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General discussion forum / Re: Starlink and the 1258...
« on: 2024-06-05, 00:29:51 »
How do you accomplish port forwarding?
Dennis, K7FL
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Configuration of Routers, Firewalls, etc / Re: Iphone 13 Pro Max Hotspot
« on: 2024-02-22, 10:09:04 »
I’m having the same issue with my IPhone 13 pro hotspot not showing as an available WiFi network on the control RRC setup using the Microbit utility. I have changed the hotspot settings to “Maximize Compatibility”. I’m not clear what else should be required for the hotspot to show on the RRC wifi scan.
I changed the settings in the RRC to DHCP to no avail.
As for port forwarding, I can see how this affects functionality, but would incorrect port forwarding prevent the iPhone hotspot SSID from showing up in the RRC?
Admittedly outside my expertise…
Any assistance appreciated
Dennis, K7FL
Lacoste, France
I changed the settings in the RRC to DHCP to no avail.
As for port forwarding, I can see how this affects functionality, but would incorrect port forwarding prevent the iPhone hotspot SSID from showing up in the RRC?
Admittedly outside my expertise…
Any assistance appreciated
Dennis, K7FL
Lacoste, France
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General discussion forum / Setting optimizing for poor connections
« on: 2024-02-20, 10:37:51 »
I travel frequently and encounter very good, and very bad levels of internet connectivity. In most cases, dropout, latency and jitter are the greatest issues. I have researched the list archives attempting to define settings which can be manipulated to reduce performance issues caused by 'poor" internet service.
Given discussions on this forum, I have selected some of the setup parameters that may be manipulated to better tolerate internet based issues. I would be interested in learning what other forum members use for settings on these parameters. For example, Key delay ms [0-250] is defaulted to 80 in my initial setup. Recommendations on this forum have recommended using the maximum setting (240ms) for poor internet issues.
I do not have the technical expertise to understand how all the parameters below affect the RemoteRig remote station performance. Hopefully responses to this post will help me, and others.
Many thanks & 73 from Andorra
Dennis, K7FL
Software 2.91
Bootloader 1.10
Compiler 4.6.2
Build Jun 16 2016 07:13:13
Auto connect 0
Audio quality 0
Audio dual-rx 0
Codec out gain 255
Codec inp gain 0
Codec inp HPF Hz 3
Codec inp preamp 1
Codec inp attenuation 0
Rx jitter buffer size 12
Rx jitter delay 10
Audio packet size (ms) 20
Lf delay ms [0-500] 50
Key delay ms [0-250] 80
PTT activated by Keyer 0
PTT tail delay ms [0-999] 0
Rx Jitter buffer size 12
Rx Jitter delay 10
Dual Rx 0
Current audio packet size 20
Current audio quality 0 - alaw 8 kHz
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Given discussions on this forum, I have selected some of the setup parameters that may be manipulated to better tolerate internet based issues. I would be interested in learning what other forum members use for settings on these parameters. For example, Key delay ms [0-250] is defaulted to 80 in my initial setup. Recommendations on this forum have recommended using the maximum setting (240ms) for poor internet issues.
I do not have the technical expertise to understand how all the parameters below affect the RemoteRig remote station performance. Hopefully responses to this post will help me, and others.
Many thanks & 73 from Andorra
Dennis, K7FL
Software 2.91
Bootloader 1.10
Compiler 4.6.2
Build Jun 16 2016 07:13:13
Auto connect 0
Audio quality 0
Audio dual-rx 0
Codec out gain 255
Codec inp gain 0
Codec inp HPF Hz 3
Codec inp preamp 1
Codec inp attenuation 0
Rx jitter buffer size 12
Rx jitter delay 10
Audio packet size (ms) 20
Lf delay ms [0-500] 50
Key delay ms [0-250] 80
PTT activated by Keyer 0
PTT tail delay ms [0-999] 0
Rx Jitter buffer size 12
Rx Jitter delay 10
Dual Rx 0
Current audio packet size 20
Current audio quality 0 - alaw 8 kHz
<<<end>>>
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General discussion forum / Re: WiFi board connection issue?
« on: 2024-02-18, 14:49:04 »
All resolved. Once I determined that the WiFi card was okay (thanks Mike) it was obvious the issue was a setting in the configuration. I don’t know how it happened, but the static ip address in the configuration file was incorrect. Inserting the correct IP address fixed the problem.
Thanks for your help Mike
Dennis F/K7FL
Lacoste, France
Thanks for your help Mike
Dennis F/K7FL
Lacoste, France
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General discussion forum / Re: WiFi board connection issue?
« on: 2024-02-17, 20:50:45 »
Thanks Mike … I sent the config file to service@… email.
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General discussion forum / Re: WiFi board connection issue?
« on: 2024-02-17, 18:34:37 »
Hi Mike,
I moved a step closer to resolving the mystery, but not quite at the finish line. For some reason, the RCC subnet number was wrong and after changing 192.168.0.227 to 192.168.1.227, the WiFi connected properly and I can read the configuration files. So I believe I’ve confirmed that the WiFi card is functioning properly.
However, I still cannot connect to the station. I can successfully ping the site IP address. The green LED is solid. Ideas please.
Kind regards
Dennis F/K7FL
I moved a step closer to resolving the mystery, but not quite at the finish line. For some reason, the RCC subnet number was wrong and after changing 192.168.0.227 to 192.168.1.227, the WiFi connected properly and I can read the configuration files. So I believe I’ve confirmed that the WiFi card is functioning properly.
However, I still cannot connect to the station. I can successfully ping the site IP address. The green LED is solid. Ideas please.
Kind regards
Dennis F/K7FL
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General discussion forum / Re: WiFi board connection issue?
« on: 2024-02-17, 11:21:05 »
Good morning Mike and thanks for the quick response.
As you suggested, I reviewed the JetPack (MiFI 8800L) WiFi frequency settings. It was enabled for both 2.4 & 5 ghz. I disabled the 5ghz and confirmed that other WiFi devices could successfully connect to the JetPack at 2.4 ghz. I tried 4 devices and all 4 connected. I could not connect to the RRC.
When the JetPack connects normally, a device name or IP address displays on the JetPack display. This occurred on the 4 devices tested at 2.4 ghz, but nothing appears when trying to connect to the RRC. Recall that with the Microbit utility connected to the RRC via USB, I can see the SSID’s of all available WiFi routers …. including the JetPack.
There is an ADSL based connection available in our house but I can’t get to the port settings etc. I’ve tried connecting to the router via WiFi and Ethernet and it won’t connect … but I suspect it’s a network port setting issue. At home I cannot connect over the COX cable network as they restrict some of the ports used by the RRC.
Not sure what to try … again, any ideas are welcomed Mike
Dennis, K7FL
Lacoste, Frances
As you suggested, I reviewed the JetPack (MiFI 8800L) WiFi frequency settings. It was enabled for both 2.4 & 5 ghz. I disabled the 5ghz and confirmed that other WiFi devices could successfully connect to the JetPack at 2.4 ghz. I tried 4 devices and all 4 connected. I could not connect to the RRC.
When the JetPack connects normally, a device name or IP address displays on the JetPack display. This occurred on the 4 devices tested at 2.4 ghz, but nothing appears when trying to connect to the RRC. Recall that with the Microbit utility connected to the RRC via USB, I can see the SSID’s of all available WiFi routers …. including the JetPack.
There is an ADSL based connection available in our house but I can’t get to the port settings etc. I’ve tried connecting to the router via WiFi and Ethernet and it won’t connect … but I suspect it’s a network port setting issue. At home I cannot connect over the COX cable network as they restrict some of the ports used by the RRC.
Not sure what to try … again, any ideas are welcomed Mike
Dennis, K7FL
Lacoste, Frances
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General discussion forum / WiFi board connection issue?
« on: 2024-02-17, 09:39:11 »
Symptom:
Remote rig/K3/0 WiFi combination not connecting to the internet
Observations:
The Microbit utility does detect the SSID from my Verizon JetPack
JetPack connects to all other devices … just not the K3/0 & RRC
Confirmed I have the correct password for accessing the JetPack
JetPack display does not show a connection to the RRC (but does for all other devices)
Red LED on WiFi module is on solid
Green LED on RRC blinks for about 20 seconds and then solid
Other
This combination with the JetPack has work fine for years
Problem began upon arrival in France a few weeks ago. Radio, etc was transported in airplane cabin inside a clam shell equipment carrier. Not aware of any rough handling.
I have removed and reseated the WiFi card a few times.
Thorough internal inspection revealed nothing unplugged or loose.
I can ping my remote connection and the test packets are satisfactory returned.
Any ideas are welcome
Dennis, K7FL
Remote rig/K3/0 WiFi combination not connecting to the internet
Observations:
The Microbit utility does detect the SSID from my Verizon JetPack
JetPack connects to all other devices … just not the K3/0 & RRC
Confirmed I have the correct password for accessing the JetPack
JetPack display does not show a connection to the RRC (but does for all other devices)
Red LED on WiFi module is on solid
Green LED on RRC blinks for about 20 seconds and then solid
Other
This combination with the JetPack has work fine for years
Problem began upon arrival in France a few weeks ago. Radio, etc was transported in airplane cabin inside a clam shell equipment carrier. Not aware of any rough handling.
I have removed and reseated the WiFi card a few times.
Thorough internal inspection revealed nothing unplugged or loose.
I can ping my remote connection and the test packets are satisfactory returned.
Any ideas are welcome
Dennis, K7FL
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General discussion forum / Re: K3/0 connection to K3
« on: 2024-01-12, 13:13:18 »
Update: I believe the communications issues are due to ports on my local router being closed or blocked. The router is standard from Freebox and I don’t have credentials to change the settings.
In the US, I use a Verizon JetPack for connectivity. No port issues, etc have ever been encountered. I’m considering purchasing a similar device here in France. Any hardware recommendations? Probably more important would be the plan selected as they probably would own the infrastructure controlling port access. Has anyone used a hotspot and plan in France, Spain and Portugal that supported the ports required for the K3/0? I'm here for 4 months.
Dennis, K7FL
In the US, I use a Verizon JetPack for connectivity. No port issues, etc have ever been encountered. I’m considering purchasing a similar device here in France. Any hardware recommendations? Probably more important would be the plan selected as they probably would own the infrastructure controlling port access. Has anyone used a hotspot and plan in France, Spain and Portugal that supported the ports required for the K3/0? I'm here for 4 months.
Dennis, K7FL
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General discussion forum / Re: K3/0 connection to K3
« on: 2024-01-10, 19:52:16 »
Mike,
I agree there should, and probably is no difference. This WiFi is a typical home installation.
Just grasping at straws as I’m not certain what the problem may be here locally with the K3/0. If the problem is at my remote … which has been very reliable over the years, then I’m out of luck. As mentioned in my post, I can ping the remote connection.
Dennis
I agree there should, and probably is no difference. This WiFi is a typical home installation.
Just grasping at straws as I’m not certain what the problem may be here locally with the K3/0. If the problem is at my remote … which has been very reliable over the years, then I’m out of luck. As mentioned in my post, I can ping the remote connection.
Dennis
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General discussion forum / K3/0 connection to K3
« on: 2024-01-10, 18:02:34 »
I have a K3 at my remote in Utah that has worked well with my K3/0 & RRC boxes from my home in Las Vegas. I’ve used WiFi for connectivity at the K3/0 end. I’m in France for a couple of months and trying to use the K3/0 to connect to the remote. I changed the WiFi settings on the K3/0 to the local wifi. I can’t establish a connection.
The WiFi works well with streaming of TV, etc. I tried ran the connection through a stateside VPN server just in case the problem was some geographical limitations. I receive a trouble-tone, which indicates it is not connected.
I really don’t think anything changed in the configurations. Am I missing something? Should I simply need to scan for the appropriate WiFi network and enter the credentials?
BTW, I am able to ping my remote router so the connection there appears okay.
Thanks
Dennis
The WiFi works well with streaming of TV, etc. I tried ran the connection through a stateside VPN server just in case the problem was some geographical limitations. I receive a trouble-tone, which indicates it is not connected.
I really don’t think anything changed in the configurations. Am I missing something? Should I simply need to scan for the appropriate WiFi network and enter the credentials?
BTW, I am able to ping my remote router so the connection there appears okay.
Thanks
Dennis
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General discussion forum / Re: Losing receive audio every now and then
« on: 2022-03-29, 19:04:25 »
I have encounter the exact same issue with the loud pop and loss of RX audio. Everything else functions perfectly. Did you find the cause?
Dennis K7FL
Dennis K7FL
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Configuration, RRC 1258 / MIC LED on Control RRC
« on: 2021-06-08, 02:34:32 »
Trying to troubleshoot relocation of my K3 and K3/0 (non mini). All radio control functions work properly, as does CW, but I have no microphone operation. I have tried various combinations of MENU settings (Fpl, Rpl, etc), on both the remote K3 and the K3/0. No joy.
The most significant clue is the illumination of the amber LED on the Control RRC.
What triggers this indication? I've checked cable connections on the Control RRC and K3/0. The only thing different on the remote K3 which has was an upgrade to the KXV3B board.
Ideas?
Dennis, K7FL
The most significant clue is the illumination of the amber LED on the Control RRC.
What triggers this indication? I've checked cable connections on the Control RRC and K3/0. The only thing different on the remote K3 which has was an upgrade to the KXV3B board.
Ideas?
Dennis, K7FL
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General discussion forum / Connecting to COX network
« on: 2020-11-21, 20:58:31 »
I have used a Verizon JetPack for years to connect a K3/0 RRC combination to my remote station. Today, I tried to connect to the remote station using my COX cable WiFi adapter. I changed the device name and password in the RRC WiFi setup, but cannot connect.
Maybe COX is blocking the ports I need?
Suggestions?
Thanks
Maybe COX is blocking the ports I need?
Suggestions?
Thanks
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General discussion / Re: WiFi nodes
« on: 2019-02-17, 21:50:15 »
Thanks ... its okay ...I’ll stay with the JetPack. It seems to be the only WiFi source that works reliably wherever I travel. I’m just tired and frustrated having to troubleshoot WiFi stuff every time I go to a new hotel, airport or business.