On Tue, 05 Nov 2002 11:34:05 -0500, Ted Sarah - W8TTS wrote: >Hi Larry, > >I think the main reason that I don't loose my cluster connections is >because I use the ping (Stay Alive) option of DX-Telnet. Even on slow >spot days, it pings once ever 10 minutes and keeps the connection >active. I can stay connected for a VERY long time this way. > >73 - Ted
I just got bounced off my Telnet connnection. In experiment #2 I have my mail program running and set to request new mail every 5 minutes. This should be the equivalent of your ping. Lets see how long it stays connected. Larry Larry Alkoff N2LA - Austin TX