New modem and Hotspot tools issue
Just got a new modem and went into hotspot tools to forget the old modem and add the new modem. Now the wifi symbol in my tool bar shows as the double arrows after being up for a while even though it is still connected to wifi. Pointing to the double arrow gives the following:
eth0: Link is down
wlan0: Unknown link state 192.168.0.10/24
wlan0: Configured 192.168.10/24
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After reboot the Unknown link state says Associated with Centurylink9131 and the wifi symbol shows as normal. After being on for some period of time it reverts back to the double arrows. It has also recently dropped the new wifi router and run a hotspot instead once or twice. Nothing else has changed before this behavior. I have tried reinstalling hotspot tools from the build a pi script but it has not helped.
Any suggestions?
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Re: GPS and Build-a-Pi V3
OK, I have the same GPS and neither my laptop (linux Mint) or my Rpi don't see it. What did you do.
I have found another issue when I "try" to use the [ U-Blox AG ] or the U-Blox dongle... It was working on my RPi, then I made changes. I went from a metal case (enclosed) to a RPi "stack". The SSB "shield", 12V to 5V Hat with Fan, and the overclocking must be producing enough RFI to "kill" the GPS even the one on the 2M USB cord. I can move the GPS(s) to my laptop and they work... Back into the case??
Now, maybe the BU-353S4 will be more RFI proof??? Help...
73, Steve WB3LGC
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On 6/24/20 6:02 PM, Bill Dornbush wrote: On my V3 installation, conky shows
You see that there is no gridsquare listed.? I recall when reading about conky, that it gets this from the GPS.
I did have some trouble getting Pi to recognize my GPS, which is a BU-353S4 on a USB port.? I think it is resolved now.
When I run
$ cgps
I get a display showing the GPS information to confirm it is working. The display includes the gridsquare.
How do I get conky to show the gridsquare?
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--Bill AA6BD
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Re: GPS and Build-a-Pi V3
I ran? ruby ~/bin/conky/get-grid and got
Traceback (most recent call last):
2: from /home/pi/bin/conky/get-grid:3:in `<main>'
1: from /usr/lib/ruby/2.5.0/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:59:in `require'
/usr/lib/ruby/2.5.0/rubygems/core_ext/kernel_require.rb:59:in `require': cannot load such file -- gpsd_client (LoadError)
I am not sure how to proceed from here.? Ideas?
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Jason, KM4ACK,
Thank you.? I will checking in the group soon.
I keep testing programs and features within and then look at how I might want to
operate.
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From: km4ack <jason.oleham@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thu, Jun 25, 2020 2:00 pm
Subject: Re: [KM4ACK-Pi] PAT Questions
I am fairly certain pat will handle both but you can double check me by posting in the Pat forum and let the developer confirm. --
73, de KM4ACK
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Re: Build-a-Pi v3 rc 6 Issues
Just as a test, you could disable the hotspot inside of hotspot tools and see if the wifi comes and goes. This would also be a work around (far from ideal) to avoid the problem in the shack. Down side to the work around is you would have to remember to enable the hotspot before heading into the field or you would be stuck without it and no way to access the pi. --
73, de KM4ACK
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I am fairly certain pat will handle both but you can double check me by posting in the Pat forum and let the developer confirm. --
73, de KM4ACK
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On Wed, Jun 24, 2020 at 07:26 PM, Tim KC0WBP wrote:
Jason, if you read this, you might want to add minicom to the software-to-add list for the next rev. :-)?
Add it as a request on github I am taking a bit of a break from programming as my day job has ramped back up. Putting on github helps ensure I will see it when the time comes :-) ? --
73, de KM4ACK
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Re: GPS and Build-a-Pi V3
On Thu, Jun 25, 2020 at 12:15 PM, Bill Dornbush wrote:
Where does Conky get the grid square, and what can I do to get it to display it?
Conky calls the script ~/bin/conky/grid which in turn calls ~/bin/conky/get-grid This is done so the first script verifies we have data from the GPS. I didn't write the ruby script but you can check and see if it is working with your GPS by running
ruby ~/bin/conky/get-grid
After 3-4 seconds, it should return your grid.
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73, de KM4ACK
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Re: GPS and Build-a-Pi V3
My GPS is now running and when I run cgps, I can see
Grid Square:? CM88pl
which is correct.? But still I see no grid square displayed in Conky next to the "Gridsquare" label.? I found ~/bin/conky/get-grid but it is Ruby which I don't know at all.
Where does Conky get the grid square, and what can I do to get it to display it?
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Re: Grid Square Not Found in Pat Configure error in Conky Recent Log Entries
Thanks Jason. I'll give that a try this evening
From: "km4ack" <jason.oleham@...> To: [email protected]Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 5:40:06 AM Subject: Re: [KM4ACK-Pi] Grid Square Not Found in Pat Configure error in Conky Recent Log Entries Open Pat Menu and choose Manage Pat Winlink. On the next screen, choose Pat Login-Logout. Log in by entering your call, password, and 6 character grid square. Then click log in. This will make sure that the info is in the pat config file. --
73, de KM4ACK
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Re: GPS and Build-a-Pi V3
Thanks Joe! I have added a link to this post to the FAQ GPS section https://tiny.cc/km4ack-faq --
73, de KM4ACK
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Re: GPS and Build-a-Pi V3
I see mine as /dev/ttyAMC0 or something?like that.
I see my GPS flashing mongps-n shows but when mobile it seems the PI takes forever to put anything on the map.
later
Don Poaps
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On Thu, Jun 25, 2020 at 7:22 AM Joe Spears < jgspears@...> wrote: Bill,
I have the same gps.? The problem is the script was developed for a specific GPS and does not allow for different ports.
Do the following to fix it.
First verify the port of your gps witht the following command.
ls /dev/*USB*
You should see your gps as?
/dev/ttyUSB0
Now edit gpsd
sudo nano /etc/default/gpsd
Change your Devices to the folowing
DEVICES="/dev/ttyUSB0"
Save changes and reboot.
You should be good to go.??
Joe AF1E
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DEVICES="/dev/ttyUSB0"
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Re: This might be a dumb question.... (Build a Pi on Laptop?)
Jason, I would love to see the elimination of having to use the ¡®pi¡¯ user to install BAP. First thing I did was comment out the requirement to use pi and there are some quirks, I¡¯m sure are related to /run/user/1000. If I can get to it (I¡¯m well past round ones right now), I¡¯ll put in a feature request.
I¡¯ve been very tied up with remodeling my basement and now moving things in so I¡¯ve been rather off-grid, so to speak. Some light at the end of THAT tunnel and it finally isn¡¯t a train!
Jay
73 de N0SR
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Watching with interest!
and minicom, that¡¯s a package name I haven¡¯t heard in many, many years! You could also try ¡®sane¡¯ which is a GUI version.
Jay
73 de N0SR
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Re: GPS and Build-a-Pi V3
Bill, I have the same gps.? The problem is the script was developed for a specific GPS and does not allow for different ports. Do the following to fix it. First verify the port of your gps witht the following command. ls /dev/*USB* You should see your gps as? /dev/ttyUSB0 Now edit gpsd sudo nano /etc/default/gpsd Change your Devices to the folowing
DEVICES="/dev/ttyUSB0"
Save changes and reboot.
You should be good to go.??
Joe AF1E
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DEVICES="/dev/ttyUSB0"
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Jason, KM4ACK,
Thank you for your reply. I figured it
would require two sound cards. I just did not know if PAT could
handle both ARDOP and Direwolf running at the same time.
I have a gateway for 2m using the
PiGate RMS. It is not active at this time as we have adequate
Gateway coverage in my area. I will getting it out of storage for
FD this weekend to boot and test it along with the
actual PiGate.
73s, Ed, KD9FRQ
On 6/25/2020 6:52 AM, km4ack wrote:
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It should be possible but will require 2 sound cards. One card
connected to direwolf and the other to ARDOP. Then each sound card
connected to the appropriate radio. Pat should be able to monitor
both for incoming P2P connections.
If you are wanting to run a Winlink gateway, check out BPQ32 by
John Wiseman /g/bpq32/topics
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Re: Build-a-Pi v3 rc 6 Issues
Jason,
No, it was not a weak connection. My BAP v2 did not autoconnect like this from the same location in my shack. Also running with max wifi connectivity on other devices.
As an aside, thanks for everything you do. Just a small bit of research will show anyone how much of a difference you've made during this pandemic. Silver linings for some activities, I suppose. Now that you are returning to work, we all understand your new balancing act (work, family/relationships, ham radio).
Best,
Jack
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Re: ARDOP not activating PTT
Yep. You need it set to PKTUSB on the 891. That is the actual config file that I use with my radio on my system. I left it as a reference for other 891 owners. You can delete the file using Pat Menu in the Setting/Config section by choosing Delete Config. --
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It should be possible but will require 2 sound cards. One card connected to direwolf and the other to ARDOP. Then each sound card connected to the appropriate radio. Pat should be able to monitor both for incoming P2P connections. If you are wanting to run a Winlink gateway, check out BPQ32 by John Wiseman /g/bpq32/topics--
73, de KM4ACK
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Re: Call Sign Lookup problems
There have been some issues with the servers being busy and not returning results. Do you have a checkbox on your main screen that says "US Call"? --
73, de KM4ACK
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km4ack
Don Poaps
JaySheepdog
Joe Spears AF1E
Jack Haefner, NG2E