[WriteLog] ARRL DX and more

[Mike McCarthy, W1NR]

Most likely cause is the DSL line getting clobbered with RFI.  I moved
my DSL modem and packet cluster node to the other side of the basement
from the station and used shielded cables, good grounds and a Tripp-Lite
UPS/line noise isolator to keep the RF out of the DSL line.

I can still get an occasional dropped connection because of RFI getting
into the logging PC's network, but the DSL line and my cluster node stay
running.  This usually happens when tuning the amp or selecting the
wrong antenna and getting high SWR.

It would be nice if WriteLog had a re-connect for telnet connections,
something like CONPERM ON from the packet modem days.

Mike, W1NR


-----Original Message-----
From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 9:29 PM
To: 'Writelog'
Subject: [WriteLog] ARRL DX and more


Toward the end of the contest I turned on the packet.  I have tried a
couple
of telnet sites and keep getting disconnected.  Is this a common
problem?  I
am on a DSL line and have not had any connection issues in the past.  I
tried the K5DX cluster and K1TTT.  Obviously the spots were coming in
fast
and furious.

Is there a better way to connect to packet via the internet?  I have
Logic
for my normal everyday logging and that connection has never dumped.  It
connects to the OH2 server.