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
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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

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

Test

"G. Doughty" wrote in message
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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

Test

"G. Doughty" wrote in message
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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

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