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CLAWS mail, POPing mail, multiple clients and unread mail

 

Hi,

How do others deal with the "Unread mail" generated by housekeeping in these scenarios? Since I am using CLAWS mail, having the system report mail is unread in X days is not really accurate tho housekeeping is convinced so. As so POP does not have an ability to mark mail read, only delete. However that is kind of defeating if you read mail on many machines with something like a POP mail reader like claws/thunderbird.
And BPQ does not have an IMAP server which would be more ideal for marking things read.

So I tried to set the unread timer to 0, it just generates has not read mail. I guess I can put something outrageous at 9999 days or something but then it'll effect things more globally than just my user.

PS I do read my mail, despite the system lying on me. :D

-k


Re: need sample of Radio port using Channel command

 

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Actually it can be either case but there is a bug in the code and it won't work without a TNC Mode parameter (eg P1 or VN). I'll fix it but the mean time it should work with a dummy Mode TNC Mode command, eg Z

??????????? 5,CHAN70,Z


73, John


On 02/03/2025 03:59, W9GM, Ken wrote:

Try Chan70,? The ¡°an¡± needs to be in small letters.?

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73, Ken

W9GM

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robert Cartier via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, March 1, 2025 8:25 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [bpq32] need sample of Radio port using Channel command

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Hi

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I see in the docs that the use of CHANXX is valid ?and I have successfully used it in rigcontrol but what would like to move to RADIO X

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IN the docs the example?

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RADIO 1

? COM6 9600 ICOM IC718 5E

? 4,3.5855,USB,F1,P23,W2

? 4,7.1,USB,F1,P23,W2

? 6,7.0815,USB,F1,P12,W1,R2

? 6,10.1455,USB,F1,P23,W2,R2

? 14:00

? 4,7.1,USB,F1,P23,W2

? 6,7.0815,USB,F1,P12,W1,R2

? 6,10.1455,USB,F1,P23,W2,R2

? 4,10.1405,USB,F1,P23,W2

****

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But I looked and found no examples of using CHANXX?

and trying

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RADIO 1

??????????? COM4 19200 ICOM 7300 94

??????????? 00:00

??????????? 5,CHAN70

??????????? 15:00

??????????? 5,CHAN71

****

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Doesnt yield the results I was hoping for.. basically nothing

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TIA

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Robert Cartier
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Re: need sample of Radio port using Channel command

 

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Try Chan70,? The ¡°an¡± needs to be in small letters.?

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73, Ken

W9GM

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robert Cartier via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, March 1, 2025 8:25 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [bpq32] need sample of Radio port using Channel command

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Hi

?

I see in the docs that the use of CHANXX is valid ?and I have successfully used it in rigcontrol but what would like to move to RADIO X

?

IN the docs the example?

?

RADIO 1

? COM6 9600 ICOM IC718 5E

? 4,3.5855,USB,F1,P23,W2

? 4,7.1,USB,F1,P23,W2

? 6,7.0815,USB,F1,P12,W1,R2

? 6,10.1455,USB,F1,P23,W2,R2

? 14:00

? 4,7.1,USB,F1,P23,W2

? 6,7.0815,USB,F1,P12,W1,R2

? 6,10.1455,USB,F1,P23,W2,R2

? 4,10.1405,USB,F1,P23,W2

****

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But I looked and found no examples of using CHANXX?

and trying

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RADIO 1

??????????? COM4 19200 ICOM 7300 94

??????????? 00:00

??????????? 5,CHAN70

??????????? 15:00

??????????? 5,CHAN71

****

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Doesnt yield the results I was hoping for.. basically nothing

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TIA

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Robert Cartier
kd1jg@...

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need sample of Radio port using Channel command

 

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Hi

I see in the docs that the use of CHANXX is valid ?and I have successfully used it in rigcontrol but what would like to move to RADIO X

IN the docs the example?

RADIO 1
? COM6 9600 ICOM IC718 5E
? 4,3.5855,USB,F1,P23,W2
? 4,7.1,USB,F1,P23,W2
? 6,7.0815,USB,F1,P12,W1,R2
? 6,10.1455,USB,F1,P23,W2,R2
? 14:00
? 4,7.1,USB,F1,P23,W2
? 6,7.0815,USB,F1,P12,W1,R2
? 6,10.1455,USB,F1,P23,W2,R2
? 4,10.1405,USB,F1,P23,W2
****

But I looked and found no examples of using CHANXX?
and trying

RADIO 1
COM4 19200 ICOM 7300 94
00:00
5,CHAN70
15:00
5,CHAN71
****

Doesnt yield the results I was hoping for.. basically nothing


TIA

Robert Cartier
kd1jg@...



Re: BPQ - VARA

 

Thanks John
??? Works great as long as I don't try to add more than 5 calls..

73? John? wb4moz

On 3/1/2025 2:53 AM, John G8BPQ via groups.io wrote:
Normally VARA uses the bode all and first 4 applcalls but you can supply a MYCALLS parasm to the VARA config to override this.

73,
John


On 28/02/2025 20:52, John - wb4moz via groups.io wrote:
Thanks John
??? Yes, our testing today shows only 5 total.
It looks like the first 4 applications are used along with the node call.? What with Appl 1 being mandatory for the bbs leaves appl 2, 3 and 4 that can be used.
??? I rearranged the appl numbers to have RMS, RMS1 and RMS2 available for VARA connects. For RMS3 one has to connect to the node and enter RMS3.

Thanks Again
73 John?? wb4moz


On 2/28/2025 2:29 AM, John G8BPQ via groups.io wrote:
The VARA TNC? only supports listening for up to 5 callsigns. I'm a bit surprised you got 6 to work. VARA displays the calls it is listening for on the title bar.

73, John







Re: BPQ - VARA

 

Normally VARA uses the bode all and first 4 applcalls but you can supply a MYCALLS parasm to the VARA config to override this.

73,
John

On 28/02/2025 20:52, John - wb4moz via groups.io wrote:
Thanks John
??? Yes, our testing today shows only 5 total.
It looks like the first 4 applications are used along with the node call.? What with Appl 1 being mandatory for the bbs leaves appl 2, 3 and 4 that can be used.
??? I rearranged the appl numbers to have RMS, RMS1 and RMS2 available for VARA connects. For RMS3 one has to connect to the node and enter RMS3.

Thanks Again
73 John?? wb4moz


On 2/28/2025 2:29 AM, John G8BPQ via groups.io wrote:
The VARA TNC? only supports listening for up to 5 callsigns. I'm a bit surprised you got 6 to work. VARA displays the calls it is listening for on the title bar.

73, John



Re: LinBPQ Winlink error message

 

Thanks, I'll check it next time I am over there and let you know if that is the issue.

73//Dave WB9YIG

On Friday, February 28, 2025 at 03:26:31 PM CST, Mark Taylor <mtaylor@...> wrote:


WA9C shows as a registered and valid call so...
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In the Telnet Port configuration of the bpq32.cfg file the value of CMSCALL should be WA9C.
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It may have been mistakenly entered as WA9C-10.
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73,
Mark, N5MDT
Montgomery, Texas
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Re: BPQ - VARA

 

Try this....
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Install Vara into a separate directory.
Use different ports in the Vara configuuration.
Create a new Vara Port.
In that port start the second instance of Vara.
You will need to include the valid calls for each port in the BPQ Vara configuration (for both ports.)
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Never tried it.? It might work.? The key is to tell bpq which calls are valid for each port.
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73,
Mark, N5MDT
Montgomery, Texas
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Re: LinBPQ Winlink error message

 

WA9C shows as a registered and valid call so...
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In the Telnet Port configuration of the bpq32.cfg file the value of CMSCALL should be WA9C.
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It may have been mistakenly entered as WA9C-10.
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73,
Mark, N5MDT
Montgomery, Texas
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LinBPQ Winlink error message

 

Hello folks;
I inherited the sysop duties from a SK. The system is operating on a Linux computer with packet only. I noticed that when I start LinBPQ I receive a message that says:
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WL2K Traffic Reporting disabled - Gateway WA9C-10 does not have a Winlink Account
WL2K Reporting disabled - Gateway WA9C does not have a Winlink Account
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I have logged into Winlink and the call is there. The WA9C-10 node is not showing up on the Channel Selection but the system is processing messages fine.
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I'm a bit new to the Sysop game so any assistance would be appreciated.
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Thanks
Dave WB9YIG (WA9C sysop)
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Re: BPQ - VARA

 

Thanks John
??? Yes, our testing today shows only 5 total.
It looks like the first 4 applications are used along with the node call.? What with Appl 1 being mandatory for the bbs leaves appl 2, 3 and 4 that can be used.
??? I rearranged the appl numbers to have RMS, RMS1 and RMS2 available for VARA connects. For RMS3 one has to connect to the node and enter RMS3.

Thanks Again
73 John?? wb4moz

On 2/28/2025 2:29 AM, John G8BPQ via groups.io wrote:
The VARA TNC? only supports listening for up to 5 callsigns. I'm a bit surprised you got 6 to work. VARA displays the calls it is listening for on the title bar.

73, John


Re: Need Advice: MAP through an Internet T-Mobile, Verizon, etc. "can"

 

Thank you to Lee and Mark for taking the time to respond.?
Once I digest the info and work on it and get back to you with my results.
73 de Chris
ww2bsa

On 02/28/2025 1:27 PM EST Lee Bengston via groups.io <kilo5dat@...> wrote:
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On Fri, Feb 28, 2025 at 12:12?PM Mark Taylor via <mtaylor=[email protected]> wrote:
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The TCP-MASTER goes on the node that you have no real control over. WW2BSA-5
TCP-MASTER goes in WW2BSA-5 and TCP-SLAVE goes in WW2BSA-7
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You will nedd to port forward port 10200, protocol TCP at WW2BSA-7
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Yes, those items match up with my response.
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Lee K5DAT


Re: Need Advice: MAP through an Internet T-Mobile, Verizon, etc. "can"

 

On Fri, Feb 28, 2025 at 12:12?PM Mark Taylor via <mtaylor=[email protected]> wrote:
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The TCP-MASTER goes on the node that you have no real control over. WW2BSA-5
TCP-MASTER goes in WW2BSA-5 and TCP-SLAVE goes in WW2BSA-7
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You will nedd to port forward port 10200, protocol TCP at WW2BSA-7

Yes, those items match up with my response.

Lee K5DAT
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Re: Need Advice: MAP through an Internet T-Mobile, Verizon, etc. "can"

 

10200 or whatever port you decide.? You can even use 10092 if not already used for TCP.
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73,
Mark, N5MDT
Montgomery, Texas
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Re: Need Advice: MAP through an Internet T-Mobile, Verizon, etc. "can"

 

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The TCP-MASTER goes on the node that you have no real control over. WW2BSA-5
TCP-MASTER goes in WW2BSA-5 and TCP-SLAVE goes in WW2BSA-7
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You will nedd to port forward port 10200, protocol TCP at WW2BSA-7
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73,
Mark, N5MDT
Montgomery, Texas
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Re: RIGCONTROL format/options

 

On Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 03:35 PM, Robert Cartier wrote:
I see when I set it to 5 you can see the mode switch every 5 seconds between usb and USB-D
If you are not scanning you can comment out the scan lines.? Then manually set your radio to the frequency and mode desired.? It will never change.
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As long as you are scanning it will switch between data and not.
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And John mentioned PTT_SETS_INPUT.? On my install I need that because I have both Pactor and Vara ports.? Do you have any hardware TNC ports?? If not you should be able to use PTT CAT or PTT CI-V instead and it may minimize or eliminate switching between modes like that.? In the end, whatever works for you...
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73,
Mark, N5MDT
Montgomery, Texas
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Re: Route Sorting

 

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Nice tool. Nice work. I'll be interested to have a copy if avail for distribution.

Thanks,

Jean

On 2025-02-28 05:43, Ray Adkins via groups.io wrote:

I like it, it will let me know which links are having issues an can better keep track.


On Sat, Feb 15, 2025, 9:01 AM John G8BPQ via <john.wiseman=[email protected]> wrote:
Looks useful!

Would you mind sending me your code?

Thanks,
John

On 15/02/2025 12:10, G7UOD via wrote:
I made this for AXIP routes.
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Happy to share my workings if thats what your looking for. Its not simple nor probably the best way to do it but it works.



Re: Route Sorting

 

I like it, it will let me know which links are having issues an can better keep track.


On Sat, Feb 15, 2025, 9:01 AM John G8BPQ via <john.wiseman=[email protected]> wrote:
Looks useful!

Would you mind sending me your code?

Thanks,
John

On 15/02/2025 12:10, G7UOD via wrote:
I made this for AXIP routes.
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Happy to share my workings if thats what your looking for. Its not simple nor probably the best way to do it but it works.


Re: Adding a command in bpgq32.cfg for vara hf and ic-7300

 

This in my Rigcontrol for my 7300?
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RADIO 1
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?0:00
?10,7.1032,USB,F2,D
?4,14.1065,USB,F2,D
?02:00
?5,3.596,USB,F2,D
?13:00
?10,7.1032,USB,F2,D
?4,14.1065,USB,F2,D
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Glenn/N3MEL
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Re: RIGCONTROL format/options

 

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You can send RADIO commands from the node or a BBS forwarding script.

Can't you just leave the radio in USB-D?

73, John



On 27/02/2025 21:35, Robert Cartier via groups.io wrote:

thanks but without the PTT_SETS_INPUT my radio stays in USB and not USB-D and I get no signal to the internal card of the 7300

I found that I need the following to get my setup to work

Also since I am not currently scanning is their a way to set the frequency and not have it poll the radio
I see when I set it to 5 you can see the mode switch every 5 seconds between usb and USB-D

Thanks


PORT
?PORTNUM=2
?ID=HF VARA
?DRIVER=VARA
?INTERLOCK=1
?PORTCALL=NNA1AH-10
?CONFIG
?ADDR 127.0.0.1 8300 PTT CI-V PATH C:\VARA\VARA.exe
?APPL BBS
?BW2300
RIGCONTROL
?COM4 19200 ICOM 7300 94 PTT_SETS_INPUT
?99,4.9130,USB,D,F1
?;5,7.3825,USB,D,F1
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?****
ENDPORT

Robert Cartier
kd1jg@...


On Feb 27, 2025, at 15:21, John G8BPQ via groups.io <john.wiseman@...> wrote:

This only applies if you are running a sound card modem and a hardware TNC on the same radio. If you only use VARA or other sound card modes you just set Data mode modulation source to USB and leave it there.

PTT_SETS_INPUT is used to switch modulation source between AUX and USB if you have a Pactor TNC attached to the AUX port.

73, John





On 27/02/2025 18:29, Robert Cartier via groups.io wrote:
I found that the 7300 needs a little more commands to control the mode like USB-D

can someone explain the different options available. ?like P123, R1.. I assume R1 is for the radio number
but I have to find a document that goes into more detail then the info below

Supported Radios:

Kenwood TS590S/SG
ICOM IC7100
ICOM IC7200
ICOM IC7300
ICOM IC7410
ICOM IC7600
Yaesu FT991/991A

If you are running a Sound Card Modem using the internal soundcard and PACTOR (or other TNC Modes) using the AUX connector the input to the modulator has to be changed depending on which is transmitting. As the Soundcard TNC sends PTT ON and PTT OFF commands to the application, these can be used to switch the input source. To enable this add PTT_SETS_INPUT to the RIGCONTROL config, eg

RIGCONTROL COM8 19200 ICOM IC7100 88 PTT_SETS_INPUT
?6,14.110,usb,F1,d,P123,R1
?6,28.110,usb,F1,d,P123,R1
****

THanks in advance

Robert Cartier
kd1jg@...




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