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<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>I
guess I have bagged back long enough. It seems that many have and are
experiencing the many capabilities of D-Rats. I have been testing/debugging the
mapping capabilities of D-Rats with Dan for a while and haven't posted any
comments as my time has been spent building overlay files and testing. The
testing and resulting debug files are only as good as the input back to Dan (who
I might add has done a tremendous job addressing the issues given the fact he
has not even had the luxury of a repeater or gateway
yet). </STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><FONT face=Arial
size=2><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG> I have
set up a short test scenario that I use and it seems to work, therefore I
would like to share them with the group:</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>1. Test one
function at a time i.e. chat, mapping, ping, file transfer
etc</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>2. Start in
simplex the progress to repeater operation then to repeater with
gateway.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>3. Note the
results for each and send results with the debug file (by default a new debug
file is generated at the close of each session and placed in the download
directory normally the desktop) to Dan. Note; It is helpful to change the name
of the debug file to something that will identify it to your test such as
"WA4DOC - KX3FFG Chat SX". Obviously it helps if both sides of the xmission can
be obtained (xmitting and receiving station) </FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>4. Write a
brief narrative of your session and the results.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>5. Forward
the narrative and associated debug files to Dan.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>It is
through this testing that many issues have been uncovered.
</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have 2
machines running 2.5 on 2 separate radios (ic-91ad & ic-2820) so testing is
much easier. <EM>Tip: If you are using a 91 or 92 make sure the power save
option is off</EM></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am
available to test with anyone that would like to set up a session. I too would
like to test some direct callsign routing and reflector work for those
interested.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>I have also
built some Map Overlay files with icons. They are specific to the Tampa Bay area
in Florida but if you would like a copy as a template, drop me an
email. </STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>I found a
free service for bulk Geocoding that can cut down your build time for map
overlays. It takes some maneuvering but it works and is free.
</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=657385501-06092008><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Check
out </STRONG><A
href="http://www.aus-emaps.com/bulk_geocoder.php"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>http://www.aus-emaps.com/bulk_geocoder.php</FONT></A><STRONG> </STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face="Monotype Corsiva" size=5>Dave Cooley</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=657385501-06092008><STRONG>WA4DOC</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Brandon, Florida 33569</FONT></DIV>
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