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BPQ32 Protocol Question

 

I am curious if the PROTOCOL for BPQ32 can be anything other than KISS?
In other words, if I wanted to attach a piece of hardware other than a TNC in KISS mode, what other data format (protocol) options would I have?
For example Host, Modem/Dumb-Modem, LSUB, TUP, POLL etc....

73 de Chris WW2BSA


ARDOPC, Pi and QDX? #ardop

 

Hi all,

I've been having a bit of a dig around, and I'm wondering if this combination is possible, potentially with some changes to the source?

Some background, I have a QRP-Labs QDX 3a (not yet built), it's a 5W digital modes transceiver, but with a catch, it can only do a single frequency at a time, without phase. The microprocessor analyses the incoming audio, works out the frequency and generates the RF from a clock source. So FSK possible, no PSK. It does work with HF APRS. It's also extremely light and portable (~150g).

I briefly looked up the ARDOP specs and only superficially understand them, and have looked at what I believe is the ardopc the source.

Is it possible to tell ardopc to only use 4FSK modes? (I'm thinking potentially strAllDataModes in ARDOPC.c.) Does doing this make sense at all?

Is there a better way to do this?

If this can be made to work, it potentially adds a very small and lightweight multiband HF transceiver to the list of radios that can do Winlink.

Regards,
vk3tst/5wtf


Re: Complete Commands List #pilinbpq

 

It's under the sysop commands section John. Probably from v4.08 days

Steve?

On Mon, 8 May 2023, 06:26 John G8BPQ, <john.wiseman@...> wrote:
You may be thinking of the extended ROUTES command (R R) which I've just noticed isn't documented.

73,
John


On 07/05/2023 21:46, Tommy Brooks via wrote:
Yes, I've used that list, but its the unofficial commands I'm interested in. I've done some digging in the code but haven't found where those commands are defined yet.

One such command in particular pinted the heard stations and their quality. I'm wondering what other commands may aid in station setup or testing.


Re: Complete Commands List #pilinbpq

 

There's a consolidated 'cheat sheet' for node, sysop and bbs commands at?

I've documented my attempt at a custom node application at??- the cmdport syntax in the official docs confused me, sorry John!? Also note this version uses systemd rather than inetd.??

Martin


Re: Complete Commands List #pilinbpq

 

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You may be thinking of the extended ROUTES command (R R) which I've just noticed isn't documented.

73,
John


On 07/05/2023 21:46, Tommy Brooks via groups.io wrote:

Yes, I've used that list, but its the unofficial commands I'm interested in. I've done some digging in the code but haven't found where those commands are defined yet.

One such command in particular pinted the heard stations and their quality. I'm wondering what other commands may aid in station setup or testing.


Re: Complete Commands List #pilinbpq

 

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The Node command list is in Cmd.c, in variable COMMANDS[]. There may be the odd command in there that is still under test or intended for debugging, , but if you find anything useful that isn't in? or SYSOP.html let me know and I'll add it.

73,
John



On 07/05/2023 21:46, Tommy Brooks via groups.io wrote:

Yes, I've used that list, but its the unofficial commands I'm interested in. I've done some digging in the code but haven't found where those commands are defined yet.

One such command in particular pinted the heard stations and their quality. I'm wondering what other commands may aid in station setup or testing.


Re: Complete Commands List #pilinbpq

 

Yes, I've used that list, but its the unofficial commands I'm interested in. I've done some digging in the code but haven't found where those commands are defined yet.

One such command in particular pinted the heard stations and their quality. I'm wondering what other commands may aid in station setup or testing.


Re: No remote nodes showing in NODES list

 

Thank you both for the input. That helps a lot.

I'll make sure that the other BPQ nodes are in fact available without a digi. I thought they were, but it could be that they aren't.


Re: PERMITTEDAPPLS not functioning in config files....

 

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If someone can connect directly to application not in PERMITTEDAPPLS on an ax.25 port then that needs investigating. But users can connect to the node then use any application.

73,
John

On 07/05/2023 17:14, Bruce Colburn via groups.io wrote:

Unfortunately on the port identified below, PERMITTEDAPPLS is not working - Whether they attempt to attach to the SSID for the APPLS or via the node, it seems they still have access to the application in question. I had a new young ham this past week grab the WEB application and the RMS application that are not listed as permitted on the Packet 300 HF port. Though I did have a short talk with him over email to let him know those both eat up the HF band, and he now understands why that creates an issue, I cannot lock out those two items on just that port it seems. I do need those available to the VHF side locally. This was also tested both ways on two nodes, mine and WE1H who has a DXC(luster) that he wants unavailable to HF Packet.

Greg - N3BYR


Re: PERMITTEDAPPLS not functioning in config files....

 

Unfortunately on the port identified below, PERMITTEDAPPLS is not working - Whether they attempt to attach to the SSID for the APPLS or via the node, it seems they still have access to the application in question. I had a new young ham this past week grab the WEB application and the RMS application that are not listed as permitted on the Packet 300 HF port. Though I did have a short talk with him over email to let him know those both eat up the HF band, and he now understands why that creates an issue, I cannot lock out those two items on just that port it seems. I do need those available to the VHF side locally. This was also tested both ways on two nodes, mine and WE1H who has a DXC(luster) that he wants unavailable to HF Packet.

Greg - N3BYR


Re: Complete Commands List #pilinbpq

 

Try this:



The normal BBS commands work for the bbs as well.


I'm sure there are undocumented commands.


Re: No remote nodes showing in NODES list

 

On 5/6/23 19:41, Tommy Brooks via groups.io wrote:
few are also available directly, without a digi
Those nodes should be in your 'Nodes' list.


Re: No remote nodes showing in NODES list

 

On 5/6/23 19:41, Tommy Brooks via groups.io wrote:
There are several BPQ nodes within one digi hop of my node, and they are not being added to the NODE list. ...
Only 'node broadcasts' from 'bona fide' nodes are processed and stored.
'Node broadcasts' are not digipeated.

Should these nodes automatically be added to
my table, or is this behavior normal?
No, digipeated packets should not be processed.
Yes, this is normal behavior.

73, Chuck


Re: No remote nodes showing in NODES list

 

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KaNodes are not NETROM nodes so do not get added to the node list. As far as I can remember, KaNodes do not do any multi-node routing; they DO allow you to connect to a second station (node or user station) while connected to the KaNode, but that is about it.

Jim KA7EHK

On May 6, 2023, at 4:41 PM, Tommy Brooks via <kg5zsu@...> wrote:

I'm slightly confused about the NODES table. There are several BPQ nodes within one digi hop of my node, and they are not being added to the NODE list. The digi's in question are KA-nodes, but the BPQ nodes are in my MHEARD list, and a few are also available directly, without a digi. Should these nodes automatically be added to my table, or is this behavior normal?


Complete Commands List #pilinbpq

 

Is there a a complete list of commands for the LinBPQ terminal? I've seen several thrown around on the group that aren't listed in the instructions or the ? prompt.


No remote nodes showing in NODES list

 

I'm slightly confused about the NODES table. There are several BPQ nodes within one digi hop of my node, and they are not being added to the NODE list. The digi's in question are KA-nodes, but the BPQ nodes are in my MHEARD list, and a few are also available directly, without a digi. Should these nodes automatically be added to my table, or is this behavior normal?


Re: PILINBPQ RIG CONTROL

 

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RESOLVED

After beating this to death, I discovered that the problem was the parameter specification.
The documentation shows in the scan lines section...

F1-F3 - IF Filter for ICOM Rigs

So I was using..

RADIO 7 14.1075 LSB F1 W
Sorry?-?Set?Mode?Command?Rejected

A bit lower there is a different format for command line entry

RADIO Freq Mode Filter eg RADIO 14.112 USB 2 (ICOM)? ...note No "F"

Now If I send...

RADIO 7 14.1075 LSB 1 W0
Frequency?and?Mode?Set?OK

Now, all the parameters are accepted.

73,
Rick VA7RBP


On 2023-05-04 1:18 p.m., Rick Paynter VA7RBP wrote:

Well...I get

RADIO 7 14.1075 LSB F1 W
Sorry?-?Set?Mode?Command?Rejected

Rick VA7RBP


On 2023-05-04 11:24 a.m., John G8BPQ wrote:
The fields in a RADIO command (unlike scan lines) should be separated by spaces - RADIO 7 14.105 LSB F1W

73,
John

On 04/05/2023 16:33, Rick Paynter VA7RBP wrote:
Hi All

I'm having some trouble trying to set up Rig Control using PILINBPQ VER 6.0.23.63

Radio is ICOM IC-756PROIII

It appears that the only parameter that gets sent to the radio is the frequency, when I issue...

RADIO 7 14.105,LSB,F1,W

Frequency changes OK, but SB remains USB, and nothing else changes.

My port configuration, so far...
;
;? Port 7? SCS PTCII USB
;
PORT
?PORTNUM=7
?ID=PACTOR
?COMPORT=/dev/ttyUSB1
?SPEED=19200
?DRIVER=SCSPactor
?PORTCALL=VA7RBP
?INTERLOCK=1
?CONFIG
?RIGCONTROL
?/dev/ttyUSB2 19200 ICOM IC756 6E

?PSKA 140? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?; PSK TX Output level.
?FSKA 100? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?; TX Level for FSK modes.
?PAC BAUD R300
?SCANFORROBUSTPACKET 7
***?
ENDPORT
?
Is this a bug in pilinbpq, or do I have a config issue?

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Rick VA7RBP





Re: PERMITTEDAPPLS not functioning in config files....

 

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Sorry it is a typo. Should be PERMITTEDAPPLS.

On 05/05/2023 14:39, Bruce Colburn via groups.io wrote:

John I do not see anything on your pages that covers PERMITTEDCALLS or its functionality. Can you post a link please or clarify?

Greg - N3BYR


Re: PERMITTEDAPPLS not functioning in config files....

 

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PERMITTEDCALLS? Did you mean PERMITTEDAPPLS as in the subject of this thread? If APPLS then see

Specifically:

PERMITTEDAPPLS=APPLS
This limits which applications can be accesed via this port, and prevents direct connects to the Application Callsign or Alias. Parameter is a comma separated list of Appl Numbers allowed to connect. Default is to permit all applications.

73 de Rich WA3WLH



Re: PERMITTEDAPPLS not functioning in config files....

 

John I do not see anything on your pages that covers PERMITTEDCALLS or its functionality. Can you post a link please or clarify?

Greg - N3BYR