apps; flrig, fldigi, and WSJT-X work with my setup and I can merge the digital log in afterwards.
73 Steve KS1G
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I believe I have found the root cause my piardopc issue.?After looking through Jason's shell scripts for starting the piardopc modem I was able to manually start it in a terminal window and capture the error messages (see below).? The latest 64bit piOS appears to have moved some libraries.? piardopc calls? ?libasound_module_conf_pulse.so? but it has moved to??/usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/alsa-lib? in the 64bit version.
wb8sfy@Build-A-Pi:~ $ /home/wb8sfy/ardop/piardopc
ardopc Version 1.0.4.1mBPQ-Debug5
ARDOPC listening on port 8515
Capture Devices
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ALSA lib conf.c:3725:(snd_config_hooks_call) Cannot open shared library libasound_module_conf_pulse.so (/usr/lib/arm-linux-gnueabihf/alsa-lib/libasound_module_conf_pulse.so: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory)
ALSA lib control.c:1471:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL hw:0
piardopc: control.c:338: snd_ctl_card_info: Assertion `ctl && info' failed.
Aborted
wb8sfy@Build-A-Pi:~ $?
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Pat Winlink Beacon, Beacon through a digi
Is it possible to set up beacons for the listening modes (ax25, ARDOP, VARAFM, VARAHF)? ?If I want to beacon through a digi would I use the same format of for the "destination": "digi/callsign" like using a digi for a connection?
I am picturing off-grid operation, sending a VARAHF beacon for P2P. Can I set a beacon for this or another modem?
I am looking at the Pat documentation and landed on configuration documentation.
cfg Documentation -?
When Pat is in listen mode (ax25) it sends out a beacon on a set interval. ex:KJ7RNY to IDENT, Winlink P2P. The config.json file seems to use a different syntax for ax25 "beacon" vs ardop "beacon_interval". ARDOP does not give options for "message" or "destination". VARAHF and VARAFM do not have anything for beaconing in the config.json.
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Not unless you use BAP's install script, you need to at least change USBAUTO to 'false' and add your USB device to DEVICES.
Kevin -- KD9EFV -- EM78dh
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Alex (KD0YTE)
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