Josh,
I did what you are describing just using one machine - Inet->RF
(stns/wx/data), RF->RF(digi), but no RF->Inet, here in the Milwaukee area.
I was doing for a long time and decided to stop providing the service
since I saw no evidence of the information being used. So, as a test, I
opened up the floodgates to all the wx messages and found that all that
was received was complaining from a couple of area hams because of all
the activity was present (I still have the emails from the people
involved). So, all I received was indirect complaints, so I shut down
the service.
Now I just use the feeds here with other software packages that I wrote
to have running during weather net operations here. I run a
three-monitor linux box that simultaneously displays all the WSR-88D
products out of KMKX, xastir showing the wx alerts, and the text
messages being sent out by the NWS color coded as to severity.
If the service can be used up in Sheboygan and you have a group that
will appreciate the service, then go for it. You have the ideas correct.
If I can be of any help, just ask.
73 from 807,
Richard, N6NKO
Josh Housey wrote:
Hi All
The name here is Josh in Sheboygan, WI (north of Milwaukee). I have a question
regarding using Xastir with an Internet Server. I have the general idea how it
works, but, I am having a difficulty with it due to a complicated situation
that will be explained below . 8)
I currently am running Xastir on a Linux machine running Slackware that is
tied into 144.390. I have a Mac mini and a iBook laptop that I am using to
connect to this machine and see the RF data over it and transmit out to RF.
That is working well and I can watch and transmit all the APRS activity via
laptop on my wireless network which is very neat.
Anyway, my next project is to completely get rid of APRSD and use Xastir for nearly all of my APRS
functions with the exception of the weather info that this Linux machine actually retrieves from another
Linux machine which is connected to my Davis Wireless Advange Pro II station. Actually, the reason for
getting rid of APRSD, and Ithink it is a problem, is that it starting to slow down the system. If I
remember, there is a "memory" issue and that is more likely causing the system to slow down.
The weather info, I think, will still say with DIGI_NED which is running with Xastir on a "AX25
Linux" setup", as it has some really neat messaging stuff that can be done while using the
data. The function that I want Xastir to do is the gating of NWS info. I understand that I need to add
an Internet server to do this. When I set it up and connected, I starting get lots
of stations on the map, obviously. I figured that out by going to Filter Display
and selecting Net that they won't be displayed. I am under the impression this
is the correct idea
to get rid of all the stations showing up on the map? I don't think this gets rid of
anything else on any other of the displays. Actually, is there anyway to take this a step
further, and only "display"
certain stations/areas?
Now, to actually gate the NWS, info to RF, I would need to add MKX*/GRB* (The
nearest National Weather Services to me) to nws-stations.txt, just like I did
with AB9FT-15 (my Macs)? Please
correct me if any of this is wrong.
After that is all set, I log into the "packet" Xastir computer through one of
the Macs, and I am getting the Internet server feed as well and I only still want to see
RF as I have it currently right now. Do I need to do filtering on the Mac in order to get
rid of this or is there another
way to accomplish this. But, if I do a Filter Display from Net with Xastir on the Mac, I
will not be seeing anything as they are all off the "Net".
The APRSD works well as I have it connected to the Internet server and only
gates
to RF the MKX/GRB* stuff but would like to use Xastir as it can and help the
resources of the system from running APRSD over prolong periods of time
Your help will be appreciated.
73
Josh, AB9FT
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