[pskmail] Re: Beta test version of java client jpskmail-0.2
- From: Thomas Andreas DJ4WL <dj4wl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pskmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 22:02:13 +0100
Hello Rein and Pär,
thank you both for the excellent work.
It is a pleasure to use it.
.. vy easy to get on
.. works fine
.. fundamental good choice
.. it took a load of my mind
vy 73 tom
On Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:12:03 +0100
Rein Couperus <rein@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Due to great effort by Per, SM0RWO, and PA0R we can now present the first
> beta
> of the new pskmail java client which has been alpha tested
> under windows XP as well as under linux. We could not test it on the Mac....
> (we don't have one)
>
> This client has limited functionality, but the APRS functions are fully
> operational. Connected mode is possible via the arq terminal.
>
> Functions:
>
> Send APRS Posit
> Send APRS message
> Send APRS email
> Send ping
> Send Link packet to server
> Receive APRS message
> Receive short email on APRS
> Receive weather (or other) bulletins automatically and store them.
> Set APRS Icon
> Set APRS Beacon Period (10, 30, 60 mins)
> Set APRS status message
> GPS connection (RS232 and USB)
> ARQ terminal mode (read email, web site text etc...)
>
> This is a first attempt to make pskmail available for those who do not want
> to,
> or can not use Linux. The plan is to gradually upgrade this client to the
> same
> functionality as the linux client. (pskmail-1.1 for linux). Also for those
> who want to have easier (no) installation on linux...
>
> The archive contains a quick start guide describing how to operate the client.
> The server network in the Americas does not have the same status as in
> Europe,
> where we can reach a server from anywhere, anytime. This is a matter of
> getting
> organized....
>
> We are in need of beta testers to help us decide which services to implement
> next....
> As stated before, this client has limited functionality, and should be
> considered beta.
>
> Download at:
> http://hermes.esrac.ele.tue.nl/pskmail/jpskmail_0_2.zip
>
> Installation in windows XP:
> * install fldigi 3.10, get it running (http://ww.w1hkj.com)
> * unzip the pskmail_0_2.zip archive, enter the new directory, double click
> the program icon (javapskmail.jar).
> * done.
>
> We have had a lot of fun making this, and we hope some of you will have fun
> using it...
>
> 73,
>
> Rein PA0R
>
> (It goes without saying that the code is open source (GPL))
>
>
> --
> http://pa0r.blogspirit.com
>
--
Thomas Andreas DJ4WL <dj4wl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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