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#1302

From: "J. Lance Cotton" <groups@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 3:56 pm
Subject: Re: Using OT2 in KISS mode

kj5o

on 12/6/2006 9:39 AM Stephen Brown Jr said the following:
> Here is my /etc/ax25/axports:
> n1vlv-debian:~# cat /etc/ax25/axports
> # /etc/ax25/axports
> #
> # The format of this file is:
> #
> # name callsign speed paclen window description
> #
> 1       N1VLV-8         9600    255     2       145.010 MHz (1200  bps)

I think I recall something about KISS mode on the T2 running only at 4800
bps, so you probably should have something like:


1       N1VLV-8         4800    255     2       145.010 MHz (1200  bps)


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#1303

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 4:42 pm
Subject: RE: Using OT2 in KISS mode

n1vg

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No, KISS will work at any baud rate now. You just need to make sure you set it. If you're running the new firmware, set AMODE KISS and ABAUD 9600 to run KISS at 9600 on the primary port.

Scott

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of J. Lance Cotton
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 7:57 AM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [tracker2] Using OT2 in KISS mode

on 12/6/2006 9:39 AM Stephen Brown Jr said the following:
> Here is my /etc/ax25/axports:
> n1vlv-debian:~# cat /etc/ax25/axports
> # /etc/ax25/axports
> #
> # The format of this file is:
> #
> # name callsign speed paclen window description
> #
> 1 N1VLV-8 9600 255 2 145.010 MHz (1200 bps)

I think I recall something about KISS mode on the T2 running only at 4800
bps, so you probably should have something like:

1 N1VLV-8 4800 255 2 145.010 MHz (1200 bps)

--
J. Lance Cotton, KJ5O
joe@lightningflash.net
http://kj5o.lightningflash.net
Three Step Plan: 1. Take over the world. 2. Get a lot of cookies. 3. Eat the
cookies.

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#1304

From: Mike Fenske <mfenske@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 4:49 pm
Subject: Bootloader update

ve7mkf

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Is is also safe to run on the proto B boards?

Mike Fenske
VE7MKF

At 08:38 PM 03/12/06 -0800, you wrote:
>
>I did put out an update of the bootloader updater, though.  It's now safe to
run on Rev C boards.  It should fix the xmodem upload, though you'll probably
need to wait for the new firmware for it all to work properly together.  Oh, and
the new firmware allows you to keep your configuration during an xmodem update.
>
>Scott

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#1305

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 5:02 pm
Subject: RE: Bootloader update

n1vg

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Yeah. The bootloader now checks the config bytes to see if it needs to invert the output or not.

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Fenske
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 8:50 AM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [tracker2] Bootloader update

Is is also safe to run on the proto B boards?

Mike Fenske
VE7MKF

At 08:38 PM 03/12/06 -0800, you wrote:
>
>I did put out an update of the bootloader updater, though. It's now safe to run on Rev C boards. It should fix the xmodem upload, though you'll probably need to wait for the new firmware for it all to work properly together. Oh, and the new firmware allows you to keep your configuration during an xmodem update.
>
>Scott

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#1306

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 5:22 pm
Subject: RE: Re: LaCrosse 2317 WX Station

n1vg

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The firmware is posted. You may need to wire up an adapter to handle the weird signaling requirements of the station - set the output voltage jumper on the T2 to 5 volts, and then make the following connections:

T2 -- Station

2 -- 2

3 -- 3

4 -- 7

5 -- 4 and 5

The reason for the weird wiring is that (at least for the station I have, and the ones I've read about) the station itself doesn't generate any RS-232 voltage levels. Not surprising, since it has to run for months on 3 AA batteries. It just steals the voltages it needs from the host, so pin 4 has to be low and pin 7 has to be high.

Once that's done, just set the port to WS2300 mode and it should start working after a minute.

Scott

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kernsd2001
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 3:04 PM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [tracker2] Re: LaCrosse 2317 WX Station

--- In tracker2@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Miller" <scott@...> wrote:
>
> If anyone gets one, let me know and I'll help you try it out.

I'm in!

BestBuy should have one ready for me in time for my commute home.

73 de Donald

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#1307

From: Mark Miller <kramrellim@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 7:35 pm
Subject: Re: Firmware build 54074 released

markm76017

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How do I turn off the messages that look like this?

Dist: 31 mi Bearing: 217
Dist: 39 mi Bearing: 241
Dist: 39 mi Bearing: 241
Dist: 24 mi Bearing: 252
Dist: 24 mi Bearing: 252
Dist: 13 mi Bearing: 216
Dist: 18 mi Bearing: 210
Dist: 18 mi Bearing: 210
Dist: 32 mi Bearing: 223
Dist: 21 mi Bearing: 217
Dist: 21 mi Bearing: 217
Dist: 78 mi Bearing: 259

73,

Mark N5RFX


At 12:30 AM 12/6/2006, you wrote:

>Ok, lots of changes in this build, though not all are visible.

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#1308

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 8:03 pm
Subject: RE: Firmware build 54074 released

n1vg

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Ah.. forgot about that. I put that in there for testing and haven't added an option for it yet. I'll do that shortly.

Do the distances and bearings look right, at least?

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Miller
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 11:36 AM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [tracker2] Firmware build 54074 released

How do I turn off the messages that look like this?

Dist: 31 mi Bearing: 217
Dist: 39 mi Bearing: 241
Dist: 39 mi Bearing: 241
Dist: 24 mi Bearing: 252
Dist: 24 mi Bearing: 252
Dist: 13 mi Bearing: 216
Dist: 18 mi Bearing: 210
Dist: 18 mi Bearing: 210
Dist: 32 mi Bearing: 223
Dist: 21 mi Bearing: 217
Dist: 21 mi Bearing: 217
Dist: 78 mi Bearing: 259

73,

Mark N5RFX

At 12:30 AM 12/6/2006, you wrote:

>Ok, lots of changes in this build, though not all are visible.

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#1309

From: Mark Miller <kramrellim@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 8:04 pm
Subject: Re: Firmware build 54074 released

markm76017

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Sorry, I meant C0 FF C0

Also where is the new bootloader located?

73,

Mark N5RFX

At 02:00 PM 12/6/2006, Mark Miller wrote:
>I have not been able to turn off Kiss by sending hex CO 255 CO.
>
>73,
>
>Mark N5RFX
>
>
>>The config program is lagging behind the firmware, and options like KISS and
>>Garmin won't work until I get it updated.

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#1310

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 8:45 pm
Subject: RE: Firmware build 54074 released

n1vg

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Make sure you've got the right baud rate. It was working last time I checked. C0 FE C0 should cause a reset, without exiting KISS mode. See if it at least receives that one.

Oh, wait, I found it. Yeah, I screwed up. Gotta figure out how I'm going to fix that one. Looks like for now you've either got to send the command remotely, or reload from defaults. Not sure how I missed that.

The new bootloader is in the 'web' option download menu. Load the updater, quit, and you should see the LED flash and then stay green. Start up the config program again and load in the regular .s19 file. Sorry it's a little clunky, but hopefully this will be the last update to the bootloader for awhile.

Scott

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Miller
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 12:05 PM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [tracker2] Firmware build 54074 released

Sorry, I meant C0 FF C0

Also where is the new bootloader located?

73,

Mark N5RFX

At 02:00 PM 12/6/2006, Mark Miller wrote:
>I have not been able to turn off Kiss by sending hex CO 255 CO.
>
>73,
>
>Mark N5RFX
>
>
>>The config program is lagging behind the firmware, and options like KISS and
>>Garmin won't work until I get it updated.

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#1311

From: Mark Miller <kramrellim@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 8:00 pm
Subject: Re: Firmware build 54074 released

markm76017

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I have not been able to turn off Kiss by sending hex CO 255 CO.

73,

Mark N5RFX


>The config program is lagging behind the firmware, and options like KISS and
>Garmin won't work until I get it updated.

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#1312

From: "bridgetdog3" <boogerdog@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 9:35 pm
Subject: only one interval xmit

bridgetdog3

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Scott,I put the new build in both T2's(proto C) and when I power on it
xmits ok and one time after that then no further. The interval is set
for 1800 sec. Any idea's.

Thanks
Todd

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#1313

From: "k0yg" <mpatton5280@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 10:29 pm
Subject: Re: only one interval xmit

k0yg

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Scott,

I'm seeing some similar behavior.  I have the T2 (proto C) connected
to a Peet WX station and I have Xmit set to every 5 minutes (300
seconds).  It transmits initially, then every once in a while but not
5 minutes.  I haven't figured out yet if it is related to the Peet
mode or something else.  Im testing that now.

I also notice that the LED is flashing orange every now and then.
I'm not sure what that means.

Good news is that the humidity is being correctly reported now in
Peet mode (it's reporting zero when you don't have a humidity sensor
attached).

Mark

--- In tracker2@yahoogroups.com, "bridgetdog3" <boogerdog@...> wrote:
>
>
> Scott,I put the new build in both T2's(proto C) and when I power on
it
> xmits ok and one time after that then no further. The interval is
set
> for 1800 sec. Any idea's.
>
> Thanks
> Todd
>

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#1314

From: "todd" <boogerdog@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 10:47 pm
Subject: Re: only one interval xmit

bridgetdog3

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I hooked the GPS up to it and it seems to work but not if I manualy put in my position.

todd

----- Original Message -----

From: bridgetdog3

To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 1:35 PM

Subject: [tracker2] only one interval xmit

Scott,I put the new build in both T2's(proto C) and when I power on it
xmits ok and one time after that then no further. The interval is set
for 1800 sec. Any idea's.

Thanks
Todd

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#1315

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 11:24 pm
Subject: RE: only one interval xmit

n1vg

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Are you getting blinks for valid GPS data? What if you turn on TXNOFIX?

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bridgetdog3
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 1:36 PM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [tracker2] only one interval xmit

Scott,I put the new build in both T2's(proto C) and when I power on it
xmits ok and one time after that then no further. The interval is set
for 1800 sec. Any idea's.

Thanks
Todd

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#1316

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 11:33 pm
Subject: RE: only one interval xmit

n1vg

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Ok, I probably made a mistake in the fixed position code. I'll check it out this evening. I fully expect a few glitches, with as many changes as I made to the transmit timing logic. Hopefully when I'm all done it'll be easier to follow.

Scott

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of todd
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 2:48 PM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [tracker2] only one interval xmit

I hooked the GPS up to it and it seems to work but not if I manualy put in my position.

todd

----- Original Message -----

From: bridgetdog3

To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 1:35 PM

Subject: [tracker2] only one interval xmit

Scott,I put the new build in both T2's(proto C) and when I power on it
xmits ok and one time after that then no further. The interval is set
for 1800 sec. Any idea's.

Thanks
Todd

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#1317

From: "todd" <boogerdog@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 12:47 am
Subject: Re: only one interval xmit

bridgetdog3

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Sorry for the delay. I do have valid gps blinks. Have not tried the txnofix. It's doing to many different things now like using Mycall from config 2 without the jumper on J7, interval set to 1800 sec and transmitting every 120 sec. Gonna do a bin reload and see if that helps.

todd

----- Original Message -----

From: Scott Miller

To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 3:24 PM

Subject: RE: [tracker2] only one interval xmit

Are you getting blinks for valid GPS data? What if you turn on TXNOFIX?

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bridgetdog3
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 1:36 PM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [tracker2] only one interval xmit

Scott,I put the new build in both T2's(proto C) and when I power on it
xmits ok and one time after that then no further. The interval is set
for 1800 sec. Any idea's.

Thanks
Todd

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#1318

From: "Stephen Brown Jr" <stephen.brown75@...>
Date: Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:53 am
Subject: Re: Firmware

sbrown6079

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Ok, so with all that being said, I'm assuming my best option is to flash it using the windows utility? Where can I get the files?

On 11/28/06, Scott Miller <scott@...> wrote:

The xmodem-formatted firmware is a little out of date - I'll update it next time I put out a stable build. There have been some compatibility problems reported with the upload; I've tested it under Minicom and sz from the command line in Linux, and using SecureCRT from Windows without any problem, but there may be problems with other platforms.

Also, as of yet there's no way to skip blocks, so the configuration space always gets overwritten during an xmodem firmware upgrade. That might not be entirely a bad thing, but it's inconvenient.

Oh yeah, there's an undocumented feature in the Windows config program - right-click on the title bar and you can save the whole flash image to a file suitable for xmodem uploads. It requires a Windows box, but it does let you prepare images for upload under Linux.

Scott

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Stephen
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 3:41 PM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [tracker2] Firmware

Got my new rev C OT2 built today and I must say what an awesome
product. Good job Scott, I'm sure these will sell very well for you.

I am going to flash it using xmodem on my linux machine, where can I
download the firmware? I did not see it anywhere in the files section.
Also, is there any supporting documentation outlining this process?
I've flashed chips before, but never anything like this.....

73's
Stephen
N1VLV

Again Scott, awesome product. I'm quite happy with it so far and I
haven't even fired it up yet!

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#1319

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 1:10 am
Subject: Firmware build 54075 released

n1vg

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I just posted an update that should fix the issues identified today.  Fixed
position mode seems to be working now, and you can exit from KISS mode.
Just keep in mind that it'll cause BOTH ports to exit KISS mode if you have
them both set that way.

Also, to simplify exiting from KISS mode, you can just hit ctrl-c twice in a
row.  For Garmin mode, just hit enter a few times.  In both cases, you have
to have the right baud rate selected in your terminal program.

Bearing and range output is now disabled, at least until I have a chance to
make it an option and verify that the bearing part works right.  I'm not
sure that it's properly compensating for the convergence of the meridians.

Scott

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#1320

From: "todd" <boogerdog@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 2:04 am
Subject: Re: Firmware build 54075 released

bridgetdog3

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Fixed my problem Scott.

Thanks

Todd

----- Original Message -----

From: Scott Miller

To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 5:10 PM

Subject: [tracker2] Firmware build 54075 released

I just posted an update that should fix the issues identified today. Fixed
position mode seems to be working now, and you can exit from KISS mode.
Just keep in mind that it'll cause BOTH ports to exit KISS mode if you have
them both set that way.

Also, to simplify exiting from KISS mode, you can just hit ctrl-c twice in a
row. For Garmin mode, just hit enter a few times. In both cases, you have
to have the right baud rate selected in your terminal program.

Bearing and range output is now disabled, at least until I have a chance to
make it an option and verify that the bearing part works right. I'm not
sure that it's properly compensating for the convergence of the meridians.

Scott

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#1321

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 3:09 am
Subject: RE: Firmware build 54075 released

n1vg

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I just uploaded another update - this one adds CTS/RTS flow control support. Setting BMODE to FLOW (now the default) enables flow control in console and KISS modes. This is especially useful if you're sending a list of config commands - you can now send it a bunch of commands at once without overflowing the buffer.

Scott

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of todd
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 6:04 PM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [tracker2] Firmware build 54075 released

Fixed my problem Scott.

Thanks

Todd

----- Original Message -----

From: Scott Miller

To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 5:10 PM

Subject: [tracker2] Firmware build 54075 released

I just posted an update that should fix the issues identified today. Fixed
position mode seems to be working now, and you can exit from KISS mode.
Just keep in mind that it'll cause BOTH ports to exit KISS mode if you have
them both set that way.

Also, to simplify exiting from KISS mode, you can just hit ctrl-c twice in a
row. For Garmin mode, just hit enter a few times. In both cases, you have
to have the right baud rate selected in your terminal program.

Bearing and range output is now disabled, at least until I have a chance to
make it an option and verify that the bearing part works right. I'm not
sure that it's properly compensating for the convergence of the meridians.

Scott

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#1322

From: "Stephen Brown Jr" <stephen.brown75@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 3:32 am
Subject: Re: Using OT2 in KISS mode

sbrown6079

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I'm still fighting this and not having much luck :( I am up to date on all the firmware, and I am using config 2 in KISS mode. I have amode set to KISS, and abaud set to 9600. I have the ax25 module loaded, and ran kissattach successfully. Running listen from the CLI yields nothing, yet if I open up minicom and shoot a packet from my TH-D7, I do see garbage, so I'm assuming something is there. I swear there has got to be some small overlooked thing I have not found yet.....

Ideas and suggestions appreciated!

73's
Stephen
N1VLV

On 12/6/06, Scott Miller <scott@... > wrote:

No, KISS will work at any baud rate now. You just need to make sure you set it. If you're running the new firmware, set AMODE KISS and ABAUD 9600 to run KISS at 9600 on the primary port.

Scott

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of J. Lance Cotton
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 7:57 AM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [tracker2] Using OT2 in KISS mode

on 12/6/2006 9:39 AM Stephen Brown Jr said the following:
> Here is my /etc/ax25/axports:
> n1vlv-debian:~# cat /etc/ax25/axports
> # /etc/ax25/axports
> #
> # The format of this file is:
> #
> # name callsign speed paclen window description
> #
> 1 N1VLV-8 9600 255 2 145.010 MHz (1200 bps)

I think I recall something about KISS mode on the T2 running only at 4800
bps, so you probably should have something like:

1 N1VLV-8 4800 255 2 145.010 MHz (1200 bps)

--
J. Lance Cotton, KJ5O
joe@...
http://kj5o.lightningflash.net
Three Step Plan: 1. Take over the world. 2. Get a lot of cookies. 3. Eat the
cookies.

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#1323

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 4:17 am
Subject: RE: Using OT2 in KISS mode

n1vg

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Got Xastir loaded? Try running it in KISS TNC mode, see if it can talk to the T2 directly. I'm no expert on Linux AX.25, and I had some difficulty myself getting it set up (with a KPC-3), but that was so long ago I've forgotten what I had to do. I think my biggest problem was the custom kernel build, since I kept forgetting the oddball IDE controller and various other critical bits.

Scott

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Brown Jr
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 7:33 PM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [tracker2] Using OT2 in KISS mode

I'm still fighting this and not having much luck :( I am up to date on all the firmware, and I am using config 2 in KISS mode. I have amode set to KISS, and abaud set to 9600. I have the ax25 module loaded, and ran kissattach successfully. Running listen from the CLI yields nothing, yet if I open up minicom and shoot a packet from my TH-D7, I do see garbage, so I'm assuming something is there. I swear there has got to be some small overlooked thing I have not found yet.....

Ideas and suggestions appreciated!

73's
Stephen
N1VLV

On 12/6/06, Scott Miller <scott@opentrac.org > wrote:

No, KISS will work at any baud rate now. You just need to make sure you set it. If you're running the new firmware, set AMODE KISS and ABAUD 9600 to run KISS at 9600 on the primary port.

Scott

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of J. Lance Cotton
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 7:57 AM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [tracker2] Using OT2 in KISS mode

on 12/6/2006 9:39 AM Stephen Brown Jr said the following:
> Here is my /etc/ax25/axports:
> n1vlv-debian:~# cat /etc/ax25/axports
> # /etc/ax25/axports
> #
> # The format of this file is:
> #
> # name callsign speed paclen window description
> #
> 1 N1VLV-8 9600 255 2 145.010 MHz (1200 bps)

I think I recall something about KISS mode on the T2 running only at 4800
bps, so you probably should have something like:

1 N1VLV-8 4800 255 2 145.010 MHz (1200 bps)

--
J. Lance Cotton, KJ5O
joe@lightningflash.net
http://kj5o.lightningflash.net
Three Step Plan: 1. Take over the world. 2. Get a lot of cookies. 3. Eat the
cookies.

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#1324

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 5:00 am
Subject: RE: Re: only one interval xmit

n1vg

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Forgot to mention this - the orange flash indicates a valid set of weather data.

I just updated the firmware yet again to fix a flow control glitch with the firmware upload and calibration functions. Also, the 1-wire weather support is at least partially working. The temperature and humidity seem to be ok, but I won't make any promises about wind direction and speed.

Scott

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of k0yg
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 2:29 PM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [tracker2] Re: only one interval xmit

Scott,

I'm seeing some similar behavior. I have the T2 (proto C) connected
to a Peet WX station and I have Xmit set to every 5 minutes (300
seconds). It transmits initially, then every once in a while but not
5 minutes. I haven't figured out yet if it is related to the Peet
mode or something else. Im testing that now.

I also notice that the LED is flashing orange every now and then.
I'm not sure what that means.

Good news is that the humidity is being correctly reported now in
Peet mode (it's reporting zero when you don't have a humidity sensor
attached).

Mark

--- In tracker2@yahoogroups.com, "bridgetdog3" <boogerdog@...> wrote:
>
>
> Scott,I put the new build in both T2's(proto C) and when I power on
it
> xmits ok and one time after that then no further. The interval is
set
> for 1800 sec. Any idea's.
>
> Thanks
> Todd
>

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#1325

From: Jason Winningham <jdw@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 12:21 pm
Subject: Re: Firmware build 54075 released

joeuser66

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On Dec 6, 2006, at 9:09 PM, Scott Miller wrote:

> enables flow control in console and KISS modes.

by coincidence I was reading a KISS paper by Phil Karn last night.
One thing that jumped out at me was he specified the communications
between host and TNC have _no_ flow control.

For APRS use I don't see the harm, and it would help preserve limited
resources (buffer space) on a microcontroller without dropping data.

I guess hardware flow control assumes you haven't broken out the
second serial port to a separate connector?

-Jason
kg4wsv

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#1326

From: Lance Cotton <groups@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 1:08 pm
Subject: Re: Using OT2 in KISS mode

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Stephen Brown Jr wrote:
> I'm still fighting this and not having much luck :( I am up to date on
> all the firmware, and I am using config 2 in KISS mode. I have amode set
> to KISS, and abaud set to 9600. I have the ax25 module loaded, and ran
> kissattach successfully.  Running listen from the CLI yields nothing,
> yet if I open up minicom and shoot a packet from my TH-D7, I do see
> garbage, so I'm assuming something is there. I swear there has got to be
> some small overlooked thing I have not found yet.....
>
> Ideas and suggestions appreciated!

Again, just guessing, but I would check to see if the rest of the
modules are loaded. I think you would need: crc_ccitt, ax25, and mkiss.
For your 2.4.33 kernel, obviously ax25 is already there.

I would think that you'd get an error if you ran kissattach without the
mkiss module loaded, but perhaps it doesn't. Look through
/var/log/messages when you run kissattach to see if any errors show up
there.

I've set up ax25/kiss networking with KPC-3+, Elcom's mUSB-TNT, and
TNC-X, on both SuSE 9 and Ubuntu 6.06, but it's been so long ago now
that I may have forgotten any troubles I ran into.

I have had a lot of luck scanning through /var/log/messages for clues
about kernel modules loading (especially for the BP-96 modem from Baycom)

-Lance KJ5O

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#1327

From: Doug Reed <n0nas@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 2:21 pm
Subject: LaCrosse 2317 WX Station software test

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I'll want to play with the new software as well, but first I have to
finish test and programming of my board. I've got it assembled but
haven't applied power yet. I did note the latest software build should
have the WX2300 support built-in and ready for test.

73, Doug Reed, N0NAS.

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#1328

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 3:18 pm
Subject: RE: Firmware build 54075 released

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Right, you can only use it for flow control OR a second serial port. I'll try adding XON/XOFF flow control later. And you're right, the KISS spec says no flow control. That doesn't mean it won't work on some platforms, though. Depending on how the port is set up, some implementations may hold off when RTS is low even if they haven't specifically been coded that way. I know in some programs I've written I had to explicitly disable CTS/RTS handshaking.

Scott

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason Winningham
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:21 AM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [tracker2] Firmware build 54075 released

On Dec 6, 2006, at 9:09 PM, Scott Miller wrote:

> enables flow control in console and KISS modes.

by coincidence I was reading a KISS paper by Phil Karn last night.
One thing that jumped out at me was he specified the communications
between host and TNC have _no_ flow control.

For APRS use I don't see the harm, and it would help preserve limited
resources (buffer space) on a microcontroller without dropping data.

I guess hardware flow control assumes you haven't broken out the
second serial port to a separate connector?

-Jason
kg4wsv

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#1329

From: "k0yg" <mpatton5280@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 4:10 pm
Subject: Re: Firmware build 54075 released

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Scott,

This build fixed my problem with the Peet WX station as well.  I'm
now getting data every every 5 minutes as programmed.  I think the
orange flash on the LED went away - or at least I haven't noticed it.

Mark

--- In tracker2@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Miller" <scott@...> wrote:
>
> I just posted an update that should fix the issues identified
today.  Fixed
> position mode seems to be working now, and you can exit from KISS
mode.
> Just keep in mind that it'll cause BOTH ports to exit KISS mode if
you have
> them both set that way.
>
> Also, to simplify exiting from KISS mode, you can just hit ctrl-c
twice in a
> row.  For Garmin mode, just hit enter a few times.  In both cases,
you have
> to have the right baud rate selected in your terminal program.
>
> Bearing and range output is now disabled, at least until I have a
chance to
> make it an option and verify that the bearing part works right.
I'm not
> sure that it's properly compensating for the convergence of the
meridians.
>
> Scott
>

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#1330

From: "Scott Miller" <scott@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 4:18 pm
Subject: RE: Re: Firmware build 54075 released

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I changed the logic on the orange blink - I need to put it back in the Peet Bros code.

From: tracker2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tracker2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of k0yg
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 8:10 AM
To: tracker2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [tracker2] Re: Firmware build 54075 released

Scott,

This build fixed my problem with the Peet WX station as well. I'm
now getting data every every 5 minutes as programmed. I think the
orange flash on the LED went away - or at least I haven't noticed it.

Mark

--- In tracker2@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Miller" <scott@...> wrote:
>
> I just posted an update that should fix the issues identified
today. Fixed
> position mode seems to be working now, and you can exit from KISS
mode.
> Just keep in mind that it'll cause BOTH ports to exit KISS mode if
you have
> them both set that way.
>
> Also, to simplify exiting from KISS mode, you can just hit ctrl-c
twice in a
> row. For Garmin mode, just hit enter a few times. In both cases,
you have
> to have the right baud rate selected in your terminal program.
>
> Bearing and range output is now disabled, at least until I have a
chance to
> make it an option and verify that the bearing part works right.
I'm not
> sure that it's properly compensating for the convergence of the
meridians.
>
> Scott
>

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#1331

From: "k0yg" <mpatton5280@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 6:14 pm
Subject: Re: LaCrosse 2317 WX Station software test

k0yg

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Hi Scott,

I picked up a 2317 from Best Buy and now have it connected in place
of the Peet WX station.

I can't seem to get the 2317 to talk to the T2 on port B.  I
unplugged the Peet and plugged in the 2317 in it's place.  I was able
to get the 2317 to work with the La Crosse supplied software so I
know it works.

I manually set BBAUD 2400 and BMODE WS2300.  When the T2 it
transmits, there is no weather data.

Any idea what may be going on?  I noticed that the WXINFO command
doesn't return anything if that is a clue.

Mark

--- In tracker2@yahoogroups.com, Doug Reed <n0nas@...> wrote:
>
> I'll want to play with the new software as well, but first I have
to
> finish test and programming of my board. I've got it assembled but
> haven't applied power yet. I did note the latest software build
should
> have the WX2300 support built-in and ready for test.
>
> 73, Doug Reed, N0NAS.
>

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