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New to DX with limited resources
Hello to all,
Looking to give DX a try. I have two attic dipoles for 20 and 40 meters. I have a ten-tec scout 555 that runs 50 watts wide open. Anyways, I am trying to find a "node" to use on my laptop but am unsure what I need. I think all I need is a 10m radio (I have an htx 10) antenna (easy enough for a dipole in the attic) and a computer. Is that true? Also, with the computer, I am aware of Telnet, but how do I access a local node? I am probably talking out of my arse, but I think it would be interesting to get it all hooked up. I use a computer logger but I think I can access the node through a phone if need be. If it sounds like I'm confused, I am. A little help will go a long way. Thanks so much |
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"G. Doughty" wrote in message news:lidfd.79932$cJ3.34476@fed1read06... Hello to all, Looking to give DX a try. I have two attic dipoles for 20 and 40 meters. I have a ten-tec scout 555 that runs 50 watts wide open. Anyways, I am trying to find a "node" to use on my laptop but am unsure what I need. I think all I need is a 10m radio (I have an htx 10) antenna (easy enough for a dipole in the attic) and a computer. Is that true? Also, with the computer, I am aware of Telnet, but how do I access a local node? I am probably talking out of my arse, but I think it would be interesting to get it all hooked up. I use a computer logger but I think I can access the node through a phone if need be. If it sounds like I'm confused, I am. A little help will go a long way. Thanks so much |
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"G. Doughty" wrote in message news:lidfd.79932$cJ3.34476@fed1read06... Hello to all, Looking to give DX a try. I have two attic dipoles for 20 and 40 meters. I have a ten-tec scout 555 that runs 50 watts wide open. Anyways, I am trying to find a "node" to use on my laptop but am unsure what I need. I think all I need is a 10m radio (I have an htx 10) antenna (easy enough for a dipole in the attic) and a computer. Is that true? Also, with the computer, I am aware of Telnet, but how do I access a local node? I am probably talking out of my arse, but I think it would be interesting to get it all hooked up. I use a computer logger but I think I can access the node through a phone if need be. If it sounds like I'm confused, I am. A little help will go a long way. Thanks so much |
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"G. Doughty" wrote in message news:apdfd.79933$cJ3.7790@fed1read06... Forgot to insert signature! "G. Doughty" wrote in message news:lidfd.79932$cJ3.34476@fed1read06... Hello to all, Looking to give DX a try. I have two attic dipoles for 20 and 40 meters. I have a ten-tec scout 555 that runs 50 watts wide open. Anyways, I am trying to find a "node" to use on my laptop but am unsure what I need. I think all I need is a 10m radio (I have an htx 10) antenna (easy enough for a dipole in the attic) and a computer. Is that true? Also, with the computer, I am aware of Telnet, but how do I access a local node? I am probably talking out of my arse, but I think it would be interesting to get it all hooked up. I use a computer logger but I think I can access the node through a phone if need be. If it sounds like I'm confused, I am. A little help will go a long way. Thanks so much |
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"G. Doughty" wrote in message news:apdfd.79933$cJ3.7790@fed1read06... Forgot to insert signature! "G. Doughty" wrote in message news:lidfd.79932$cJ3.34476@fed1read06... Hello to all, Looking to give DX a try. I have two attic dipoles for 20 and 40 meters. I have a ten-tec scout 555 that runs 50 watts wide open. Anyways, I am trying to find a "node" to use on my laptop but am unsure what I need. I think all I need is a 10m radio (I have an htx 10) antenna (easy enough for a dipole in the attic) and a computer. Is that true? Also, with the computer, I am aware of Telnet, but how do I access a local node? I am probably talking out of my arse, but I think it would be interesting to get it all hooked up. I use a computer logger but I think I can access the node through a phone if need be. If it sounds like I'm confused, I am. A little help will go a long way. Thanks so much |
Telnet connections can be found at URL:
http://www.cpcug.org/user/wfeidt/Misc/cluster.html 10M is pretty grim now as we are on the down slide of the solar cycle -- but some openings are still occurring as you will see when you connect to a packet cluster via telnet. -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be "G. Doughty" wrote in message news:lidfd.79932$cJ3.34476@fed1read06... Hello to all, Looking to give DX a try. I have two attic dipoles for 20 and 40 meters. I have a ten-tec scout 555 that runs 50 watts wide open. Anyways, I am trying to find a "node" to use on my laptop but am unsure what I need. I think all I need is a 10m radio (I have an htx 10) antenna (easy enough for a dipole in the attic) and a computer. Is that true? Also, with the computer, I am aware of Telnet, but how do I access a local node? I am probably talking out of my arse, but I think it would be interesting to get it all hooked up. I use a computer logger but I think I can access the node through a phone if need be. If it sounds like I'm confused, I am. A little help will go a long way. Thanks so much |
Telnet connections can be found at URL:
http://www.cpcug.org/user/wfeidt/Misc/cluster.html 10M is pretty grim now as we are on the down slide of the solar cycle -- but some openings are still occurring as you will see when you connect to a packet cluster via telnet. -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be "G. Doughty" wrote in message news:lidfd.79932$cJ3.34476@fed1read06... Hello to all, Looking to give DX a try. I have two attic dipoles for 20 and 40 meters. I have a ten-tec scout 555 that runs 50 watts wide open. Anyways, I am trying to find a "node" to use on my laptop but am unsure what I need. I think all I need is a 10m radio (I have an htx 10) antenna (easy enough for a dipole in the attic) and a computer. Is that true? Also, with the computer, I am aware of Telnet, but how do I access a local node? I am probably talking out of my arse, but I think it would be interesting to get it all hooked up. I use a computer logger but I think I can access the node through a phone if need be. If it sounds like I'm confused, I am. A little help will go a long way. Thanks so much |
Thank you, however, I do not have internet access upstairs. Only a phone
line. Is there a way to access via phone or is that too much to ask? I don't have aol or anything, just broadband in one spot in the house and my shack is upstairs. Thanks again Greg ki4bbl "Keyboard In The Wilderness" wrote in message news:awdfd.76614$hj.65646@fed1read07... Telnet connections can be found at URL: http://www.cpcug.org/user/wfeidt/Misc/cluster.html 10M is pretty grim now as we are on the down slide of the solar cycle -- but some openings are still occurring as you will see when you connect to a packet cluster via telnet. -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be |
Thank you, however, I do not have internet access upstairs. Only a phone
line. Is there a way to access via phone or is that too much to ask? I don't have aol or anything, just broadband in one spot in the house and my shack is upstairs. Thanks again Greg ki4bbl "Keyboard In The Wilderness" wrote in message news:awdfd.76614$hj.65646@fed1read07... Telnet connections can be found at URL: http://www.cpcug.org/user/wfeidt/Misc/cluster.html 10M is pretty grim now as we are on the down slide of the solar cycle -- but some openings are still occurring as you will see when you connect to a packet cluster via telnet. -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be |
I have hi speed cable and I bought a router and connected my two computers
(upstairs and downstairs) via a run of lan line. Another solution is to connect to a local VHF Packet Cluster. Check with DXers in your area for a VHF packet cluster in your area. U will need a VHF radio, a TNC, and a dumb terminal or computer. Computer speed is not important for either method and any of the older desk or laptops will work fine. -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be "G. Doughty" wrote in message news:jCdfd.79937$cJ3.39267@fed1read06... Thank you, however, I do not have internet access upstairs. Only a phone line. Is there a way to access via phone or is that too much to ask? I don't have aol or anything, just broadband in one spot in the house and my shack is upstairs. Thanks again Greg ki4bbl "Keyboard In The Wilderness" wrote in message news:awdfd.76614$hj.65646@fed1read07... Telnet connections can be found at URL: http://www.cpcug.org/user/wfeidt/Misc/cluster.html 10M is pretty grim now as we are on the down slide of the solar cycle -- but some openings are still occurring as you will see when you connect to a packet cluster via telnet. -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be |
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