Re: Raspberry pi for network vpn

2024-03-23 Thread Dave B
On Fri, Mar 22, 2024 at 03:44:08PM +, xuser wrote: > Does any one know how to forward packets from one alias to another? > The raspberry pi has one ethernet socket. If you already have all needed routes set up just right, but by chance haven't already done this (or equivalent): sysctl -w

Re: [Elecraft] Noise from KAT500?

2023-12-03 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
To me, it sounds like that when the ATU is inline (& I presume you let it tune to that antenna at some point.  Yes/No?) The antenna is better matched to the transmission line, so more of the on-air "ambient" noise is delivered to the RX. I get the same here, where 60m is quite noisy anyway. 

[chirp_users] Linux install instructions, not quite 100%...

2023-09-14 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Hi. I just installed the current Chirp on this LMDE 5 system, using the instructions as shown on :- https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/ChirpOnLinux There is a "slight wrinkle" in para 2.2. The command line invocation:- *pipx install --system-site-packages

Re: TOTP apps, and WebAuthn recommended devices?

2023-03-24 Thread Dave B
On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 03:23:40PM +, Stephen Borrill wrote: > On Thu, 23 Mar 2023, Greg Troxel wrote: > > 2FA is increasingly required, which is fine, but I wonder about > > strategies for coping as a NetBSD user. > > > > One thing is TOTP. There are Android apps from f-droid (which suits

[chirp_users] Installing Chirp on Linux (Debian based in this case.)

2023-03-18 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
FYI. The info at :- https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/ChirpOnLinux Is in error regarding adding a user to a group on Debian based systems. The example terminal command under "Serial port permissions" should be *$ sudo adduser $USER dialout* Note:  Just $USER and no quotes!  

Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 169, Issue 5

2023-01-05 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Dan. Why not give people a choice...?   Fixed or Variable?  Or for that matter, any font the system knows about?  (Like most other software titles in one form or another...) Have to say, a fixed width font for me is the way to go in spreadsheets etc, but I suspect that is not what is being

Re: [chirp_users] New Chirp-Next Build

2023-01-03 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
I'll have to wait to catch up with this needed (and welcome) change, as I first need to upgrade my OS (Mint 19.3 64 bit, still supported until April) to a later LTS version first. That...  Is going to take me some time, just to recreate all the tools and utilities I've used over the last 5

Farm deploy random failures

2022-12-02 Thread Dave B
I'm having intermittent failures when I deploy to a cluster. I see the war file sent to slave nodes but it then becomes zero size. It happens on different nodes and not all the time. Upon failure, Master node .out shows SEVERE [Catalina-utility-1]

[chirp_users] Port names: (Was Re: Linux and chirp)

2022-11-05 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Those of you who are using Linux in one form or another, and need some "stability" as to how USB/Serial adapters are named/numbered each time you connect them to you computer, could do no worse than consult this site... http://hintshop.ludvig.co.nz/show/persistent-names-usb-serial-devices/

Re: [Elecraft] - K3 INTERFACE WITH LDG Z100A

2022-09-14 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
vvy entrepreneurs to bring to market. 73, N8YSZ. -- Dan Brown On Sep 14, 2022, at 04:06, Dave B via Elecraft wrote: Morning... Sounds like a job for an Arduino or PIC Micro, to interface between radio and ATU, and possibly with additional indicators/buttons etc... ATU on one side (two I/

Re: [Elecraft] - K3 INTERFACE WITH LDG Z100A

2022-09-14 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Morning... Sounds like a job for an Arduino or PIC Micro, to interface between radio and ATU, and possibly with additional indicators/buttons etc... ATU on one side (two I/O lines from the sound of things, with maybe some voltage level changing) and radio CAT interface on the other on a

Re: [chirp_users] vx-6r redux

2022-07-13 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Typo? 'G' is just below 'T' on a US/UK keyboard. 73     Dave G0WBX(G8KBV) On 13/07/2022 20:00, chirp_users-requ...@intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > Oh there also seems to be an unrecognized function named "pring" on line > 826 of the vx6.py driver tarball I downloaded had hg hash f681fdfb94dd

[chirp_users] [OT] Re: vx-6r redux

2022-07-12 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Re:- - and the Mac is Linux based - I'm not a Mac user, but I am aware that their OS is BSD based, not Linux. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkeley_Software_Distribution Many of the command line tools are common as they are both "UNIX like".  But there are some significant differences in the

[time-nuts] Re: DIY Low offset Phase Noise Analyzer (Erik, Kaashoek)

2022-07-11 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
On 11/07/2022 08:30, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: I also measured a Marconi 2022 signal generator and it was possible to lock but the phase noise was terrible with strong factional PLL spurs. Indeed, those signal generators are renown for having "some rather interesting" spectral

Re: [chirp_users] vx-6r redux

2022-07-11 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
ing windows 7. -Nic On Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 2:35 PM Dave B via chirp_users wrote: On 11/07/2022 20:00, chirp_users-requ...@intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > I don't really understand why windows with the latest version would not > work or mac OS with the latest version

Re: [chirp_users] vx-6r redux

2022-07-11 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
On 11/07/2022 20:00, chirp_users-requ...@intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > I don't really understand why windows with the latest version would not > work or mac OS with the latest version would not work. But this old version > on linux did. What data lead were you using?   If it uses a Prolific

Re: [Elecraft] COM port problems

2022-07-07 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Ham terms.  No awards, no WAC, WAB, or whatever.  But I can diagnose faults, fix and adapt stuff. On Sun, Jul 3, 2022 at 7:04 AM Dave B via Elecraft wrote: FYI... Windows users, can use these utilities to find out what is/was connected to their PC's by USB etc... USBview

Re: [Elecraft] COM port problems

2022-07-03 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
FYI... Windows users, can use these utilities to find out what is/was connected to their PC's by USB etc... USBview:  A Microsoft (was System Internals who MS bought) tool. The easiest way to find it is here:- https://ftdichip.com/utilities/  "Microsoft USBView - USB Connection Viewer" There

[Elecraft] PS: Elecraft Digest, Vol 219, Issue 2

2022-07-02 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
t!  Just a user who knows a little more than most. Forwarded Message Subject:Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 219, Issue 2 Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2022 12:02:49 +0100 From: Dave B To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Hi. At the very least, see if the embedded Linux it uses (what ve

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 219, Issue 2

2022-07-02 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Hi. At the very least, see if the embedded Linux it uses (what version of what distro, anyone know?  I've not seen anything re that mentioned...) has a firewall facility you can invoke and setup. Even if it is only possible from the command line.   They can have full network connectivity,

[Bug 1973370] [NEW] Errors were encountered while processing: linux-image-5.13.0-40-generic Processing was halted because there were too many errors. E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error cod

2022-05-13 Thread Dave B
Public bug reported: Errors were encountered while processing: linux-image-5.13.0-40-generic Processing was halted because there were too many errors. E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1) Could not install 'linux-image-5.13.0-40-generic' The upgrade will continue but the

[time-nuts] Re: electronics question or how not to fry my raspberry pi

2022-01-29 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
You can actually use a single small N channel MOSFET (2N7000 or similar) with it's Gate connected to the lower Vcc via, say, a 1k resistor.  (Not strictly needed, but with long leads, it helps prevent HF transient oscillation. Then use it's Source as the lower voltage data line, and it's

[time-nuts] Re: My AC measurement project & question

2022-01-23 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
On 23/01/2022 08:30, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: Stick with the transformer. The use of a capacitive divider is predicated on the line waveform always being a sine wave. Dream on! All it takes is one good spike down the line, maybe only 20-30V amplitude, and your capacitive divider

[time-nuts] [OT] Re: Where do people get the time?

2022-01-06 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
Off topic, but. They must have forgotten the time/date, as their web domain has expired! www.amkitchenandbar.com that is, as shown on the frontage. Or, perhaps they dropped the ball! I'll get my coat..     Dave G8KBV

[time-nuts] Smiths Syncronome clock Up for auction (UK site.)

2021-12-24 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
Spotted on a bidspotter listed auction site. https://bit.ly/3EjYOPe goes to:- https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auction-catalogues/ncm/catalogue-id-ncm-au10529/lot-ba659146-b592-4785-bc27-adfa011873dd Lot 101:  A Smiths Syncronome wall clock.  Located Scarborough UK.  Currently at £60 UK, not

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Software?

2021-12-24 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
I heard that one of the major competitors is working on TSFoldDX mode. They fold space and time so that you can just talk to the DX face to face and hand the QSL card over in person.  Sadly, that was put on hold due to Covid concerns. They had it working briefly about 10 years ago, but the

[time-nuts] Re: PN9000 software?

2021-11-22 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
Hi. You might want to ask about that, on the Marconi Instruments, and/or IFR groups on groups.io https://groups.io/g/Marconi-Test-Instruments https://groups.io/g/IFR-Monitors There are some knowledgable ex employee types lurking on those lists who might know of a lead to follow, or where

Re: epoxy thread sealer was used by Expobar

2021-11-02 Thread Dave B
happily NO MORE EXPOS FOR SALE !!! On Sat, Oct 23, 2021 at 6:33 PM 'Andrey Sychev' via Brewtus < brewtus@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Thanks for the tip. Aside of driving to Rochester, is taking brew boiler > off the machine and shipping it an option on early B2? Any tips on reaching > Todd S.? >

[time-nuts] Re: time-nuts Digest, Vol 210, Issue 19

2021-10-29 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
On 29/10/2021 08:30, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: Hi all — The Marine Radio Historical Society out on Pt Reyes CA maintains (with the US Park Service) the KPH coastal station (originally Marconi, then RCA) as a working museum. (I highly recommend

Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 153, Issue 13

2021-09-22 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Try submitting the download file to the virustotal web scanner...     https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload 73. Dave G8KBV. On 21/09/2021 20:00, chirp_users-requ...@intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > From: Kerry Whittle > To: Discussion of CHIRP > Subject: [chirp_users] Virus warning >

Re: brew water way too hot

2021-09-09 Thread Dave B
*that is the brilliance (LOL) of the design.* *and why WLL has dropped EXPOBAR* On Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 6:38:42 AM UTC-7 billherbst wrote: > > Thanks so much, Brian. That's about as exhaustive an informed diagnosis as > I can imagine. > > Your comment about plumbing problems being

Re: Brewtus III-R.... WHICH Sensor Failed?

2021-09-09 Thread Dave B
time to JUNK it. On Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 1:12:39 PM UTC-7 Mike PDX wrote: > Hi, my Brewtus III-R has has been a workhorse for the last 12 > years. There have been a few failures during that time period (PID, > Pressure Stat, and Steam Pressure Gauge) but they really have been straight

Re: [RDD] altering cart data from command prompt

2021-08-22 Thread Dave B
Yes. I just added scheduler codes to a bunch of songs via a script that uses the Rivendell web API invoked by curl. Sample line below: curl -d "COMMAND=25_NAME=user==_NUMBER=10001=90s" localhost/rd-bin/rdxport.cgi Link to the web API documentation:

Re: Automated report: NetBSD-current/i386 build failure

2021-08-08 Thread Dave B
On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 11:51:57PM +, Thomas Mueller wrote: ... > Or should I try with hg? I have devel/mercurial built and installed. > > Now to find a tutorial for Mercurial for git users: There was one, but I can > no longer find it. ... There's a related resource which isn't a tutorial

[time-nuts] Re: Thunderbolt "good performance" example

2021-07-26 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
Not on the plain text Daily Digest they don't.  Ever. Anyway, as another advised (Thanks Hal) I found it on the archives pages. (Where it confirms my thoughts that a GPS antenna in a roof-space populated with steel beams is not exactly a good choice.) Regards. Dave G8KBV. On 26/07/2021

Re: [Elecraft] In Line Power Pole Fuses

2021-07-25 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
> Dave and all, > > Placing the fuse near the power supply end is the way to do it. > In the event of a short, the power wire can spew metal and start a fire. > Always fuse near the power supply.? A fuse at the equipment end will > only protect the equipment, but will expose the wire from the

[time-nuts] Re: Thunderbolt "good performance" example (Stewart Cobb)

2021-07-25 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
> Hope you find this useful. > > Cheers! > --Stu > -- next part -- > A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ... > Name: LabMainTbolt-2021-04-29.png > Type: image/png > Size: 87301 bytes > Desc: not available

[time-nuts] Subject: Re: Tbolt

2021-07-23 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
From: Gerhard Hoffmann Subject: [time-nuts] Re: Tbolt > I can only offer an opened Morion MV-89A. > The 10 MHz version is really 5 MHz + doubler. > It stopped oscillating with Vtune > 0.6V, so it was a natural candidate > for forensic medicine. > > < >

[time-nuts] Re: Tbolt

2021-07-23 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
On 23/07/2021 08:30, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: If you manually set the DAC with the commands LH nicely provides (LH is the*best* thing about these TBolts !!!) you will find it runs from -5 to +5V. The OCXO should tune linearly over that range ( all of mine do). If you take a saw

[time-nuts] Tbolt

2021-07-22 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
On 22/07/2021 08:30, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: Message: 1 One more comment on the Vectron OCXO. My Tbolt shows a tuning voltage of +0.4 Volt and has 3.6 Hz per Volt. Assuming the OCXO was sold to Trimble with 0 V and my unit has at least 12 years on it (4380 days) aging is 3.29

Re: [RDD] Updating scheduler codes via SQL

2021-07-14 Thread Dave B
I totally forgot about the web API. A safer approach indeed!  Thanks!On Jul 14, 2021 12:18 PM, Fred Gleason wrote:On Jul 14, 2021, at 05:14, Alejandro olivan Alvarez wrote:I have messed a little with rivendell database, quite successfully, but only for

[RDD] Updating scheduler codes via SQL

2021-07-13 Thread Dave B
I want to bulk update the scheduler codes for my songs based on the YEAR field, but I get an error when attempting to add songs to the CART_SCHED_CODES table. Sample SQL to add my 70s scheduler code to songs is: Insert into CART_SCHED_CODES (CART_NUMBER, SCHED_CODE) values ((select NUMBER from

Re: [RDD] rdimport fails on file names with brackets

2021-07-11 Thread Dave B
e is a bash proposition or > perl or python or whatever rocks your boat! > > If you go the MySQL route make a copy of the DB before you attempt any > changes. > > regards > > Robert > > > > > > > >> On 11/07/21 12:59 am, Dave B wrote:

Re: [RDD] rdimport fails on file names with brackets

2021-07-10 Thread Dave B
I'm using the full file names because I'm also setting the talk and segue markers and scheduler codes, etc via the script. The files do contain metadata but for some reason rdimport doesn't always read the artist field. I'll try importing some files using wildcards in the filespec  (*.flac) and

Re: [chirp_users] uploading to / downloading from Puxing radio

2021-07-03 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Note though, that support for the PX-2R is also not working.  Reading from or writing to the radio, especially writing to the rig, as it will need a full factory reset afterwards, loosing anything you may have manually entered into the rig. See https://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/6389 for

Re: [Elecraft] Old DOS computers

2021-06-29 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
If anyone thinks a "New" PC out of the box, is "secure"? Think again, they are far from secure, unless you spend several hours disabling a lot of "phone home" & auto update facilities in all the pre-installed (and usually unwanted) crap-ware (sometimes including parts of the OS itself) that

Re: [Elecraft] Gurus

2021-06-10 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Should be easy to gauge... How "clean" (or otherwise) is his signal on your RX, with no antenna connected, and all the RX attenuation switched in. Perhaps also fit a well screened dummy load to the rig's antenna port(s) Also disconnecting just about everything else except the power (and put

[time-nuts] [OT] Re: New Instrument Scan and Display software 3

2021-05-05 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
On 05/05/2021 08:30, xaos wrote: Ideally, you want them on a web page. Why a "Web Page"?   That's for simple publishing, not comparing. If you want to compare results, best pull the data and put each measurement data set in a spreadsheet (or similar) so you can compare results and obtain

[time-nuts] Re: time-nuts Digest, Vol 201, Issue 24

2021-04-15 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
Someone used 'php' and 'secure' in the same sentence?  :-)     Dave G8KBV On 15/04/2021 08:30, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: php = a sort of more secure, advanced html (web page format) -- Created on and sent from a Unix like PC running and using free and open source software:

[time-nuts] Re: time-nuts Digest, Vol 200, Issue 46

2021-03-31 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
Hi Chris. Presuming you're interested in receiving QO100 with a LNB that doesn't drift like crazy (in our terms at least.) There are numerous pages on the intenet, that show how to modify some of the common LNB's to take an external LO reference. There are also some pre-modified on sale

Re: [Elecraft] How and How Often to Clean KPA-1500 Cooling Systems?

2021-03-28 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Re:- > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How and How Often to Clean KPA-1500 Cooling > Systems? > Message-ID: > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" > > As you know, I run my amp in a single amp,

Re: Steam Boiler not filling

2021-02-22 Thread Dave B
that is seldom the problem On Sat, Aug 25, 2018 at 7:44 AM Ira wrote: > I’m happy to replace the bad relays for the cost of parts and shipping if > that’s the only problem. > > > > Ira > > > > *From: *Nicholas Leone > *Sent: *Saturday, August 25, 2018 6:02 AM > *To: *Brewtus > *Subject: *Re:

Re: BIII Rotary Pump - Spring Location

2021-02-22 Thread Dave B
yeah throw it out. On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at 10:32 PM Mario G wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I purchased a used Brewtus III-R about 6 months ago and noticed signs of > excessive scale. I was encouraged by what I see some have done here in this > Google group, so I am in the middle of a full

Re: Brewtus IV dumping sediment from steam wand

2021-02-22 Thread Dave B
Yeah. remove the heater, and rinse out the crud. other wise you will never get it all. Genius design that expobar draws the water from the very bottom of the boiler LOL On Tue, Feb 16, 2021 at 12:14 PM Kien Vu wrote: > hello all, > > Just purchased a used 2012 Brewtus IV Vibe pump. Machine

Re: [time-nuts] VFD Idea for HP Equipment

2021-02-09 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
else. 73. Dave B On 09/02/2021 17:00, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: Subject: Re: [time-nuts] VFD Idea for HP Equipment Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" True if you're using them in a GPIB setup. In my case I'm configuring via front panel and

Re: Test for Unsubscribe footer

2021-02-07 Thread Dave B.
Both email links open a gmail e-mail but np form pr instructions are present about what to do with the email. On February 7, 2021 at 8:30:16 AM, Carl Marcum ( carl.mar...@codebuilders.net.invalid) wrote: Test email for footer addition.

Re: Test for Unsubscribe footer

2021-02-07 Thread Dave B.
Both email links open a gmail e-mail but np form pr instructions are present about what to do with the email. On February 7, 2021 at 8:30:16 AM, Carl Marcum ( carl.mar...@codebuilders.net.invalid) wrote: Test email for footer addition.

[chirp_users] PLEASE cut the rest of the, messages off (Was Re: chirp_users Digest, Vol 146, Issue 5)

2021-02-05 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Hi. In their defence, if the person concerned is using a phone or similar mobile device, their email clients editing facilities are "painful" in the extreme, even if they let you see what is left attached to what you are sending in reply, it is often difficult to impossible to edit or trim it.

Re: [Elecraft] Email security

2021-01-30 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Sadly Andy, as you can see below, the list machinery already shows your email address anyway. If you want privacy, use a different email address for public, and private stuff.  Oh, and avoid services like MSN. 73. Dave G0WBX/G8KBV from my googlemail account (I have at least two others, one I do

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

2021-01-18 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
For a fraction of the price of one of those Amazon things ($60 US, of unknown repute and support.) You could buy one of the old Lynksys Blue/Grey WRT54G routers (Well known with lots of free expertise "out there") and re-configure it to work as a WiFi/Wired LAN Bridge. Generally rock solid

Re: [mailop] Gmail & SPF=none & Adobe campaign

2021-01-16 Thread Dave B via mailop
There appear to be a fair amount of oddities in that TXT record. I notice that there are a lot of extra quote marks in there, which might confuse things. An example: ip" "4:66.235.130.0/24 Which seems improperly formed and is likely to mess up some parsers. There are other format/editing issues

[chirp_users] Puxing PX-2R "not responding"

2021-01-12 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Hi Christoph. If you look in the bug report page:- https://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/6389 that I instigated a while ago... (Probably needs a login, begin at https://chirp.danplanet.com/login ) It seems from what one of the dev's has said:- Looks like the number of DCS codes reported by the

Re: Starting Introduction to Contributing to Apache OpenOffice Module

2021-01-07 Thread Dave B.
The page listing how to subscribe also lists how-to-unscribe: https://openoffice.apache.org/mailing-lists.html#recruitment-mailing-list-public Specifically )for this page) send an email to: recruitment-unsubscr...@openoffice.apache.org On January 7, 2021 at 10:49:50 AM, Angelo Sorte

Re: [chirp_users] Chirp no work - on Windows, try Linux if possible

2021-01-06 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Hi. In Windows, after connecting the cable (no radio needed on the other end, nor Chirp running.) Go into the Device Manager, and look for the COM/Serial port device lists. If there are no Yellow Triangle signs, and you only see one COM port, that is the one you tell Chirp about. If you see

[Elecraft] KX3 firmware issue?

2020-12-26 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Hi. I'm seeing strangeness between the command values used to set the AF Gain, and what is returned when you query it, even using the KX3 utility software (v1.2.12.21) The front panel control range is 0 to 60.  The values returned when querying the radio follow that just fine as you query it

[Elecraft] KX3util error on Linux Mint 19.3 64 bit.

2020-12-21 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Hi. Decided to update the KX3.  (Having also just updated the XG3Util software, and found that device was up-to-date.) Downloaded the current kx3util software (Linux x86 version) from the Elecraft site, and got that "installed" such as it is. Comm's established with the radio via genuine

[time-nuts] TWT's was: Re: Voyager space probe question

2020-11-30 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
The power supplies for them are interesting too. Especially when you get to the multi kW beasties with multiple collectors etc.  Floating high power HV supplies, referenced to the more negative Cathode potential. That's one of the things I do for the day job, fix TWTA's.   99% of the time, it's

Re: [Elecraft] Smoke detectors

2020-10-29 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Well, RF (AKA "Radio Waves") can falsely trigger all sorts of equipment that was not "designed" to work with, or be influenced by them. That is the classic EMC Susceptibility or Immunity problem.  Basically, poor design and/or implementation of the affected (or sometimes bad installation of an

Re: [chirp_users] Why Isn't Chirp In The Main Repository Of Linux Distros?

2020-10-08 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Hi. Being stuck in the Python2.x world, rather than moving to Python3.x is one reason. Python2.x has been "End Of Life'd" so most (if not all) distro's are not including it by default.  (That EoL notice was made several years ago!) Though, there is nothing to stop you from installing

Re: [Elecraft] Why predistortion ?

2020-09-14 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Pre-distortion is often used in modern cellular base-station transmiters, and perhaps digital broadcast systems where they have to handle multiple carriers simultaneously, "at power". It dramatically reduces transmitted intermodulation to very low levels, allowing such multi carrier systems

Re: [time-nuts] time-nuts Digest, Vol 193, Issue 36

2020-08-24 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
stals. 73. Dave B. On 23/08/2020 17:00, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: > I?ve tested a lot (like hundreds) of surplus OCXO?s. Well under 10% of them > met their original > performance specs. That?s just for the stuff I can test in the basement, with > better test syste

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power out

2020-07-13 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Hi. I would not trust a Bird 43 or similar meter for any "Measurements" whatsoever. Especially if you cannot prove that the slugs and meter body were calibrated together. They are notoriously inaccurate, but are good for quick "power presence" indications, and "ball bark" VSWR checks. I

Re: [time-nuts] FEI Nanosync 2

2020-06-30 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
Hi. Firstly, I don't "know" the device you've got, but it may only be possible to intercept the timecode and correct it there "on the fly". Unless, you can update the firmware on the FEI device, if such is available. (You could contact FEI-Zyfer and ask?) It may be easier just replace it

[time-nuts] Elpromatime (Was Re: time-nuts Digest, Vol 191, Issue 28)

2020-06-28 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
A funny looking "SMA" ended cable https://elpromatime.com/portfolio_page/time-server-nts-pico/  (Scroll down.) Also, has anyone tried this?  (An alternative to Meinberg on Windows perhaps...) https://elpromatime.com/downloads/    I'd take a look, but I don't run Windows here any more.

Re: [Elecraft] Balanced Mic to Unbalanced Connection Follow Up, Question

2020-06-10 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Both would work. Sketch out the equivalent circuit and you'll see why. As to using a TRS or TS 1/8th (3.5mm) plug, you'll have to consult the radio's manual to see exactly what's connected to the tip and ring, and if the sleeve is actually connected directly to the chassis, not via a convoluted

Re: [Elecraft] Two instances of WSJT on K3s with SubRX?

2020-06-10 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
A question best asked on the WSJTx support list, where the developers hang out..     https://wsjtx.groups.io/g/main There are plenty of people there using K3's etc. In any case, it may be more of a Hamlib issue, than WSJTx, and there is "lots" of work going on at the moment with Hamlib. 73.

[Elecraft] [OT] Birds and DX

2020-06-08 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Try a plastic Owl, Hawk, or other dummy predator mounted on the near the antenna, but in full view.. It too, may detune things a bit if mounted on it, but at least it'll be there all the time!... 73. Dave G0WBX. On 07/06/2020 18:29, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > From: Andy Durbin

Re: [time-nuts] time-nuts Digest, Vol 190, Issue 30

2020-05-18 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
Hi. They call them "Low" noise, not No noise!  If you want/need the latter, then it's a linear regulated supply, or battery. Also sceptical that the "review" is hosted on the same site that is selling them... Look at the figures, for the same conditions, they tell the story, as do the spectrum

Re: [time-nuts] time-nuts Digest, Vol 190, Issue 5

2020-05-03 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
Has anyone found schematics for the Mean Well supplies? I have a couple of 15V 7A ones that will adjust down to 14.1 and I?d like to get them down to the 12-13.8 range. Steve WB0DBS If they have remote sensing, you can do stuff with that too. Else, trace out the cct around the voltage

Re: [time-nuts] - LightSquared is back now called Ligado

2020-04-18 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
when said satellite reception systems are working with signal levels close to the ambient noise anyway. That, and isn't 5G intended for (among other things) mobile devices?  That probably will be trying to use GPS etc as well.   Shoot in own foot time I think. Regards. Dave B. On 18/04/2

Re: [time-nuts] time-nuts Digest, Vol 189, Issue 11

2020-04-07 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
ffort on a bog-standard modern NI based system. Regards. Dave B G0WBX. On 07/04/2020 02:55, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: > Hello time-nuts, > I have been trying to talk to the Austron 2110 via the GPIB with > absolutely no luck. The controller is a NI ENET-GPIB and it talks t

Re: [Elecraft] S6 noise floor?

2020-02-26 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Hi Jerry. The first thing to check, is if the "noise" is from your own stuff, or outside you immediate control. You can do that easily, by running the rig from batteries (internal or external) and turning the house off at the main incoming switch. If the noise level drop's significantly, then

Re: green lines hell

2020-02-26 Thread Dave B
On Tue, Feb 25, 2020 at 11:35:31PM +0300, Andrei M. wrote: > In all recent major versions of NetBSD/amd64, incl. NetBSD 9.0 error > notifications from the kernel are forwarded in green colour to the > first vt. In my case it mostly concerns notifications about hardware > probing going on or when a

Re: [Elecraft] K3S relay noise when using Rx ANT IN port

2020-02-03 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
I'm somewhat surprised Elecraft don't just flip that relay into the "protect" position whenever the radio Transmits. Or at least have a menu option for that relay's behaviour, that defaults to the "Safe" situation (RX made "Safe" during TX.)  But if you really do need to, able to be set so the RX

Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 133, Issue 8

2020-01-12 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
driver. > Device drivers are in the kernal and all Linux distros get their kernal from > the same place. All kernals for a current distro will be the latest version > of the one kernal available. > If the kernal changes to detect fake chips then all future distros will be > impacted. >

[Elecraft] CORRECTION! Re: KX3 with KX3 Companion application

2020-01-09 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Sorry, just noticed from the KX3 companion website, that I/Q input is not needed, just the audio output (via an attenuator into the tablet's mic input) the waterfall it shows is just the recovered AF bandwidth, not like other tools.   But that will need a 1:2 audio splitter/attenuator, so you can

blocked by other software

2019-12-12 Thread dave b
Hello I am trying to use pidgin and i keep getting the message that it is being blocked by other software. I am using windows 7 can you give me any ideas on where to look to solve this? Sent from Outlook ___

Re: [time-nuts] time-nuts Digest, Vol 184, Issue 11

2019-11-08 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
Nice work. That's what I call thinking outside the box! 73. Dave G8KBV. On 07/11/2019 21:14, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: > From: folkert > To: time-nuts@lists.febo.com > Subject: [time-nuts] Syncing time via

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 187, Issue 3

2019-11-04 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Any persistent lubrication. "Copper slip" graphite grease, whatever.  Stainless is not ideal in an outside situation where dirt can over time get into the threads, that then result in the metal "galling" (partial seizing/self welding) when you try to move it. Regular BZP or Galvanised types

Re: [time-nuts] can of worms: time-of-day in a community radio station

2019-10-21 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
/index.php?main_page=product_info=120_id=272 No affiliation, but they come recommended.  (And I've only just noticed that they are not far from me.) Regards. Dave B. On 21/10/2019 17:00, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: > Finally, your ISP > too probably has their own NTP servers too that

Re: [chirp_users] chirp_users Digest, Vol 130, Issue 10

2019-10-15 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
That'll be the Chinese surveillance mode feature. ;-) 73. Dave G0WBX. On 14/10/2019 20:00, chirp_users-requ...@intrepid.danplanet.com wrote: > Subject: [chirp_users] > To: Discussion of CHIRP > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Found a really weird bug on

Re: [Elecraft] KX3; Firmware Update

2019-10-01 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Hi. The KX3 Utility Rev 1.18.7.3 (the Linux version* at least) does have a "Set KX3 Time" function, under the "Configuration" tab. Perhaps there is a later rev utility for your system OS, than you have at the moment? 73. Dave G0WBX. (* Running the x86 version on Mint 19.2 64 bit, with all the

Re: [time-nuts] 5 Mhz to 10 Mhz and 25 Mhz

2019-09-10 Thread Dave B via time-nuts
On 10/09/2019 17:00, time-nuts-requ...@lists.febo.com wrote: > Re: [time-nuts] 5 Mhz to 10 Mhz and 25 Mhz Why not just create a comb of frequencies based on the 5 MHz input, then filter and extract the 10 and 25 MHz signals you want, amplify and distribute as needed?  Going the PLL route seems

Re: [Elecraft] KX4 Features ??

2019-08-21 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Speculation mode engaged. For one thing, if a USB Hub functionality was also built in, you then only need one physical USB connection between radio and computer, and you could have full Rig Control, + USB Audio I/O, a well as the usual KX3 utility functionality (firmware updates etc.) Ideally, a

Re: B II coming back to life

2019-08-03 Thread Dave B
JUNK THAT AKO CRAP. MAN UP AND INSTALL THE PID On Sat, Jul 13, 2019 at 5:58 PM Rob K wrote: > After a year of laziness, I finally have my B II working again. After 15 > years and only having to replace the pump and OPV, I was limping along with > a few issues for a while. The main issue I had

Re: B II Coming

2019-08-03 Thread Dave B
AND at 15 years it is END OF LIFE!! On Sat, Jul 13, 2019 at 5:57 PM Rob K wrote: > After a year of laziness, I finally have my B II working again. After 15 > years and only having to replace the pump and OPV, I was limping along with > a few issues for a while. The main issue I had was that

Re: [Elecraft] Windows Update and the K3 USB Audio

2019-08-02 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
that > difficult. > > Bill > 920-421-1172 > > > *From:* elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > on behalf of Dave B via Elecraft > > *Sent:* Thursday, August 1, 2019 4:15:01 AM > *To:* elecraft@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] Windows Update and the K3 USB Audio

2019-08-01 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Re:- If your radio computers must be connected to the internet, as mine are for DX clusters, Club Log, firmware updates, etc., etc., then this may not be a good idea, since older systems are targets for malware. When MS stops supplying security patches, the situation will become even worse.

[Elecraft] Subject: The ability to send screen shots

2019-07-31 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
This is a text mode list, so it would I think need more than a casual change to accommodate images or attachments. However...  There is nothing to stop you from posting images to your favourite photo sharing site (such as, but not only photobucket) then (most importantly) making it publicly

Re: [chirp_users] CHIRP won't recognize .csv file

2019-07-30 Thread Dave B via chirp_users
Re:- .CSV dowsn't mean that the correct fields are included or in the correct order, or that the field headers are there, or that the fields are seperated by commas and not some other character. ~ ~ ~ Er... CSV stands for "Comma Separated Variable". So, the data fields /will/be separated by a

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