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Upgraded Pilinbpq to 6.0.24.59 and after about 5 minutes BPQ closes down with the following message. SIGSEGV Received Went back to .45 which is working fine. Anyone else seeing this? -- -- Apologies for any grammar or spelling errors!-- 73 de Glenn N3MEL (TPRFN) The Packet Radio Forwarding Network www.tprfn.net tprfn@... Emergency Coordinator Chester County ARES/RACES

I have a simple (no BBS, CHAT or APRS) Winlink Packet Gateway running on a Raspberry pi using linbjpq. Stations connect, receive and send WL email. Is there a way to have a welcome message displayed to the connecting station? I've tried using CTEXT (with FULL_CTEXT=1), and INFOMSG, but they don't seem to work. No big deal, but might be a nice touch. Thanks, 73

Hi all, I really tried the documentation and some examples out there. By config file is attached. Curretnly expecting the APRS to connect to TELNET (it does). And the radio. Radio - VHF FM via signalink - TX is VOX via signalink Soundmodem - AGWPE 18000, KILL 18100 What am i missing or have wrong? Thank you. -- Rory Griffin W4RJG ARES EC, Halifax County, VA

Hi John, Thanks for your popular BBS system, may I propose you with a suggestions? On top of using tap that use the Linux stack, having the possibility to use TUN would be nice, specially if someone use a different software like Jnos or XRouter as gateway for the ampr network -- 73 de Jean, VA2OM / VE2PKT

Hi, I just wanted to post to folks who may experience lag with BPQ and rigctl(d).exe commands. It seems that there is something different in 4.6.1 that causes lag. Im not sure as I did not deep dive into each revision. But I went to version 4.1 hamlib and the issue went away. Others may wish to vet this further. Hamlib loves to change things around so often it is kind of a rolling target. Here I would use something like HAMLIB=3333 or so on in your rigcontrol lines then fire something like 'rigctl -m 2 -r $IP_OF_BPQ:3333 f' and it will take just sometimes 10-20 seconds to return results. As noted earlier trying 4.1 rev of stable seemed to knock out the delays. N9SEO

Hello I run BPQ32 APRS in various ports, port 2 is APRS and BBS 145.090 in the same channel, port 4 is APRS 144.390, port HF VARA HF etc. I have noticed that in VHF port 2 & 4 not all packets are being Digipeating. I see they are sent to IS but not via RF. Is there a limitation or restrictions on packets that get Digi on the application? Thanks Heber - NP4JN Here is my config for APRS: ;--------------------------------------- VHF 145.090 PACKET PORT ----------------------------- PORT ID=UZ7HO Soundmodem PORTNUM=2 TYPE=ASYNC ;DRIVER=UZ7HO CHANNEL=A FULLDUP=0 PROTOCOL=KISS IPADDR=127.0.0.1 ; Address of PC runnning the TNC. Usually this is the same machine as BPQ, so use 127.0.0.1 but can be on another machine TCPPORT=8100 ; Port TNC listens on. Default for UZ7HO is 8100 and Direwolf 8001 FRACK=4000 RESPTIME=400 RETRIES=10 QUALITY=192 MINQUAL=168 MAXFRAME=4 PACLEN=128 TXDELAY=300 SLOTTIME=100 PERSIST=64 DIGIFLAG=1 ; Allow Digipeat on this port DIGIPORT=0 ; Port on which to send digi?€?d frames (0 = same port) USERS=0 ; Maximum number of L2 sessions, 0 = no limit UNPROTO=APBQ1,WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 BCALL=NP4JN-11 ; BTEXT call. unstated defaults to APPL1CALL WL2KREPORT PUBLIC, www.winlink.org, 8778, KP4DOG-10, FK68vd, 00-23, 145090000, PKT1200, 10, 20, 5, 0 ENDPORT ;------------------------------------------- APRS PORT ------------------------------------- PORT ;144.390 APRS 1200 PORTNUM=4 ID=APRS Digipeater ; Displayed by PORTS command PROTOCOL=KISS ; TNC is used in KISS mode CHANNEL=A ; A for single channel TNC, A or B for multichannel PERSIST=64 ; PERSIST=256/(# of transmitters-1) SLOTTIME=100 ; CMSA interval timer in milliseconds TXDELAY=400 ; Transmit keyup delay in milliseconds TXTAIL=50 ; TX key down, in milliseconds, at packet end QUALITY=0 ; Quality factor applied to node broadcasts heard on ; this port, unless overridden by a locked route ; entry. Setting to 0 stops node broadcasts MINQUAL=144 ; Entries in the nodes table with qualities greater or ; equal to MINQUAL will be sent on this port. A value ; of 0 sends everything. MAXFRAME=2 ; Max outstanding frames (1 thru 7) FRACK=7000 ; Level 2 timout in milliseconds RESPTIME=1000 ; Level 2 delayed ack timer in milliseconds RETRIES=5 ; Level 2 maximum retry value PACLEN=128 ; Default max packet length for this port UNPROTO=APBPQ1,WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 BCALL=NP4JN-11 ; BTEXT call. unstated defaults to APPL1CALL DIGIFLAG=0 ; Digipeat: 0=OFF, 1=ALL, 255=UI Only DIGIPORT=0 ; Port on which to send digi`d frames (0 = same port) USERS=0 ; Maximum number of L2 sessions, 0 = no limit IPADDR=192.168.86.168 ; Address of PC runnning the TNC. TCPPORT=8001 ; Port TNC listens on. Default for UZ7HO is 8100 and Direwolf 8001 ENDPORT ;------------------------------------------- APRS PORT NORMAL OPERATION IPcmd ------------------------------------- APRSDIGI APRSCALL=NP4JN-11 APRSPATH 4=APRS,WIDE1-1 APRSPATH 2=APRS,WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 APRSPATH 8=APRS APRSPATH 3=APRS LAT=1807.40N LON=06609.85W BEACONTOIS=1 TRACECALLS=WIDE,TRACE DIGICALLS=WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 DIGIMAP 4=IS,4 DIGIMAP 2=2,IS DIGIMAP 8=IS DIGIMAP 3=IS GATEDPATH 4=WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1; GATEDPATH 2=WIDE1-1; ReplaceDigiCalls MaxTraceHops=2 ; Max value of n in CALLN-n processing. If a packet is received with n greater than MaxFloodHops=2 ; this, the value will be replaced BEFORE it is decremented. BEACONINTERVAL=45 ISHOST=puertorico.aprs2.net ISPORT=14580 ISPASSCODE=* StatusMsg=145.090MHz NP4JN-11 BPQ32 BBS/RMS/VARA/APRS/Packet Node in Cayey, PR http://kp4dog.com/ OBJECT PATH=APRS PORT=3,IS INTERVAL=30 TEXT=;NP4JN-R *111111z1808.54N/06609.62Wr224.820MHz T123 Cayey PR The deserted Band Repeater, use it or loose it. OBJECT PATH=APRS PORT=3,IS INTERVAL=30 TEXT=;WP4DMD-R *111111z1812.46N/06601.22Wr146.610MHz Caguas PR DMR Paradise TG330. SYMBOL=B SYMSET=/ ***

John, G8BPQ We have been developing a VARA HF forwarding network here in the states, we are allowing portable hf station access to packet node & bbs, Winlink RMS & APRS sms & email services. More importantly we are providing an RF forwarding Backbone for numerus BBS stations across the US. www.tprfn.net My question for you is, is there a way to configure BPQ to accept incoming Winlink messages from end users that could be added to BPQ instead of being sent straight to the BPQ CMS service? Running Winlink RMS Relay and Tri Mode over top of BPQ can be done however it uses up a lot of computer resources. If incoming WL2K messages were stored on the BBS as a private message, then using the RMS forwarding script that messages could be sent to the CMS or if the grid is down, then our network could forward the message out via RF to one of the Hubs that may have internet access. Is this possible? This process could really enhance our single source network to EMCOMM's in the US. Thanks in advance! Glenn/N3MEL -- -- Apologies for any grammar or spelling errors!-- 73 de Glenn N3MEL (TPRFN) The Packet Radio Forwarding Network www.tprfn.net tprfn@... Emergency Coordinator Chester County ARES/RACES

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. Thanks! -Bob KK4DIV

Hello All, I tried my best to solve the following problem on my own, but I am spinning my wheels a bit, so I decided to try this forum. If the VARA-MODEM group is better suited for this topic, please let me know. My apologies for the long post, but I wanted to capture as much of the context as possible in the following write-up. Any help would be appreciated as I am trying to bring back the BBS scene to the Southwest. I am very new to BPQ with only two months of experience, so please excuse my ignorance. (If John Wiesman is reading, thank you for developing BPQ and QtTermTCP!) # BPQ VARA Modem Port Issue ## PROBLEM STATEMENT I currently have LinBPQ (6.0.24.1) running under Ubuntu 22.10 with ports configured for VHF 1200 baud, UHF 9600 baud, and HF 300 baud packet. All of these work great and users are able to connect using QtTermTCP. I am trying to introduce a more reliable HF link into the BBS and have been experimenting with the addition of a VARA HF port. However, all my attempts to connect to the BBS over the VARA port via the VARA Terminal or QtTermTCP only result in both VARA modem simply exchanging ACKs until the maximum 15 attempts is reached. My first naive question is if it is even possible to use the VARA Terminal to connect to BPQ over VARA? I have been unsuccessful with QtTermTCP, too. ## SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ### LINBPQ To simplify the troubleshooting, I am running LinBPQ and VARA on the same machine. However, the goal is to run LinBPQ on one computer and VARA HF on another computer on the local network. This is why I am using Hamlib (rigctld) to control the PTT. The following is the BPQ configuration with the Telnet and packet ports removed. ``` SIMPLE BBS=1 LOCATOR=DM33XV NODECALL=KT7RUN-2 NODEALIAS=TTP2 CTEXT: TTPBBS Command Description ? Show help BBS Connect to BBS *** FULL_CTEXT=1 BTEXT: KT7RUN-2 BPQ node *** BTINTERVAL=15 IDMSG: KT7RUN-2 Network node (BPQ) *** INFOMSG: Welcome to the TTP BPQ node. *** MAPCOMMENT=TTP2 LinBPQ Node IDINTERVAL=15 NODESINTERVAL=25 PORT PORTNUM=1 ID=VARA DRIVER=VARA CONFIG ADDR 127.0.0.1 8300 PTT HAMLIB BW500 RIGCONTROL HAMLIB 127.0.0.1:4532 **** ENDPORT APPLICATION 1,BBS,,KT7RUN-2,TTP2,255 LINMAIL ``` ### VARA SETTINGS ON BBS * OS: Ubuntu 22.10 (x64) * Runtime: WINE * VARA Version: 4.8.9 * Settings > VARA Setup * Configured a valid license key for my callsign * Accept 500 Hz connection = checked * KISS interface = checked * Radio: IC-7200 * Set to USB with a wide filter and in digital mode * Fast AGC enabled * ALC is tuned to read 1/3 scale Notes: 1. Digital modes work for JS8Call, Winlink (ARDOP and VARA), and 300 baud packet. ### VARA SETTINGS ON STATION CONNECTING TO BBS * OS: Ubuntu 22.10 (x64) * Runtime: WINE * VARA Version: 4.8.9 * Settings > VARA Setup * Configured a valid license key for my callsign * Accept 500 Hz connection = checked * ALC is tuned to read 1/3 scale * Radio: Yaesu FT-818ND via DigiRig Mobile * Fast AGC enabled * ALC is tuned to read 1/3 scale * Menu 007 ANTENNA = REAR * Menu 014 CAT RATE = 38400 * Menu 024 DIG DISP = 0 Hz * Menu 025 DIG MIC = 75 * Menu 026 DIG MODE = USER-U * Menu 027 DIG SHIFT = 0 Hz * Menu 039 PKT MIC = 50 * Menu 040 PKT RATE = 1200 * VARA Terminal * Settings > Terminal Setup * VARA Mode: VARA HF * VARA HF Bandwidth: 500 Hz * My Call Sign: KT7RUN * PTT Settings * PTT Via: COM * Port: COM10 * PTT Pin: RTS * Connect to: KT7RUN-2 Notes: 1. Digital modes work for JS8Call, Winlink (ARDOP and VARA), and 300 baud packet. 2. PTT is correctly triggered ## NOTES & OBSERVATIONS * When attempting to connect via QtTermTCP or the VARA Terminal applications, there is an exchange between both VARA modems in which only the ACKs are sent and received by both VARA modems. After 15 15 attempts, the client running the terminal software will ID via CW and the connection is disconnected. * I am able to connect using VARA HF to multiple Winlink RMS stations using Pat from both the BBS station as well as from my other client station that I have been using to access the BBS. This leads me to believe the VARA and the radios are correctly configured on bo

Hi everyone 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¡­¡­ also it looks like the ipgateway block is in the general section as it seems to define the ipinfo to your home network? not that i am doing it yet what is involved in setting up an Ampernet tunnel¡­¡­ sorry lots of questions! -- Bob va3rjs

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 https://tarpn.net/t/builder/builders_qttermtcp_macosx.html 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! 73 Damon N1LJK@N1LJK.#LINC.ME.USA.NOAM

I downloaded QtSoundModem Binary for x86 Linux systems http://www.cantab.net/users/john.wiseman/Downloads/Beta/QtSoundModem chmod +x QtSoundModem ./QtSoundModem -bash: ./QtSoundModem: cannot execute: required file not found

My IC-7100 stopped transmitting power. I want to use my IC-7300 in its place. I have been running pilinbpq (on a rpi;-) since December 2020 and QtSoundModem64 on a tiny x86 laptop for about 2 years. I am no longer familiar with how to select my radio's serial port; /dev/ttyUSB73 . 'aplay -l/arecord -l' reports my IC-7300 on "Card 2" ("hw:2,0" ?). My IC-7100 was "Card 1" ("hw:1,0 ?) I cannot find a reference to "/dev/ttyUSB" nor "hw:#,0" in QtSoundModem.ini. I found a previous reference to "hw:1,0" in (GUI) QtSoundModem64 -> Settings -> Setup Devices -> Dialog -> Sound Card. I changed that to 'hw:2,0'. BPQ did set my IC-7300 to 7.101 MHz, so maybe something is working. My IC-7100 uses CI-V address 88h, my IC-7300 uses CI-V address 94h. Where to I edit this setting? 73, Chuck

I am trying to install QtSoundModem on a 'new' linux laptop. sudo apt-get install libqt5serialport5-dev libfftw3-dev libpulse-dev [sudo] password for gelmce: Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree... Done Reading state information... Done libqt5serialport5-dev is already the newest version (5.15.13-1). libfftw3-dev is already the newest version (3.3.10-1ubuntu3). libpulse-dev is already the newest version (1:16.1+dfsg1-2ubuntu10.1). 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 104 not upgraded. Then download http://www.cantab.net/users/john.wiseman/Downloads/Beta/QtSMSource.zip, unzip and run qmake then make unzip QtSMSource.zip cd QtSoundModem/ qmake make <--- lots of warnings ALSASound.c:36:10: fatal error: alsa/asoundlib.h: No such file or directory 36 | #include <alsa/asoundlib.h> | ^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ compilation terminated. make: *** [Makefile:574: ALSASound.o] Error 1 apt install alsasound Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree... Done Reading state information... Done E: Unable to locate package alsasound apt install alsa Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree... Done Reading state information... Done Note, selecting 'alsa-base' instead of 'alsa' alsa-base is already the newest version (1.0.25+dfsg-0ubuntu7). 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 104 not upgraded. gelmce@hp-small:~/Downloads/QtSoundModem$ apt install alsalib Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree... Done Reading state information... Done E: Unable to locate package alsalib gelmce@hp-small:~/Downloads/QtSoundModem$ apt install asoundlib Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree... Done Reading state information... Done E: Unable to locate package asoundlib

Hi, Does the DIGIFLAG for digipeating work with UZ7HO soundmodem? My system is not digipeating here. Any advice appreciated. Cheers.

After a streesfull week with a steep learning courve my LinBBQ is running and I even got ZORK and WORDL up and running. Now, I thought it was time to meake it pretty and wanted to Add soem collor to the Propmpt, with now luck. Colorcodes are not Working. I tried '\033[32m ... (my TEXT) ... \033[0m' LinBPQ Start without Problem, but no collores are displayd via telnet in Bitvise nor AX25 in Putty, bot, bitvise an putte should be capeable of showing colors. I also tried some kind of AscII ART in CTEXT between CTEXT: and **** eg: CTEXT: ____ _ _ ____ ____ ____ _ | _ \| | | | __ )| __ ) ___| | |__ _ _ | |_) | |_| | _ \| _ \___ \ | '_ \| | | | | _ <| _ | |_) | |_) |__) | | |_) | |_| | |_|_\_\_|_|_|____/|____/____/ |_.__/ \__, | | _ \ / _ \/ | / \|_ _| \/ | |___/ | | | | | | | | / _ \ | | | |\/| | | |_| | |_| | |/ ___ \| | | | | | |____/ \___/|_/_/ \_\_| |_| |_| **** Loock nicer in Terminal.. With the ASCII Art the Linbpq wouldent even Start. By trying so it prompted, 'Translation Error'? Is there any Trick to get this things Working? Kind Regards and 73. DO1ATM Tom

Here is an python tcp script that could be used to list goods and services needed or available. https://github.com/kq4cin/Packet-apps.git