[Xastir] Thanks for the info !

2008-06-25 Thread Chris Moulding
Bob / Curt, Many thanks, Bob for your detailed clear explanation of the situation regarding modems. It looks like my best option is to find a suitable KISS modem circuit to convert the data on transmit and receive. It would also make it compatible with all APRS programs. Thanks, Curt for askin

[Xastir] More detail on 300 baud transceiver...

2008-06-24 Thread Chris Moulding
Thanks to Dave G0CER and Curt WE7U for your replies. Dave, re using packet radio on 160m. I'll check the regulations. Local amateurs did a trial run around the West Pennine hills last year to prove the idea. If not we could also use 30m. Tests locally show reliable ground wave coverage out to 1

[Xastir] 300 baud off-air data into Xastir

2008-06-23 Thread Chris Moulding
Hi, Recently I've been toying with the idea of making a HF 300 baud APRS transceiver for RAYNET use to provide APRS coverage in the large areas outside the range of 2m coverage in the UK. It will probably eventually use a frequency on 160m to provide ground wave propagation over the local hi

Re: [Xastir] Igate problem

2006-11-27 Thread Chris Moulding
Thanks, Curt. I'll check that on-air as it could be the problem. Chris Moulding Cross Country Wireless Ltd Tel/fax: +44(0)1204 387770 Mobile: +44(0)7752 391908 Website: http://www.crosscountrywireless.co.uk Curt, WE7U wrote: On Mon, 27 Nov 2006, Chris Moulding wrote: Yes that&

Re: [Xastir] Igate problem

2006-11-27 Thread Chris Moulding
Yes that's the same. Both are selected. Chris Moulding Cross Country Wireless Ltd Tel/fax: +44(0)1204 387770 Mobile: +44(0)7752 391908 Website: http://www.crosscountrywireless.co.uk Curt, WE7U wrote: On Mon, 27 Nov 2006, Chris Moulding wrote: Both are set up. Just to check.

Re: [Xastir] Igate problem

2006-11-27 Thread Chris Moulding
Hi Curt, Thanks for your reply. Both are set up. Just to check..File/configure/defaults "Allow RF->Inet and Inet->RF traffic" and Interface/interface control/properties/internet server "Allow transmitting" are selected. Chris, G4HYG Chris Moulding Cross Country W

[Xastir] Igate problem

2006-11-27 Thread Chris Moulding
y station is acting as the APRS Igate for the local Raynet (amateur radio emergency comms) group and this problem is seriously hampering attempts to use APRS to it's full potential. 73's Chris, G4HYG -- Chris Moulding Cross Country Wireless Ltd Tel/fax: +44(0)1204 387770