I'm testing a new node software package called CC Cluster. It
is entirely telnet with no RF access. It has quite a few benefits that make
it interesting for both the cluster operator and the cluster user. The CC Cluster
software still has a few rough edges to it; for example, the mail system is
not working. Thankfully, I can update it without disconnecting users! If you
notice any bugs with the CC Cluster node, please report them to me and I'll
pass them on to be fixed.
(Let me reassure those of you that connect via RF that I do not have plans to
shut down the AR-Cluster node that provides RF access.)
I'd like to ask some of you to try out the CC Cluster node:
The CC cluster call is: KS4Q-1
The address is: dx.ks4q.net:7373
The AR-Cluster call is: KS4Q
The address is: dx.ks4q.net
You may read about the software at: http://www.bcdxc.org/ve7cc/ccc/cluster.htm
With CC Cluster it is now possible to set filters that work separately for each
band. If you want to set cluster filters that are unique to a contest, log-in
with a unique SSID (e.g., KS4Q-25). Later if you want to reuse these filters,
simply log back in with the same SSID call. Yes, it will take SSIDs over 15!
Another example may be those that don't want overseas dx spots on HF, but do
want them on 6 & 2 meters.
Let me also mention that there is a "user" program that is available
at the above site called "CC User/AR User" which has an automatic
reconnect feature. I know some of you already use this program. It makes setting
the spot filters in AR-Cluster and CC Cluster exceedingly easy! This program
is free and definitely does NOT have the quirks that Microsoft HyperTerminal/Telnet
has.
If you want to get on the cluster email update list, send an email message to:
ks4q-cluster@zingleman.com with the word subscribe as the subject.
Enjoy!
Ernie KS4Q
KS4Q DX Cluster Telnet access: dx.ks4q.net RF Access: Sawnee Mtn. 2400 bps access
on 144.97 (SAW3) and 145.63 (SAW4) 1200 bps access on 145.69 (SAW5) Connect
to either SAW3, SAW4, or SAW5, then issue the command 'C SAW1" Once you
receive a response, type "DX" Jasper 2400 bps 145.09 (OGL3); 1200
bps 145.09 (OGL2) Connect to either OGL3 or OGL2, then issue command "C
OGL1" Once you receive a response, type "DX" Submissions to the
list go to: KS4Q-Cluster@zingleman.com To unsubscribe, send an email to the
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