Re: Any HF BBS¡¯s Around?
Thanks Garry. I'm guessing you are referring to pbbs's whereas I'm looking for full-blown bbs's with bulletins etc.?
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Re: Any HF BBS¡¯s Around?
Hello DOug,
I have had a RMS gateway on 14.107 USB for some years now so as
not to QRM the NET105 gang on 14.105 LSB. I also share that with
my WA3WLH-7 BPQ node's port 6 FX25 1700c. So if you prefer LSB
then it would be dial freq 14.110.4.
Other than my own regular use I only get a handful of connects
there per year as folks that recognize the packet tones stumble
across my beacon. There are Robust Packet, Pactor, VARA, and ARDOP
sigs around that freq at random times daily some of which are
winlink and some are BBS forwards. It can get busy at times but
there are plenty of times when the freq is clear and AX/FX25 is
easily usable.
So if you are looking for something on 20m and the path between
us is favorable you are welcome to use the node at -7 or the BBS
at -1. And if 20m paths are not favorable I also keep a port on
40m 7.104 LSB 1700c up 24/7 where I both get connects from and see
beacons from NNE Canada so you can also try there if you have 40m
capability.
73 de Rich WA3WLH
On 5/7/23 13:03, Doug via groups.io
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Hi all,
I¡¯ve googling for any HF BBS¡¯s but haven¡¯t found any so far. I
did find one through its beacon but it was on 105. I checked it
out but don¡¯t want to actually use it for reading bulletins etc
due to it being on 105.?
Does anyone know of an HF BBS elsewhere on the band (or perhaps
another band)?
73,
Doug VE1LG
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Re: Any HF BBS¡¯s Around?
Check with N9LYA..he has what usedto be calledskipnets?and cn get?you going? and connected. with whatever there is left of that group.
Hi all,
I¡¯ve googling for any HF BBS¡¯s but haven¡¯t found any so far. I did find one through its beacon but it was on 105. I checked it out but don¡¯t want to actually use it for reading bulletins etc due to it being on 105.?
Does anyone know of an HF BBS elsewhere on the band (or perhaps another band)?
73,
Doug VE1LG
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Re: Any HF BBS¡¯s Around?
There are quite a few, the easiest way to find them is just put the radio on NET 105 and issue the "MHeard" command after a half hour or so.
I've connected to more than a few and run one myself. It doesn't heard to connect and drop a line to the SYSOP, I've done it more than a few times myself...
Garry (AE5HL)
Hi all,
I¡¯ve googling for any HF BBS¡¯s but haven¡¯t found any so far. I did find one through its beacon but it was on 105. I checked it out but don¡¯t want to actually use it for reading bulletins etc due to it being on 105.?
Does anyone know of an HF BBS elsewhere on the band (or perhaps another band)?
73,
Doug VE1LG
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Re: Any HF BBS¡¯s Around?
I will find out the frequency for you I guy I know has is bbs on 40m.? I am linked only on 2m with him
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Hi all,
I¡¯ve googling for any HF BBS¡¯s but haven¡¯t found any so far. I did find one through its beacon but it was on 105. I checked it out but don¡¯t want to actually use it for reading bulletins etc due to it being on 105.?
Does anyone know of an HF BBS elsewhere on the band (or perhaps another band)?
73,
Doug VE1LG
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Re: Any HF BBS¡¯s Around?
Doug,
? ? Thanks for being understanding about Network105...
? ?There are a few...I will have look at my lists...to see..
73 Lee WB4QOJ
Hi all,
I¡¯ve googling for any HF BBS¡¯s but haven¡¯t found any so far. I did find one through its beacon but it was on 105. I checked it out but don¡¯t want to actually use it for reading bulletins etc due to it being on 105.?
Does anyone know of an HF BBS elsewhere on the band (or perhaps another band)?
73,
Doug VE1LG
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Hi all,
I¡¯ve googling for any HF BBS¡¯s but haven¡¯t found any so far. I did find one through its beacon but it was on 105. I checked it out but don¡¯t want to actually use it for reading bulletins etc due to it being on 105.?
Does anyone know of an HF BBS elsewhere on the band (or perhaps another band)?
73,
Doug VE1LG
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BBS and APRS Traffic on Network105 Please follow guidelines
Hello all Network105,
? ?Over the last week we have been seeing a Large amount of BBS Traffic (? compressed data ) and APRS Traffic.
? ?Please check your setups if you are running BPQ32 or others and make sure that we all follow the guidelines that Burt VE1AMA established for our Great Network.
? ?Thanks again for being part of NetWork105.
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Here is a quote from the Mobilnked 4 User Guide:
The TNC4 is a KISS TNC, which means that it is purely a modem and not really a terminal node controller. A more accurate description of the TNC4 and all KISS devices is a KISS modem.
Like other KISS modems, it only speaks AX.25 but requires a software program to drive it.? Software like Winlink Express, APRSIS32, PinPoint, APRSDroid, bpq32, etc will work fine with the Mobilnkd.? DireWolf, Soundmodem, etc will not because they require a soundcard and not a KISS modem.?? On Fri, May 5, 2023 at 05:44 AM, Bradley, KC1JMH wrote:
Ah, therein lies the problem. The Mobilinkd isn't a true TNC, but an interface to the radio. You need a software modem that speaks KISS TNC on the respective system you're connecting to the Mobilinkd from.?
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There is no need for a sound modem. The Mobilinkd takes care of sending and receiving the audio. The Mobilinkd is a KISS TNC (?that accepts KISS packets over the serial interface and converts them to the appropriate audio for the ax.25 packet.? It's exactly like using any other TNC in KISS mode which provides a standardized interface for software to interface with it rather than dealing with vendor-specific serial commands.
On Linux, the Kernel's ax.25 stack and the kissattach command can create an ax.25 device natively. On Windows, AGWPE can act as as an intermediate for applications like EasyTerm that do not know how to use a KISS TNC directly.? Other applications (QtTermTCP, Winlink Express, Xastir, APRSISCE/32, etc...) that are aware of the KISS protocol can use the TNC directly without needing AGWPE.
If you are just looking for a terminal but not extra features like a personal mailbox, QtTermTCP will fit the bill.? If you are looking for more, then use AGWPE and EasyTerm.
73, Ben - KU0HN
-------- Original Message -------- On May 5, 2023, 7:44 AM, Bradley, KC1JMH < bradbrownjr@...> wrote:
Ah, therein lies the problem. The Mobilinkd isn't a true TNC, but an interface to the radio. You need a software modem that speaks KISS TNC on the respective system you're connecting to the Mobilinkd from.
On Windows, I use UZ7HO's SoundModem and his EasyTerm with a DigiRig. It's been awhile, but I believe I had to use AGW Packet Engine to interface with the Mobilinkd TNC 3. You can set it to KISS TNC mode. Go here and download AGWPE.ZIP: (If someone else has guidance on interfacing UZ7HO SoundModem with the Mobilinkd, please do share!)
On Android, APRSdroid () has a built-in soundmodem you'd configure to connect to the Bluetooth device, and it works great with the Mobilinkd. Likewise, WoAD or Winlink on Android () speaks KISS TNC. I wish there was a regular terminal app for BBS access on Android that had a built-in sound modem.
On Linux, maybe ChromeOS with Linux enabled, Direwolf will probably work best.
Thank you, --Brad Brown Jr.
On Fri, May 5, 2023 at 8:32?AM Amateur radio operator CHUCK < fordman509@...> wrote:
I have mine working on android chrome and my windows works great. Aprs I am still learning but going well.
I just need a term program to do kiss mode packet radio with it.
Get
I love mine. Links up super quick.
Thank you,
--Brad Brown Jr.
On Thu, May 4, 2023 at 11:57?PM Amateur radio operator CHUCK < fordman509@...> wrote:
Has anyone used the new Mobilink4 yet at all.
Tnx
Chuck N3LBP
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Ah, therein lies the problem. The Mobilinkd isn't a true TNC, but an interface to the radio. You need a software modem that speaks KISS TNC on the respective system you're connecting to the Mobilinkd from.?
On Windows, I use UZ7HO's SoundModem and his EasyTerm with a DigiRig. It's been awhile, but I believe I had to use AGW Packet Engine to interface with the Mobilinkd TNC 3. You can set it to KISS TNC mode. Go here and download AGWPE.ZIP:?? (If someone else has guidance on interfacing UZ7HO SoundModem with the Mobilinkd, please do share!)
On Android, APRSdroid () has a built-in soundmodem you'd configure to connect to the Bluetooth device,?and it works great with the Mobilinkd. Likewise, WoAD or Winlink on Android () speaks KISS TNC. I wish there was a regular terminal app for BBS access on Android that had a built-in sound modem.?
On Linux, maybe ChromeOS with Linux enabled, Direwolf will probably work best.
Thank you, --Brad Brown Jr.
On Fri, May 5, 2023 at 8:32?AM Amateur radio operator CHUCK < fordman509@...> wrote:
I have mine working on android chrome and my windows works great.? Aprs I am still learning but going well.?
I just need a term program to do kiss mode packet radio with it.??
Get
I love mine. Links up super quick.
Thank you,
--Brad Brown Jr.
On Thu, May 4, 2023 at 11:57?PM Amateur radio operator CHUCK < fordman509@...> wrote:
Has anyone used the new Mobilink4 yet at all.?
Tnx?
Chuck N3LBP?
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I have mine working on android chrome and my windows works great.? Aprs I am still learning but going well.?
I just need a term program to do kiss mode packet radio with it.??
Get
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I love mine. Links up super quick.
Thank you,
--Brad Brown Jr.
On Thu, May 4, 2023 at 11:57?PM Amateur radio operator CHUCK < fordman509@...> wrote:
Has anyone used the new Mobilink4 yet at all.?
Tnx?
Chuck N3LBP?
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Yep, I use it all the time. Good stuff. Josh KI6NAZ On Thu, May 4, 2023 at 8:57?PM Amateur radio operator CHUCK <fordman509@...> wrote:
Has anyone used the new Mobilink4 yet at all.
Tnx
Chuck N3LBP
-- Join the Ham Radio Crash Course!
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Has anyone used the new Mobilink4 yet at all.?
Tnx?
Chuck N3LBP?
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Re: Getting my MFJ-1278 back on the air, any suggestions?
Thanks again Joshua, I've left my node on for a few days so far. Assuming?propagation allows it, at some?point during the day you should be able to hear me...in theory anyway.
73, Andrew W8IJC
On Wed, May 3, 2023 at 02:22 PM, W8IJC wrote:
Ah, sorry Joshua. For whatever reason Gmail thought?it was spam, reading it now.
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73,
Andrew W8IJC?
No problem, I'm an infamous spammer, as a matter of fact, I'm the most infamous spammer.? I also am the caller that keeps asking about your car's extended warranty.? I'm surprised Google lets me even have an account.? Haha.? Glad you got it.? I should fire my node back up for a while and see if I can spot you in my heard list.
73
Joshua
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Re: Getting my MFJ-1278 back on the air, any suggestions?
On Wed, May 3, 2023 at 02:22 PM, W8IJC wrote:
Ah, sorry Joshua. For whatever reason Gmail thought?it was spam, reading it now.
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73,
Andrew W8IJC?
No problem, I'm an infamous spammer, as a matter of fact, I'm the most infamous spammer.? I also am the caller that keeps asking about your car's extended warranty.? I'm surprised Google lets me even have an account.? Haha.? Glad you got it.? I should fire my node back up for a while and see if I can spot you in my heard list. 73 Joshua
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Re: Getting my MFJ-1278 back on the air, any suggestions?
Ah, sorry Joshua. For whatever reason Gmail thought?it was spam, reading it now.
73, Andrew W8IJC?
I sent an email to your address listed on QRZ yesterday.? Hope you got it.
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Re: Getting my MFJ-1278 back on the air, any suggestions?
I sent an email to your address listed on QRZ yesterday.? Hope you got it.
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Re: Getting my MFJ-1278 back on the air, any suggestions?
I sort of figured out how to use them today, the filters make more sense with how they work in the SSB mode. Still I'd appreciate any input you might have on the subject.
I've noticed for the most part, we don't get much interference from VarAC (which is on 14.105) since the standard for the 105 network is LSB. Man those RTTY contests honestly wipe out the whole digital portion of the non-warc bands! I'll have to check out 30 meters, what freq do people use on there?
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Doug
Mark Milburn KQ0I Maquoketa,Iowa
Bob AF9W
Bradley, KC1JMH
Hoshnasi
W8IJC
Joshua KJ7LVZ