[Troop139] [pcaresraces] Technical Preparation "Dry Run" for the Fair Lawn Fireworks and future exercises

Mon Jul 1 12:30:25 EDT 2013

Gordon
I'm not sure if there is already a plan for this, but if someone could create a document outlining the setup, configuration etc that would go a long way for us that may not be able to attend. 
Just a suggestion, and I'd sure be interested in reading it
Mike

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On Jul 1, 2013, at 12:20 PM, "J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <gordon.beattie at att.net> wrote:

> Hi Folks!
> I have arranged for the use of St. John’s Conlon Hall (gym) at 19 North William St. in Bergenfield from 6:00-11:00 PM on Tuesday night (tomorrow) so that we can do a “dry-run” or “table-top” exercise of the mesh networking, computers, IP cameras, radio equipment, power systems and supporting procedures in preparation for the Fair Lawn Fireworks which are now re-scheduled for Sunday evening.
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> Anyone interested in participating is welcome to come.
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> If you are not sure what to bring, then drop me a note, or give me a call.  
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> We are definitely looking to make sure that the following deployable functions are tested with the team:
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> Mesh Network
> IP Camera       
> Internet Relay Chat (IRC) text messaging server on a Raspberry Pi
> IRC client software installed and working on laptops
> Voice procedures
> Internet Gateway access from the Mesh Network
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> Please note that we have all these elements working now, but that there is a need for the operators who will be interacting with these technologies to practice in a calm, controlled environment.   A dry-run will go a long way to ensure that we are prepared and ready.
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> Building access is flat and under cover while unloading at the front door of Conlon Hall.
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> Please let me know if you can attend.
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> If we want, we can order pizza, or whatever food you like.
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> Thanks & 73,
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> Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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> 201.314.6964
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> From: Karl Frank [mailto:kbfrank3 at verizon.net] 
> Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 11:02 AM
> To: 'Zach Feinberg'; 'J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT'
> Cc: 'Paul Collins'; 'W2KBF'; 'GarrySutcliffe'; n2siq at optonline.net; w2lcn at arrl.net; w2ip at arrl.net; randolph at wu2s.com
> Subject: RE: IRC Client IceChat V7
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> Gordon, Zach et al., this Chat Client is a great idea, with great potential for future events!
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> Will you provide a brief tutorial before the main event tonight?
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> And will users require software installation or browser plug ins?
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> Even if this does not all come together for all of us in time for the Fireworks, we should follow up at a club meeting with a tabletop exercise.
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> -- Karl, W2KBF --
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> From: Zach Feinberg [mailto:kc2rss at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 10:08 PM
> To: J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
> Cc: Paul Collins; W2KBF; GarrySutcliffe; <n2siq at optonline.net>; <w2lcn at arrl.net>; <w2ip at arrl.net>; <randolph at wu2s.com>
> Subject: Re: IRC Client IceChat V7
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> it has ssh on it for remote access/file transfer
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> i havent used anything but terminal working on it
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> On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 6:53 PM, J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT <w2ttt at att.net> wrote:
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> Zach,
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> Excellent!  I will bring a USB stick to copy your Pi image.  You also might want to enable an ftp and telnet server as well!
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> Did you set up VNC on it for remote admin security?
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> 73,
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> Gordon
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> 201.314.6964
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> Sent from my MOTOROLA ATRIX™ HD on AT&T
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> KC2RSS Gmail <kc2rss at gmail.com> wrote:
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> The irc server raspberry pi is up and running I'll do further testing tonight with the router and setup a laptop as a backup server (Ubuntu bootable USB key)
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> The name of the server is kc2rss-irc
> When logging in a channel list and instructions are displayed for further use.
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> Sent from my iPhone
> -Zach Feinberg
> KC2RSS
> 551-795-5117
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> On Jun 30, 2013, at 11:30 AM, "J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt at att.net> wrote:
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> > Hi Folks!
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> > Got stupid and forgot to include Randy.
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> > Thanks & 73,
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> > Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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> > 201.314.6964
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> >  _____  
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> > From: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT [mailto:w2ttt at att.net] 
> > Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 1:13 AM
> > To: 'J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT'; 'Paul Collins'; 'kc2rss at gmail.com';
> > 'W2KBF'; 'Garry Sutcliffe'; 'n2siq at optonline.net'; 'w2lcn at arrl.net';
> > 'w2ip at arrl.net'
> > Subject: RE: IRC Client IceChat V7
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> > Hi Folks!
> > Somehow I got one of my machines to join the #icechat channel on the
> > irc.quakenet.org server
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> > Now I am working on the other one so that I can see the traffic.
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> > Feel free to join me there until about 9:40 PM tonight when I need to shut
> > down.
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> > If you want to test later or tomorrow, call me before 1:00 AM or after 8:00
> > AM as I will have time today and tomorrow.
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> > Thanks & 73,
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> > Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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> > 201.314.6964
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> >  _____  
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> > From: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT [mailto:w2ttt at att.net] 
> > Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 1:04 AM
> > To: 'Paul Collins'; 'kc2rss at gmail.com'; 'W2KBF'; 'Garry Sutcliffe';
> > 'n2siq at optonline.net'; 'w2lcn at arrl.net'; 'w2ip at arrl.net'
> > Subject: IRC Client IceChat V7
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> > Hi Folks!
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> > I have successfully loading an IRC client IceChat Version 7 on two of my
> > laptops and logged on to a chat server.  
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> > Honestly, I am not sure what to do next, but it was easy so far!
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> > I can see the two instances of W2TTT-LT1 and W2TTT-LT3 but can't figure out
> > how to make text go between them or via a shared channel.
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> > Any ideas?
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> > I did note that there is an option on the Main tab to keep the Chat client
> > on top of your desktop.  I would recommend that for the evening.
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> > This is going to be key in the high noise environment of the fireworks
> > display!
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> > Thanks & 73,
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> > Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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> > 201.314.6964
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> > <winmail.dat>
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> -- 
> 73's,
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> Zach
> KC2RSS
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