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Vers 2.2.1 of PB/PG for Linux released
by Bent 31 Jan '08

31 Jan '08

I'm happy to announce release 2.2.1 of PB/PG for Linux. PB and PG for Linux are programs used for download from and upload to digital satellites (Pacsats) supporting the FTL0 protocol. This software allows you to directly communicate with the Microsat series of satellites. It provides a Curses (Ncurses) based user interface. It features automatic directory fill requests and simple, rules based file download requests. This release serves two purposes: 1) To show that the project is still alive and kicking 2) To correct a number of small 'inconveniencec' and to add a few new features. These changes/additions are described in the document 'ReleaseNotes' q.v. (included in the release) PB/PG for Linux may be downloaded (in source form only) from one of these places: - www.fern.dk /pgpg/pbpg-2.2.1.tar.gz - ibiblio.org /pub/linux/apps/ham/pbpg-2.2.1.tar.gz - ftp.amsat.org /amsat/software/Linux/pbpg-2.2.1.tar.gz I may be contacted using this address: oz6bl (at) amsat (dot) org Happy hamming Best 73 de Bent/OZ6BL -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-ham+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-ham+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: XMLOG on OpenSuSE v10.3 Problem
by Bill Shell 27 Jan '08

27 Jan '08

Bill Shell wrote: > Thank you for your reply Dave. I guess I should have included > additional information on the system configuration. I typically use > Gnome desktop, and run XMLog using wine. I checked on my ubuntu v7.10 > system and I don't see another process begin. There is a slight > increase in RAM usage by about 200kb, I did try setting the window > location on both systems. The ubuntu system moves the telnet window > around as I change the left and top variables. The SuSE system never > does reappear. I tried removing and reloading XMLog, but there was no > change. > 73, Bill > > > Dave Platt wrote: >>> Hello All, >>> >>> I am having a problem with XMLog (http://www.xmlog.com) that occurred on >>> my OpenSuSE v10.3 on a AMD-64x2 4000. The Telnet window has disappeared >>> off the screen. I checked the configuration file and change the top and >>> left variables for location, but it won't reappear. Has anyone else run >>> into this problem? >>> >> >> When I've run into this problem with other applications, it has >> usually been due to window-manager quirks. Some window managers >> "memorize" the position of each window (by app or name) and try to >> "restore" the window position when the app is re-launched. >> >> If your window manager has a root-window or other context menu which >> lists all of the windows know to it, you might be able to re-pick the >> window from this menu and get it back onto the screen. If not you may >> need to locate the window manager's saved configuration data and >> delete or edit it. >> >> Also, check to make sure that you haven't accidentally moved the >> window to a different pane... e.g. if you're using KDE, check the four >> (usually) window groups in the Kicker at the bottom and see if the app >> window you want has migrated to a different pane. >> >> >> > -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-ham+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-ham+help(a)opensuse.org

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twcw 1.4 release
by T + J Williams 25 Jan '08

25 Jan '08

Hi Version 1.4 of twcw has been released and can be found at: http://wa0eir.ham.org This version fixed a problem in Practice mode. Program messages and error messages are now displayed in a window instead of printed to standard error. Installation is improved and simplified. Works fine with Lesstif or openMotif. For a complete description and screen shots, see the web site below. -- 73, Ted - wa0eir http://wa0eir.ham.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-ham+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-ham+help(a)opensuse.org

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DCF receiver as frequency normal ?
by Erik Jakobsen 09 Jan '08

09 Jan '08

Hi. Up here in Denmark we used to use the Kalundborg Longwave transmitter as frequency normal for frequency coumters. This did stop at the first of year 2007 as the station closed. I then thought, if I could use many of the DCF clocks I have here in the house. Has anyone made that, or know where to find information about such a project ? -- Venlig hilsen - Best regards - Erik Jakobsen Licensed HAM-RADIO with the callsign OZ4KK http://www.urbakken.dk Registered Linux user #114875 with http://counter.li.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-ham+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-ham+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-ham] Runnimg Kptc as user
by Erik Jakobsen 23 Dec '07

23 Dec '07

Donn Washburn wrote: > Erik Jakobsen wrote: >> Hi.. >> >> On my openSuSE 10.3 I have installed Kptc. >> >> I have problems running Kptc as a user. >> >> This is what I have in Yast2: >> >> Login:erikja >> Name:Erik Jakobsen >> UID:1000 >> Groups:uucp,dialout,video,users >> >> What about that ? >> > will it work as root? Another possible gotcha is the directory one > level up maybe wrong. Or your program doesn't have permissions - you > may but it doesn't > > Try in a xterm "strace -o kptc.err Kptc" when it fails exit it and do > less or tail kptc.err - start looking > Tim! I received your mail. But so far I had no luck -- Venlig hilsen - Best regards - Erik Jakobsen Licensed HAM-RADIO with the callsign OZ4KK http://www.urbakken.dk Registered Linux user #114875 with http://counter.li.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-ham+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-ham+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: Running KPTC as user
by Erik Jakobsen 23 Dec '07

23 Dec '07

Since you wanted me to write to the list I did so. Erik Tim Fischer wrote: > Hi Erik, > don't misunderstand me.... It is ok to contact me directly. But I thought this > thread could be of general interest..... It is highly in my interest to have > working packages in the repository!!! > Did you solve the kptc issue? I'm sorry I cannot try it out, because I have no > Pactor controller. > But if you found the solution, why not post it to the mailing list? So others > with the same problem could also try it out.... > > > > Am Samstag, 22. Dezember 2007 18:35:45 schrieben Sie: > >> Hi Tim >> >> Very sorry having contacted you directly. >> >> I'll continue in the mailinglist :-( >> >> Erik OZ4KK >> >> Tim Fischer wrote: >> >>> Hi Erik, >>> it is not correct what you did!!!! >>> You have to add the user account under which you are running kptc to the >>> group uucp! >>> No idea why you created a group "kptc". It's not necessary! >>> For example, if the local user you are trying it is "erik", you have to >>> add "erik" to the group "uucp". This will be done by the yast2 USERS >>> Management and NOT by the GROUP MANAGEMENT!!!!! >>> There is no need for group passwords or things like that! >>> >>> See the attached screenshot.... >>> >>> It is definitely a security issue that you cannot open the modem device! >>> If nothing helps, please START KPTC in a konsole and send me the output >>> of the console!!!! >>> >>> Hope that helps.... >>> >>> Good luck >>> >>> 73 de Tim... >>> >>> P.S.: Please, for future requests, use the openSUSE Ham Mailing list. >>> >>> Am Freitag, 21. Dezember 2007 20:01:47 schrieben Sie: >>> >>>> Hi Tim and many tnx fer your reply to my query. >>>> >>>> About the uucp and kptc, I now have put kptc in the group uucp. >>>> Pleas have a look at the screendump attached to this mails. >>>> >>>> I also attached the what happened whe I started up the kptc as user. >>>> >>>> Wish you too a merry Christmas and a happy new year 2008 >>>> >>>> 73 de Erik, OZ4KK >>>> >>>> Tim Fischer wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Erik, >>>>> the only idea I have: Is the user you are trying KPTC with in group >>>>> "uucp"? Otherwise you will have no access to the serial port! >>>>> Please check that. If that does not help, do the following: Open a >>>>> terminal in KDE and start kptc manually. Send me the console output of >>>>> the program (if there is any). But in my opinion there must be some >>>>> problem with the access rights!!!!! >>>>> Merry Christmas and a happy new year! >>>>> >>>>> 73 de Tim, DG7GT >>>>> >>>>> Am Donnerstag, 20. Dezember 2007 08:08:40 schrieben Sie: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Tim.. >>>>>> >>>>>> Many thanks for the work you have done for us. I have not seen such a >>>>>> big hamradio package for one of the other linux distros. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have a query. >>>>>> >>>>>> I cannot get Kptc to work as user. >>>>>> >>>>>> Do you have any information about that ? >>>>>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> > > > > -- Venlig hilsen - Best regards - Erik Jakobsen Licensed HAM-RADIO with the callsign OZ4KK http://www.urbakken.dk Registered Linux user #114875 with http://counter.li.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-ham+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-ham+help(a)opensuse.org

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Runnimg Kptc as user
by Erik Jakobsen 22 Dec '07

22 Dec '07

Hi.. On my openSuSE 10.3 I have installed Kptc. I have problems running Kptc as a user. This is what I have in Yast2: Login:erikja Name:Erik Jakobsen UID:1000 Groups:uucp,dialout,video,users What about that ? -- Venlig hilsen - Best regards - Erik Jakobsen Licensed HAM-RADIO with the callsign OZ4KK http://www.urbakken.dk Registered Linux user #114875 with http://counter.li.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-ham+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-ham+help(a)opensuse.org

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New Release of Twclock
by T + J Williams 20 Dec '07

20 Dec '07

Hi All, There is a new version of twclock at http://wa0eir.ham.org This version fixes a couple bugs, including a permission problem on some systems that prevented beeping the PC speaker. The makefile also supports DESTDIR, which should make life easier for distro maintainers. -- 73 and Happy Holidays, Ted - wa0eir http://wa0eir.ham.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-ham+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-ham+help(a)opensuse.org

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Antenna analyzer programs?
by Robert Smits 22 Nov '07

22 Nov '07

Can anyone tell me where I can find antenna analyzer programs that will run in Open Suse 10.3? So far all I've been able to find is NEC2++ in a debian package. I need to model some delta loop feeds. Thanks, Bob -- Bob Smits bob(a)rsmits.ca VE7HS 8) Use common sense in routing cable. Avoid wrapping coax around sources of strong electric or magnetic fields. Do not wrap the cable around flourescent light ballasts or cyclotrons, for example. -- Ethernet Headstart Product, Information and Installation Guide, Bell Technologies, pg. 11 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-ham+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-ham+help(a)opensuse.org

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twcw 1.3 release
by T + J Williams 02 Nov '07

02 Nov '07

Hi Version 1.3 of twcw has been release and can be found at: http://wa0eir.ham.org This version has improved audio thanks to some code from "qrq" by DJ1YFK. For a complete description and screen shots, see the web site. -- 73, Ted - wa0eir http://wa0eir.ham.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-ham+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-ham+help(a)opensuse.org

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