FalconSAT-3 uses the PACSAT broadcast protocol which doesn't work like a standard terrestrial packet BBS. A program like WiSP would be needed to manage the process of sending and receiving files and directory entries.

WiSP is designed for use with KISS TNCs via a serial port. Unfortunately, it appears that Soundmodem's KISS mode uses a TCP connection. I suppose a utility that could route the packets to and from a TCP port to a virtual serial port might work.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 1:35 PM, Tony [email protected] wrote:

All:

I tried accessing Falconsat-3's BBS via PFS3-12 this afternoon, but I wasn't able to connect. I'm using Easyterm with an experimental full-duplex sound card modem by UZ7HO. This version has it's DCD disabled to allow full-duplex operation.

Assuming the BBS is turned on, are there any special parameters needed when using a simple terminal program? It would be nice to use Wisp again, but I don't see a way to use a sound card modem with this program.

Thanks,

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On 10/6/2017 1:43 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote:

FalconSAT-3 uses the PACSAT broadcast protocol which doesn't work like a standard terrestrial packet BBS

I thought so Paul. I seem to recall someone posting something about Easyterm -- guess it was used to simply monitor Falconsat-3 traffic.

Thanks,

Tony -K2MO

Mark, N8MH and myself are both using PacComm Sprint-2 packet modems with WISP software.

73, Drew KO4MA

-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 2:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FalconSat-3: UZ7HO's Soundmodem Full Duplex Mode

Some of our Japanese friends have had success with both APRS & the BBS via FalconSat-3. KO4MA has also figured out how to access the BBS, apparently.

https://twitter.com/JA0CAW/status/915436511708852224

https://twitter.com/JA5BLZ/status/915398417408442368

-Scott

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-----Original Message----- From: Tony Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 2:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FalconSat-3: UZ7HO's Soundmodem Full Duplex Mode

On 10/6/2017 1:43 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote:

FalconSAT-3 uses the PACSAT broadcast protocol which doesn't work like a standard terrestrial packet BBS

I thought so Paul. I seem to recall someone posting something about Easyterm -- guess it was used to simply monitor Falconsat-3 traffic.

Thanks,

Tony -K2MO

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Hi Scott:

hit a roadblock with the DCD... I could only transmit when there was no incoming data detected, which is very rare! -Scott,  K4KDR

Same here...

I asked Andy (UZ7HO) about this and he whipped up a full-duplex version of Soundmodem in a matter of hours. Works great with the DCD is disabled. If you send him an email, I'm sure he'll send you a copy. His email address is available on QRZ.

As for your live, on-air testing, have you tried any APRS messaging transmissions instead of attempting to access the BBS?

Plan on doing that on the next pass!

Thanks Scott...

Tony -K2MO

On 10/6/2017 1:44 PM, Scott wrote:

Hey Tony!

Don't have an answer for you but I'm really glad to see your message.  I have been experimenting offline with TX through the UZ7HO high-speed soundmodem using recorded FalconSat-3 9k6 data for my RX stream.  However, I hit a roadblock with the DCD... I could only transmit when there was no incoming data detected, which is very rare!

As for your live, on-air testing, have you tried any APRS messaging transmissions instead of attempting to access the BBS?

Thanks!

-Scott,  K4KDR Montpelier, VA  USA

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-----Original Message----- From: Tony Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 1:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FalconSat-3: UZ7HO's Soundmodem Full Duplex Mode

All:

I tried accessing Falconsat-3's BBS via PFS3-12 this afternoon, but I wasn't able to connect. I'm using Easyterm with an experimental full-duplex sound card modem by UZ7HO. This version has it's DCD disabled to allow full-duplex operation.

Assuming the BBS is turned on, are there any special parameters needed when using a simple terminal program? It would be nice to use Wisp again, but I don't see a way to use a sound card modem with this program.

Thanks,

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Tony,

You may be able to use the digi using Easyterm and High-Speed Soundmodem.

As Paul has said, you must use WiSP (or pb/pg) to use the PBBS. I no longer have 9600 baud TX capability, but back in the AO-51 days, I was able to use MixW with WiSP. MixW generates a virtual serial port KISS TNC, which can be coupled to WiSP using virtual serial ports. MixW is $50, but you get a 30 day trial. Another possible program is Dire Wolf. I have never used it that way, but the documentation of the latest version mentions a virtual serial port TNC emulation. That is free.

I expect that many of those using the PBBS are using hardware modems which support 9600 baud.

73s,

Alan WA4SCA

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