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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many QSOs can the log hold?
A. At least 6490.

Q. What do the names of the message files have to be to work with the
DVK feature?
A. The file names DVKMSG1.WAV through DVKMSG12.WAV (upper case only!)
correspond to function keys F1 through F12.

Q. I was editing a previously worked log entry and accidently clobbered the
exchange. Help!
A. Pressing <ALT-ESC> will restore the original contents of whatever field
is highlighted while in Edit Mode.

Q. How do I activate the Packet feature?
A. In the Initial Screen select the serial port to which you have connected
your TNC. The Packet feature makes use of the network functions, so the
network must be running to use packet (even if your network has only one
computer in it). Start the network server by typing SERVER followed by
<ENTER> in the Call Field of the Cyan Bar of any log screen type
(Summary, Section, Country, INFO-6, ...). Then type CLIENT <ENTER> to
connect to the server. Then type PACKET <ENTER> to start the packet
connection. Once packet is running, all other clients on your network
will be able to send and receive spots automatically. To send commands
to your packet node press <ALT-C> to bring up the Send Packet Command
box. Type in the command (to connect, set filters, show users, ...)
and then press <ENTER> to send the command. This box is also used to
send spots.

Q. How do I use the Packet feature with Telnet?
A. KB uses Kermit to handle telnet functions, so you must have the ckermit
package installed on your system. In the Initial Screen select <TELNET>
as the packet port, then follow the rest of the instructions described
above. To login to a telnet node use <ALT-C> to send the following
packet command:
telnet /nowait <your_node_name.here>
and wait for the login prompt from the node. Use <ALT-C> again to send
your login information. Note: You will be able to login to AR-cluster
and CC-cluster nodes, but not DX-Spider nodes. If you have discovered
how to telnet from Linux to a DX-Spider node, please let me know!

Q. How do I send a message over the network?
A. Press <ALT-M> to bring up the Send Network Message box. Type in your
message and press <ENTER>.

Q. An old network message is covering up part of the Menu Bar. How can I
see the entire Menu Bar again?
A. Press <ALT-R> or type REDRAW <ENTER> in the Call Field of the Cyan Bar
to redraw the screen without the network message.

 

updated 4/11/07