[Ham-Mac] VHF vs Internet Packet Cluster in MacLogger?

[Bob Nielsen]

On Mar 9, 2007, at 5:30 AM, Brian K.Short wrote:

> I just got MacLoggerDX up and going again after
> only little use years ago.
>
> In the past, I have used 2m VHF packet cluster,
> but I am seeing no reason to do that since the
> Airport connects fine with the Linksys router and
> satellite internet.  Would there be an advantage?

Some people prefer a radio solution.  I run a DX Spider packet  
cluster node and have a few users who connect on 2 meters, although  
most use the internet.

>
> Also, anyone know off the top of their head how
> to filter spots to those somewhat local?  There
> is an internet connection in Apache Junction
> running AR-Cluster, but I am getting worldwide
> spots at this moment.

There is some documentation for AR-Cluster at <http://www.ab5k.net>  
which you should find helpful.  For those accessing DX Spider nodes,  
there are both filtering and general user information manuals at  
<http://www.dxcluster.org>.  I believe both versions have on-line  
help, as well.

73, Bob N7XY