[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: D Star Contest
Also, as I said in another message, one touch reply seemed to be broken to Japan on VK3RMM the other day when I tried to respond to a Japanese CQ. I couldn't get the routing information when I used the call button. 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com Using a 92AD setup as base with the RS-92 software is the deadliest winning metod here. Using a type in ur in the CS window on the software GUI, enabling individual callsign and/or(if individual op callsign wont work) repeater routed calls /JA3XXXC etc (the original way we contacted Japan), in quick time (type in and TX) is the way to go to win this contest. vk4tux
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Alternative D-STAR Equipment
Kinda. You can't set callsigns without going into programming mode. On RS-92 (I thought was the same format as RS-91) you can enter Your, RPT1 RPT2 MYCALL callsigns in the ¨select callsign gui¨ fields, with the radio in use - connected, click ok and then use those entries on transmission with no problem. vk4tux
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] DVTool on fedora 10
Still using DVTool 1.10beta 5 (latest DVTool-2.0beta4-linux did not work for me on CentOS orfedora 10), here with very good results on Fedora 10 on the desk machine, which I recently changed from CentOS 5. Latency is no longer an issue. I prefer to use the Java sound Audio Engine for output which uses the default sound device. To keep the Logitech headset as default, I use the following method, as the kde system multimedia settings, does not seem to alter the original soundcard default I had. Both Fedora 9 and 10 speed up the boot process by loading device drivers for hardware in parallel. If you have more than one soundcard there is an unfortunate side effect to this feature. It is not possible to predict the load order of the soundcards (ie: sometimes one card will be the first, sometimes the other). Regretfully both Fedora 9 and 10 do no longer have a graphical utility to set the default soundcard (argh). It is important to always have the same sound card order to be able to use hw:0 (or hw:1 or whatever) as the target device for starting Jack. Typing this in a terminal will show you which cards you have and what is their current order: cat /proc/asound/cards If you see just one card you should be fine and can ignore the rest of this section. Otherwise you will need to edit as root /etc/modprobe.conf (or create it if it does not exist) and add some magic so that the card device drivers are always loaded in the same order. You can use the following template as a basis for what you have to add to modprobe.conf. If modprobe.conf already exists just add to this at the end: alias snd-card-0 snd-CARD_0 options snd-card-0 index=0 options snd-CARD_0 index=0 alias snd-card-1 snd-CARD_1 options snd-card-1 index=1 options snd-CARD_1 index=1 ... alias snd-card-N snd-CARD_N options snd-card-N index=N options snd-CARD_N index=N In this template ``...'' stands for more lines here, one for each extra card (don't copy the dots! :-) ``CARD_N'' is the name of the kernel module that corresponds to the card you want in position ``N'' (N=0 is the first card, usually the default device used by all programs). If you don't know what kernel module your card uses just do this as root from a terminal: /sbin/lsmod | grep ^snd This will list all the soundcard related kernel modules. From the list and the output for ``cat /proc/asound/cards'' you should be able to figure out which is which. Here is a filled in example that includes three cards: alias snd-card-0 snd-ice1712 options snd-card-0 index=0 options snd-ice1712 index=0 alias snd-card-1 snd-ens1370 options snd-card-1 index=1 options snd-ens1370 index=1 alias snd-card-2 snd-usb-audio options snd-card-2 index=2 options snd-usb-audio index=2 As there is currently no clean way to reload the whole alsa subsystem just reboot the machine. From now on the cards you have should always appear in the same order. My /etc/modprobe.conf reads; alias snd-card-0 snd_usb_audio options snd-card-0 index=0 options snd_usb_audio index=0 alias snd-card-1 snd_hda_intel options snd-card-1 index=1 options snd_hda_intel index=1 This works very well for me. vk4tux
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: Wouldn't It Be Nice ?
If the repeater gateway could discern whether the call arriving at a gateway originated via reflector or via source route, and depending on the source, inhibit sending to a reflector for a few minutes it would really simplify operations and better mix reflector calls and source routed calls. Steve, Some of us need the ability of allowing icom routed calles to flow through to the reflector to communicate to stations heard during a dplus link. This applies to usage of VK4RWN when a reflector/gateway dplus link is made. As dplus is looking for VK4RGC(the old callsign still in gateways.txt with its identical ip), not VK4RWN, thus the cqcqcq outgoing stream(containing vk4rwn) is not passed, although all incoming RX streams are heard via the link. Thus to get around this I look at the reflector dashboard(for the one VK4RWN is linked to, showing as VK4RGC on the dashboard) and pick the gateway link that I would think would have the best bandwidth and icom route to it. This is a messy way of doing things, but better than nothing, which would be the case if you recommendation was adopted Steve. Of course the root of the problem should be fixed, and could be, if some admins :actually wanted to fix it¨? Methods include; 1. Renaming the repeater back to VK4RGC (very unlikely to occur) 2 Deleting VK4RGC from the D-star system gateways.txt files through the Trust Server postgres deletion process (this does not work and no-one can apparently fix it although its not on the trust server, the deletion is not happening network wide) 3 Change the static ip of VK4RWN ( The most viable option, but who cares in the VK admin, as there are only a handful using the repeater anyhow?) 4.AA4RC to write code to sort out the deleted gateways in his dplus system. (Again another person too busy probably?) D-star is not growing in SE Qld Australia, it is nearly extinct, and the WIA should have a good look of the upkeep maintenance of this repeater, as they hold its license. Its a blight on VK D-Star´s reputation, especially when we have International d-star visitors(eg; G4LUE), wondering why they cant link home and use cqcqcq as per usual procedure, and wondering where the A B modules vanished too? If the modules could#324;t be refitted after a icom upgrade, why remove them in the first place? Anyhow there are probably other gateways out there in a similar situation, caused from renaming the gateway callsign. They will need to icom route to a suitable linked gateway to pass transmissions to the reflector, if they want to join a qso heard on a dplus link to that same reflector. Fran is correct that the Japanese incoming icom routed call should be also heard on the reflector via your local gateway dplus link to it. Otherwise the method I use would not work. If the incoming routed call collides with another transmission, then it will not be heard. Too many times these problems of unheard streams are caused by ops not allowing pauses between transmissions. A very good idea though Steve, in a perfect working D-Star system. vk4tux
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] DV030604 Dongle for sale
Selling my second DV Dongle here, which I did use at my 2nd location. It is in perfect working order, but I cant use it with DVTool as the serial number has been blocked on the AA4RC gateway name server(causing gateway list not to load), and I have had no recent response in regards to whether this situation will remain. However the purchaser would need to contact AA4RC to get the serial unblocked before they can use it, by associating it with your callsign and not mine. Email address good on qrz.com and best offer this week gets it. I will include the postage in your offer which will be approx $25 USD cost for me, for USA . Includes DV Dongle and USB cable. Payment via paypal only. vk4tux
[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Dplus Dashboard lookup
Added to links section. I accept requests to add gateways not already shown, possible if supported. My email good on qrz.com. vk4tux
[dstar_digital] Re: ID-1 DD Mode
Hi Adrian, If you read the illustration disclaimer on the bottom right of the picture it would answer your question. Well you cannot answer my question Mr hoskins, That this does not portray the true DD environment available in Australia. This is not the correct forum to discuses Australian centric items. Well you choose to ask the question here didn't you and didn't like the answer did you Mr hoskins. I suggest you get a bit of ticker in in this regard. It is very easy to ban someone from an Australian Gateway behind a PC as a sysop for no good reason than personal ego. I choose where I talk. You will understand I don't tolerate fools. vk4tux Cheers Richard VK3JFK -Original Message- From: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of vk4tux Sent: Sunday, 20 July 2008 7:18 AM To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Subject: [dstar_digital] Re: ID-1 DD Mode This was one re; Application 4, illustrated on the Icom Australia Site Mr Hoskins, ie:http://d-star.icom-australia.com/d-star_1.html Why would Icom Australia portray DD as a going concern like this? vk4tux For what reasons would you expect there to be DD internet access in Australia? Cheers Richard VK3JFK Please TRIM your replies or set your email program not to include the original message in reply unless needed for clarity. ThanksYahoo! Groups Links
[dstar_digital] Re: ID-1 DD Mode
This was one re; Application 4, illustrated on the Icom Australia Site Mr Hoskins, ie:http://d-star.icom-australia.com/d-star_1.html Why would Icom Australia portray DD as a going concern like this? vk4tux For what reasons would you expect there to be DD internet access in Australia? Cheers Richard VK3JFK
[dstar_digital] Re: Japan Contact
Apparently in Japan; B designates 23cm, A designates 70cm and there are no 2m D-Star repeater ports according to JN1NSB Dan, just contacted now. vk4tux --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, vk4tux [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Made here 1440 utc; ID-1 VK4RGC A to /JP1YIWA 1. 7M3TJZ C Satoshi 2. 7L1RLL B /1200Rick vk4tux
[dstar_digital] Re: Japan Contact
I spoke with JA3PTR just now and he confirmed below is correct. A =1.2GHZ B =70cm and no 2m . One touch on their calls does not work. I could not one touch calls from Kansai. The area cq = ie; /xxp as we use for general repeater push, is required. vk4tux --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, vk4tux [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Apparently in Japan; B designates 23cm, A designates 70cm and there are no 2m D-Star repeater ports according to JN1NSB Dan, just contacted now. vk4tux --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, vk4tux vk4tux@ wrote: Made here 1440 utc; ID-1 VK4RGC A to /JP1YIWA 1. 7M3TJZ C Satoshi 2. 7L1RLL B /1200Rick vk4tux
[dstar_digital] Re: Japan Contact (corrected)
I spoke with JA3PTR just now and he confirmed below is correct. B =1.2GHZ A =70cm and no 2m . One touch on their calls does not work. I could not one touch calls from Kansai. The area cq = ie; /xxp as we use for general repeater push, is required. vk4tux --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, vk4tux vk4tux@ wrote: Apparently in Japan; B designates 23cm, A designates 70cm and there are no 2m D-Star repeater ports according to JN1NSB Dan, just contacted now. vk4tux --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, vk4tux vk4tux@ wrote: Made here 1440 utc; ID-1 VK4RGC A to /JP1YIWA 1. 7M3TJZ C Satoshi 2. 7L1RLL B /1200Rick vk4tux --- End forwarded message ---
[dstar_digital] Japan D-Star
I expect to see these Japanese D-Star repeaters available on G2 by Friday (USAT) Area 1; JP1YIU#12289;JP1YIW#12289;JP1YIX#12289;JP1YJO#12289; JP1YIU, JP1YIW, JP1YIX, JP1YJO, JP1YIQ#12289;JP1YJQ#12289;JP1YJR JP1YIQ, JP1YJQ, JP1YJR Area 2; JP2YGI#12289;JP2YGG#12289;JP2YGE#12289;JP2YGK JP2YGI, JP2YGG, JP2YGE, JP2YGK Area 3; JP3YHV#12289;JP3YHL#12289;JP3YHJ#12289;JP3YHH#12289; JP3YHV, JP3YHL, JP3YHJ, JP3YHH, JP3YHF#12289;JR3VK JP3YHF, JR3VK Area 4; JP4YDU Area 5; JP5YCO#12289;JP5YCP#12289;JP5YCN JP5YCO, JP5YCP, JP5YCN Area 6; JP6YHL Area 7; JP7YEL Area 8; JP8YDZ Area 9; JP9YEG vk4tux
[dstar_digital] Re: ID-1 DD Mode
This seems incorrect as the Gateway path is used in USA internet DD connection, from further feedback received. My guess is that 40001 tcp port is not router forwarded or similar method to disconnect the internet from the DD module 10.0.0.1 access. vk4tux With a bit more research it appears this connection is controlled by the ¨Use Local Server¨ disabled in the Utility for ID-RP2C checkbox .
[dstar_digital] Last heard cogs not turning?
Mine is stuck at 07/10/08 20:07:58 UTC Despite any reload/refresh etc. vk4tux
[dstar_digital] ID-1 DD Mode on VK4RGC
Good 23cm results today, with VK4RGC A from 30 miles out on my local hill. QSO'ed with VK4ZJC, with signal S5 received. I use a dual band (id-800h)2m/70cm antenna(homebrew*) as a director with the ID-1 on a 2-3/4 w 23cm antenna*, both on magnetic mounts. Excess coax pruning and a new type N connector all helped. I tried on this same spot, 2 weeks ago, with no result on attempt to keyup VK4RGC A. Tried the rps DD and although not internet routed, I received a few packets for the first time, with a different IP I setup today. Spoke to Brian NJ6N also and apparently cross gateway DD networking is not possible. However VK4RGC A looks very ready for happens next. vk4tux --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, vk4tux [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With a bit more research it appears this connection is controlled by the ¨Use Local Server¨ disabled in the Utility for ID-RP2C checkbox . obviously the DSL is not connected on WIA D-Star repeater ID-RP2D´s and if ¨(Interconnection with other remote users is not possible.)¨ Such that a intranet is not possible either; Then I wonder why we have have DD modules setup here in VK at all? The ACMA have indicated to me that the internet connection is not necessarily prohibited and are working on a clarification regarding this now, and shall report back.
[dstar_digital] ID-1 Microphone
I have seen a ¨NEW ICOM HM-154 for ID-1/800H*¨ microphone for sale, ánd as I have a HM-154 mic with my id-1, and find it cumbersome and unforgiving on ptt pressure, I would like to improvise with a better hand fit/operation. Seeing this * ;Does the HM-133 operate ok with a id-1 despite the mismatch of the keyboard functions, but just for ptt/mic audio application? I would much prefer to use the hm-133, despite the waste of unused functions if possible? vk4tux
[dstar_digital] Re: Dongle For Sale
One here OM; DV-Dongle by INet Labs for D-Star eBay Item number: 200235973088 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DV-Dongle-by-INet-Labs-for-D-Star_W0QQitemZ200235973088QQihZ010QQcategoryZ4671QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em122 vk4tux gervais fillion [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: :-( well thanks Jeff gervais
[dstar_digital] Re: ID-1 DD Mode
With a bit more research it appears this connection is controlled by the ¨Use Local Server¨ disabled in the Utility for ID-RP2C checkbox . obviously the DSL is not connected on WIA D-Star repeater ID-RP2D´s and if ¨(Interconnection with other remote users is not possible.)¨ Such that a intranet is not possible either; Then I wonder why we have have DD modules setup here in VK at all? The ACMA have indicated to me that the internet connection is not necessarily prohibited and are working on a clarification regarding this now, and shall report back.
[dstar_digital] Re: ID-1 DD Mode
Further on this subject; ¨Local with Internet: The setup of the ID-RP2D and a simple DSL connection through a router; While this allows internet connectivity with an ID-1, there is no control over who is able to use the internet connection. (Interconnection with other remote users is not possible.)¨ From http://www.n6rde.com/ If this information is correct and obviously the DSL is not connected on WIA D-Star repeater ID-RP2D´s and if ¨(Interconnection with other remote users is not possible.)¨ Such that a intranet is not possible either; Then I wonder why we have have DD modules setup here in VK at all? The ACMA have indicated to me that the internet connection is not necessarily prohibited and are working on a clarification regarding this now, and shall report back. vk4tux --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, Richard Hoskin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Adrian, Would like to check the following; 10.0.0.1 Internet access. I'm not getting it? For what reasons would you expect there to be DD internet access in Australia? Cheers Richard VK3JFK
[dstar_digital] last heard
Nice little free addon here for Internet Explorer to customise refresh rate; http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/details.aspx?view=infoitemid=19736 vk4tux
[dstar_digital] Re: D-Starlet and D-Rats Repeater screenshot
Screenshot here; Large http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/photos/view/747c?b=1m=f\ o=0 --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, vk4tux [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have also tried D-Starlet with D-Rats repeater proxy via Serial Port Redirector prog successfully. Anyone who uses D-Starlet and would like to test via the net please email me (good on qrz.com) vk4tux at bigpond.com vk4tux [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[dstar_digital] 23 cm yagi
Nice Home Brew plan here; http://vitsch.net/ham/homebrew/23cm_beam/ http://vitsch.net/ham/homebrew/23cm_beam/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[dstar_digital] D-Starlet and D-Rats Repeater
I have also tried D-Starlet with D-Rats repeater proxy via Serial Port Redirector prog successfully. Anyone who uses D-Starlet and would like to test via the net please email me (good on qrz.com) vk4tux at bigpond.com vk4tux
[dstar_digital] ID-1 DD Mode
Having trouble finding anyone with experience using rps DD mode with the ID-1. Could a USA op please contact me re my qrz.com email? (good) Would like to check the following; 10.0.0.1 Internet access. I'm not getting it? Urcall can route to only local repeater DD users or other gateway DD users too, by using a destination gateway urcall here eg K5CTX etc, Such that a international DD workgroup/network can be established? The simplex side of things are fine, only having trouble with local VK4RGC A internet access. This may be disabled in the DD setup perhaps, Is that a sysop option? Thanks to those that have some time/info to share. regards Adrian VK4TUX
[dstar_digital] dChat2 meets D-Rats Repeater
Yes it is possible see; http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/photos/view/fa59?b=1m=f\ o=0 http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/photos/view/fa59?b=1m=f\ o=0 Large http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/dstar_digital/photos/view/fa59?b=1m=f\ o=0 Thanks to this program creating a virtual comport pointing to your internal or internet ip, etc see here; http://rbytes.net/software/serial-port-redirector-review/ http://rbytes.net/software/serial-port-redirector-review/ vk4tux [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[dstar_digital] Re: DONGLE Software Problem
My first move here would be to utilise a registry clean/repair program to cleanout the XP native reg.exe process with javaw. Do you have the same trouble with other jar files? Try the Sun javacomm 2 addon for windows which includes some serial test programs. If they(jar files) run ok then so should DVTool.jar. If you have clicked on DVTool.jar in its home DVTool folder and this problem still happens, I would try the dos box (command prompt)method cd to DVTool folder and run java -jar DVTool.jar and see what you get in the verbose comment in there. The DVTool java screen should open also. vk4tux I've deleted both the drivers and the program software numerous times with no change in the situation. Thanks for the suggestion. (I moved this topic to the DV Dongle Forum) George
[dstar_digital] Re: K7RST Stream running?
Ok Randy, yes hearing REF001 C activity there now too. I think it has recently been re-linked maybe. All Good Keep up the great service Those who are unaware; checkout http://randymalick.com/k7rst_d-star_streaming_audio.htm and hit the Listen link. vk4tux --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, Randy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is activity on there right now. I am listening to it.
[dstar_digital] FTDI Update
Though it's a rare occassion these day's(usually using CentOS 5), I booted into Windows XP Pro to remove Nortons and install McCaffee Internet Security etc. Whilst doing the Microsoft Updates I saw installed these updates, handy for the DV Dongle Driver; -- -- Successful Updates FTDI USB Serial Port FTDI - Other hardware - USB Serial Port FTDI USB Serial Converter FTDI - Other hardware - USB Serial Converter vk4tux
[dstar_digital] Router Log
Many Routers can be set up to send logs via email to yourself to keep in touch with that activity. i.e. from D-link 524 ssued at: Sat May 24 09:13:26 2008 --- Log Begin --- Sat May 24 09:11:24 2008 DOD:UDP trigger from 192.168.0.135:2 to 172.16.0.1:2 Sat May 24 09:11:24 2008 DOD:UDP trigger from 192.168.0.135:33274 to 66.196.13.25:20001 Sat May 24 09:11:24 2008 DHCP:discover(Bigpond) Sat May 24 09:11:25 2008 Cann't connect mail.bigpond.com:25 (-11) Sat May 24 09:11:28 2008 Associated: 00-13-02-9D-95-CA st=0 Sat May 24 09:11:28 2008 DHCP:discover(Bigpond) Sat May 24 09:11:28 2008 DHCP:offer(10.0.0.138) Sat May 24 09:11:28 2008 DHCP:request(10.0.0.1) Sat May 24 09:11:28 2008 DHCP:ack(DOL=7200,T1=3600,T2=6300) Sat May 24 09:11:31 2008 Disassociated: 00-13-02-9D-95-CA because RX deauth req Sat May 24 09:11:31 2008 Associated: 00-13-02-9D-95-CA st=0 Sat May 24 09:11:34 2008 Syn time: Sat May 24 09:11:34 2008 --- Log End ---handy for udp info. Adrian [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[dstar_digital] D-rats test
Could some one with D-Rats setup on a internet abled PC; please try using D-Rats net.124.187.77.100:9000 in the serial port config to see if it will connect to me here please? Checking Router port forwarding here vk4tux [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
