The scanner folks would be interested in WinStarr stuff like Win97 and Win96. I will try to get them running and let you know how it goes.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Send Swlfest mailing list submissions to > [email protected] > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > You can reach the person managing the list at > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Swlfest digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Swlfest Digest, Vol 37, Issue 2 (Tim Lemmon) > 2. Re: 2008(!?) Fest Casting Call (Tim Lemmon) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 09:04:27 -0500 > From: "Tim Lemmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Swlfest] Swlfest Digest, Vol 37, Issue 2 > To: "Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest" <[email protected]> > Message-ID: > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hey Skip. > > Thanks for the ideas. Yep, I just installed three common ham radio apps in > Linux via wine last night. Echolink, MMTTY and Digipan. They all worked > well. Ham Radio Deluxe however didn't want to run. What other common ham > radio apps should I try? > > I like your idea of rig control programs too. I've always thought that > computer control is so cool, that if you've never ever used it before, you > simply haven't lived! > > One additional idea I am thinking about is having a box full of Ubuntu CD's > to hand out at the end of the forum. Makes it very easy for anyone > interested to boot the LIVE CD and try it out on their own. > > Chat with ya soon. > > -Tim > > > > On Dec 6, 2007 8:35 AM, T.J. 'Skip' Arey N2EI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> I think it would be a great presentation! >> Like you, I have been playing with Linux for a while. >> The best thing for radio hobbyists is, less money spent on operating >> systems, more money to spend on radios! >> If you go forward with this, I would make one suggestion. Give some >> thought to radio control application packages. Many are ported to Linux >> but some are only native to Windoze. Letting folks know how to make >> these run (under Wine, etc.) would be a big help I am sure. >> Have fun! >> >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> Send Swlfest mailing list submissions to >>> [email protected] >>> >>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >>> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> You can reach the person managing the list at >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>> than "Re: Contents of Swlfest digest..." >>> >>> >>> Today's Topics: >>> >>> 1. Re: 2008(!?) Fest Casting Call (Tim Lemmon) >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Message: 1 >>> Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 22:28:45 -0500 >>> From: "Tim Lemmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Subject: Re: [Swlfest] 2008(!?) Fest Casting Call >>> To: "Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest" <[email protected]> >>> Message-ID: >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >>> >>> Richard and John. >>> >>> Here's an idea for a forum at next years SWL Fest. Earlier today, I was >>> eating lunch with some local hams. Two of them had just discovered >>> >> Linux >> >>> and raved at how easy it was to install and use. Of course I've been >>> fooling with Linux for years so I loved hearing their enthusiasm. The >>> conversation quickly turned into the thought of me creating a Linux >>> >> based >> >>> presentation to our local club. >>> >>> After giving it some thought, maybe that would work. There are a ton of >>> >> ham >> >>> radio applications out there. Maybe some for SWL too, haven't checked >>> >> into >> >>> that yet. Since Linux and all programs are totally FREE, I bet there >>> >> would >> >>> be a large interest level at the fest. Maybe I could create a forum >>> >> such as >> >>> "Linux and the SWL" ? Concentrate on what it is, how easy it is to use, >>> >> and >> >>> what programs are available for the SWL. >>> >>> If you guys think this is something worth thinking about, I'll do some >>> research. >>> >>> -Tim >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Nov 26, 2007 5:48 PM, John Figliozzi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> Unbelievable! It's that time again! So, let us take this >>>> opportunity to invite one and all to be a part of the program on >>>> March 7-8, 2008 at the Inn at Towamencien in beautiful Kulpstown, the >>>> city by the Turnpike. (Hey! It beats the city by the pig farm!) >>>> >>>> As you know, one of the centerpieces of the Fest weekend is our line- >>>> up of informative and entertaining forums. These excellent sessions >>>> are put together and presented by people just like you--people with a >>>> deep and abiding interest in radio and a willingness to share what >>>> they've experienced, learned and know. >>>> >>>> So, how about it? Have you a topic that you think Fest participants >>>> will find interesting and would like to present? Tell us about it. >>>> >>>> Your role will be to lead a one hour session forum. That means >>>> preparing about a half-hour presentation that leaves plenty of time >>>> for audience questions and interaction. >>>> >>>> And as a gesture of appreciation (and perhaps some measure of small >>>> compensation for your efforts), the Fest will comp your registration >>>> fees if your proposal is accepted by the Organizing Committee for >>>> inclusion in the 2008 program. >>>> >>>> Make your suggestion/proposal to John Figliozzi at >>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. If you have any questions, we'll be happy >>>> to discuss them with you. And don't hesitate...from personal >>>> experience we've learned that people tend to unfairly minimize their >>>> own abilities in this area. We know you'll be great...but you have >>>> to let us in on what you're thinking! >>>> >>>> Be a part of the 2008 SWL Winterfest! >>>> >>>> 73 >>>> Richard Cuff >>>> John Figliozzi >>>> 2008 SWL Winterfest Co-Chairs >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Swlfest mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED], or visit the URL >>>> shown above. >>>> >>>> For more information on the Fest, visit: >>>> >>>> http://www.swlfest.com >>>> http://swlfest.blogspot.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> -------------- next part -------------- >>> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >>> URL: >>> >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/private/swlfest/attachments/20071205/696aba11/attachment.html >> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Swlfest mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >>> >>> >>> End of Swlfest Digest, Vol 37, Issue 2 >>> ************************************** >>> >>> >>> >>> >> -- >> T.J. "SKIP" AREY N2EI >> http://www.tjarey.com >> >> >> "You have to try to get your mind around the Universe >> before you can give it a twist." Terry Pratchett >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Swlfest mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >> >> To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED], or visit the URL >> shown above. >> >> For more information on the Fest, visit: >> >> http://www.swlfest.com >> http://swlfest.blogspot.com >> >> > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/private/swlfest/attachments/20071207/990a549e/attachment.html > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 09:07:03 -0500 > From: "Tim Lemmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Swlfest] 2008(!?) Fest Casting Call > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest" > <[email protected]> > Message-ID: > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Mark. > > What ideas do you have for Linux appliances for the shack? > > -Tim > > > On Dec 6, 2007 5:14 AM, Mark Phillips <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Tim, >> >> If you need a hand with your idea let me know. I have a few ideas for >> Linux appliances that could be useful around the shack. >> >> Mark >> >> On Wed, 2007-12-05 at 22:28 -0500, Tim Lemmon wrote: >> >>> Richard and John. >>> >>> Here's an idea for a forum at next years SWL Fest. Earlier today, I >>> was eating lunch with some local hams. Two of them had just >>> discovered Linux and raved at how easy it was to install and use. Of >>> course I've been fooling with Linux for years so I loved hearing their >>> enthusiasm. The conversation quickly turned into the thought of me >>> creating a Linux based presentation to our local club. >>> >>> After giving it some thought, maybe that would work. There are a ton >>> of ham radio applications out there. Maybe some for SWL too, haven't >>> checked into that yet. Since Linux and all programs are totally FREE, >>> I bet there would be a large interest level at the fest. Maybe I >>> could create a forum such as "Linux and the SWL" ? Concentrate on >>> what it is, how easy it is to use, and what programs are available for >>> the SWL. >>> >>> If you guys think this is something worth thinking about, I'll do some >>> research. >>> >>> -Tim >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Nov 26, 2007 5:48 PM, John Figliozzi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Unbelievable! It's that time again! So, let us take this >>> opportunity to invite one and all to be a part of the program >>> on >>> March 7-8, 2008 at the Inn at Towamencien in beautiful >>> Kulpstown, the >>> city by the Turnpike. (Hey! It beats the city by the pig >>> farm!) >>> >>> As you know, one of the centerpieces of the Fest weekend is >>> our line- >>> up of informative and entertaining forums. These excellent >>> sessions >>> are put together and presented by people just like you--people >>> with a >>> deep and abiding interest in radio and a willingness to share >>> what >>> they've experienced, learned and know. >>> >>> So, how about it? Have you a topic that you think Fest >>> participants >>> will find interesting and would like to present? Tell us >>> about it. >>> >>> Your role will be to lead a one hour session forum. That >>> means >>> preparing about a half-hour presentation that leaves plenty of >>> time >>> for audience questions and interaction. >>> >>> And as a gesture of appreciation (and perhaps some measure of >>> small >>> compensation for your efforts), the Fest will comp your >>> registration >>> fees if your proposal is accepted by the Organizing Committee >>> for >>> inclusion in the 2008 program. >>> >>> Make your suggestion/proposal to John Figliozzi at >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. If you have any questions, we'll be >>> happy >>> to discuss them with you. And don't hesitate...from personal >>> experience we've learned that people tend to unfairly minimize >>> their >>> own abilities in this area. We know you'll be great...but you >>> have >>> to let us in on what you're thinking! >>> >>> Be a part of the 2008 SWL Winterfest! >>> >>> 73 >>> Richard Cuff >>> John Figliozzi >>> 2008 SWL Winterfest Co-Chairs >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Swlfest mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >>> >>> To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED], or >>> visit the URL shown above. >>> >>> For more information on the Fest, visit: >>> >>> http://www.swlfest.com >>> http://swlfest.blogspot.com >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Swlfest mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >>> >>> To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to >>> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED], or visit the URL >> shown above. >> >>> For more information on the Fest, visit: >>> >>> http://www.swlfest.com >>> http://swlfest.blogspot.com >>> >> -- >> >> >> >> Mark Phillips, G7LTT/NI2O >> Randolph, NJ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Swlfest mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >> >> To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED], or visit the URL >> shown above. >> >> For more information on the Fest, visit: >> >> http://www.swlfest.com >> http://swlfest.blogspot.com >> >> > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/private/swlfest/attachments/20071207/8cdda2fc/attachment.html > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Swlfest mailing list > [email protected] > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest > > > End of Swlfest Digest, Vol 37, Issue 4 > ************************************** > > > -- T.J. 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