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baycom, linux, ax25 frustration
There were a few 2.4 kernels which had AX.25 problems, but the later ones
worked fine for me (with mkiss and a TNC). Likewise, some of the 2.6 kernels had problems with AX.25, but this was fixed in 2.6.14. The comments in the source code indicate that latest changes to baycom_ser_hdx.c were made in March of 2000, so I doubt it is being seriously maintained at this time. With serial ports on their way out, I suspect that the Baycom modem is fast becoming obsolete. Fortunately, there are now some TNCs with a USB interface available to take their place (e.g., http://www.elcom.gr). Bob, N7XY On Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:25:45 -0600, Bob Bob wrote: Tnxs for the followup Dean Cheers Bob VK2YQA data ham wrote: Just in case anyone is interested. I finally finished the update to kernel 2.6.14 . I also did a modules update. And still no joy. Same results. I have also found a few older messages and vague references in Usenet messages to the data corruption / CRC problems with transmit and Baycom serial modems. It appears the while there is recognition of a problem with packet assembly prior to transmit, nothing seems to have been accomplished to solve the problem. The best that I can tell, the end of the line for the serial baycoms was the 2.4 kernels. I have also seen messages that indicate that there are problems with AX.25 in the 2.4 kernels. Problems that are fixed in the 2.6 kernels. Unfortunately, I am not in a postion to lend a hand towards resolution of Baycom / kernel 2.6 issues, otherwise I would. Sadly, I am now loading Win98 on the PC and hope to have Cygwin and Xastir running with the Baycom in a few days. I need it for a trip that I will be taking. It's a damn shame. A Linux installation is terrible thing to waste. Dean KD4TWJ |
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baycom, linux, ax25 frustration
"Bob Nielsen" wrote in message news Fortunately, there are now some TNCs with a USB interface available to take their place (e.g., http://www.elcom.gr). Those prices are a joke. - When they get down to twenty bucks or so, I might try one out... Until then, I'll just stick with soundcard Packet. Charles, N5PVL |
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