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Radionerd: /* Recommended settings for Digipeaters */

2011-05-30T03:25:31Z

‎Recommended settings for Digipeaters

Radionerd: /* Recommended settings for Digipeaters */

2011-05-30T03:24:53Z

‎Recommended settings for Digipeaters

Radionerd: /* Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy */

2010-09-19T02:04:01Z

‎Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy

Radionerd: /* Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy */

2010-09-19T01:56:21Z

‎Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy

Radionerd: /* Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy */

2010-09-19T00:51:35Z

‎Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy

Radionerd: /* Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy */

2010-09-19T00:50:17Z

‎Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy

Radionerd: /* Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy */

2010-09-19T00:49:46Z

‎Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy

Radionerd: /* Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy */

2010-09-19T00:47:58Z

‎Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy

Radionerd: /* Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy */

2010-09-19T00:45:57Z

‎Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy

Radionerd: /* Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy */

2010-09-19T00:20:45Z

‎Solution: Digipeater Siting Strategy

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 === Recommended settings for Digipeaters ===
 * '''Carrier Detect''' Software detect is superior to using squelch, it's fast, (squelch off, set to noise all the time) no squelch delays on decode, or TX delays from noise.
-* '''Digi Wait''' : Set digi wait to minimum: Kantronics UIDWait=OFF || TNC-2 UIDIGI PPERSISTANCE=255 and SlotTime=1 || OT2 SLOT 0 || TT4 PPERsist=0 Quiet=0
+* '''Digi Wait''' : Set digi wait to minimum: Kantronics UIDWait=OFF || TNC-2 UIDIGI PPERSISTANCE=255 and SlotTime=1 || OT2 SLOT=0 || TT4 PPERsist=0 Quiet=0
 * '''Duplicate''' Dup limit 30 seconds is recommended for WIDEn-N digis.
 * '''Preempt''', if available, is recommended on Digis that have aliases like: SSn-N or SAR.

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 === Recommended settings for Digipeaters ===
 * '''Carrier Detect''' Software detect is superior to using squelch, it's fast, (squelch off, set to noise all the time) no squelch delays on decode, or TX delays from noise.
-* '''Digi Wait''' : Set digi wait to minimum: Kantronics UIDWait=OFF || TNC-2 UIDIGI PPERSISTANCE=255 and SlotTime=1 || OT2 SLOT not less than 1 || TT4 PPERsist=0 Quiet=0
+* '''Digi Wait''' : Set digi wait to minimum: Kantronics UIDWait=OFF || TNC-2 UIDIGI PPERSISTANCE=255 and SlotTime=1 || OT2 SLOT 0 || TT4 PPERsist=0 Quiet=0
 * '''Duplicate''' Dup limit 30 seconds is recommended for WIDEn-N digis.
 * '''Preempt''', if available, is recommended on Digis that have aliases like: SSn-N or SAR.

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 (KPC Settings: UIDIGI ON WIDE1-1 || UITRACE OFF || UIFLOOD OFF)
-Digis that habitually import stale WIDE2-2, or higher, packets into a localized RF area can be modified to only react on specific paths. An "S" Digi could be reconfigured to only react to WIDE1-1 WIDE2-1 and NCAn-N. These measures can be used to cellularize a geographic area.  This example of a modified "S" Digi would still forward fresh traffic using the recommended paths. These Modified Digis are encouraged to beacon the locally recommended path. "Mobiles Please use WIDE1-1, Fixed WIDE2-1, or NCAn-N".
+Digis that habitually import stale WIDE2-2, or higher, packets into a localized RF area can be modified to only react on specific paths. An "S" Digi could be reconfigured to only react to WIDE1-1 WIDE2-1 and NCAn-N. These measures can be used to "cellularize" a geographic area.  This example of a modified "S" Digi would still forward fresh traffic using the recommended paths. These Modified Digis are encouraged to beacon the locally recommended path. "Mobiles Please use WIDE1-1, Fixed WIDE2-1, or NCAn-N".
 (KPC Settings: UIDIGI ON WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 || UITRACE NCA,30 ||UIFLOOD OFF)
-Many "S" Digis are set to trap large paths. High level "S" Digis that are heard directly by several I-gates could be set to limit network load by trapping common multi-hop paths. The wide area Digi is set to Trap WIDE2-2. This Digi would replace the WIDE2-2 with MyCall then Digipeat it. The WIDE2-2 would be treated as a single hop packet going out over the wide area Digi. (KPC Settings: UIDIGI ON WIDE2-2,WIDE3-3,WIDE3-2,WIDE4-4)
+Many "S" wide area Digis are set to trap large paths. High level "S" Digis that are heard directly by several I-gates could be set to limit network load by trapping common multi-hop paths. The wide area Digi is set to Trap WIDE2-2. This Digi would replace the WIDE2-2 with MyCall then Digipeat it. The WIDE2-2 would be treated as a single hop packet going out over the wide area Digi. (KPC Settings: UIDIGI ON WIDE2-2,WIDE3-3,WIDE3-2,WIDE4-4)
 ==== Solution: Receive-Only IGate Strategy ====

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 If you have reason to believe that a supplemental or fill-in digipeater is needed routinely, you could join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ca_aprs/ California APRS Users Group] (hosted on Yahoo Groups) and post a proposal detailing where and why.  The folks there will help you determine proper settings to ensure that your digipeater is beneficial to the local users.
-Attentive Digipeater sysops have determined that there are too many "S" Digis in California. Network overload occurs daily during peak hours. Much of the overload is caused by low value timed beacons from distant stations that beacon the same info 24/7, using multiple hops. Some have successfully reduced network traffic in their areas by reconfiguring their "S" Digis to Fill-in Digis. California Fill-in Digis are often located on high level Mountain tops. This design can light up an area for moving objects that use WIDE1-1 in their first digi path without greatly increasing network load. Fill-in Digis listen quietly, waiting for first hop fresh packets from properly configured mobiles. Stale packets, and non-moving objects are ignored. Courteous Fill-ins beacon without a path.
+Attentive Digipeater Sysops have determined that there are too many "S" Digis in California. Network overload occurs daily during peak hours. Much of the overload is increased by "low value" timed beacons from stations that beacon the same info 24/7 using multiple hop paths. Some Sysops have successfully reduced network traffic in their areas by reconfiguring their "S" Digis to Fill-in Digis. California Fill-in Digis are often located on high level Mountain tops. This design can light up an area for moving objects that use WIDE1-1 without greatly increasing network load. Fill-in Digis listen quietly, waiting for first hop fresh packets from properly configured mobiles. Stale packets, and non-moving objects are ignored. Courteous Fill-ins beacon without a path.
-(KPC Settings: UIDIGI WIDE1-1 || UITRACE OFF || UIFLOOD OFF)
+(KPC Settings: UIDIGI ON WIDE1-1 || UITRACE OFF || UIFLOOD OFF)
-Digis that habitually import stale WIDE2-2, or higher, packets into a localized RF area can be modified to only react on specific paths. An "S" Digi could be reconfigured to only react to WIDE1-1 WIDE2-1 and NCAn-N. These measures can be used to cellularize a geographic area.  This example of a modified "S" Digi would still forward most fresh traffic using the recommended paths. These Modified Digis are encouraged to beacon the locally recommended path. "Mobiles Please use WIDE1-1, Fixed WIDE2-1, or NCAn-N".
+Digis that habitually import stale WIDE2-2, or higher, packets into a localized RF area can be modified to only react on specific paths. An "S" Digi could be reconfigured to only react to WIDE1-1 WIDE2-1 and NCAn-N. These measures can be used to cellularize a geographic area.  This example of a modified "S" Digi would still forward fresh traffic using the recommended paths. These Modified Digis are encouraged to beacon the locally recommended path. "Mobiles Please use WIDE1-1, Fixed WIDE2-1, or NCAn-N".
-(KPC Settings: UIDIGI WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 || UITRACE NCA,30 ||UIFLOOD OFF)
+(KPC Settings: UIDIGI ON WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 || UITRACE NCA,30 ||UIFLOOD OFF)
 ==== Solution: Receive-Only IGate Strategy ====

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:51, 19 September 2010
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	Attentive Digipeater sysops have determined that there are too many "S" Digis in California. Network overload occurs daily during peak hours. Much of the overload is caused by low value timed beacons from distant stations that beacon the same info 24/7, using multiple hops. Some have successfully reduced network traffic in their areas by reconfiguring their "S" Digis to Fill-in Digis. California Fill-in Digis are often located on high level Mountain tops. This design can light up an area for moving objects that use WIDE1-1 in their first digi path without greatly increasing network load. Fill-in Digis listen quietly, waiting for first hop fresh packets from properly configured mobiles. Stale packets, and non-moving objects are ignored. Courteous Fill-ins beacon without a path.		Attentive Digipeater sysops have determined that there are too many "S" Digis in California. Network overload occurs daily during peak hours. Much of the overload is caused by low value timed beacons from distant stations that beacon the same info 24/7, using multiple hops. Some have successfully reduced network traffic in their areas by reconfiguring their "S" Digis to Fill-in Digis. California Fill-in Digis are often located on high level Mountain tops. This design can light up an area for moving objects that use WIDE1-1 in their first digi path without greatly increasing network load. Fill-in Digis listen quietly, waiting for first hop fresh packets from properly configured mobiles. Stale packets, and non-moving objects are ignored. Courteous Fill-ins beacon without a path.
−	~~Home stations with broadband can greatly help the network by setting up an I-gate rather than a Digi.~~
	(KPC Settings: UIDIGI WIDE1-1 \|\| UITRACE OFF \|\| UIFLOOD OFF)		(KPC Settings: UIDIGI WIDE1-1 \|\| UITRACE OFF \|\| UIFLOOD OFF)

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 Attentive Digipeater sysops have determined that there are too many "S" Digis in California. Network overload occurs daily during peak hours. Much of the overload is caused by low value timed beacons from distant stations that beacon the same info 24/7, using multiple hops. Some have successfully reduced network traffic in their areas by reconfiguring their "S" Digis to Fill-in Digis. California Fill-in Digis are often located on high level Mountain tops. This design can light up an area for moving objects that use WIDE1-1 in their first digi path without greatly increasing network load. Fill-in Digis listen quietly, waiting for first hop fresh packets from properly configured mobiles. Stale packets, and non-moving objects are ignored. Courteous Fill-ins beacon without a path.
-   Home stations with broadband can greatly help the network by setting up an I-gate rather than a Digi.
+Home stations with broadband can greatly help the network by setting up an I-gate rather than a Digi.
 (KPC Settings: UIDIGI WIDE1-1 || UITRACE OFF || UIFLOOD OFF)

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 If you have reason to believe that a supplemental or fill-in digipeater is needed routinely, you could join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ca_aprs/ California APRS Users Group] (hosted on Yahoo Groups) and post a proposal detailing where and why.  The folks there will help you determine proper settings to ensure that your digipeater is beneficial to the local users.
-Digi sysops have successfully reduced Network traffic in some areas by reconfiguring their "S" Digis to Fill-in Digis. California Fill-in Digis are often located on high level Mountain Tops. This design can light up an area for moving objects that use WIDE1-1 in their first digi path without greatly increasing network load. Fill-in Digis listen quietly, waiting for first hop fresh packets from properly configured mobiles. Stale packets, and non-moving objects are ignored. Courteous Fill-ins beacon without a path. Home stations with broadband can greatly help the network by setting up an I-gate rather than a Digi.
+Attentive Digipeater sysops have determined that there are too many "S" Digis in California. Network overload occurs daily during peak hours. Much of the overload is caused by low value timed beacons from distant stations that beacon the same info 24/7, using multiple hops. Some have successfully reduced network traffic in their areas by reconfiguring their "S" Digis to Fill-in Digis. California Fill-in Digis are often located on high level Mountain tops. This design can light up an area for moving objects that use WIDE1-1 in their first digi path without greatly increasing network load. Fill-in Digis listen quietly, waiting for first hop fresh packets from properly configured mobiles. Stale packets, and non-moving objects are ignored. Courteous Fill-ins beacon without a path. Home stations with broadband can greatly help the network by setting up an I-gate rather than a Digi.
-Digis that habitually import stale WIDE2-2, or higher, packets into a localized RF area can be modified to only react on specific paths. An "S" digi could be reconfigured to only react to WIDE1-1 WIDE2-1 and NCAn-N. These measures can be used to cellularize a geographic area. (UIDIGI WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 || UITRACE NCA,30 ||UIFLOOD OFF)This modified "S" Digi would still forward most fresh traffic using the recommended paths. These Modified Digis are encouraged to beacon the locally recommended path. "Mobiles Please use WIDE1-1, Fixed use WIDE2-1 or NCAn-N".
+Digis that habitually import stale WIDE2-2, or higher, packets into a localized RF area can be modified to only react on specific paths. An "S" digi could be reconfigured to only react to WIDE1-1 WIDE2-1 and NCAn-N. These measures can be used to cellularize a geographic area.  This example of a modified "S" Digi would still forward most fresh traffic using the recommended paths. These Modified Digis are encouraged to beacon the locally recommended path. "Mobiles Please use WIDE1-1, Fixed WIDE2-1, or NCAn-N".
 ==== Solution: Receive-Only IGate Strategy ====

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:20, 19 September 2010
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	If you have reason to believe that a supplemental or fill-in digipeater is needed routinely, you could join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ca_aprs/ California APRS Users Group] (hosted on Yahoo Groups) and post a proposal detailing where and why. The folks there will help you determine proper settings to ensure that your digipeater is beneficial to the local users.		If you have reason to believe that a supplemental or fill-in digipeater is needed routinely, you could join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ca_aprs/ California APRS Users Group] (hosted on Yahoo Groups) and post a proposal detailing where and why. The folks there will help you determine proper settings to ensure that your digipeater is beneficial to the local users.
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		+	Digi sysops have successfully reduced Network traffic in some areas by reconfiguring their "S" Digis to Fill-in Digis. California Fill-in Digis are often located on high level Mountain Tops. This design can light up an area for moving objects that use WIDE1-1 in their first digi path without greatly increasing network load. Fill-in Digis listen quietly, waiting for first hop fresh packets from properly configured mobiles. Stale packets, and non-moving objects are ignored. Courteous Fill-ins beacon without a path. Home stations with broadband can greatly help the network by setting up an I-gate rather than a Digi.
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		+	Digis that habitually import stale WIDE2-2, or higher, packets into a localized RF area can be modified to only react on specific paths. An "S" digi could be reconfigured to only react to WIDE1-1 WIDE2-1 and NCAn-N. These measures can be used to cellularize a geographic area. (UIDIGI WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 \|\| UITRACE NCA,30 \|\|UIFLOOD OFF)This modified "S" Digi would still forward most fresh traffic using the recommended paths. These Modified Digis are encouraged to beacon the locally recommended path. "Mobiles Please use WIDE1-1, Fixed use WIDE2-1 or NCAn-N".

	==== Solution: Receive-Only IGate Strategy ====		==== Solution: Receive-Only IGate Strategy ====