Re: BPQ APRS igate setup questions
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On Tue, May 16, 2023 at 12:26 AM, Kk6qms wrote:
Thank you.
"NODEFAULTROUTE" is not configured.
The ENDPORT error was just a missed line that needed to be commented out from an unused port. Error cleared there.
igate not connecting continues.
Then configure it, is what I meant :-)
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Re: BPQ APRS igate setup questions
#aprs
Can you try this from the Linux command line?
telnet rotate.aprs.net 14580
I get this:
Trying 192.104.234.220...
Connected to rotate.aprs.net.
Escape character is '^]'.
# aprsc 2.1.14-g5e22b37
You may get a reason for the failure if it doesn't connect.
You may need to install telnet? first -? sudo apt install telnet
73,
John
On 16/05/2023 08:38, Kk6qms wrote:
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Also I noticed in my IPGATEWAY cfg there were references to old
local ip addresses. I corrected those (44ENCAP and TAP lines
specifically) and only change I see is that an? "APRS Igate
connect failed" message appears right after starting bpq rather
than quite a bit after as before. Not sure if IPGATEWAY is
involved in mail but that has always worked as well as chat even w
incorrect ip entries.
?
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Re: BPQ APRS igate setup questions
#aprs
Hi All
mine is written in Upper & lowercase
IGATE Params.
ISHost=
ISPort=
ISPasscode=
ISFilter=
73 Ken G7VJA
GB7COW
On 16/05/2023 00:31, Kk6qms wrote:
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Just tried the server you suggested. "ISHOST=noam.aprs2.net"
Same error. Thank for the suggestion.
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Re: BPQ APRS igate setup questions
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Noticed ports defined in IPGATEWAY were 1 and 2 so I added 3 (APRS port) but still getting error. I then removed it since error persists.
| Port |
Driver |
ID |
Beacons |
Driver Window |
| 1 |
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AX/IP/UDP |
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? |
| 2 |
TELNET |
TELNET Server |
? |
Driver Window |
| 3 |
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AX25 PORT ON 144.390 MHZ |
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Re: BPQ APRS igate setup questions
#aprs
Also I noticed in my IPGATEWAY cfg there were references to old local ip addresses. I corrected those (44ENCAP and TAP lines specifically) and only change I see is that an? "APRS Igate connect failed" message appears right after starting bpq rather than quite a bit after as before. Not sure if IPGATEWAY is involved in mail but that has always worked as well as chat even w incorrect ip entries.
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Re: BPQ APRS igate setup questions
#aprs
Thank you.
"NODEFAULTROUTE" is not configured.
The ENDPORT error was just a missed line that needed to be commented out from an unused port. Error cleared there.
igate not connecting continues.
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Re: BPQ APRS igate setup questions
#aprs
bpq32.cfg line no 225 not recognised - Ignored: ENDPORT?
Heads up ^
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Re: BPQ APRS igate setup questions
#aprs
This is just a hunch. The APRS connection may be trying to go out of the TAP device instead of your regular network. Make sure there is not a default route for non-AMPR traffic pointing to the TAP device: NODEFAULTROUTE
FYI BPQ should not need a port forward on the router for APRS-IS to work, as APRS-IS is an outgoing TCP connection, rather than an incoming one.
73
Red
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Re: BPQ APRS igate setup questions
#aprs
Just tried the server you suggested. "ISHOST=noam.aprs2.net"
Same error. Thank for the suggestion.
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Re: QTSoundmodem version source code
git clone git://vps1.g8bpq.net/QtSM should give you 0.0.0.63 (the
latest)
73,
John
On 15/05/2023 18:53, Christopher Molnar
KO4YAW wrote:
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This message is probably for John but if anyone can answer it
would be great.
I am experiencing a number of different versions of QTSoundmodem.
The one in the source zip file seems to compile to version
0.0.0.57
The one that is compiled as 64 bit (QtSoundModem64) is at version
0.0.0.60
The one that is described in another set of documents that has
IL2P (experimental) is version 0.0.0.61b
Does anyone know if there is a source archive? so I can compile a
64bit version of 0.0.0.61b?
Thanks!
-Chris
KO4YAW
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QTSoundmodem version source code
This message is probably for John but if anyone can answer it would be great.
I am experiencing a number of different versions of QTSoundmodem.
The one in the source zip file seems to compile to version 0.0.0.57
The one that is compiled as 64 bit (QtSoundModem64) is at version 0.0.0.60
The one that is described in another set of documents that has IL2P (experimental) is version 0.0.0.61b
Does anyone know if there is a source archive? so I can compile a 64bit version of 0.0.0.61b?
Thanks!
-Chris
KO4YAW
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Re: BPQ Windows port / BBS on port 1
Hi All,
Cheers for that, a silly misconfig by myself :) - I hope to be back in shack this evening to try it out.
I set it to PMS to indicate there's no routing or anything going on i.e. You can only send messages to myself.
It's attended operation - Putting aside license conditions,? I don't trust my BPQ abilities enough for unattended, and with my electricity bill as it is, hell will freeze over before I leave my PC on overnight hehe :)
Regards,
Mat.
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Re: BPQ Windows port / BBS on port 1
Hi Red & Mike
If Mat is running RF as well on his BPQ PMS,
he can only run it unattended for 30 minutes maximum,
after that he has to turn it off, (terms of his licence) because
it is using RF.
just my pennies worth
73 Ken G7VJA
Sysop GB7COW
On 15/05/2023 15:38, PacketCat Red
PE1RRR wrote:
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On Sun, May 14, 2023 at 04:20 PM, Mike Melnik wrote:
Mat
Don't use PMS twice, you may have your reasons for
using the Connection application as PMS but most
use BBS, Here is my Application line for BPQ32
APPLICATION 1,BBS,,N9PMO,PMOBBS,255
The other thing to keep in mind the in BPQ32.CFG, AXIP
Port the QUALITY= Needs to be high enough
for a a remote node to store it, 192 is a more common
start QUALITY=192
MINQUAL= I have done a lot of experimenting and found
MINQUAL=144 to be the best so as not to
Flood my Nodes table, Based on MAXNODES=550 I do have
quite a few node partners so I don't get carried away.
Also in the Global Section (Before the Ports section)
NODESINTERVAL=37 you can very this to what you feel is
ok,
this has some effect on remote nodes to save your Node
Broadcast, remember you must be sending out a
Node Broadcast in Netrom or IPV6 a Node broadcast
Direct from a TNC won't work.
Let me know if this helped.
73
Mike Melnik N9PMO
BPQ32 Group Moderator
Mat is purposefully not using BBS command as to keep head down on
RF as running a BBS isn¡¯t allowed on that license without a NoV,
it is semantics though, using the BBS as a PMS.?
73
Red
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Re: BPQ Windows port / BBS on port 1
On Sun, May 14, 2023 at 04:20 PM, Mike Melnik wrote:
Mat
Don't use PMS twice, you may have your reasons for
using the Connection application as PMS but most
use BBS, Here is my Application line for BPQ32
APPLICATION 1,BBS,,N9PMO,PMOBBS,255
The other thing to keep in mind the in BPQ32.CFG, AXIP
Port the QUALITY= Needs to be high enough
for a a remote node to store it, 192 is a more common
start QUALITY=192
MINQUAL= I have done a lot of experimenting and found
MINQUAL=144 to be the best so as not to
Flood my Nodes table, Based on MAXNODES=550 I do have
quite a few node partners so I don't get carried away.
Also in the Global Section (Before the Ports section)
NODESINTERVAL=37 you can very this to what you feel is
ok,
this has some effect on remote nodes to save your Node
Broadcast, remember you must be sending out a
Node Broadcast in Netrom or IPV6 a Node broadcast
Direct from a TNC won't work.
Let me know if this helped.
73
Mike Melnik N9PMO
BPQ32 Group Moderator
Mat is purposefully not using BBS command as to keep head down on RF as running a BBS isn¡¯t allowed on that license without a NoV, it is semantics though, using the BBS as a PMS.? 73 Red
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You can use a RADIO command in your BBS forwarding config to change
frequency before connecting There are examples in
At the moment there is no way to change frequency at the end of a
session, but you can set up RIGCONTROL with a scan list of just the
Net105 frequency then it will return there when the scan resumes a
few seconds later.
I'm working on a "Disconnect Script" option which will do what you
want at the end of a session.
73,
John
On 14/05/2023 17:55, Christopher Molnar
KO4YAW wrote:
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Wondering if someone would be able to point me in right
direction.
I like hanging out on Net105 as there is a ton of activity
there. But, I would like to participate in another net that has
BBS to BBS forward (something that is frowned upon in 14.105).
Is there any documentation on how to script a change in
frequency, poll for mail, send mail, and then return to the
original frequency of 14.105?
I saw someplace briefly mentioned scripting, but I am not
finding it again when I am looking for it.
Thanks!
-Chris
KO4YAW
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Re: BPQ Windows port / BBS on port 1
With a NODEALIAS of M5MPC connects to any ssid will go to the node.
73,
John
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On 14/05/2023 22:59, Matthew Corcoran wrote: Hi Red,
Propagation went south tonight... Here is my config at the time. I guess my nodealias has been causing the trouble. Will try again tomorrow eve.
NODECALL=M5MPC-7 ; Node callsign
NODEALIAS=M5MPC
BBS=1 ; 1 = BBS support included, 0 = No BBS support
NODE=1 ; Include switch support
APPLICATION 1,PMS,,M5MPC-1,PMS,255
Cheers,
Mat.
On Sun, 14 May 2023, at 9:47 PM, Matthew Corcoran wrote:
Just to add, if I connect to mycall-1 from my node - I hit the BBS. If
I connect from another node, I don't!?
c 2 m5mpc-1
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} Connected to PMS
[BPQ-6.0.23.1-IHJM$]
Hello mat. Latest Message is 9, Last listed is 1
Please enter your Home BBS using the Home command.
You may also enter your QTH and ZIP/Postcode using qth and zip commands.
de M5MPC>
*** Disconnected
c 3 gb7iow
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} Invalid Port
c 2 gb7iow
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} Connected to GB7IOW
Welcome OARC Packet Node
GB7IOW> CHAT BBS INFO
c 3 m5mpc-1
IOWHUB:GB7IOW} Connected to M5MPC-1
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} PMS LIVECHAT CONNECT BYE INFO NODES PORTS ROUTES USERS MHEARD
On Sun, 14 May 2023, at 9:29 PM, Matthew Corcoran wrote:
Hi,
I'm currently running BPQ on Windows as that's what my HF rig is set-up
for. I have the following set:-
APPLICATION 1,PMS,,M5MPC-1,PMS,255
Any connection to -1 goes to -7. Am I missing something?
Regards,
Mat M5MPC
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Re: BPQ Windows port / BBS on port 1
Mat
Don't use PMS twice, you may have your reasons for using the Connection application as PMS but most
use BBS, Here is my Application line for BPQ32
APPLICATION 1,BBS,,N9PMO,PMOBBS,255
The other thing to keep in mind the in BPQ32.CFG, AXIP Port the QUALITY= Needs to be high enough
for a a remote node to store it, 192 is a more common start QUALITY=192
MINQUAL= I have done a lot of experimenting and found MINQUAL=144 to be the best so as not to
Flood my Nodes table, Based on MAXNODES=550 I do have quite a few node partners so I don't get carried away.
Also in the Global Section (Before the Ports section) NODESINTERVAL=37 you can very this to what you feel is ok,
this has some effect on remote nodes to save your Node Broadcast, remember you must be sending out a
Node Broadcast in Netrom or IPV6 a Node broadcast Direct from a TNC won't work.
Let me know if this helped.
73
Mike Melnik N9PMO
BPQ32 Group Moderator
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Re: BPQ Windows port / BBS on port 1
On Sun, May 14, 2023 at 02:59 PM, Matthew Corcoran wrote:
Hi Red,
Propagation went south tonight... Here is my config at the time. I guess my nodealias has been causing the trouble. Will try again tomorrow eve.
NODECALL=M5MPC-7 ; Node callsign
NODEALIAS=M5MPC
BBS=1 ; 1 = BBS support included, 0 = No BBS support
NODE=1 ; Include switch support
APPLICATION 1,PMS,,M5MPC-1,PMS,255
Cheers,
Mat.
On Sun, 14 May 2023, at 9:47 PM, Matthew Corcoran wrote:
Just to add, if I connect to mycall-1 from my node - I hit the BBS. If
I connect from another node, I don't!?
c 2 m5mpc-1
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} Connected to PMS
[BPQ-6.0.23.1-IHJM$]
Hello mat. Latest Message is 9, Last listed is 1
Please enter your Home BBS using the Home command.
You may also enter your QTH and ZIP/Postcode using qth and zip commands.
de M5MPC>
*** Disconnected
c 3 gb7iow
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} Invalid Port
c 2 gb7iow
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} Connected to GB7IOW
Welcome OARC Packet Node
GB7IOW> CHAT BBS INFO
c 3 m5mpc-1
IOWHUB:GB7IOW} Connected to M5MPC-1
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} PMS LIVECHAT CONNECT BYE INFO NODES PORTS ROUTES USERS MHEARD
On Sun, 14 May 2023, at 9:29 PM, Matthew Corcoran wrote:
Hi,
I'm currently running BPQ on Windows as that's what my HF rig is set-up
for. I have the following set:-
APPLICATION 1,PMS,,M5MPC-1,PMS,255
Any connection to -1 goes to -7. Am I missing something?
Regards,
Mat M5MPC
Hi Mat I¡¯ve responded off list with the config file you sent me 73 & hope to RX ur packets! Red
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Re: BPQ Windows port / BBS on port 1
Hi Red,
Propagation went south tonight... Here is my config at the time. I guess my nodealias has been causing the trouble. Will try again tomorrow eve.
NODECALL=M5MPC-7 ; Node callsign
NODEALIAS=M5MPC
BBS=1 ; 1 = BBS support included, 0 = No BBS support
NODE=1 ; Include switch support
APPLICATION 1,PMS,,M5MPC-1,PMS,255
Cheers,
Mat.
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On Sun, 14 May 2023, at 9:47 PM, Matthew Corcoran wrote: Just to add, if I connect to mycall-1 from my node - I hit the BBS. If
I connect from another node, I don't!?
c 2 m5mpc-1
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} Connected to PMS
[BPQ-6.0.23.1-IHJM$]
Hello mat. Latest Message is 9, Last listed is 1
Please enter your Home BBS using the Home command.
You may also enter your QTH and ZIP/Postcode using qth and zip commands.
de M5MPC>
*** Disconnected
c 3 gb7iow
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} Invalid Port
c 2 gb7iow
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} Connected to GB7IOW
Welcome OARC Packet Node
GB7IOW> CHAT BBS INFO
c 3 m5mpc-1
IOWHUB:GB7IOW} Connected to M5MPC-1
M5MPC:M5MPC-7} PMS LIVECHAT CONNECT BYE INFO NODES PORTS ROUTES USERS MHEARD
On Sun, 14 May 2023, at 9:29 PM, Matthew Corcoran wrote:
Hi,
I'm currently running BPQ on Windows as that's what my HF rig is set-up
for. I have the following set:-
APPLICATION 1,PMS,,M5MPC-1,PMS,255
Any connection to -1 goes to -7. Am I missing something?
Regards,
Mat M5MPC
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Re: BPQ Windows port / BBS on port 1
On Sun, May 14, 2023 at 02:33 PM, PacketCat Red PE1RRR wrote:
Hi Mat
The stream number of the application has to match the one configured on the WebUI BBS Config screen: MailMgmt->Configuration->BBS Appl Nr.
In the bpq32.cfg, ensure that the following parameters are set:
; Regular Configurations
NODECALL=M5MPC-7 ; Node callsign
NODEALIAS=MPCNOD ; I dunno what your alias is, just a suggestion.
BBS=1
NODE=1
You need to have the BPQ Mail.exe running as well.
APPLICATION 1,PMS,,M5MPC-1,MPCPMS,255
73
Red
¡¯PMS¡¯ alias is likely to collide with someone else.
?Mat if you can post your entire bpq32.cig config, via my email you already have or hear that would help a lot. All the best Red
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Red R. R. Tuby (PE1RRR)
Kk6qms
Christopher Molnar KO4YAW