A new RBN Telnet cluster node is now available at
http://arcluster.reversebeacon.net port 7000, using the latest AR
Cluster Server Version 6 beta. The new node is running in parallel with
the RBN node at telnet.reversebeacon.net port 7000, which uses the
DXSpider node software.
Why ARC6? This new version of AR Cluster uses revised filtering syntax
that makes it possible to concatenate multiple filtering commands in a
single message to the cluster, which in turn makes it possible to
conveniently send messages to adjust your filters from the message
buttons of typical telnet clients and logging programs. For example, I
put the single filter command: "SET DX FILTER call=n4zr OR (SKIMMER AND
UNIQUE>2) and (spotterstate=md OR spotterstate=pa OR spotterstate=va OR
spotterstate=WV)" in one button in my logging software. This single
command lets through any spots of my call from anywhere in the world (so
I know when I've been spotted), and otherwise restricts spots sent to me
to those heard by at least 2 Skimmers and originating from MD, PA, VA or
WV. The "at least 2" requirement sharply reduces the number of busted
calls that make it through to the user.
To open up to the full flow from the RBN, I simply send SET DX Filter
from another button. You can of course revise these to fit your needs;
information on AR Cluster filtering is at
http://www.ab5k.net/ArcDocsVer6/UserManual/ArxDx.htm .
I'm hoping for a good test next weekend. If you would normally connect
to the RBN, try connecting to this node instead, and give it a workout.
--
73, Pete N4ZR
The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com
The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at
reversebeacon.blogspot.com,
spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000
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