[SECC] KS4Q DX Cluster and your TNC; Please Read!

[James Nail]

Ernie,

Thanks for the reply.  I'm set-up for AB5K now, but really would like a closer
cluster for propagation reasons.  I guess if everyone from GA uses this cluster
the info presented is useful by filtering the spots.  Is this generally your
understanding as well?

Jim

Ernie wrote:

> Jim,
>
> Thanks for your interest. There is currently no telnet access to the
> cluster.  I have had some difficulties opening up my firewall to a telnet
> port.
>
> If you are interested in telnet access, I would recommend that you go to
> www.ab5k.net and log in there.  Or, if your logging program has a telnet
> client in it,
> go to dxc-us.ab5k.net
>
> The primary purpose of the cluster at this point in time is to provide RF
> access to those that don't want to tie up their phone line, or don't have
> cable modem or DSL.
> Regards,
>
> Ernie KS4Q
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James Nail" <jbnail@netzero.net>
> To: "Ernie" <erniez@hatcreekcopy.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2001 10:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [SECC] KS4Q DX Cluster and your TNC; Please Read!
>
> > Ernie,
> >
> > I have never logged on to your DX cluster.  I'm a member of SECC and would
> like
> > to know the Telnet access IP address if this is a supported capability.
> Your
> > help is appreciated.
> >
> > Jim WA2MBP  QRZ'ed?
> >
> > Ernie wrote:
> >
> > > This is directed at all users of the KS4Q DX packetcluster.  It 'may'
> help
> > > some of you to stay connected.  However, it would be best that EVERYONE
> that
> > > uses the cluster check their settings and adjust them to what is
> suggested
> > > in the attached document....even those of you that stay connected for
> days
> > > at a time may be a little part of the problem.
> > >
> > > More than likely what is happening is that some or most of your packet
> > > acknowledgements are getting trampled by another station.  In this case,
> it
> > > may help to be a little less aggressive as another station that is
> stronger
> > > will always win.
> > >
> > > Please consult that attached web site which Bary Fay, W4NS wrote a few
> years
> > > ago.  It is a wonderful guide that can help you get your TNC set up
> > > properly.  Because Sawnee can hear all of you, but all of you can't hear
> > > each other, it is essential that you try to maximize the randomness of
> your
> > > transmissions to Sawnee.  The FM capture effect being what it is, only
> one
> > > of you will win at a time...it is best that you not try to all cross
> through
> > > the 'doorway' at one time. Properly adjusting your TNC settings will
> help
> > > immensely.
> > >
> > > The link to the TNC settings of Bart Fay, W4NS is:
> > >
> > > http://www.nadxc.org/tncsetup.htm
> > >
> > > Thanks, Ernie KS4Q
> > >
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