[Trlog] newbie question: How to tie in Internet clusters to TRLog:

[kd4d at comcast.net]

Hi Allan:

I also love TR-Log and still use it.  For WAE CW, I DO connect to an internet
packet cluster for spots (using telnet).

Telnet is the basic protocol for getting packet spots from the internet that
come in the same way as you get them from a TNC.

There is a program called WintelnetX that you can run on a Windows XP
(or other Windows) platform.  That connects to the TR-Log computer using
a serial (null modem) cable.  This requires that the Windows XP computer
have a serial port also.

I can send you the WintelnetX setup or provide more information.  Since
TR-Log is running under MS-DOS, it is impractical to try to get THAT
DOS computer to also connect to an internet packet cluster.

If you want to experiment with a telnet packet cluster, open up a Windows
Command Prompt and type "telnet k1ttt.net".

If you want the exact setup for the WintelnetX setup, let me know.

73,

Mark, KD4D



 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Allan Taylor" <radio.k7gt at gmail.com>
> I am trying to catch up with the state-of-the-art here. I have used TRLog
> for 10+ years and love it. Recently, I have
> put internet into the shack (through a wireless bridge, etc.) and would like
> to tie it into TRLog for spots. I have never
> used telnet, just DXSummit for DX spots. The TRLog manual I have (6.79??)
> says to use a 2nd windows
> computer and an emulator and tie it to a serial port on the TRLog (DOS)
> computer.
> 
> Is there a better way? If I need to do it as described, can someone
> recommend an emulator and setup details?
> 
> I am also exploring TR4W but am not ready to make the leap with it.
> 
> My contesting is generally casual, but I would like to have all the tricks
> to play with, if I can.
> 
> -- 
> 73  Allan  K7GT
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