Thank you. I found one of my problems was my TNC. Have that fixed now.
Now I just have to get the hang of how using via's work to get to a destination. --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Patrick Lindecker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello Doug, > > >> I would love an example of how to go about making a qso or connecting > >> to a BBS or doing email. > If you have the BBS callsign + SSID, the most simple is to use Mixw or > Multipsk. > > In Multipsk 4.9, after selecting Packet+APRS: > * put yout callsign in the "Sender" field , > * put the BBS callsign (+SSID) in the "Destination" field (VA1XYZ-5 for > example), > * push on "Connect" and wait for the automatic connection, > * when connected, type "H" (for "Help") and then type a carriage Return to > have the list of the commands. > > Then for details go to the Multipsk help (apart to this basic use, you have > many options and possibilities). > > 73 > Patrick > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "wizhippo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <digitalradio@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 9:51 PM > Subject: [digitalradio] Re: newbie wanting to make first packet contact > > > > Sorry i should have added this. > > > > I am VA3DJX Doug, located in Brantford, Ontario > > > > --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Moore" <tnetcenter@> wrote: > >> > >> From the info you provided, it's kinda hard to tell exactly what it > > is you want to do. > >> > >> Do you want to try 2m packet? HF packet? Satellite Packet? > >> > >> Who you are and where you are would be helpful also. > >> > >> Jeff -- KE7ACY > >> CN94ib > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: wizhippo > >> > >> > >> I love digital modes. I have worked psk31, rtty, sstv etc but never > >> packet. > >> > >> I have installed awgpe and UISS and have it working from what I can > >> tell. I can monitor the packets. > >> > >> Now I want to make contact. I have read lots of articles on the net > >> but none that have been clear enough or modern enough to get me a > > contact. > >> > >> I would love an example of how to go about making a qso or connecting > >> to a BBS or doing email. > >> > >> If there is anyone willing to help me out that would be great. > >> Unfortuanlty no one in our local club does any packet work to help. > >> > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Announce your digital presence via our Interactive Sked Page at > > http://www.obriensweb.com/sked > > > > Check our other Yahoo Groups.... > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dxlist/ > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/contesting > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > >
