I don't have an issue any longer since running Tardis in the backround.
It must have been the ISP timeout in my case! -=Rog-K9RB=-
----- Original Message -----
From: Edward Gisske <gisske@offex.com>
To: Roger Borowski <K9RB@arrl.net>; z-Writelog <Writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Re: Internet Time out
> It is likely that the issue is not your ISP, but rather that the disconnect
> is coming from the Telnet cluster to you. Telnet clusters usually have a
> non-activity auto-disconnect to terminate connections that have failed or
> left without logging off. This cleans out the user list and avoids
> saturating the telnet server with dead connections. The key to staying
> connected is for the program that has established the Telnet connection
> (i.e. Writelog) to send a <CR> or something every 30 min or so to assure the
> cluster that the connection is still active. Just sending something up the
> line (like checking e-mail) won't do it, as AR-Cluster won't recognize
> anything not addressed to it.
>
> K9IMM
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roger Borowski" <K9RB@bellsouth.net>
> To: "z-Writelog" <Writelog@contesting.com>; <dx4win@qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 7:09 AM
> Subject: [WriteLog] Re: Internet Time out
>
>
> >
> > Subject: Re: Internet Time out
> >
> >
> > > > While accessing the Internet for Dx spots, my internet provider
> (Prodigy)
> > > > will time me out if I show no activity for 30 minutes. I have even set
> my
> > > > Outlook Mail software to check for email every 5 minutes. I still get
> timed
> > > > out. Does anyone know of a program that will work with Writelog and
> DX4WIN
> > > > and keep my on-line account open by sending a carriage return, etc.
> > > >
> > > > I have a dial up connection with very good connect speed and would
> like to
> > > > avoid the cost of cable on-line if possible.
> >
> > Why not use one of the many programs available that keeps your PC clock
> correct
> > by checking with the NBS every few minutes and correcting it as necessary.
> I
> > use "Tardis" http://www.kaska.demon.co.uk and although it is shareware, I
> find
> > it to suit my needs just fine while working on all PC's on my network
> here.
> > Another similar program is called AtomTime at www.atomtime.com I believe
> > there are other freeware programs that accomplish the same thing. These
> little
> > TSR programs run in the background and use very little resources, while
> keeping
> > your PC clock/s perfect and also provides for ISP/internet activity at an
> > interval you decide, as frequently as every minute! Every 5 minutes works
> fine
> > here!
> > 73, Rog-K9RB
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > WriteLog mailing list
> > WriteLog@contesting.com
> > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/writelog
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> WriteLog mailing list
> WriteLog@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/writelog
>
|