another new build #186 of YAAC, created 2023-Aug-26
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Seems the upgrade logic was broken on Raspberry Pis and a few other sysystem where an operating-system-provided copy of the JSSC library was being used. Since that library wouldn't be writeable by normal users (to protect it from Trojan Horses and related malware "features"), YAAC thought that YAAC itself couldn't be upgraded. This code is now fixed so that only files in the YAAC installation directory are checked for writeability by the requesting user when you invoke the Help->Check For Updates menu choice. If you managed to get build#185 installed, you may have to manually overwrite it with build#186 (or later) to get around this problem. Sorry about the inconvenience. Andrew, KA2DDO author of YAAC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- next beta build#186 of YAAC ("Yet Another APRS Client"), created 2023-Aug-26 downloadable from https://www.ka2ddo.org/ka2ddo/YAAC.html or https://sourceforge.net/p/yetanotheraprsc changes and updates include: 1. fix upgrading bug where use of an operating-system-supplied copy of the JSSC library makes YAAC think it can't be upgraded. 2. fix broken hyperlinks in built-in help files.
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next build#185 of YAAC, created 2023-Aug-26
The OpenStreetMap map data has also been updated to the August 14th snapshot of the OSM database. -------------------------------- next beta build#185 of YAAC ("Yet Another APRS Client"), created 2023-Aug-26 downloadable from https://www.ka2ddo.org/ka2ddo/YAAC.html or https://sourceforge.net/p/yetanotheraprsc changes and updates include: 1. fix incorrect map clearing of regions bounded by a Shoreline Way. 2. make position message parsing more tolerant of text-format latitude and longitude of exactly zero that alsdo use "0" instead of the hemisphere indicator ("N", "S", "W", "E"), and extract signpost comments better. 3. generalize access to per-user YAAC data directory to ensure consistency, 4. improve error reporting when YAAC tries to use a plugin requiring a newer version of the Java runtime environment, so that the user will know what version they need to use the plugin. 5. clarify some debug logging messages. 6. add the ability for plugins to selectively force logging of received APRS packets, even if the user configuration specifies not logging received traffic. 7. re-order the default entries on the View menu to make YAAC still usable if using the GtkLookAndFeel (which doesn't support scrolling or multi-columning menus that are longer than the screen height). Also allow using the swing.defaultlaf property to override the default look-and-feel for the Java UI. 8. fix Help->About dialog to not expand to ridiculous size if a large number of plugins are installed. 9. fix per-station history table to refresh automatically as new packets are received from the station or about the object. 10. fix NullPointerException and ClassCastException from improper initialization of JSpinners. 11. clean up more old code style issues causing spurious compiler and IDE warnings. 12. fix NullPointerException upon starting a mouse drag across the map from outside the map boundaries. 13. fix LineEditor control for table cells allowing the user to select a line style for rendering polylines upon the map. 14. fix node domain name processing in AREDN plugin. 15. fix plugins with inconsistent text on the About dialog. 16. fix timestamping of dynamic objects so they move and render correctly. 17. fix PBBS plugin so configuration panel doesn't fail on initial configuration. 18. add Extreme Temperature alert conditions to weather alert plugin. 17. fix NullPointerException in weatheralert plugin's configuration panel.
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Using TNC direct on a Kenwood TM-D7A (G)
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Hello all. I bought a Kenwood TM-D7A (G) in good shape. I'm wanting to connect it directly to a Pi or PC and use the TNC for YAAC. I have the serial cable and I plan to use a USB GPS on the computer side to let YAAC port position data. Where do I go in the configuration to tell it about this TNC? Any other hints or knowledge on this radio is welcome! This was one of those unicorn radios that came up cheap and I think it is still useful. Thanks! Ronny K4RJJ
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Lost my menu bar on YAAC
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HI I am not sure when this started but I am no longer able to see the menu bar on Y. It seems to be covered up with something and I cannot figure it out. I tried minimising and maximising the image. Anyone have any idea what is going on. I have the latest beta 183 I think. Thanks. Joe VA3TV Sent from Mail for Windows
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Are unclicked ports not entirely ignored?
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Greetings, Does YAAC check for the existence of hardware even if the Serial_TNC port is unchecked? Likewise, does it also check if something like Dire Wolf is running even if the AGWPE port is unchecked? If I recall correctly, YAAC appears check for inactive ports. I find it handy to keep them configured, but unused, if the associated device is unplugged and/or the software (as in Dire Wolf) is not running. This way I can switch devices and simply click/unclick the appropriate ports depending on what hardware I've got connected. Is this expected behavior? I don't normally switch devices that much and will now delete inactive ports. If it makes any difference, I'm running YAAC with three profiles as well. Thanks! 73, KD0KZE / Paul
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Unable to update application
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I'm hosting YAAC on a Pi4 running Ubuntu, and after seeing the update email this morning I've manually run the "Check for Updates" from the Help menu. The response is a Check for Updates window that states: "The YAAC application and1 plugins need upgrading but you do not have permission to overwrite them." I'd be grateful of a steer on where to look for a fix. 73 Ciemon G0TRT
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Condolences for AJ3DI
Hello Andrew, I know how you feel when you lose a friend and radio amateur, I also want to offer you my heartfelt condolences. Unfortunately, I have lost many companions in recent years. No matter where you live in this world ..... losing a friend is always bad! Greetings from the sunny south of Germany Wolfgang
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next beta build#184 of YAAC, created 2023-Aug-10
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This build is a tribute to my friend, the late "Jedi" Jim Fisher AD3DI (SK), who supported the APRS radio operations for the Multiple Sclerosis Society's City-to-Shore 150 bike ride in southern New Jersey. Several of these changes are to support comm ops for the ride. Others are followups to the fixes in the last build, including fixing some mapping issues. Enjoy! Andrew, KA2DDO --------------------------------------------------------- next beta build#184 of YAAC ("Yet Another APRS Client"), created 2023-Aug-10 downloadable from https://www.ka2ddo.org/ka2ddo/YAAC.html or https://sourceforge.net/p/yetanotheraprsc changes and updates include: 1. fix user-reported bugs in connected-mode AX.25 stack. 2. clean up source code Javadocs. 3. more repairs on Mac OS X specific operation of YAAC. 4. make Kenwood display message list scrollable with keyboard arrow keys, implement Tune button if repeaterfinder plugin is available and current message is a repeater specification. 5. on map, fix sizing of symbol overlay character, background status and Mic-E status circles when symbol icon is enlarged so they aren't hodden by the larger icon. 6. fix "active operator" overlay configuration control to not conflict with symbol choices that would prevent using the "active operator" overlay. 7. fix OSM rendering so areas of map would not be blanked incorrectly and that water bodies surrounding an island would not be reported in OSM popup dialog if the island was clicked. 8. fix more bugs in WayAnalyzer debug utility. 9. fix bugs in rendering GeoTIFF raster images that use angular coordinates instead of linear (distance) coordinates. 10. fix errors in processing KISS output stream escapes. 11. fix OSM map importing and rendering of wetlands and islands, and Ways that barely cross tile boundaries. 12. Updates to support using extra column providers on the local objects table, not just the station/object list. This is a service enabled by the bikestats plugin. 12. update dynamic objects plugin to allow manually correcting a dynamic object's position by specifying a OSM or APRS object or station where the dynamic object should be now (ex.: lead bicycle object just passed a staffed route checkpoint). 13. update the repeater finder plugin to expose its tuning capabilities through the TuneIfc now used by the Kenwood radio view dialog. These capabilities are specific to the radio being controlled by the plugin. Also add tuning support for Icom IC-2730A, IC-9700, and IC-705.
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RESOLVED: YAAC xmit of aprs messaging not working for me
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Hey Folks, Apologies but I was able to figure it out when configuring the TNC I was using Raw AX.25 protocol, therefore beacon, digi, and PBBS functions worked. Once I switched and enabled APRS protocol messaging started to work. Thanks, Rocco WQ1Q
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YAAC xmit of aprs messaging not working for me
Hi Everyone, I'm a relatively new YAAC user I am having an issue with getting APRS messaging working from YAAC itself. It seems I can create messages but they do not Xmit. Beaconing is working, digipeating works, in addition connecting to a PBBS also works. I can also rx messages say from another HT, but I am unable to xmit a reply. All the previous mentioned functions puts out RF. For some reason any kind of messaging i.e. station chat, direct messaging, winlink email will not put a transmission out on the wire. I am running a linux system with YAAC and using a d-74 in kiss mode connected via usb. Given the other functions work and I have used this setup successfully in xastir I am reasonably confident it's a configuration issue on my end. Thoughts?
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Windows odd behavior
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Hello, I installed YAAC on a, I believe a Windows 10 machine. The radio is a new FTM-500 and the idea was to display a map of APRS traffic around the location. I could see raw packets on messages but no stations on the map. I am curious why I can see the raw packaets and not see anying on the map. On a new install on a PC is there a filter or something you have to change to get YAAC to see stations on the map? In other installations on linux machines I alwasy see stations on the map if I am getitng raw packets. Since I do not run on windows any thoughts from the those that do use windows. Tim KM4ESU
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winlink password prompt - how to get re-prompted
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Hi, I just set up my winlink and wanted to try it via APRS/YAAC. The first time I tried to send mail YAAC prompted me but I used the wrong password. Now YAAC doesn't seem to want to prompt me again. I only have one try left before (I'm not sure what happens). So how can I get YAAC to prompt me for the password again? I looked in an exported xml but nothing jumped out at me. Thanks, KD2ZUG [Charlie] 73
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YAAC, Dire Wolf & ICOM-9700
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Greetings all, With the demise of my old TM-V71A + RC-D710 rig, I decided to splurge on an entirely new rig -- ICOM-9700. (I'll use this for a lot more than APRS and it's been several years since I got a new rig). My shack has been 100% Linux for awhile -- recently upgraded to Debian 12. Rig is connected via USB. I cloned the most recent dev branch of Dire Wolf and have it partially setup. I made an AGWPE port in YAAC and I've got YAAC successfully connected for RX, it's decoding packets just as it always did with my old rig. However, it's unclear to me what I need to do for PTT/TX. There are some settings in the direwolf.conf file, and there may be some menu tweaks needed on the ICOM-9700 itself. Also, I read about compiling Dire Wolf with hamlib for cat control. Is this necessary? I wouldn't want to go down that path unless it's really needed. I'll likely post this on a Dire Wolf group as well, but I'm curious if anyone here might point me in the right direction. I suspect I have things about 95%+ setup, but just need to weak the PTT settings in the conf, and possibly a tweak or two on the rig itself. Thanks! 73, KD0KZE / Paul
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Web site down?
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Say, is the www.ka2ddo.org site currently down? I wanted to check a couple things, but can't reach it. Thanks! 73, KD0KZE / Paul
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Java upgrade and config
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I wonder what Iam doing wrong ? Every time theres a Java upgrade I lose the Yaac config and have to reconfigure from scratch which is pretty annoying . I have several laptops and PCs running Yaac with different SSIDs so its more than just a bit of pain . So Ive learned now after suffering this twice to Save the config as XML and that gets a lot of the work done. Still I have given up on trying to reinstate the Raster Maps I used to have. It does not save these and trying to align them is very time consuming over several machines just to have to repeat the process again in a couple of months. Is there a better way to get around this upgrade issue or even a way to save/retain the Raster map alignment settings. Thanks for a great APRS program to Andrew . 73 Tony VK5AH
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CRITICAL: new beta build#183 of YAAC, created 2023-Jul-16
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Greetings, all. Mac users, please manually download this update and unzip it over your existing installation. I finally got to test YAAC on a Mac OS X system, and made a few improvements along with fixing the problem. ---------------------------------------------- next beta build#183 of YAAC ("Yet Another APRS Client"), created 2023-Jul-16 downloadable from https://www.ka2ddo.org/ka2ddo/YAAC.html or https://sourceforge.net/p/yetanotheraprsc changes and updates include: 1. fix broken startup on Mac OS X, and do some platform-specific cleanup to make YAAC operate more cleanly in the OS X environment. 2. more code cleanup for the advance to Java 8 as minimum release. 3. fix APRS Text message sending to not use sequence numbers (requesting acks) if the message is addressed to a known group, rather than to a single station or APRS-IS service. 4. fix refreshing of station/object table when sorting by age of the entries in the list. 5. correct reported version of OpenMap library used in YAAC.
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YAAC message station recipient callsign dropdown is not populating
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Hello. This feature recently stopped working on my APRS station. I am running YAAC and Direwolf on a Pi 4B. It was working fine for months up until a week or so ago. I have not made any system changes. What do I need to do to get this feature back? Thanks for your help.
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Feature Request - Button for Auto-Center
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I ran into an issue today. Looking at the screen in my mobile, I saw a big cluster of calls in one spot. I wanted to zoom in and see who/what was up. However, I have Auto-Center turned on, so as soon as I zoomed in and moved the screen, it jumped back to center on me and I lost track of the others. Any chance of adding a button on the main screen to toggle Auto-Center? Right now, I have to get the mouse or keyboard with trackpad out and go to FILE and turn on/off the Auto-Center feature. Since it doesn't seem to remember its state on reboot, I always have to remember to turn on auto centering. Having a large button in that grid to toggle it on and off would be good. -- 73, Michael WA7SKG "Any day you do not learn one new thing is a wasted day."
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Colored Icon Background
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I've been on the road the last four months and using APRS a lot on the long travels. I notice that occasionally my vehicle icon will have a colored circle around it. Sometimes light blue, sometimes a kind of aqua, sometimes green. It seems somewhat random. I am not changing anything. I'm not finding anything right off that explains this behavior. Now and then, when another vehicle appears on my display, they, too, occasionally display a similar shaded circle around their icon. What/why am I seeing this? -- 73, Michael WA7SKG "Any day you do not learn one new thing is a wasted day."
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Group message function
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I just saw this and wondered if we have or could have this in YAAC. Sorry if it's there and I have not seen it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yw0YvzuGAk
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