6m meteor Scatter project.

[Tom Azlin, N4ZPT]

thanks for the cc Bill. I will go look at ASatLogger. 73, Tom n4zpt

Bill Diaz wrote:
> Bob,
> 	See below:
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Robert Bruninga [mailto:bruninga at usna.edu] 
>> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 08:11
>> To: 'Tom Azlin, N4ZPT'; 'Bill Diaz'
>> Cc: 'Paul Rinaldo'; 'tacos AMRAD'
>> Subject: RE: 6m meteor Scatter project.
>>
>>
>> Im not sure ALOGGER will work for this.
>>
>> ALOGGER requires a search string.  That is perfect for
>> digipeated packets since the match string is just the call of
>> the satellite*.  But for Meteor Scatter, there is no DIGI, so it
>> will have to forward ALL packets to the internet.  
> 
>> I'll have to get Bill diaz to modify it..  Maybe if we add "MS"
>> to the search string, then it will pass ALL packets to the
>> internet?  Or maybe it needs a check-box, to pass-all.?
> 
> 	Unlike ALogger, ASatLogger will gate any packets it hears on the
> serial port to the APRS-IS.  While it was designed to work with the Kenwood
> D7* radio's it should work ok with other radios and an external TNC.  It can
> send TNC commands to configure the TNC.  Just have to create the necessary
> .TNC file for use with specific TNC's.  See
> http://www.billdiaz.dynip.com/ASatLogger.htm
> 
> 	Will also look into modifying ALogger to gate all heard packets.
> 
> Bill KC9XG
> 
> 	
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: tacos-bounces+bruninga=nadn.navy.mil at amrad.org 
>>> [mailto:tacos-bounces+bruninga=nadn.navy.mil at amrad.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Tom Azlin, N4ZPT
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 5:27 PM
>>> To: Bob Bruninga
>>> Cc: Paul Rinaldo; tacos AMRAD
>>> Subject: Re: 6m meteor Scatter project.
>>>
>>> Thanks Bob,
>>>
>>> What is the simplest way to set up an iGate? I see that using
>> Alogger 
>>> for a Satgate is mentioned frequently. Would that be a good
>> choice?
>>> 73, Tom n4zpt
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Bob Bruninga wrote:
>>>> The #1 advantage of this current 6m MS proposal is that it
>> does not
>>>> attempt 2-way exchange.  It takes unique advantage of these
>> primary
>>>> issues:
>>>>
>>>> 1) APRS Email Mission is delivery of SINGLE Email packets.
>>>>
>>>> 2) A single successful packet results in real-world value,
>> sender-to
>>>> ANY human recepient on the planet
>>>>
>>>> 3) Space-diversity: Receivers at IGates all over the country
>> all
>>>> linked in real time via the internet.  THis improves
>> reliability by
>>>> an order of magnitude.  Not just one area of the sky, 
>>> between point A
>>>> and B, but ALL areas of the sky beteeen A and B-thru-ZZ are 
>>> potential
>>>> meteor reflectors.
>>>>
>>>> 4) Only one packet to one receiver is needed for 100%
>> success.
>>>> 5) Individual testing is one-handed.  All IGate receivers
>> are
>>>> automomous and listening 24/7.  SO any tester only needs to
>> TRANSMIT
>>>> his email, and then watch his PC for success.
>>>>
>>>> It is this unique "emergeny outgoing email" mission,
>> unique-existing
>>>> APRS infrastrcutre and existing email engines that make this
>> new
>>>> project quite viable and not necessarily dependent on a
>> critical
>>>> mass.
>>>>
>>>> Lets get some on the air listening...
>>>>
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