|
 |
 |
 |
 |
Welcome to WETNET
WETNET is administered by the Puget Sound Amateur Radio TCP/IP Group, which consists of amateur radio operators who are interested in TCP/IP and Ham Radio. Our interests also include APRS, amateur satellite operations and just about anything involving computers and/or radios.
We have a history of contributing to the development of Amateur Radio related progams such as JNOS, XASTIR and the Linux AX.25 utilities.
In 1996, with the help of the ARRL, we sponsored the TAPR Digital Communications Conference in Seattle. We are constantly upgrading our network, and are working to better support ARES/RACES operations in the Puget Sound region.
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
Announcements
 |
No Hamslug isn't dead (just transformed) |
|
Posted by: webmin on 08/07/2007 09:53 AM
(Read: 484)
|
While it may seem that not much has been happening with the Hamslug project since I last posted about it just over a year ago, that's not entirely true.
Recently I started playing with a Linksys WRTSL54GS, the OpenWRT software and the X-WRT web interface.
Several things combine to make this almost the perfect Amateur Radio hacking platform. Wifi, USB 2.0, two internal serial ports, expandable RAM, and Linux to make it all play. |
|
Read More
| 2 Comments
|
 |
Bellingham LinuxFest |
|
Posted by: n7ipb on 04/28/2007 08:20 PM
(Read: 126)
|
Well as usual, a bunch of us went to the annual Linux fest in Bellingham and had a great time. While the event is two days this year and is still going on we decided to come back and have our usual 'geek night out' in Mount Vernon.
--more-- |
|
Read More
|
|
Hamslug V0.6.0 for the Linksys NSLU2 |
|
Posted by: webmin on 07/17/2006 06:03 PM
|
The latest binary providing AX.25 Amateur radio support is now available in the Download area.
This release provides complete web based configuration for TCP/IP based networks, Network Address Translation, and KISS parameters.
DigiNed is also included, can be configured via secure shell and enabled at startup.
NetRom/Rose support is in the kernel, and the config files are present but no startup scripts or web interface are available yet.
While all of the above fit in the standard flash provided in the NSLU2 the addition of external USB Memory/Disks is supported for those that want to get crazy adding additional packages. Most standard filesystem types are supported with the exception of ReiserFS (I needed the space)
Full source and patches to the standard OpenSlug coming soon.
I've created a seperate project for the web interface and hope to have help in expanding it to work under standard Linux distributions as well as the NSLU2. The project is located at http://sourceforge.net/projects/ax25-webinit/ and is still under construction so check back often as I get everything uploaded.
For now, comments and discussion on the seatcp mailing list (see e-mail Lists in the sidebar)
Ken, N7IPB |
|
| 1 Comments
|
|
It's almost ready |
|
Posted by: webmin on 07/12/2006 08:48 PM
|
The new software for the Linksys NSLU2.
It's up, it's running and only needs a few tweeks and a submittal or two to the openembedded and the NSLU2 development group.
In the meantime, just to wet your appetite:
|
|
| 0 Comments
|
 |
Jabber updates |
|
Posted by: webmin on 07/06/2006 01:18 PM
|
I've updated jabber.wetnet.net to add back in a few features that have been missing since our little problem last year.
Back once again are:
- Group Conferences - If your jabber client supports 'service discovery' (PSI does) then you can find out what conferences are in session, create your own, or just try the 'wetnet' conference and see if anyone is around.
- AIM, MSN and Yahoo transports - In addition to the current ICQ transport. Once again, use service discovery and register with the desired transport, then add friends on other services to your contact list
Remember when adding contacts for the various transports the Jabber ID (JID) used is made up of that persons user name for the service (or ICQ number for ICQ) followed by transportname.jabber.wetnet.net. i.e. for someone on AIM called cluelessnewbie they would be cluelessnewbie @ aim.jabber.wetnet.net
|
|
| 0 Comments
|
 |
The after Field Day blues |
|
Posted by: webmin on 06/28/2006 07:43 PM
|
Maybe it's just relief that its done :-)
Yup, Once again we managed to pull it off and have a great field day weekend.
The weather was perfect (maybe a little too hot), the band conditions reasonable, and the barbacue tasty.
Overall we made a bit over 500 contacts. Not bad considering we have so many builders and so few hard-core operators.
Thanks to Dean for the use of the WA7RO club special event call N7N.
Thanks to Shelley for the excellent pot of home-made tomato bisque, it really hit the spot in the early hours when it got a bit chilly.
Speaking of Chili, thanks to Marcela for the chili.
And thanks to all those who came out early to setup and stuck around afterward to tear down. If I get the time I'll put up a list of attendees later.
Pictures in the gallery. http://wetnet.net/gallery
Ken, N7IPB
|
|
| 0 Comments
|
|
AX.25 and the Linksys NSLU2 |
|
Posted by: webmin on 10/27/2005 05:09 PM
|
As part of my search to provide an easier way to build, and connect to, TCP/IP based packet networks an alpha release of OpenEmbedded Linux with ax.25 support for the Linksys NSLU2 is available in the download area under the 'programming' section.
This release contains complete support for AX.25, NETROM and ROSE using USB serial adapters or TNC's with USB support like the WIMO TNC7 Multi
The Linksys NSLU2 is designed to make it easy to add hard-drive space to your home network using external USB hard-drives. However it makes a great development platform for other projects since it runs Linux as it's OS and support is available from the OpenSlug project.
What makes the NSLU2 particularly useful for Amateur packet radio is it's low cost (approx. $85), ethernet connection, and its USB support. By adding a USB to serial adapter, a TNC, and a radio you can provide access to a packet radio network using any PC with an Ethernet connection. And since it contains an internal web server, with a little bit of programming help (volunteers welcome), easy to use configuration forms can be developed.
For help with installation, configuration or to volunteer to help, subscibe to the seatcp mailing list.
Ken, N7IPB |
 |
224.78 back up to snuff |
|
Posted by: webmin on 10/27/2005 05:00 PM
|
Craig (n7uqa) and I visited Lyman Hill last Sunday morning, repaired the 145.19 repeater (a cable came loose) and tweaked the front-end of the 224.78 repeater receiver.
One of the helical resonators had shifted and we'd dropped to about 2uv for sensitivity. After the adjustment we're back to less than .2uv. I'm back to being able to get in while mobile in Kirkland :-)
Ken, N7IPB |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ARRL
- Central American Organizations to Host Convention in October
- The Federación de Radioaficionados de Centroamerica, FRACAP (Federation of Radioamateurs of Central America), will host the XLVIII FRACAP 2008 Convention in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, October 3-5, 2008. FRACAP is a federation of six national Amateur Radio organizations from Central America: Club de radio aficionados de Guatemala (CRAG), Club de radio aficionados de El Salvador (CRAS), Federación de clubes de radioaficionados de Honduras (FEHDECRA), Club de radio experimentadores de Nicaragua (CREN), Radio club de Costa Rica (RCCR) and the Liga Panameña de Radioaficionados (LPR).
- Tropical Storm Gustav Soaking Haiti; Expected to Strengthen
- With maximum sustained winds of 90 mph/150 km per hour, Hurricane Gustav made landfall on the southwest peninsula of Haiti on the afternoon of August 26. Over the next few days, its path is projected to take it along Cuba's southern coast and then northwestward into the Gulf of Mexico. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
- The Amateur Amateur: Doing It in the Street
- The St Louis County ARES® Emergency Coordinator had urged the group's members to participate in the National Night Out events in their local communities. He felt that it was a good opportunity to promote ARES and Amateur Radio in general. I live in Florissant, a suburb of St Louis, and I was fairly sure that at least a few events were planned there. When I heard that there was going to be a block party practically on my doorstep, I jumped at the chance. I dropped a note to the local Neighborhood Watch block captain and asked her if it would be all right for me to set up and demonstrate an emergency Amateur Radio station. I will admit to being a little surprised when she said yes.
- ARRL Emergency Communications Level 3 Course to be Revised
- The ARRL Continuing Education Program offers Emergency Communications training courses to prepare radio amateurs to serve our communities in time of crisis when other communications systems fail. The ARRL Emergency Communications training program includes three levels of courses. In order to keep the material in the Level 3 course accurate and up to date, we will be revising the Level 3 curriculum. Dennis Dura, K2DCD, ARRL Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager, will be developing the new content. We expect the fully updated course to be available in the first quarter of 2009.
- ARRL Continuing Education Online Course Registration
- Registration remains open through Sunday, September 7, 2008 for these online course sessions beginning on Friday, September 19, 2008: Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 2 (EC-002); Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 3 (EC-003R2); Antenna Modeling (EC-004); HF Digital Communications (EC-005); VHF/UHF -- Life Beyond the Repeater (EC-008), and Radio Frequency Propagation (EC-011). Each online course has been developed in segments -- learning units with objectives, informative text, student activities and quizzes. Courses are interactive, and some include direct communications with a Mentor/Instructor. Students register for a particular session that may be 8, 12 or 16 weeks (depending on the course) and they may access the course at any time of day during the course period, completing lessons and activities at times convenient for their personal schedule. Mentors assist students by answering questions, reviewing assignments and activities, as well as providing helpful feedback. Interaction with mentors is conducted through e-mail; there is no appointed time the student must be present -- allowing complete flexibility for the student to work when and where it is convenient. To learn more, visit the Continuing Education course listing page or contact the Continuing Education Program Coordinator.
- FCC Vanity Call Sign Fees to Increase September 25
- On August 11, the FCC announced that the cost of an Amateur Radio vanity call sign will increase 60 cents, from $11.70 to $12.30. Now that notice of the increase has been published in the Federal Register, the increase will take effect in 30 days, September 25, 2008.
- Hurricane Watch Net to Activate as Gustav Threatens Hispaniola:
- The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) will activate Tuesday, August 26 at 0800 EDT/1200Z on 14.325 MHz as Hurricane Gustav approaches Hispaniola. We will be disseminating the latest weather bulletins from the National Hurricane Center and passing real time reports from the affected area to WX4NHC at the Center to assist forecasters in their tasks. Plans are to remain active until the band goes out. Operations on Wednesday and beyond will depend on Gustav’s status and path, but will be published on our Web site. HWN net intentions, the latest on Gustav and other weather information is always on the site. -- Dave Lefavour, W7GOX, Manager, Hurricane Watch Net
- New HF Digital Protocol to Debut at DCC
- WINMOR, an HF digital protocol designed for use with the Winlink 2000 network, will be unveiled at the upcoming ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference in Chicago, September 26-28.
- The September/October QEX Is Here
- The September/October issue of QEX is out, and it is full of theoretical and practical technical articles that you don't want to miss.
- Prolific Author Tom Kneitel, W4XAA SK
- Tom Kneitel, W4XAA, better known to hams by his previous call sign K2AES, died August 22 at age 75. He lived in DeLand, Florida, where he and his wife Judy had moved in 2004.
- ARRL Audio News: Aug 22, 2008; Vol 27 Number 33
- ARRL Audio News--OPEN--In this edition . . .; ARRL Responds to Concerns Raised by California Repeater Owners Affected by PAVE PAWS; ARRL Director and Vice Director Elections Set for November; ARRL Audio News ID--Satellite Update--BREAK; Hams Ready for Tropical Storm Fay; New Tower, Antenna Modifications for W1HQ; Reunion Island, South Africa Connect on 2 Meters; ARRL Audio News--News Briefs--CLOSE
Category: Uncategorized
More Feeds
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
