[SFDXA] M0ZPD - Internet Gateway Homepage

[Bill Marx]

 Here is the site I spoke about at the meeting. Interesting stuff.
Bill Marx W2CQ

> http://www.qsl.net/m0zpd/?target=%22_new%22
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> M0ZPD - Internet Gateway HomepageM0ZPD - Internet Gateway Homepage
> 1 Feb 2002 - 1.11 available
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> Download the PC Client Program here and read the FAQ for Instructions and the Release Notes for what's new.
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> If the qsl.net site is too slow see also http://www.m0zpd.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk, its just a mirror site.
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> Introduction
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> The M0ZPD Internet gateway software is a complete dedicated ham radio internet gateway and server system.  It is intended for use
by RF gateways and PC users connected to the internet. For more details of linking see Adrian's web page http://www.g7wfm.co.uk
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> In order to use this program you must be a licensed radio amateur or must be connected to an off-air room.
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> John G0WZL provides the repeater.dns2go.com server that is most popular.  See his webpage for a help forum and other useful info.
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> Italian Web page http://www.qsl.net/i1hjp (Thanks Paolo).
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> Dutch Page http://home.worldonline.nl/~moertje/repeaters.htm or www.pa3eki.nl (Thanks Jaap).
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> I am a member of the Hillcrest Amateur Radio Society http://www.hillcrestars.co.uk  For what's on see http://www.qsl.net/g8jvw
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> I have received e-mails with comments and have added the suggestions to the "to do" list.
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> Please add comments, server notifications, bug reports, FAQ entries and suggestions to the Guestbook.
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> Paul (M0ZPD).
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> Downloads      FAQ     How it works    Server List   Release Notes
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> The PC Client (for those connecting from their PC directly).
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> The Gateway Client :
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>   a.. Will send CW idents and courtesy tones, to RF only.
>   b.. Will list the occupants of the conference room.
>   c.. Can be started from the windows scheduler to run at certain times and for certain durations, automatically connecting to
chosen conference rooms..
>   d.. Will automatically dial the internet (if the PC is configured to allow auto-dial)
>   e.. Will mute the microphone input after RF TX to allow the squelch to settle, so as not to send noise to the internet.
>   f.. Shows the microphone level and allow it to be changed while Talking.
>   g.. Shows the Wave out level and allow it to be changed while listening.
>   h.. Will work in VOX mode, or, can be manually controlled with the PTT button - push the button and hold it down to talk..
>   i.. Has adjustable VOX level.
>   j.. Will connect using TCP/IP to any port on the server.
>   k.. Will key the rig using either CTCSS tone, iLink board or Com port switching (RigBlaster etc.)
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> The Server:
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>   a.. Supports multiple rooms, dynamically created and destroyed as clients connect/disconnect.
>   b.. Tells the clients when to send courtesy tones and ID's. (all clients will ID at the same time).
>   c.. Multiple servers could be run on a single machine, each listening on a different port.
>   d.. Server bandwidth requirements 10Kbps upload, and 10Kbps download per user. ie. a 512K cable modem (guaranteed service 128K)
will support at least 12 users.
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> Planned enhancements (no particular order).
>   1.. DTFM and tone burst decoding - allowing client control via RF.
>   2.. Recordable as voice courtesy, id and help.
>   3.. Run as an NT service.
>   4.. Individual idle id times and separate message.
>   5.. Alternate courtesy tone for the link is connected, but, no other user is in the room.
>   6.. Separate ID/courtesy for each client
>   7.. Preference to RF users
>   8.. ALC
>   9.. time out on overs+penalise timeouts.
>   10.. WAV file announcements.
>   11.. Switch Gateways on/off via telephone + RF
>   12.. Connect to servers directly from Web pages.
>   13.. Gateways to display time to next ID's.
>   14.. bright red screen if talking.
>   15.. record and playback to RF.
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