Re: IP over rf ax25 (vhf link)

Ok, I'll take a stab at this for you.

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While nothing is impossible, and there may be something out there that will do it, AXIP over RF is normally done on microwave frequencies 2.4ghz and up. I don't see any reason shy it could not be done at any frequency though.

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The IPGATEWAY function basically creates an interface to a hardware device, such as a WiFi router with custom firmware, that provides that IP address and interfaces with your BPQ node.? That WiFi device is only limited by it's range, whether it is across a room, ranch, or or for miles. It could be on most any frequency allowed by FCC rules.? Most of the time the WiFi device is modified to use amateur radio frequencies and are within the power limits of amateur radio rules.

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I do not know of any method that will say, link a VHF port to your computer and use an IP address over VHF in the manner I think you are believing. However, once that IPGATEWAY has been established it basically becomes a port of your node just like your VHF is a port of your node.? So, someone connecting to your VHF port will have access to your gateway and can use that path.? I'm sure this is not a completely accurate decription but I should give you an idea.

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73,

Mark, N5MDT

Montgomery, Texas

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Re: NTS Messages

#43017

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FL has a very robust digital traffic program.

Contact Dave Sheppard, W2PAX, South FL Traffic Manager.? He has been coordinating the FL digital program.

His QRZ information is good.

73 de W4DNA – Dave Roy

4RN Digital HUB

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Bob Plank KK4DIV via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2025 11:47 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [bpq32] NTS Messages

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Hi, all. I am wanting to receive NTS messages on my system and have no idea where to begin.? I have had some interest from local hams that pass traffic.? Looking for some assistance in getting started.??

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Thanks!

-Bob KK4DIV

IP over rf ax25 (vhf link)

#43016

Hi everyone

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just playing around with ip over radio and wondering if there is a snipet of the bpq32.cfg file that shows what goes in the port declaration so it is assigned an ipaddress……?

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also it looks like the ipgateway block is in the general section as it seems to define the ipinfo to your home network?

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not that i am doing it yet what is involved in setting up an Ampernet tunnel……

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sorry lots of questions!

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Bob

va3rjs

Re: NTS Messages

#43015

Since you are using Windows, set your monitor window to see only your AXIP port, and Monitor UI only. Clear the screen with Edit - Clear Monitor Window.

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After a while you will see only the ID beacons of your forwarding partners.? Look and see if any advertise RRI or traffic handling.? I see several on mine and forward traffic with them as required.

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73,

Mark, N5MDT

Montgomery, Texas

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Re: NTS Messages

#43014

You could consider being part of the Digital Traffic Network. See 

Steve KB1TCE

Re: NTS Messages

#43013

There is noting you need to do to receive them unless you have something filtering them.

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You only need to find forwarding partners willing to receive them from you for further forwarding or distribution.?? Then create a route to forward them.

If a fowarding partner agrees to accept NTS messages from you then put NTS* in the AT column of his forwarding record.

If a fowarding partner agrees to accept only NTS messages to TX (for example) enter NTSTX in that partners record.

If you have a forwarding partner that 'delivers' only to zip code 77356 (for example) enter 77356 in the TO column of that partner.

Wild cards work, so if he says he will deliver any zip starting with 773 then enter 773*

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But, you need to find a forwarding partner will to accept ALL NTS messages to start with and use the NTS* form to begin with so that no NTS message will be stuck on your BBS with nowhere to go.

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Local users can create and post NTS message to your BBS.? They just need to address them properly so that they are type T messages and not a NTS Form within a personal or bulletin message.

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73,

Mark, N5MDT

Montgomery, Texas

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NTS Messages

#43012

Hi, all. I am wanting to receive NTS messages on my system and have no idea where to begin.? I have had some interest from local hams that pass traffic.? Looking for some assistance in getting started.??

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Thanks!

-Bob KK4DIV

Re: QtTermTCP or other KISS terminal for iPhone App?

#43011

Damon,

You might find DigiPi interesting.

Jer K4WOF

Sent with secure email.

On Sunday, 26 January 2025 at 10:17 AM, Damon N1LJK <damon@...> wrote:

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There are several apps for iPhone for AX.25 in unconnected mode (APRS) but I can only find one for UI/connected mode and that is incorporated into Radiomail.

I would like to be able to use an iPhone to connect to a packet (BPQ) BBS or node over RF.?? For example an HT, Mobilink and iPhone.?

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It appears there is a MacOS compile of QtTermTCP

Does anyone else see a use for this on iOS?? If so, how difficult would this be?

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Other options for connected mode on iOS?

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I have all the pieces to do this, but no experience building iOS apps or with KISS.???? I can use BLE interface to communicate with serial devices, but the easier solution would be a software solution to existing TNCs, rather than build a external TNC2 for connected mode.? The idea of a Pi Zero W 2 strapped to a HT and VNC from an iPhone has crossed my mind but it doesn't seem to be the right way to do this, or power efficient.

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Implementing a simple command line terminal in Radiomail seems like it would be a possible shortcut since it has all heavy lifting done already?

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For those suggesting Android or other portable devices, moving my phone to another platform is not an option...at this point.? Feel free to DM and convince me otherwise!

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73 Damon
N1LJK@N1LJK.#LINC.ME.USA.NOAM

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Re: ./QtSoundModem -v,-bash: ./QtSoundModem: cannot execute: required file not found

#43010

Glen,

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I have only run on a Raspberry Pi but it was pretty simple. No Bash files needed but I will be looking into one if I switch our club packet site from Direwolf.

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This procedure is based on John Wiseman’s (G8BPQ) web page found at the following link.?

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In addition to John’s notes, I have added a little of my slim knowledge of Linux on a Pi.

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1. ? ?First, add the Qt5 framework packages. You made not need them if you have added other QT programs such as QtSoundModem. Running them again won’t hurt.

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sudo apt-get install qt5-default
sudo apt-get install libqt5serialport5

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2. ? ?Next, make a directory for piQtSoundmodem. My directory is QtTerm because I previously created it to hold QtTerm.

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mkdir QtTerm

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3. ? ?Change to the QtTerm directory

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cd /QtTerm

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4. ? ?Download the correct executable version of piQtSoundmodem from John’s site. If you are running the x86 version, change the name (piQtSoundModem) at the end of the following link. Note that the following command is one line.

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wget http://www.cantab.net/users/john.wiseman/Downloads/Beta/piQtSoundModem

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5. ? ?At the end of the download, the executable file should be in the QtTerm directory. List the directory to verify.

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ls

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6. ? ?Make the downloaded file executable. If you are running the x86 version, I believe you will need to remove “pi” from the file name in the next two steps.

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sudo chmod a+x piQtSoundModem

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7. ? ?Run the file from the QtTerm directory.

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./piQtSoundModem

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At this point, the program should start.

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Good luck. I like piQtSoundModem and find it much easier to get started with than Direwolf and I am a big fan of Direwolf.

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73

Dave

WB9TEN

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QtTermTCP or other KISS terminal for iPhone App?

#43009

There are several apps for iPhone for AX.25 in unconnected mode (APRS) but I can only find one for UI/connected mode and that is incorporated into Radiomail.

I would like to be able to use an iPhone to connect to a packet (BPQ) BBS or node over RF.?? For example an HT, Mobilink and iPhone.?

?

It appears there is a MacOS compile of QtTermTCP

Does anyone else see a use for this on iOS?? If so, how difficult would this be?

?

Other options for connected mode on iOS?

?

I have all the pieces to do this, but no experience building iOS apps or with KISS.???? I can use BLE interface to communicate with serial devices, but the easier solution would be a software solution to existing TNCs, rather than build a external TNC2 for connected mode.? The idea of a Pi Zero W 2 strapped to a HT and VNC from an iPhone has crossed my mind but it doesn't seem to be the right way to do this, or power efficient.

?

Implementing a simple command line terminal in Radiomail seems like it would be a possible shortcut since it has all heavy lifting done already?

?

For those suggesting Android or other portable devices, moving my phone to another platform is not an option...at this point.? Feel free to DM and convince me otherwise!

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73 Damon
N1LJK@N1LJK.#LINC.ME.USA.NOAM

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Risks of running BPQ32 Windows in Administrative Mode

#43008

Would anyone like to explain here, in layman terms, the risks if any,? of running BPQ32 on Windows in Administrative mode?

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History:?? A JNOS user requested an AXIP connection to my node, a BPQ Windows install, and specifid a raw AXIP connection. Not UDP or TCP, but AXIP.? I'm all for experimenting and I had never connected in such a manner before so I though what the heck.? I'll give it a shot.? After reading for a half hour or so I configured the MAP line and had BPQ ReRead the Config file.

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It resulted in and error.? Error 10013 Could not open raw socket. (Or something similar)?? Yeah, I get that.? Since Windows NT, normal users are not allowd to execute a program that opens raw sockets, which apparently is what happens with an AXIP connection.? So, I shut down and restart BPQ in Administrator mode where BPQ then runs normally, the connection is made, and forwarding begins.

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However, even though I think that I would normally have enough protections from the bad actors, having raw sockets open is not something I have had much dealing with, outside of a LAN. On a WAN I think it presents an opportunity for the bad actors.? I just don't know with any certaintity what that might be.

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So, anyone care to comment (other than the obvious, to not use sockets) on the risks of running BPQ in Administrative mode?

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On another note for John, is there a way to use something like NPCAP to allow BPQ to open the sockets without it being run in administrator mode?

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73,

Mark, N5MDT

Montgomery, Texas

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Re: QtSoundModem on a separate host: changing radios

#43007

Yea, different vendors love to have different phrasing for the same thing. :D There is also a partial but I did the ALL. It has been a while.

For me I am not worried about memory presets as you can always download this in Chirp if you need and reapply.

Re: QtSoundModem on a separate host: changing radios

#43006

On 1/23/25 08:27, N9SEO via groups.io wrote:

Chuck,

I have had this happen on the 7100 before too. I had to do a factory reset FYI. In my case that the usb port just stopped accepting audio and toggling it in the menus was not working. May be some kind of firmware bug.
Hi, Kayne:

IC-7100 Basic Manual does not mention 'factory', but
IC-7100_AdvancedInstructions.pdf page 19-4 shows:

After performing the All reset
All reset clears all programming and returns all settings
to their factory defaults.
Therefore, the repeater list, Memory channel contents,
filter setting and so on will be cleared, so you will need
to reprogram your operating settings.

So, that indicates a 'factory' reset.

;-)

73, Chuck

Re: QtSoundModem on a separate host: changing radios

#43005

On 1/23/25 08:27, N9SEO via groups.io wrote:

Chuck,

I have had this happen on the 7100 before too. I had to do a factory reset FYI. In my case that the usb port just stopped accepting audio and toggling it in the menus was not working. May be some kind of firmware bug.
Hi, Kayne:

Thanks.
I see a 'Partial Reset' and a 'Full Reset', but not a 'factory reset'.
Nothing 'factory' found yet using my favorite search engine on the internet.
I have a 2 year old 'save to SD card', so I will try those 2 'soft' resets.

73, Chuck

Re: QtSoundModem on a separate host: changing radios

#43004

Chuck,

I have had this happen on the 7100 before too. I had to do a factory reset FYI. In my case that the usb port just stopped accepting audio and toggling it in the menus was not working. May be some kind of firmware bug.

Re: QtSoundModem on a separate host: changing radios

#43003

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On 1/22/25 15:27, Niels PD9Q wrote:

Hi Chuck,

I was try to explane the line of rigcontrol.

99,7.101,USB,F1,D ; (seconds,frequency,mode,filter,data)

Hi, Niels and John W. :

Thank you.

I kept at this today and now have my IC-7300 transceiving on HF and
my IC-7100 transceiving on VHF/UHF.

I need to automate my rigctl scripts.

I am running 2 instances of QtSoundModem...1 for each radio/laptop.

I will try to run one 1200 baud FX/AX.25 and one 1200 baud IL2P on VHF/UHF on the same channel.

73, Chuck

Re: QtSoundModem on a separate host: changing radios

#43002

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Hi Chuck,

I was try to explane the line of rigcontrol.

99,7.101,USB,F1,D ; (seconds,frequency,mode,filter,data)

mode USB / Filter 1 / Data mode

99,7.101,USB-D,F1,D ; (seconds,frequency,USB Data,filter1,Data) I think this line is double, maybe it works.

I'm sure this line is ok for USB-D mode :? 99,7.101,USB,F1,D

Looks good to me...

Initialising Port 01???? AXIP
Initialising Port 02???? TCPKISS IP 0.0.0.0 Port 8300 Chan A
Initialising Port 03???? Telnet Server
Initialising Port 04???? AXIP
Initialising Port 05???? UZ7HO Host 10.78.196.98 Port 8000 Chan B ; RADIO 1 IC-7100 VHF/UHF
Initialising Port 06
UZ7HO Host 10.78.196.104 Port 8000 Chan A ; RADIO 2 IC-7300
Initialising Port 07
UZ7HO Host 10.78.196.104 Port 8000 Chan B
Initialising Port 08
UZ7HO Host 10.78.196.104 Port 8000 Chan C
Initialising Port 09
UZ7HO Host 10.78.196.104 Port 8000 Chan D

73 Niels

Op 22-1-2025 om 20:18 schreef Chuck Gelm:

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Aha! I will sub 'USB' for 'USB-D'.

mode USB / Filter 1 / Data mode

I am not sure about the above line.

73, Chuck

Re: QtSoundModem on a separate host: changing radios

#43001

Missing closer.

./linbpq
G8BPQ AX25 Packet Switch System Version 6.0.24.42 August 2024
Copyright ? 2001-2024 John Wiseman G8BPQ
Current Directory is /home/pi/linbpq
Log Directory is /home/pi/linbpq
Making Directory /home/pi/linbpq/logs
Configuration file Preprocessor.
Using Configuration file /home/pi/linbpq/bpq32.cfg
Conversion (probably) successful

PORTS 0x2bac50 LINKS 0x2c3038 DESTS 0x2cafb8 ROUTES 0x2e4fb8 L4 0x2e69b8 BUFFERS 0x2ed690

Initialising Port 01???? AXIP
Initialising Port 02???? TCPKISS IP 0.0.0.0 Port 8300 Chan A
Initialising Port 03???? Telnet Server
Initialising Port 04???? AXIP
Initialising Port 05???? UZ7HO Host 10.78.196.98 Port 8000 Chan B ; RADIO 1 IC-7100 VHF/UHF
Initialising Port 06
UZ7HO Host 10.78.196.104 Port 8000 Chan A ; RADIO 2 IC-7300
Initialising Port 07
UZ7HO Host 10.78.196.104 Port 8000 Chan B
Initialising Port 08
UZ7HO Host 10.78.196.104 Port 8000 Chan C
Initialising Port 09
UZ7HO Host 10.78.196.104 Port 8000 Chan D

Next I need to run rigctl(d) on each QtSoundModem instance.

73, Chuck

Re: QtSoundModem on a separate host: changing radios

#43000

Hi, Niels:

Thank you.
...

On 1/22/25 08:54, Niels PD9Q wrote:
Are you sure your icom7300 is set up correctly?Let me check...

menu - set - connectors
Data MOD - USBCheck
ACC/USB Output select - AFCheck
USB Serial function - CI-VCheck
USB MOD Level - 35%50% I note this difference.
Data off MOD - MICCheck

And is your 7300 in USB-D modeCheck


HAMLIB 10.78.196.98:4532
00:00
99,3.5957,USB-D,F1,D
11:59
99,7.101,USB-D,F1,D
16:00
99,14.102,USB-D,F1,D
20:00
99,7.101,USB-D,F1,D
****
I think this has to be

HAMLIB 10.78.196.98:4532
00:00
99,3.5957,USB,F1,D
11:59
99,7.101,USB,F1,D
16:00
99,14.102,USB,F1,D
20:00
99,7.101,USB,F1,D
****The (broken IC-7100) QtSoundModem is 10.78.196.98 (host=nc8q-qj) Old RADIO 1
The (IC-7300) new QtSoundModem host is 10.78.196.104 (host=nc8q-qt) New RADIO 2

Aha! I will sub 'USB' for 'USB-D'.

mode USB / Filter 1 / Data modeI am not sure about the above line.

73, Chuck

Re: QtSoundModem: you may be able to compile from source.

#42999

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On 1/22/25 08:44, Niels PD9Q wrote:

correction

sudo apt install libasound2-dev

Op 22-1-2025 om 14:31 schreef Niels PD9Q:
sudo apt install libasound-dev

Hi, Niels:

Thank you.

I think

sudo apt install libasound-dev
included
sudo apt install libasound2-dev

73, Chuck