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New poll for d-rats_group
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the
d-rats_group group: What type of connection do you use with D-RATS? o Internet o D-STAR radio o TNC/Packet radio o Other To vote, please visit the following web page: Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups web site listed above. Thanks! |
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D-RATS and packet
I have been able to connect D-RATS to my TS-2000 and "talk" to a packet repeater. Here "talk" means I was able to get a CQCQCQ response. However, the repeater didn't accept my connect command issued by CHAT in D-RATS. How do I get into the packet system?
73 de N4VIP, (Santa Fe and San Miguel Counties, NM, DEC) Don Hinsman |
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Re: D-RATS and packet
D-RATS is not a packet program and therefore will not communicate with other packet users. The TNC is simply used as a modem to communicate with other D-RATS stations using TNCs.
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Recovery from Crashed D-RATS
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Recovery from Crashed D-RATS Situation: I inadvertently crashed D-Rats with an error in the config file and created the error message with the only options to QUIT, IGNORE or IGNORE ALL options. Choosing IGNORE resulted in a loop asking the same question, where IGNORE ALL resulted in the program proceeding but it was unable to re-open Preferences to make any changes. Deleting the D-RATS Program Folder and Start Menu Folder and Icon was unable to correct. D-RATS continued to bring up old incorrect configuration and preventing access to Preferences. Correction: Backup the data in the D-RATS Shared Folder (typically on the desktop in Windows) by copying folder to another location, for safety. If you know what you last changed in the configuration ("Preferences") you may be able to use a text editor (Notepad in Windows) and edit the configuration. The configuration file is called d-rats.config and in Windows you can locate the configuration file by doing the following: Go to Start -> Run Type %APPDATA%\D-RATS and hit OK In the resulting window, you'll see the d-rats.config file On Linux or MacOS the file is in your home directory, in the .d-rats subdirectory Edit the Configuration file and save. Re-Start D-RATS to see if it corrects the problem (it did for me). If not, try also re-installing the D-RATS over itseld, but if that fails, delete the D-RATS Program Folder and Start Menu Folder and Icon, then Re-install the program. Hopefully this helps someone else. 73 WD4CWG |
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Version number explanation
There has been some confusion concerning the numbering of beta releases of
D-RATS and and their place along the timeline. Prior to the release of version 0.3.3, beta versions contained the number of the next official version followed by "bx". For example, after 0.3.2 was released, came: 0.3.3b1 0.3.3b2 0.3.3b3 0.3.3b4 0.3.3b5 0.3.3b6 then the official version of 0.3.3 was released. Since then, beta versions have become known as "daily builds" and contain the date in the file name (daily-MMDDYYYY). The latest daily build is "daily-02232012". You can download it from: If you want to be notified of new beta releases and other developments, join the mailing list on the D-RATS website. |
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New Folders in Files Section
Hi Folks, I have made some folders in the Files section to put Map Overlays files into. The thought process is that if you can come up with an overlay for your county or your town with specific locations for disaster relief we will be that much more prepared. The ability of DRATS is only as good as the input from YOU.
Thanks for helping the effort N2KTO |
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Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
We need someone that is skilled in Linux that can handhold us through the installation of Linux distros and apt-get inputs to make the DRATS network function under the Raspberry PI platform.
The issue is that most of us are not schooled in the Linux command line inputs to get the job done. We need Line by Line input commands to help us understand the Linux command line input. It can get as simple as plug in your Raspberry Pi then wait for the prompt to say>>>>>>>> input apt-get somthingThatIcantEverHopeToUnderstandButInstructMeNone TheLess...... Thank you in advance for any help you can provide to the DRATS community! Dave |
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
All,
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Getting D-RATS working on a Raspberry Pi platform is on my "to do" projects list, probably for this weekend. I moved my DVAP to an RPI a few weeks ago and would like to do the same with my ratflector, provided D-RATS is stable enough on that platform. It looks like the D-RATS package are in the repository. Is there a specific Raspberry Pi image preference we want to start with? If not, I'll probably start out with the image I have my DVAP loaded in. Mike, N0SO --- In d-rats_group@..., "n2kto" wrote:
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New file uploaded to d-rats_group
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the d-rats_group group. File : /HOWTO-Run-D-RATS-on-Raspberry-Pi.txt Uploaded by : n0so@... <n0so@...> Description : HOWTO Run D-RATS on a Raspberry Pi You can access this file at the URL: To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: Regards, n0so@... <n0so@...> |
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
Hi Dave,
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Check the FILES section for a HOWTO document on this subject, and e-mail me if you have questions. Mike, N0SO --- In d-rats_group@..., "n2kto" wrote:
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
The HOWTO is also on the web:
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HOWTO Runs D-RATS on a Raspberry Pi Document Updated in Files Section
Hi Folks,
The subject HOWTO document has been updated adding a "Post Installation Notes" section. The first note adds instructions for allowing the default user on the Raspberry Pi to access the serial port. I found out (the hard way) that the user "pi" on the Raspberry Pi does not have permission to use serial ports by default. Access to the serial port is required to use the Raspberry Pi with D-RATS and a D-STAR radio... or an analog radio with a TNC. FYI: I know this is not the subject of this forum, but the Pi runs the CHIRP radio programming software just fine too, and it's also in the debian raspbian apt-get repository. Mike, N0SO |
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
Mike this is just what the doctor ordered. I wonder if you could include the install process of putting the wheezy distro onto the sd card? File locations and such? I realize this is way low level stuff but to us old Windows users it is like Greek. Great Job as I even understand what you suggest in the text! Lets see if I get it running.
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The DVAP and Using D-STAR Low & High Speed Data Presentations at ARRL/TAPR DCC 2012
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From: KN4AQ To: kn4aq Sent: Thu, Jan 10, 2013 8:09 am Subject: HamRadioNow - Double Dose of D-STAR from the DCC HAMRADIONOW EPISODES 48 and 49: The DVAP (Under the Hood); Using D-STAR Low and High Speed Data; These are the last two of the regular 45-minute seminars from the 2012 ARRL/TAPR DCC. Coming soon - the banquet Keynote talk, and the 4-hour "deep dive" into GNU Radio. ?
This time - Moe Wheatley AE4JY describes how he did the hardware side of the D-STAR DVAP (Digital Voice Access Point Dongle) and DVDongle.
Moe usually sits back and let's Robin Cutshaw AA4RC to all the talking about these products (Robin did the software side).
But this time, it's Moe in the spotlight, and he does a great job.
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And John Davis WB4QDX will guide you through using D-STAR's low and high speed data.
That low speed data rides along with every D-STAR voice transmission, but few users do anything with it.
You need a computer plugged into the radio to access the data function, but after that, it's easy. John shows you how.
HAMRADIONOW is an online podcast from Amateur Radio//Video News. It's free to watch on the web. If you like what you see, we request your support. Just go to our web site, , and 'click the pig.' That'll take you to the support page. Whatever you think it's worth.
Thanks and 73, Gary KN4AQ |
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New file uploaded to d-rats_group
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the d-rats_group group. File : /D-RATS for BCARES Jan 2013 mtg.ppt Uploaded by : hinsmand <dhinsman@...> Description : D-RATS presentation to Bernallilo County You can access this file at the URL: To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: Regards, hinsmand <dhinsman@...> |
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Re: New file uploaded to d-rats_group
开云体育Nice Powerpoint, Don.? Looks familiar. J ? John WB4QDX ? From: d-rats_group@... [mailto:d-rats_group@...]
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Re: New file uploaded to d-rats_group
开云体育John,
That’s because you do such great work.
I have learned more from your videos and appearances then
other single DSTAR source.
And for that I say THANK YOU!
Ron Pendleton
KB3VEW
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Nice Powerpoint, Don.? Looks familiar. J
John WB4QDX
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
Mike,
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I use the Debian weezy distribution on my Pi and also you should be able to use the Pi's serial port and not have to connect a USB to serial adapter. Ed, 73 KA8JMW --- In d-rats_group@..., "Mike Heitmann" wrote:
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Re: Raspberry PI GURU NEEDED
开云体育Hi Ed, I didn't know the Pi had a serial port on it. Thanks! Looks like its a 3.3V level signals - are you using any interface to shift to RS-232 levels? Mike, N0SO On Jan 12, 2013, at 12:58 PM, "Ed" <ka8jmw@...> wrote:
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