Hi Mike
You can also connect to me as a test if you like. I run spot filters on my
cluster to limit spots to those that originate from only zones 2,4 and 5
(eastern NA). That isn't for everyone, but it works for my users and is
really helpful during a contest.
telnet://va3mw.dxcluster.org:41112
host: va3mw.dxcluster.org
port: 41112
Mike VA3MW
http://walkerphoto.blogspot.com/2009/07/remote-ham-radio-operating.html
-----Original Message-----
From: K2MK [mailto:k2mk@comcast.net]
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 08:21
To: Ron Stordahl; WriteLog Reflector
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] VE7CC packet spot problem solved
Thanks Ron:
I decided to try your suggestion of using the VE7CC User Program as an
intermediary. I searched the archive as you suggested and found out how to
do it.
Open VE7CC User Program
Open WriteLog
On the WriteLog Telnet window, use an IP ADDRESS of 127.0.0.1 and a PORT
setting of 7300.
Bingo, it works perfectly and it hasn't disconnected once in the 12 hours
I've been running it. It automatically feeds the packet information to
WriteLog. You just have to keep the VE7CC User Program running in the
background.
So while I don't know exactly what the problem was with my original
configuration, I am now fully functional with very little fuss. And for
those that are unfamiliar with this DX packet user program, it provides an
ultra simple way to automatically filter the packet information to suit your
needs. You owe it to yourself to check it out. Information is available at:
http://www.ve7cc.net/
Thanks again and 73,
Mike K2MK
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From: "Ron Stordahl" <ron_n5in@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 12:15 PM
To: "K2MK" <k2mk@comcast.net>; "WriteLog Reflector"
<WriteLog@CONTESTING.COM>
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] VE7CC packet spot problem
> Mike
>
> There can be a number of reasons for your inability to remain
> connected. Hardware: I once had a machine with a flaky ethernet
> card...replaced it...problem solved. Try connecting on a different
> machine using a different SSID, i.e. K2MK-6 for example and see if both
> that connection and the one on your shack computer are subject to the
> same disconnection problems. If it common to both machines, then the
> common elements, your router or ethernet switch or cable modem are
> called into question.
>
> It could be your ISP, for example the signal level on your cable
> connection could be low or intermittent. I have had this issue at
> home. The cable company corrected it out at their distribution box.
>
> Software...probably not a Writelog issue as many would be complaining
> and it is quite rare to hear this complaint on the reflector.
>
> One solution may be for your to install VE7CC's CC-User program
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ARUser/ to act as an intermediary between
> Writelog's telnet client and your chosen DX Cluster. CC-User (also
> known as AR-User) monitors and connection and reconnects when it
> detects a disconnect. A number of Writelog users find this a reliable
> way of staying connected. Go to
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/writelog and click
> searchable archives and enter VE7CC for quite a lot of discussion on
> it's use. I use CC-User in conjunction with DXBase2007, not because I
> have trouble staying connected, but because it offers a lot of benefits
> beyond auto reconnect.
>
> Lee's VE7CC CC-Cluster (ve7cc.net port 23) is likely a good choice.
> Lee has the DNS set up so that if his system goes down the address is
> redirected to my CC-Cluster at DXSPOTS.NET port 23. When he goes down
> I can get an extra 300 users on my system! You could connect directly
> to my system to see if it is reliable.
>
> Ron, N5IN
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: K2MK <k2mk@comcast.net>
>> To: WriteLog Reflector <WriteLog@CONTESTING.COM>
>> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 7:43:26 AM
>> Subject: [WriteLog] VE7CC packet spot problem
>>
>> I've had a problem lately with my packet spot connection. I use VE7CC.net
>> on
>> Port 23 and have had no problem for years. In the past week, however, the
>> connection disconnects after a short period of time. Usually between 10
>> and
>> 60 minutes. I can bring it right back by going to the packet window and
>> calling up file-telnet and doing the login again.
>>
>> I have a high speed internet connection through Comcast Cable. I have a
>> hard
>> wired connection, not wireless. I have not noticed any problems with the
>> internet on my PC. I run Vista and everything is quite stable.
>>
>> Mike K2MK
>>
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