<div dir="ltr">Dan and Group,<br><br> I was one of the Dstar Users during Hurricane Gustav using D-Rats v0.2.3 at first with other users using various versions. A real mix of versions<br>and D*Chat v???. So, Evan, KD4EFM and others all were having various problems with text messaging coming through with extra characters and/or<br>
the last few characters from the text message send through the SEND message line.<br><br> We all upgraded to v0.2.4 and all above issues were resolved. Next we tried to send a small file of the bulletin via SEND Text file. It had errors<br>
so that finally the transfer failed due to hitting the retry count. We also tried sending a FORM filled out and same problem occurred with transfer failed.<br>This transfer is through a gateway via a reflector hooked up to multiple users. The reason for the information being sent was to support Hurricane Gustav<br>
from EOC to EOC via the NHC in Florida who wa sending the Public Advisories.<br><br> Next, Evan, KD4EFM tried a neat trick to get us the bulletins by sending them through CUT/PASTE into the SEND field of D-Rats, then hitting SEND<br>
button to send the text. This method worked flawlessly. However, as all of us D-Rats Users would like to see the FORMS, SEND FILES, and other modes<br>work.<br><br> I have played around a little with the GPS and MAP part of D-Rats via simplex frequency, but not through the gateway or reflector/gateway mode<br>
of operation. I intend on doing this after testing the new release(beta) v0.2.5b6 using simplex first, then moving forward a step at a time. So, much to<br>do with D-Rats, but it will and already is a GREAT application.<br>
<br> Let me say with my last statement that you have ALL the necessary pieces in your application that an emergency group or marathon, bike race, etc.<br>would be looking for to use. FORMS are great, D-PRS is necessary, and text/file transfers are very important. Its layout is easy to use and I have needed<br>
no HELP file to guide me. Setting up the radio to computer serial cable could be covered with the one document I have showing a user how to make one<br>from scratch. Then, using a USB converter to connect to a COM port on the laptop or desktop. This needs to be incorporated into your wiki pages somehow.<br>
I am not used to doing this other than text messaging, but I can send you a nice clean file. I believe it is PDF document.<br><br>Looking forward to testing you application and getting back to you with remarks.<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>Cactus-Intertie Member<br>AMSAT Member, President's Club<br>
<br>73's from SATX, EL09rk<br><br>
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