Hello Dinesh and the group!  I'm Ernie / W4HLN in Nicholasville Ky. Hope to
visit here often. I ordered an SC1 Kit yesterday and looking forward to trying
it out. Very nice interface!


73 all!

Ernie

Hello
ST3 Satellite Antenna Tracker interface is now updated with new boards & is
supplied with powder coated metal cases.

New board is having same size as ST2 and has 4 front panel LEDs. Also uses DIP8
LT1298 chip

http://www.foxdelta.com/products/st3.htm

73s/Dinesh

--- In foxdelta@yahoogroups.com, "Robert" <robban.lind@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Dinesh, Hi all,
>
> Just received the Fox Digi and got it up and running for a couple of
> days as a stand alone digi.
> It works fine, but I can´t figure out how to configure MYALIAS to
> relay packets with TRACEn-N or WIDEn-N?
> Ie. setting MYALIAS WIDE1-1 just relaying packets with WIDE1-1,
> setting only "WIDE" doesn´t work if a station uses WIDEn-n
>
>
> Questions:
>
> - How should I configure it to answer on all WIDEn-n? (WIDE3-3,
> WIDE2-1 etc.)
>
> - Is it possible to configure it to use more than one(1) alias? (ie.
> RELAY,WIDE3-3)
>
> - Is Foxdigi supporting tracable packets? in order to support the New
> n-N Paradigm.
> Example: http://aprs.org/fix14439.html and
> http://www.qsl.net/n8deu/uidigi_eprom_settings.htm#UITraceCall
>
>
> In Sweden (and other European countries) there are no "standard" yet
> how to configure your local APRS-network, but hopefully there will be
> a standard like the new N-n Paradigm they are using in USA.
>
>
>
>
> Kind regards,
> Robert, SM4WWO
>

Its posible put more than 1 MYALIAS?

MYALIAS WIDE1-1,WIDE2-2,WIDE2-1


rEGARDS
--- In foxdelta@yahoogroups.com, "Robert" <robban.lind@> wrote:
>
> Hi Dinesh, Hi all,
>
> Just received the Fox Digi and got it up and running for a couple of
> days as a stand alone digi.
> It works fine, but I can´t figure out how to configure MYALIAS to
> relay packets with TRACEn-N or WIDEn-N?
> Ie. setting MYALIAS WIDE1-1 just relaying packets with WIDE1-1,
> setting only "WIDE" doesn´t work if a station uses WIDEn-n
>
>
> Questions:
>
> - How should I configure it to answer on all WIDEn-n? (WIDE3-3,
> WIDE2-1 etc.)
>
> - Is it possible to configure it to use more than one(1) alias? (ie.
> RELAY,WIDE3-3)
>
> - Is Foxdigi supporting tracable packets? in order to support the New
> n-N Paradigm.
> Example: http://aprs.org/fix14439.html and
> http://www.qsl.net/n8deu/uidigi_eprom_settings.htm#UITraceCall
>
>
> In Sweden (and other European countries) there are no "standard" yet
> how to configure your local APRS-network, but hopefully there will be
> a standard like the new N-n Paradigm they are using in USA.
>
>
>
>
> Kind regards,
> Robert, SM4WWO
>

--- End forwarded message ---

From an earlier post..... and no answers..... November 2008

I have built two of these over the past 2 evenings, and I have a problem.

1. Trace rcv never displays the debug output on either unit.
2. The receive led lights when receiving a signal on both units.
3. Neither unit has ever displayed any received signals

I could understand I may have made an error building one unit, but
both display the same problem.
________________________________________________________________

Does anyone actually read or answers questions on here?

I revisisted these boards.
I have reflowed all the connections.
I have traced all the paths, checked all components.
And still nothing.  They both tx just fine, they both program just fine,
the rx led comes on when hearing traffic, but still never
any rx trace debug output into a terminal program.

Is it possible these were shipped with pure tracker firmware?

Hello

FoxEcho-K7 Kits/Assembled/PCBs are once again available with Powder Coated Metal
Cases.

http://www.foxdelta.com/products/foxecho.htm

Regards/Dinesh

Hello

A new project of USB PIC Programmer is added.
Project is based on PIC18F2550 and contain a bootloader. Uses standard Microchip
PICKIT2 PC Software & requires no external Power.

Please visit: http://www.foxdelta.com/products/upp.htm

Regards/Dinesh

Something in the notes I don't understand. Construction notes says null-modem is
needed in computer connection. But Configuration notes say that null-modem is
NOT required. Both can not be correct. Which one is?

Graeme
zl1gbb

Hello

This is due to two models of foxdigi.
The previous model do not require a null modem because it was supplied with a
d9f connector for pc/gps.

the new foxdigi, is made like a tracker & has all the connections & connectors,
same as a tracker. Means, for config, we require a null modem.

I will try to correct doc if it has this error for new version.

Regards/Dinesh



--- In foxdelta@yahoogroups.com, "Graeme" <zl1gbb@...> wrote:
>
> Something in the notes I don't understand. Construction notes says null-modem
is needed in computer connection. But Configuration notes say that null-modem is
NOT required. Both can not be correct. Which one is?
>
> Graeme
> zl1gbb
>

FD-UPP is an USB PIC programmer for 5V PICs. Compatible with Microchip's PICKIT2
PC/Windows Software.

Assembled FD-UPP Programmers are now available with choice of PB1 in kit or
assembled. Full kits are expected within a week.

Please visit: http://www.foxdelta.com/products/upp.htm

Hello again
   well, you can ignore the previous posts. I now have been able to program all
commands. The problem with the previous attempts was that the syntax was
incorrect. In particular, it looks like the UNPROTO structure is severely
truncated such that it will only accept about 6 characters. This means that as a
Digipeater, the unit is useless.

Any digipeater nowdays needs to be able to control the re-broadcasts. This means
that when WIDE is used, the number of times it can be reused needs to be sharply
limited. As well, due to the multiplication of Digipeaters (an otherwise
desirable thing since it increases the ability to get a packet through) it is
much more likely that more than one digipeater is within range. In order to
select just which Digi is going to respond, the digi needs to be able to respond
to selective aliases. In this MYALIAS only accepts a callsign. It needs a path
restrictor.

Well, I will put this down to experience. At least I will be able to use it as a
tracker.

regards
Graeme
ZL1GBB

Hello

Project details for radio astronomy Direct Conversion receiver named "Galileo"
is posted with preliminary details. Full schematic, kits & tech info will be
available soon.

http://www.foxdelta.com/products/galileo.htm

73s/Dinesh

Hello

FD-UPP kits are now ready with Pre-Programmed PIC18F2550. Kit or assembled
FD-UPP includes a simple programming board PB1 with standard IC sockets.

http://www.foxdelta.com/products/upp.htm

Regards/Dinesh

Hello
   Can anyone tell me what the normal behavior of the Foxdigi led's is, please?
That is, what should the green Rx led be doing when the digi is connected to the
receiver?

thanks
Graeme
zl1gbb

Hello all
    I am concerned about the sound the Foxdigi makes when it beacons. I am in a
position to identify several trackers and stations locally and know exactly what
each sounds like. The Foxdigi sounds completely different. I suspect it is
distorting the transmission which of course would render it unusable by any
station receiving it. Has anyone got one of these things to work, either as a
tracker or a digi? Needless to say, the local digipeater does not respond to my
Foxdigi (it has no problems with the Opentrackers I also use).

Unfortunately, I do not possess a CRO to check my hypothesis which would be the
best way to attack the problem so I rely on you to tell me what I need to know.

Graeme
zl1gbb

Hello Graeme,

> That is, what should the green Rx led be doing when the digi is connected to
the receiver?
The receive green led flash when packet data aprs is receive
The other led is the red for transmission and the power led is alwals on.

Michel

Hello Graeme,

>..., the local digipeater does not respond to my Foxdigi (it has no problems
with the Opentrackers I also use).
Use the RV1 to ajust the MIC level, on my digi (first) with a TR-751, i
have many time ajust (5 or 6) the level to find the good level.

Have a good day
Michel

Unable to find a terminal emulator(hyper-terminal), that will work with the
new unit.Britt

Hello to all!  I received foxdigi and finally got connected to radio, However,
it will not repeat. It will beacon that is for sure but to nothing as cannot be
found anywhere in aprs sites.

  I have double checked connections to radio and all is working properly.

There is a lot of APRS activity  here in the san diego area but I am baffled as
to what could be the issue. I ve read over the entire APRS mumbo Jambo in
APRS.org site  which  to the beginner  is  so confusing.

If any of you guys  out there have any input  or has run into this problem
please  share the knowledge.  Another thing .

Those darned dip switches ,.....can anyone publish where they need to be  for
stand alone digipeater mode. Thanks  KI6LNX

Hi
  can any one tell me how to use the Fox-digi as a TNC? I can not seem to be able
to get out of config mode. Maybe there is a command for that?

By the way. I am using a program called Terra Term for configuration. Connects
very easily and is easy to setup.

http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002416/teraterm.html

Graeme
zl1gbb

Hello to all,

Im new to this forum...

I have FoxView2 + FoxTrak-M / Vixen-Trak assembled and managed to
configure my Fox Trtak-M with "TinyTrak" and for Vixen-Trak with "Hyper
Terminal"successfully..

However for FoxView2 itself I am not certain how to configure it with a small
PCB and a riboon cable both supplied with FV2 kit

At least I want write my location i.e. altitude and longitude into FV2 to start
with

Can anyone point me how to do it ?
First about its initial setup ( how to meke a connection,  DIP switch positions
& two push button switch positions etc),
and then by step by step procedures

In that way I believe I will get an idea to write other parameters if needed

Yes Ive downloaded the FoxView2 Menu with me

Thanks in advance for your help

Best regards,
JA0POR / Mano

Ok  I've given Up on this issue, I guess I had high expectations on this device.
Tried just about everything to no avail.

1. I would suggest to Dinesh that for any APRS product he sell he puts it to the
test and get a screen shot of it while it is working. He could easily put the
tracker or the foxdigi to work and check it to see it does what it is built for.
For example, get the foxdigi to repeat or tracker to show up in say? aprs.fi or
openaprs.org etc and then take screenshot this can be using the buyers
Callsignto prove  that this is working.. It is easy to program MYCALL on the
device and say it works, it is just like turning on the radio but will not
transmit when you key it up or  starting up a car but will not drive after
changing gears.. you get my point. I am disappointed on this product  as I am
stuck with a product that will not work  after many different configurations
attempted using MYALIAS etc, returning the product is out of the question
because  none of this is mentioned,  much less a replacement.

2. Support for some of these products leaves too much to desire, Mere paragraphs
of a PDF file with typos and discrepancies does not answer every possible
question there is out there and if  one  submits the questions, day, weeks,
months could go by without an answer. I believe if this forum is left open
(NOAPPROVAL IS NEEDED TO POST)Lots of helpfull information will be available to
those who needs it(everybody). I've seeked help on this forum but very few a
willing to share the knowledge and Danesh is no exception.

The likelyhood of this message ever making it to the groups messageboard is very
slim but it will definately prove my point.

Last post

ki6lnx

In Sweden we are using the FoxDigi since october last year, working very well.
http://aprs.fi/?call=SM3XLY-2
Please note that it ONLY can work as a fill in digi.

Regarding other products I have no experience.

de sm4wwo
Robert


>
> 2009/5/28 ki6lnx <ki6lnx@...>
>>
>>
>> Ok I've given Up on this issue, I guess I had high expectations on this
device. Tried just about everything to no avail.
>>
>> 1. I would suggest to Dinesh that for any APRS product he sell he puts it to
the test and get a screen shot of it while it is working. He could easily put
the tracker or the foxdigi to work and check it to see it does what it is built
for. For example, get the foxdigi to repeat or tracker to show up in say?
aprs.fi or openaprs.org etc and then take screenshot this can be using the
buyers Callsignto prove that this is working.. It is easy to program MYCALL on
the device and say it works, it is just like turning on the radio but will not
transmit when you key it up or starting up a car but will not drive after
changing gears.. you get my point. I am disappointed on this product as I am
stuck with a product that will not work after many different configurations
attempted using MYALIAS etc, returning the product is out of the question
because none of this is mentioned, much less a replacement.
>>
>> 2. Support for some of these products leaves too much to desire, Mere
paragraphs of a PDF file with typos and discrepancies does not answer every
possible question there is out there and if one submits the questions, day,
weeks, months could go by without an answer. I believe if this forum is left
open (NOAPPROVAL IS NEEDED TO POST)Lots of helpfull information will be
available to those who needs it(everybody). I've seeked help on this forum but
very few a willing to share the knowledge and Danesh is no exception.
>>
>> The likelyhood of this message ever making it to the groups messageboard is
very slim but it will definately prove my point.
>>
>> Last post
>>
>> ki6lnx

All!

After carefully reading the PDF files again. I came to the part that states that
you must install a 2k ohm resistor from PTT to MIC to enable PPT? Is this
correct and does this has to be done in order for the FOXDIGI to repeat what it
receives? But if that is the case hows it that it beacons without this resistor?
ARRRG

Yes, I stated on last post that I was not going to post anymore, But this darn
APRS bug has gotten a hold of me and I am the type of person that loves to
troubleshoot things till there are not more viable options, opinions and
suggestions left. Maybe that is the missing piece to this puzzle and hopefully
this will solve this issue.


Looking to hear from you!

Hasta la vista
KI6LNX

hi all

can someone send me a working config of his FoxDigi  please?

it would help me set my own.

i must go at theradio site,3000 feets and i dont want to arrive there
and not be ready.

thanks for your help

gervais ve2ckn