<div dir="ltr">Yeah, this is the way to all stay on the same page. I have a repeater/gateway/reflector to use for testing, but will start out the same<br>way to be consistent with testing. Make sure all are using the same version and document which one they tested. What senerio they<br>
were using when the problem occurred. Any valuable input to Dan we can give him will help narrow down the part of code causing<br>the problem. Collectively, we can help Dan tremendously to do his testing for him saving him many hours of testing himself. This is<br>
what beta testers are all about. Let him give you feedback to do more testing if necessary.<br><br>Dennis<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 9:28 PM, Dave Cooley <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:dave@proficia.com">dave@proficia.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>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). </b></font></span></div>
<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2"><b></b></font></span> </div>
<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2"><b> 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:</b></font></span></div>
<div><span><b><font face="Arial" size="2">1. Test one
function at a time i.e. chat, mapping, ping, file transfer
etc</font></b></span></div>
<div><span><b><font face="Arial" size="2">2. Start in
simplex the progress to repeater operation then to repeater with
gateway.</font></b></span></div>
<div><span><b><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></b></span></div>
<div><span><b><font face="Arial" size="2">4. Write a
brief narrative of your session and the results.</font></b></span></div>
<div><span><b><font face="Arial" size="2">5. Forward
the narrative and associated debug files to Dan.</font></b></span></div>
<div><span><b><font face="Arial" size="2"></font></b></span> </div>
<div><span><b><font face="Arial" size="2">It is
through this testing that many issues have been uncovered.
</font></b></span></div>
<div><span><b><font face="Arial" size="2"></font></b></span> </div>
<div><span><b><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. <i>Tip: If you are using a 91 or 92 make sure the power save
option is off</i></font></b></span></div>
<div><span><b><font face="Arial" size="2"></font></b></span> </div>
<div><span><b><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></b></span></div>
<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>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. </b></font></span></div>
<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>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.
</b></font></span></div>
<div><span><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Check
out </b><a href="http://www.aus-emaps.com/bulk_geocoder.php" target="_blank"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://www.aus-emaps.com/bulk_geocoder.php</font></a><b> </b></font></span></div>
<div><b><font face="Arial" size="2"></font></b> </div>
<div align="left"><font face="Monotype Corsiva" size="5">Dave Cooley</font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span><b>WA4DOC</b></span></font></div>
<div align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">Brandon, Florida 33569</font></div>
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<br></blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Regards,<br><br> Dennis, N5VRP<br> <a href="mailto:n5vrp.satx@gmail.com">n5vrp.satx@gmail.com</a><br><br>Dstar User / Gateway Admin / D-PRS Provider<br>ARRL Member<br>
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