On Fri, 29 Oct 1999, Sean Paget wrote:
> 1. What are the best sources of documentation?
> 2. Can I use it to receive internet email through?
> 3. Should I abandon the Tiny-2 and get a faster controller, e.g. 9,600.
> 4. Is there any online documentation for the Tiny-2, as I don't have the
> manuals.
> 5. What are the benefits of registering a pucca internet address, and where
> can I obtain one from.
>
> I'm based in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
In the LDP HOWTO series, there is a dated AX.25 HOWTO to get you started,
the main problem is that it was stopped being updating around 2.1.*. Minor
syntax differences exist, use the man pages for up-to-date syntax
reference.
Make sure you use the latest ax25 software, the Linux HamSoft Db
<http://radio.linux.org.au/> points to the latest versions of everything
you need (libax25, ax25-tools, ax25-apps), and patch your kernel to
2.2.13.
Try to find someone else in your area who can give you information on the
local amateur packet setup, and connect you with the local AMPR.org IP
administrator, so you get an _allocated_ 44.0.0.0 address. Do not randomly
use a 44.0.0.0 address! If you cannot get an allocation (contact local
radio society - GBRS, ARRL, RAC), use a reserved IP address such as
198.168.0.1 - this address should not be routed, but you can still use
ax25. This will give you TCP/IP over AX.25, fun but slow for web
browsing. :)
You should be able to route your email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) to
your packet station, keep in mind the strict non-commercial restrictions.
You need TCP/IP setup on your packet station, and a SMTP daemon such as
sendmail running at your station to receive mail.
TINY-2 was made by PacComm I believe, if so go to their web site,
<http://www.paccomm.com/> which includes online instructions, not quite a
manual. Also I've found Buck Rogers, K4ABT's web site
<http://www.packetradio.com/> useful getting started for the basics of
packet radio (not linux oriented).
Best of luck,
Mike ve1mct
