From: Tomi Manninen OH2BNS (ypisyoaf.fbsq@fischer.ca)
Date: Tue Oct 30 2001 - 10:33:57 EET
Hi Phil,
ax25d and it's config file ax25d.conf only handle *incoming* connections.
That is when someone first sends you a connection request (SABM) and your
system fires up an application like node or bbs to accept the call.
Judging from what you write you can continue ignoring the file... :-)
/Tomi
On Tue, 30 Oct 2001, Phil wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> This is a file that I have never really understood and up until now I have
> ignored it completely. Packet connections have worked without the file but
> the time between transmissions is longer than it should be, which is why I'm
> taking a second look at it.
>
> The first 7 parameters ending in "mode" look understandable but I don't know
> what the executable file should be. Knowing what I use Packet for might make
> the explanation easier.
>
> I seldom use BBSs because I have to digipeat twice which further increases
> the delay between transmissions which leads to the BBS eventually ignoring
> me. This might not be a configuration issue because this problem did not
> occur (as often anyway) where I was able to connect to a BBS through only
> one digipeater.
>
> My main interest in Packet is for space communication (ISS and PCSAT). The
> long delay between transmissions means that I can only send a few calls
> before the window of opportunity is closed.
>
> Another problem is that I cannot see how I can transmit unconnected packets,
> which is how stations seem to be able to send short "hello" style messages.
> "Beacon" appears to be the only option available but, as everyone knows, it
> doesn't work with the recent kernels. Is there another option?
>
> I'm sorry if this is long-winded but a detailed explanation is necessary if I
> am to avoid curt RTFM responses or responses unrelated to my predicament.
> Also, bear in mind that I'm using the Baycom serial module (no TNC). Maybe I
> should starve the wife for week so that I can then afford to buy a TNC.
>
>
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