Hi Dave,
Just to confirm I plan to arrive on Friday afternoon by 2pm latest (as have to go to the Alpharetta office that morning).
You can mark me down as safety officer and social media manager, I will take care of that.
We can attempt the 1am ish satellite pass on Sunday morning, so do plan to stay overnight to help with that. (Will check to see if there are any other favorable passes too).
Heather will join us for dinner on Saturday and bring a home made Victorian Sponge cake for desert.
Let me know if there is anything else I can assist with.
Eddie, AE4TQ?
On Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 21:10, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
I managed to find in the shed the wire antennas we’ll use for field day.? I also gave the generator a test run and all seems fine.? I’ve filled the tank, then filled my 5 gallon gas can, so we should be good for the weekend.? I’ve got most of the radio gear carried upstairs to the dining room to cut down on the trips up and down the stairs for this old man.?
Tomorrow I plan to bring some tables around to the deck and figure out how to arrange the furniture on the deck to fit it all in.? The rules allow setup to begin on antennas (and radios) at 0000Z on Friday, or 8:00pm EST.? So I’ll probably shoot a couple of lines over the trees to be ready for antenna raising on Friday.
I believe the Jeff and Larry will not arrive here until Saturday morning.? I think Eddie is coming Friday afternoon.? I’m not sure what Gary’s plans are.? John will be at a funeral on Saturday and won’t join us until Sunday.?
Still need someone(s) to post stuff (or whatever that is called) on social media.? Still looking for a safety officer.??
Haven’t heard that anyone is planning to spend the night Saturday night.? Haven’t heard from anyone else planning to attend—it’s not to late, but if you want in on the meals I need to know today.? (I’ll check my email before I head to the grocery store tomorrow.?
Dave Moss
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I managed to find in the shed the wire antennas we’ll use for field day.? I also gave the generator a test run and all seems fine.? I’ve filled the tank, then filled my 5 gallon gas can, so we should be good for the weekend.? I’ve got most of the radio gear carried upstairs to the dining room to cut down on the trips up and down the stairs for this old man.?
Tomorrow I plan to bring some tables around to the deck and figure out how to arrange the furniture on the deck to fit it all in.? The rules allow setup to begin on antennas (and radios) at 0000Z on Friday, or 8:00pm EST.? So I’ll probably shoot a couple of lines over the trees to be ready for antenna raising on Friday.
I believe the Jeff and Larry will not arrive here until Saturday morning.? I think Eddie is coming Friday afternoon.? I’m not sure what Gary’s plans are.? John will be at a funeral on Saturday and won’t join us until Sunday.?
Still need someone(s) to post stuff (or whatever that is called) on social media.? Still looking for a safety officer.??
Haven’t heard that anyone is planning to spend the night Saturday night.? Haven’t heard from anyone else planning to attend—it’s not to late, but if you want in on the meals I need to know today.? (I’ll check my email before I head to the grocery store tomorrow.?
Dave Moss
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Hey Gary,
Thanks for volunteering.? To make this happen, you’ll need to coordinate the hardware/software to make it happen.? I can offer the use of the TS-2000.? Maybe you can drum up a better rig.? I think Jeff is
bringing an extra laptop, and maybe you can work with Eddie to get it set up with N1MM with a call sign different from N4N.? I have a headset/footswitch.? If you are willing to coordinate this, we can make a go of it.?
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Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:19 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Field Day
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I volunteer to be a GOTA coach when there’s unlicensed ops. Should be lots of fun.
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On Jun 18, 2024, at 6:55?PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
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Field Day is just around the corner!?
Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
·??????
Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep
the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
·??????
When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway
too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least
until it fills up.? Just don’t block in Margaret’s white Subaru.?
Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.?
Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
·??????
Friday all day and into the evening we’ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if
you can.? While it isn’t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.?
Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.?
I’ll be working on getting
the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers—highs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon
and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.?
The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.?
奥别’濒l probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
·??????
奥别’濒l resume setup Saturday morning—Jeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios
set up and ready, and
we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
·??????
The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.?
奥别’濒l operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won’t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be
many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.?
It’s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
·??????
Here’s the plan for meals:?
o??????
I’ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.?
I’m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I’m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o??????
Saturday dinner will be kung pao
chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I’m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o??????
Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I’ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I’ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes,
biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I’m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o??????
Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary’s xyl.?
o??????
Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
·??????
Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
·??????
I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I’d suggest you bring an
air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
·??????
Bonus points:?
o??????
Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o??????
5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o??????
Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o??????
Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o??????
Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie’s help, I should have this one.?
o??????
Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o??????
100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS—you fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o??????
100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o??????
50 point for web score submission:? I’ll do this
o??????
So we should get 1150 bonus points
·??????
Other bonus point available:
o??????
100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I’m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o??????
100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we’d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely
separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it’s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!?
We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I’ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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I volunteer to be a GOTA coach when there’s unlicensed ops. Should be lots of fun.
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Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
·?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
·?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don’t block in Margaret’s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
·?????? Friday all day and into the evening we’ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn’t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I’ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers—highs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? 奥别’濒l probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
·?????? 奥别’濒l resume setup Saturday morning—Jeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
·?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? 奥别’濒l operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won’t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It’s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
·?????? Here’s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I’ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I’m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I’m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I’m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I’ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I’ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I’m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary’s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
·?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
·?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I’d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
·?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie’s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS—you fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I’ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
·?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I’m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we’d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it’s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I’ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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Field Day is just around the corner!? Hopefully those interested have the info you need, but just in case:
·?????? Weather for the weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot.? Good if we can avoid thunderstorms, but awfully hot with highs in the mid-90s.? There are ceiling fans on the deck, but if anybody has a box fan or two it might help keep the deck a bit more comfy. I have sun screen, and will have some bottled water.??
·?????? When you arrive, park at the top of the driveway too unload.? You can leave the cars in the driveway, at least until it fills up.? Just don’t block in Margaret’s white Subaru.? Should be able to get 4 cars up the driveway.? Also, if you park on the street, avoid parking close to our driveway where it makes it difficult for the neighbors across the street to get in and out of their driveway.?
·?????? Friday all day and into the evening we’ll be setting up.? Come when you can, if you can.? While it isn’t the 9-towers-in-a-pasture like years ago, it does always seem to fill up the day.? Friday is the day to get the tables, chairs, generator, solar panels, extension cords, etc put in place.? I’ll be working on getting the wire antennas up starting in the morning around 9am.? Friday and Saturday are both supposed to be scorchers—highs mid 90s.? So hopefully this job will be done by noon.? Eddie is coming in the afternoon and we can hopefully switch gears to getting the radios set up and tested, and ready to copy the ARRL bulletin.? The plan is to copy the ARRL CW bulletin at 8:00pm, digital bulletin at 9:00pm.? 奥别’濒l probably order pizza or something like that Friday evening.?
·?????? 奥别’濒l resume setup Saturday morning—Jeff and Larry will arrive then and get their radios set up and ready, and we can get any last minute things done before it gets too hot.?
·?????? The operating period is 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday.? 奥别’濒l operate 4A.? So there should be a radio available for someone to operate about any time you might want to.? We won’t have all the stations on all the time, but hopefully there will be many hours during the day when we do.? I plan to be operating until about 1:30am, break for the satellite pass, then get some sleep.? It’s sort of up to you when you want to operate, but when you do, there should be a radio available.?
·?????? Here’s the plan for meals:?
o?????? I’ll have lunch ready around noon Saturday so we should be ready to go for the 2pm start.? I’m planning lunch for AE4TQ, KE4QFB, KE4UW, N1KDO, and WB4SQ.? If anyone else plans to be there for lunch, let me know by tomorrow. (I’m doing the grocery shopping Thursday)
o?????? Saturday dinner will be kung pao chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables.? I’m expecting the same folks for dinner.? Again, others are welcome to join us for dinner, but I need to know by tomorrow.
o?????? Sunday breakfast will be around 8:30am, plus or minus.? The best satellite pass is 0130 Saturday night, and I’ll be up for that.? Afterwards I need to get 4 hours sleep, then I’ll get up and start cooking.? Menu is pancakes, biscuits, bacon, and sausage.? I’m expecting the same group plus KB4SLV.
o?????? Sunday lunch will be around 2pm when operating stops.? Probably burgers and brats.? Same group as for lunch, plus Gary’s xyl.?
o?????? Please let me know if anyone else plans to eat.?
·?????? Bring your swim suit and towel.? It will be nice to cool off in the pool from time to time.?
·?????? I have space in the basement if anyone wants to spend the night Saturday night (carpeted, air conditioned).? First come first serve for the sofa in the basement.? I’d suggest you bring an air mattress.? Please let me know if you plan to spend the night so I can get things ready.?
·?????? Bonus points:?
o?????? Emergency power (400 points):? for running stations off the grid
o?????? 5 qsos on alternate power (100 pts):? Eddie and I will have stations with access to solar power/solar charged batteries
o?????? Message to SM (100 points):? I have messages ready to go, and have tested Winlink and VARA HF software
o?????? Message traffic (100 points): I have 10 messages ready to go.?
o?????? Satellite contact (100 points):? With Eddie’s help, I should have this one.?
o?????? Copying ARRL bulletin (100 points):? Eddie has the software ready for this.
o?????? 100 points for safety officer:? NEED A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS—you fill out a checklist for the safety inspection of the site.? Take this seriously and help us remain un-hurt.
o?????? 100 points for social media:? NEED A VOLUNTEER(S) for this.? Someone who knows what social media is.?
o?????? 50 point for web score submission:? I’ll do this
o?????? So we should get 1150 bonus points
·?????? Other bonus point available:
o?????? 100 points for educational activity:? There was some talk of a zoom thing from Eric, but I’m guessing that was overcome by events.?
o?????? 100 points for GOTA coach:? Need to make at least 10 qsos with a gota coach.? We could do this, but it may require more effort than we have resources for.? For one, we’d need another laptop set up with N1MM, NOT networked with the other computers.? Completely separate log with different call sign.?? With half the crew not arriving until Saturday to set up, not sure it’s in the cards.? If anyone wants to take it on to make it happen, speak up!? We probably have the equipment, but we need someone to own it.?? Then the GOTA qsos are 5 points each regardless of mode.?
?If I’ve left something out, or you have any questions, let me know.?
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My son Daniel and his friend plan drop by to give a few GOTA bonus points.
On Sun, Jun 16, 2024 at 0:51, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote: I’ve also invited a handful of GOTA ops but got thumbs down on all but 3 of them but even those are questionable.? On Jun 15, 2024, at 9:48?PM, Gary McConville <wb4sq@...> wrote:
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Expect my xyl, Nancy over for Sunday lunch. She’ll bring her own veggie burgers to grill out. On Jun 15, 2024, at 8:16?PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
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Had a reasonably productive day with FD setup of computers and radio interfaces.? All working fine . . .? except, of course, MY computer.? Still some glitches with keying and audio with FT8.? I’m sure it will get sorted before FD starts.?
Big thanks to Eddie for bringing his cheat sheet of all the setup lessons learned.?
Jeff1 brought his analyzer to help me test the LEO pack satellite antennas for 2m and 440.? All seems to working well there.? I guess I can actually get something working right as long as it has no microprocessor.?
Looks like Larry and Jeff have to work all day Friday, and Eddie for half the day.? So we might not get as much done Friday as would be desired.? But I’ll do what I can to get the wire antennas up Friday morning, and when Eddie arrives hopefully we’ll get enough radios up and running before the ARRL bulletins start (I think the first is CW at 8:00pm.
I’ll be working with Eric and Joe tomorrow to try and figure something out for message traffic handling.? Still a bit of a work in progress for me.?
For FD weekend I anticipate 6 folks for lunch and dinner Saturday, and breakfast and lunch Sunday:? Eddie, Jeff, John P, Larry, Gary, and me.? If anybody else plans to come, let me know before Wednesday.? I’ll be getting the groceries Thursday morning.?
This time next week we will have hundreds of N4N QSOs in the log!!
Dave UW
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I’ve also invited a handful of GOTA ops but got thumbs down on all but 3 of them but even those are questionable.?
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? Expect my xyl, Nancy over for Sunday lunch. She’ll bring her own veggie burgers to grill out. On Jun 15, 2024, at 8:16?PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
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Had a reasonably productive day with FD setup of computers and radio interfaces.? All working fine . . .? except, of course, MY computer.? Still some glitches with keying and audio with FT8.? I’m sure it will get sorted before FD starts.?
Big thanks to Eddie for bringing his cheat sheet of all the setup lessons learned.?
Jeff1 brought his analyzer to help me test the LEO pack satellite antennas for 2m and 440.? All seems to working well there.? I guess I can actually get something working right as long as it has no microprocessor.?
Looks like Larry and Jeff have to work all day Friday, and Eddie for half the day.? So we might not get as much done Friday as would be desired.? But I’ll do what I can to get the wire antennas up Friday morning, and when Eddie arrives hopefully we’ll get enough radios up and running before the ARRL bulletins start (I think the first is CW at 8:00pm.
I’ll be working with Eric and Joe tomorrow to try and figure something out for message traffic handling.? Still a bit of a work in progress for me.?
For FD weekend I anticipate 6 folks for lunch and dinner Saturday, and breakfast and lunch Sunday:? Eddie, Jeff, John P, Larry, Gary, and me.? If anybody else plans to come, let me know before Wednesday.? I’ll be getting the groceries Thursday morning.?
This time next week we will have hundreds of N4N QSOs in the log!!
Dave UW
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Expect my xyl, Nancy over for Sunday lunch. She’ll bring her own veggie burgers to grill out.
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On Jun 15, 2024, at 8:16?PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
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Had a reasonably productive day with FD setup of computers and radio interfaces.? All working fine . . .? except, of course, MY computer.? Still some glitches with keying and audio with FT8.? I’m sure it will get sorted before FD starts.?
Big thanks to Eddie for bringing his cheat sheet of all the setup lessons learned.?
Jeff1 brought his analyzer to help me test the LEO pack satellite antennas for 2m and 440.? All seems to working well there.? I guess I can actually get something working right as long as it has no microprocessor.?
Looks like Larry and Jeff have to work all day Friday, and Eddie for half the day.? So we might not get as much done Friday as would be desired.? But I’ll do what I can to get the wire antennas up Friday morning, and when Eddie arrives hopefully we’ll get enough radios up and running before the ARRL bulletins start (I think the first is CW at 8:00pm.
I’ll be working with Eric and Joe tomorrow to try and figure something out for message traffic handling.? Still a bit of a work in progress for me.?
For FD weekend I anticipate 6 folks for lunch and dinner Saturday, and breakfast and lunch Sunday:? Eddie, Jeff, John P, Larry, Gary, and me.? If anybody else plans to come, let me know before Wednesday.? I’ll be getting the groceries Thursday morning.?
This time next week we will have hundreds of N4N QSOs in the log!!
Dave UW
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Had a reasonably productive day with FD setup of computers and radio interfaces.? All working fine . . .? except, of course, MY computer.? Still some glitches with keying and audio with FT8.? I’m sure it will get sorted before FD starts.?
Big thanks to Eddie for bringing his cheat sheet of all the setup lessons learned.?
Jeff1 brought his analyzer to help me test the LEO pack satellite antennas for 2m and 440.? All seems to working well there.? I guess I can actually get something working right as long as it has no microprocessor.?
Looks like Larry and Jeff have to work all day Friday, and Eddie for half the day.? So we might not get as much done Friday as would be desired.? But I’ll do what I can to get the wire antennas up Friday morning, and when Eddie arrives hopefully we’ll get enough radios up and running before the ARRL bulletins start (I think the first is CW at 8:00pm.
I’ll be working with Eric and Joe tomorrow to try and figure something out for message traffic handling.? Still a bit of a work in progress for me.?
For FD weekend I anticipate 6 folks for lunch and dinner Saturday, and breakfast and lunch Sunday:? Eddie, Jeff, John P, Larry, Gary, and me.? If anybody else plans to come, let me know before Wednesday.? I’ll be getting the groceries Thursday morning.?
This time next week we will have hundreds of N4N QSOs in the log!!
Dave UW
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In Sacramento. See you guys in a week.
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?See you there! On Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 21:31, KE4UW Dave <mossdj@...> wrote:
Still on for FD computer/rig interface prep tomorrow.? Planning to start around 9:30am.?
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On Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 21:31, KE4UW Dave <mossdj@...> wrote:
Still on for FD computer/rig interface prep tomorrow.? Planning to start around 9:30am.?
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Still on for FD computer/rig interface prep tomorrow.? Planning to start around 9:30am.?
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Yes, 4:00 pm on Monday. Eric Howell Erhowell@... Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ??
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On Jun 13, 2024, at 7:26?AM, KE4UW Dave <mossdj@...> wrote:
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Eric,
You mean 4:00 Monday, right???
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Keep your notes.? If you are still looking for a topic for a FD weekend educational activity, we may have stumbled onto it.?
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I will set it up for 4:00 pm
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Thanks Eric.? Maybe next monday???
I have a bunch of stuff scheduled for tomorrow and Friday, the FD software setup on Saturday, and lots of kids/grandkids coming on sunday.? Next week is more quieter.??
I have a dentist appt Monday that will keep me out from noon to 2:00.? Any other time monday would work.??
We can get it up and going. Let me know when you are available and I will setup a zoom call.
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Date: 6/12/24 10:05 PM (GMT-05:00)
Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Winlink Messages
Thanks Joe.? Were the “exchanged winlink messages” done with packet, or with VARA?
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I’m trying to install VARA FM and VARA HF, but during the install some Windows file it tries to download “isn’t available” wherever it tries to get it from.? (Typical crap I see whenever I try something new
with a computer ?)
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Eric is using yet another software modem thing.? I may give it a try, but it’s not looking like I’ll have it sorted out by FD.?
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Dave UW
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I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical:
- Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590
MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question
is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem.
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote:
Dave,
I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven’t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it.
?
Eric Howell
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts.
?
On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:26?AM, Joe Schippert via groups.io <joe_schippert@...> wrote:
?
Hi Dave,
I successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as well.
First of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was
maybe three months ago.? Later on this afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.? (I’m tied up until this afternoon.)? By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually
self-reported, so you know what that means.
I will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.?
I’m not aware of a listing.
My station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard sound card connected to and from my
2 M FM rig.? On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that works just fine, or a purchased version that provides
significant speed and functional improvements.
More later!
73, Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I’m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).?
I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I’ve been unable to find a
list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
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Eric,
You mean 4:00 Monday, right???
?
Keep your notes.? If you are still looking for a topic for a FD weekend educational activity, we may have stumbled onto it.?
?
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Dave UW
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]>
On Behalf Of Eric Howell
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:25 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Winlink Messages
?
I will set it up for 4:00 pm
?
?
?
Thanks Eric.? Maybe next monday???
I have a bunch of stuff scheduled for tomorrow and Friday, the FD software setup on Saturday, and lots of kids/grandkids coming on sunday.? Next week is more quieter.??
I have a dentist appt Monday that will keep me out from noon to 2:00.? Any other time monday would work.??
We can get it up and going. Let me know when you are available and I will setup a zoom call.
-------- Original message --------
Date: 6/12/24 10:05 PM (GMT-05:00)
Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Winlink Messages
Thanks Joe.? Were the “exchanged winlink messages” done with packet, or with VARA?
?
I’m trying to install VARA FM and VARA HF, but during the install some Windows file it tries to download “isn’t available” wherever it tries to get it from.? (Typical crap I see whenever I try something new
with a computer ?)
?
Eric is using yet another software modem thing.? I may give it a try, but it’s not looking like I’ll have it sorted out by FD.?
?
Dave UW
?
?
I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical:
- Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590
MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question
is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem.
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote:
Dave,
I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven’t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it.
?
Eric Howell
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts.
?
On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:26?AM, Joe Schippert via groups.io <joe_schippert@...> wrote:
?
Hi Dave,
I successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as well.
First of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was
maybe three months ago.? Later on this afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.? (I’m tied up until this afternoon.)? By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually
self-reported, so you know what that means.
I will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.?
I’m not aware of a listing.
My station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard sound card connected to and from my
2 M FM rig.? On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that works just fine, or a purchased version that provides
significant speed and functional improvements.
More later!
73, Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I’m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).?
I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I’ve been unable to find a
list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
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I will set it up for 4:00 pm ? ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of KE4UW Dave Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10:39 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Winlink Messages ? Thanks Eric.? Maybe next monday??? I have a bunch of stuff scheduled for tomorrow and Friday, the FD software setup on Saturday, and lots of kids/grandkids coming on sunday.? Next week is more quieter.?? I have a dentist appt Monday that will keep me out from noon to 2:00.? Any other time monday would work.??
We can get it up and going. Let me know when you are available and I will setup a zoom call. -------- Original message -------- Date: 6/12/24 10:05 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Winlink Messages Thanks Joe.? Were the “exchanged winlink messages” done with packet, or with VARA? ? I’m trying to install VARA FM and VARA HF, but during the install some Windows file it tries to download “isn’t available” wherever it tries to get it from.? (Typical crap I see whenever I try something new with a computer ?) ? Eric is using yet another software modem thing.? I may give it a try, but it’s not looking like I’ll have it sorted out by FD.? ? Dave UW ? ? I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical: - Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590 MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem. On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: Dave, I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven’t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it. ? Eric Howell Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ? Hi Dave, I successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as well. First of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was maybe three months ago.? Later on this afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.? (I’m tied up until this afternoon.)? By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported, so you know what that means. I will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I’m not aware of a listing. My station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.? On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and functional improvements. More later! 73, Joe? AJ2Y =?? =?? =?? =?? = On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote: Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I’m not hearing/connecting with any stations. WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.? I’ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.? Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.? Any help greatly appreciated. Dave UW
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W4MC
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Joe, ? I will add you to the invite. ? ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Joe Schippert via groups.io Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 11:32 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Winlink Messages ? Hi Eric, I’ll be glad to add my $0.02.? ?
On Jun 12, 2024, at 22:20, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote:
? We can get it up and going. Let me know when you are available and I will setup a zoom call. -------- Original message -------- Date: 6/12/24 10:05 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Winlink Messages Thanks Joe.? Were the “exchanged winlink messages” done with packet, or with VARA? ? I’m trying to install VARA FM and VARA HF, but during the install some Windows file it tries to download “isn’t available” wherever it tries to get it from.? (Typical crap I see whenever I try something new with a computer ?) ? Eric is using yet another software modem thing.? I may give it a try, but it’s not looking like I’ll have it sorted out by FD.? ? Dave UW ? ? I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical: - Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590 MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem. On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: Dave, I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven’t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it. ? Eric Howell Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ? Hi Dave, I successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as well. First of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was maybe three months ago.? Later on this afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.? (I’m tied up until this afternoon.)? By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported, so you know what that means. I will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I’m not aware of a listing. My station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.? On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and functional improvements. More later! 73, Joe? AJ2Y =?? =?? =?? =?? = On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote: Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I’m not hearing/connecting with any stations. WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.? I’ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.? Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.? Any help greatly appreciated. Dave UW
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Hi Eric,
I’ll be glad to add my $0.02.?
73, Joe AJ2Y
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? We can get it up and going. Let me know when you are available and I will setup a zoom call.
Thanks Eric
Eric Howell? erhowell@...
-------- Original message -------- From: Dave Moss <davemoss@...> Date: 6/12/24 10:05 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Winlink Messages
Thanks Joe.? Were the “exchanged winlink messages” done with packet, or with VARA? ? I’m trying to install VARA FM and VARA HF, but during the install some Windows file it tries to download “isn’t available” wherever it tries to get it from.? (Typical crap I see whenever I try something new with a computer ?) ? Eric is using yet another software modem thing.? I may give it a try, but it’s not looking like I’ll have it sorted out by FD.? ? Dave UW ? ? I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical: - Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590 MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem. On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: Dave, I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven’t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it. ? Eric Howell Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ? Hi Dave, I successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as well. First of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was maybe three months ago.? Later on this afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.? (I’m tied up until this afternoon.)? By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported, so you know what that means. I will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I’m not aware of a listing. My station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.? On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and functional improvements. More later! 73, Joe? AJ2Y =?? =?? =?? =?? = On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote: Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I’m not hearing/connecting with any stations. WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.? I’ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.? Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.? Any help greatly appreciated. Dave UW
-- Eric Howell W4MC w4mc@...
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Hi Dave,
The exchanges I reported, as well as the status of the various stations, were all using Packet Winlink. ?FYI, I use the UZ7HO SoundModem software in lieu of a Packet TNC and communications software.
The VaraFM and VaraHF station lists and Sessions are totally separate. I have never had any problems downloading the various Vara apps as zip files, from the links I sent you. Typically it comes down as a .zip containing a single file. I’m not near my machine now, but believe it’s a .ini or .exe. ?The install has always run just fine for me.?
Once the install is complete, you run VaraFM (or VaraHF) which gets the software modem running, then in Winlink, you select and start a VaraFM Winlink session.?
What I’m unsure of is what your system looks like now, on Packet. What software are you running for Packet? ?Give me a ping tomorrow when you’re ready. I am doing something for the subdivision and then something with CERT in the middle of the day.?
73, Joe AJ2Y
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On Jun 12, 2024, at 22:05, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
? Thanks Joe.? Were the “exchanged winlink messages” done with packet, or with VARA? ? I’m trying to install VARA FM and VARA HF, but during the install some Windows file it tries to download “isn’t available” wherever it tries to get it from.? (Typical crap I see whenever I try something new with a computer ?) ? Eric is using yet another software modem thing.? I may give it a try, but it’s not looking like I’ll have it sorted out by FD.? ? Dave UW ? ? I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical: - Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590 MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem. On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: Dave, I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven’t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it. ? Eric Howell Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ? Hi Dave, I successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as well. First of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was maybe three months ago.? Later on this afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.? (I’m tied up until this afternoon.)? By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported, so you know what that means. I will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I’m not aware of a listing. My station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.? On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and functional improvements. More later! 73, Joe? AJ2Y =?? =?? =?? =?? = On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote: Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I’m not hearing/connecting with any stations. WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.? I’ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.? Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.? Any help greatly appreciated. Dave UW
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Thanks Eric.? Maybe next monday???
I have a bunch of stuff scheduled for tomorrow and Friday, the FD software setup on Saturday, and lots of kids/grandkids coming on sunday.? Next week is more quieter.??
I have a dentist appt Monday that will keep me out from noon to 2:00.? Any other time monday would work.??
Dave UW
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We can get it up and going. Let me know when you are available and I will setup a zoom call.
Thanks
Eric
Eric Howell?
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-------- Original message --------
From: Dave Moss <davemoss@...>
Date: 6/12/24 10:05 PM (GMT-05:00)
Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Winlink Messages
Thanks Joe.? Were the “exchanged winlink messages” done with packet, or with VARA?
?
I’m trying to install VARA FM and VARA HF, but during the install some Windows file it tries to download “isn’t available” wherever it tries to get it from.? (Typical crap I see whenever I try something
new with a computer ?)
?
Eric is using yet another software modem thing.? I may give it a try, but it’s not looking like I’ll have it sorted out by FD.?
?
Dave UW
?
?
I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical:
- Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590 MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question is, can we go
directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem.
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote:
Dave,
I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven’t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it.
?
Eric Howell
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts.
?
Hi Dave,
I successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as well.
First of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket
was maybe three months ago.? Later on this afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.? (I’m tied up until this afternoon.)? By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually
self-reported, so you know what that means.
I will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett
County.? I’m not aware of a listing.
My station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard sound card connected to and from
my 2 M FM rig.? On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that works just fine, or a purchased version that provides
significant speed and functional improvements.
More later!
73, Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I’m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).?
I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I’ve been unable to find a
list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
|
Eric Howell