X-Git-Url: http://gb7djk.dxcluster.net/gitweb/gitweb.cgi?a=blobdiff_plain;f=sgml%2Fusermanual.sgml;h=44629aa4602d5b57840e77779216aa58cc6361c1;hb=0fcb7df9b5f6b17605f07d965e71d8bc4dee09a0;hp=8c0b89ce9fda7217330d611605878be2632db976;hpb=8b3550e37fbfc539cdd10472d10f92ae0135f4b7;p=spider.git diff --git a/sgml/usermanual.sgml b/sgml/usermanual.sgml index 8c0b89ce..44629aa4 100644 --- a/sgml/usermanual.sgml +++ b/sgml/usermanual.sgml @@ -1010,1459 +1010,3 @@ ask your sysop what version number is the latest. The DXSpider command reference -

-Below is a complete list of commands available from the cluster prompt. -These are listed below in alphabetical order. - -accept/announce - -

- -accept/announce [0-9] <pattern> Set an accept filter - line for announce - - -

-Create an 'accept this announce' line for a filter. - -An accept filter line means that if the announce matches this filter it is -passed onto the user. See HELP FILTERS for more info. Please read this -to understand how filters work - it will save a lot of grief later on. - -You can use any of the following things in this line:- - - - info eg: iota or qsl - by eg: G,M,2 - origin - origin_dxcc eg: 61,62 (from eg: sh/pre G) - origin_itu - origin_zone - by_dxcc - by_itu - by_zone - channel - wx 1 filter WX announces - dest eg: 6MUK,WDX (distros) - - -some examples:- - - - acc/ann dest 6MUK - acc/ann 2 by_zone 14,15,16 - (this could be all on one line: acc/ann dest 6MUK or by_zone 14,15,16) - - -or - - - acc/ann by G,M,2 - - -This filter would only allow announces that were posted buy UK stations. -You can use the tag 'all' to accept everything eg: - - - acc/ann all - - -but this probably for advanced users... - -accept/spots - -

- -accept/spots [0-9] <pattern> Set an accept filter -line for spots - - -

-Create an 'accept this spot' line for a filter. - -

-An accept filter line means that if the spot matches this filter it is -passed onto the user. See HELP FILTERS for more info. Please read this -to understand how filters work - it will save a lot of grief later on. - -You can use any of the following things in this line:- - - - freq eg: 0/30000 or hf or hf/cw or 6m,4m,2m - on same as 'freq' - call eg: G,PA,HB9 - info eg: iota or qsl - by - call_dxcc eg: 61,62 (from eg: sh/pre G) - call_itu - call_zone - by_dxcc - by_itu - by_zone - origin - channel - - -

-For frequencies, you can use any of the band names defined in -SHOW/BANDS and you can use a subband name like: cw, rtty, data, ssb - -thus: hf/ssb. You can also just have a simple range like: 0/30000 - -this is more efficient than saying simply: freq HF (but don't get -too hung up about that) - -some examples:- - - - acc/spot 1 on hf/cw - acc/spot 2 on vhf and (by_zone 14,15,16 or call_zone 14,15,16) - - -You can use the tag 'all' to accept everything, eg: - - - acc/spot 3 all - - -but this probably for advanced users... - -accept/wcy - -

- -accept/wcy [0-9] <pattern> set an accept WCY filter - - -

-It is unlikely that you will want to do this, but if you do then you can -filter on the following fields:- - - - by eg: G,M,2 - origin - origin_dxcc eg: 61,62 (from eg: sh/pre G) - origin_itu - origin_zone - by_dxcc - by_itu - by_zone - channel - - -

-There are no examples because WCY Broadcasts only come from one place and -you either want them or not (see UNSET/WCY if you don't want them). - -This command is really provided for future use. - -See HELP FILTER for information. - -accept/wwv - -

- -accept/wwv [0-9] <pattern> Set an accept WWV filter - - -

-It is unlikely that you will want to do this, but if you do then you can -filter on the following fields:- - - - by eg: G,M,2 - origin - origin_dxcc eg: 61,62 (from eg: sh/pre G) - origin_itu - origin_zone - by_dxcc - by_itu - by_zone - channel - - -for example - - - accept/wwv by_zone 4 - - -is probably the only useful thing to do (which will only show WWV broadcasts -by stations in the US). - -See HELP FILTER for information. - -announce - -

- -announce <text> Send an announcement to local users - - -

-Send an announcement to LOCAL users only, where <text> is the text -of the announcement you wish to broadcast - -announce full - -

- -announce full <text> Send an announcement cluster wide - - -

-This command will send your announcement across the whole cluster -network. - -apropos - -

- -apropos <string> Search the help database - - -

-Search the help database for <string> (it isn't case sensitive), -and print the names of all the commands that may be relevant. - -bye - -

- -bye Exit from the cluster - - -

-This will disconnect you from the cluster - -clear/spots - -

- -clear/spots [1|all] Clear a spot filter line - - -

-This command allows you to clear (remove) a line in a spot filter or to -remove the whole filter. - -If you have a filter:- - - - acc/spot 1 on hf/cw - acc/spot 2 on vhf and (by_zone 14,15,16 or call_zone 14,15,16) - - -and you say:- - - - clear/spot 1 - - -you will be left with:- - - - acc/spot 2 on vhf and (by_zone 14,15,16 or call_zone 14,15,16) - - -If you do: - - - clear/spot all - - -the filter will be completely removed. - -dbavail - -

- -dbavail Show a list of all the databases in the system - - -

-The title says it all really, this command lists all the databases defined -in the system. It is also aliased to SHOW/COMMAND. - -dbshow - -

- -dbshow <dbname> <key> Display an entry, if it exists, -in a database - - -

-This is the generic user interface to the database to the database system. -It is expected that the sysop will add an entry to the local Aliases file -so that users can use the more familiar AK1A style of enquiry such as: - - - SH/BUCK G1TLH - - -but if he hasn't and the database really does exist (use DBAVAIL or -SHOW/COMMAND to find out) you can do the same thing with: - - - DBSHOW buck G1TLH - - -directory - -

- -directory List messages -directory all List all messages -directory own List your own messages -directory new List all new messages -directory to <call> List all messages to <call> -directory from <call> List all messages from <call> -directory subject <string> List all messages with <string> -in subject -directory <nn> List last <nn> messages -directory <from>-<to> List messages <from> message <to> message - - -

-List the messages in the messages directory. - -If there is a 'p' one space after the message number then it is a -personal message. If there is a '-' between the message number and the -'p' then this indicates that the message has been read. - -You can use shell escape characters such as '*' and '?' in the <call> -fields. - -You can combine some of the various directory commands together eg:- - - - DIR TO G1TLH 5 -or - DIR SUBJECT IOTA 200-250 - - -You can abbreviate all the commands to one letter and use ak1a syntax:- - - - DIR/T G1* 10 - DIR/S QSL 10-100 5 - - -dx - -

- -dx [by <call>] <freq> <call> <remarks> Send a DX spot - - -

-This is how you send a DX Spot to other users. You can, in fact, now -enter the <freq> and the <call> either way round. - - - DX FR0G 144.600 - DX 144.600 FR0G - DX 144600 FR0G - - -will all give the same result. You can add some remarks to the end -of the command and they will be added to the spot. - - - DX FR0G 144600 this is a test - - -You can credit someone else by saying:- - - - DX by G1TLH FR0G 144.600 he isn't on the cluster - - -The <freq> is compared against the available bands set up in the -cluster. See SHOW/BANDS for more information. - -help - -

- -help <cmd> Get help on a command - - -

-All commands can be abbreviated, so SHOW/DX can be abbreviated -to SH/DX, ANNOUNCE can be shortened to AN and so on. - -Look at the APROPOS <string> command which will search the help database -for the <string> you specify and give you a list of likely commands -to look at with HELP. - -kill - -

- -kill <msgno> [<msgno> ..] Delete a message -from the local system - - -

-Delete a message from the local system. You will only be able to -delete messages that you have originated or been sent (unless you are -the sysop). - -links - -

- -links Show which nodes are physically connected - - -

-This is a quick listing that shows which links are connected and -some information about them. See WHO for a list of all connections. - -read - -

- -read Read the next unread personal message addressed to you -read <msgno> Read the specified message - - -

-You can read any messages that are sent as 'non-personal' and also any -message either sent by or sent to your callsign. - -reject/announce - -

- -reject/announce [0-9] <pattern> Set a reject filter -for announce - - -

-Create an 'reject this announce' line for a filter. - -An reject filter line means that if the announce matches this filter it is -passed onto the user. See HELP FILTERS for more info. Please read this -to understand how filters work - it will save a lot of grief later on. - -You can use any of the following things in this line:- - - - info eg: iota or qsl - by eg: G,M,2 - origin - origin_dxcc eg: 61,62 (from eg: sh/pre G) - origin_itu - origin_zone - by_dxcc - by_itu - by_zone - channel - wx 1 filter WX announces - dest eg: 6MUK,WDX (distros) - - -some examples:- - - - rej/ann by_zone 14,15,16 and not by G,M,2 - - -You can use the tag 'all' to reject everything eg: - - - rej/ann all - - -but this probably for advanced users... - -reject/spots - -

- -reject/spots [0-9] <pattern> Set a reject filter -line for spots - - -

-Create a 'reject this spot' line for a filter. - -A reject filter line means that if the spot matches this filter it is -dumped (not passed on). See HELP FILTERS for more info. Please read this -to understand how filters work - it will save a lot of grief later on. - -You can use any of the following things in this line:- - - - freq eg: 0/30000 or hf or hf/cw or 6m,4m,2m - on same as 'freq' - call eg: G,PA,HB9 - info eg: iota or qsl - by - call_dxcc eg: 61,62 (from eg: sh/pre G) - call_itu - call_zone - by_dxcc - by_itu - by_zone - origin - channel - - -For frequencies, you can use any of the band names defined in -SHOW/BANDS and you can use a subband name like: cw, rtty, data, ssb - -thus: hf/ssb. You can also just have a simple range like: 0/30000 - -this is more efficient than saying simply: on HF (but don't get -too hung up about that) - -some examples:- - - - rej/spot 1 on hf - rej/spot 2 on vhf and not (by_zone 14,15,16 or call_zone 14,15,16) - - -You can use the tag 'all' to reject everything eg: - - - rej/spot 3 all - - -but this probably for advanced users... - -reject/wcy - -

- -reject/wcy [0-9] <pattern> Set a reject WCY filter - - -

-It is unlikely that you will want to do this, but if you do then you can -filter on the following fields:- - - - by eg: G,M,2 - origin - origin_dxcc eg: 61,62 (from eg: sh/pre G) - origin_itu - origin_zone - by_dxcc - by_itu - by_zone - channel - - -There are no examples because WCY Broadcasts only come from one place and -you either want them or not (see UNSET/WCY if you don't want them). - -This command is really provided for future use. - -See HELP FILTER for information. - -reject/wwv - -

- -reject/wwv [0-9] <pattern> Set a reject WWV filter - - -

-It is unlikely that you will want to do this, but if you do then you can -filter on the following fields:- - - - by eg: G,M,2 - origin - origin_dxcc eg: 61,62 (from eg: sh/pre G) - origin_itu - origin_zone - by_dxcc - by_itu - by_zone - channel - - -for example - - - reject/wwv by_zone 14,15,16 - - -is probably the only useful thing to do (which will only show WWV broadcasts -by stations in the US). - -See HELP FILTER for information. - -reply - -

- -reply Reply (privately) to the last message that you have read -reply <msgno> Reply (privately) to the specified message -reply B <msgno> Reply as a Bulletin to the specified message -reply NOPrivate <msgno> Reply as a Bulletin to the specified -message -reply RR <msgno> Reply to the specified message with read -receipt - - -

-You can reply to a message and the subject will automatically have -"Re:" inserted in front of it, if it isn't already present. - -You can also use all the extra qualifiers such as RR, PRIVATE, -NOPRIVATE, B that you can use with the SEND command (see SEND -for further details) - -send - -

- -send <call> [<call> ...] Send a message to -one or more callsigns -send RR <call> Send a message and ask for a read receipt -send COPY <msgno> <call> Send a copy of a message -to someone -send PRIVATE <call> Send a personal message -send NOPRIVATE <call> Send a message to all stations - - -

-All the SEND commands will create a message which will be sent either to -an individual callsign or to one of the 'bulletin' addresses. - -SEND <call> on its own acts as though you had typed SEND PRIVATE, that is -it will mark the message as personal and send it to the cluster node that -that callsign is connected to. - -You can have more than one callsign in all of the SEND commands. - -You can have multiple qualifiers so that you can have for example:- - - - SEND RR COPY 123 PRIVATE G1TLH G0RDI - - -which should send a copy of message 123 to G1TLH and G0RDI and you will -receive a read receipt when they have read the message. - -SB is an alias for SEND NOPRIVATE (or send a bulletin in BBS speak) -SP is an alias for SEND PRIVATE - -set/address - -

- -set/address <your_address> Record your postal address - - -

-Literally, record your address details on the cluster. - -set/announce - -

- -set/announce Allow announce messages - - -

-Allow announce messages to arrive at your terminal. - -set/beep - -

- -set/beep Add beeps to terminal messages - - -

-Add a beep to DX and other terminal messages. - -set/dx - -

- -set/dxAllow DX messages to arrive at your terminal - - -

-You can stop DX messages with the unset/dx command - -set/dxgrid - -

- -set/dxgridAllow grid squares on the end of DX messages - - -

-Some logging programs do not like the additional information at -the end of a DX spot. If this is the case, use the unset/dxgrid -command to remove the grid squares. - -set/echo - -

- -set/echo Make the cluster echo your input - - -

-If you are connected via a telnet session, different implimentations -of telnet handle echo differently depending on whether you are -connected via port 23 or some other port. You can use this command -to change the setting appropriately. - -You can remove the echo with the unset/echo command - -The setting is stored in your user profile. - -YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE THIS COMMAND IF YOU ARE CONNECTED VIA AX25. - -set/here - -

- -set/here Set the here flag - - -

-Let others on the cluster know you are here by only displaying your -callsign. If you are away from your terminal you can use the unset/here -command to let people know you are away. This simply puts brackets -around your callsign to indicate you are not available. - -set/homenode - -

- -set/homenode <node_call> Set your home cluster - - -

-Tell the cluster system where you normally connect to. Any Messages sent -to you will normally find their way there should you not be connected. -eg:- - - - SET/HOMENODE gb7djk - - -set/language - -

- -set/language <language> Set the language you wish to use - - -

-You can select the language that you want the cluster to use. Currently -the languages available are en (English) sp (Spanish) -and nl (Dutch). - -set/location - -

- -set/location <lat and long> Set your latitude and longitude - - -

-You can set your latitude and longitude manually or alternatively use the -set/qra command which will do the conversion for you. - - - set/location 54 04 N 2 02 E - - -set/logininfo - -

- -set/logininfo Show logins and logouts of nodes and users - - -

-Show users and nodes when they log in and out of the local cluster. You -can stop these messages by using the unset/logininfo command. - -set/name - -

- -set/name <your_name> Set your name - - -

-Tell the cluster what your name is, eg:- - - - set/name Dirk - - -set/page - -

- -set/page <n> Set the number of lines per page - - -

-Tell the system how many lines you wish on a page when the number of lines -of output from a command is more than this. The default is 20. Setting it -explicitly to 0 will disable paging. - - - SET/PAGE 30 - SET/PAGE 0 - - -The setting is stored in your user profile. - -set/qra - -

- -set/qra <locator> Set your QRA locator - - -

-Tell the system what your QRA (or Maidenhead) locator is. If you have not -done a SET/LOCATION then your latitude and longitude will be set roughly -correctly (assuming your locator is correct ;-). For example:- - - - SET/QRA JO02LQ - - -set/qth - -

- -set/qth <your QTH> Set your QTH - - -

-Tell the system where your are. For example:- - - - set/qth East Dereham, Norfolk - - -set/talk - -

- -set/talk Allow talk messages to be seen at your console - - -

-Allow talk messages to arrive at your console. You can switch off -talks with the unset/talk command. - -set/wcy - -

- -set/wcy Allow WCY messages to be seen at your console - - -

-Allow WCY information to be seen at your console. You can switch off -WCY messages with the unset/wcy command. - -set/wwv - -

- -set/wwv Allow WWV messages to be seen at your console - - -

-Allow WWV information to be seen at your console. You can switch off -WWV messages with the unset/wwv command. - -set/wx - -

- -set/wx Allow WX messages to be seen at your console - - -

-Allow WX information to be seen at your console. You can switch off -WX messages with the unset/wx command. - -show/configuration - -

- -show/configuration [<node>] Show all visible nodes and their users - - -

-This command allows you to see all the users that can be seen -and the nodes to which they are connected. With the optional node, -you can specify a particular node to look at. - -This command is normally abbreviated to: sh/c - -BE WARNED: the list that is returned can be VERY long - -show/configuration/node - -

- -show/configuration/node Show all the nodes connected - - -

-Show all the nodes connected locally and the nodes they have connected. - - -show/date - -

- -show/date [<prefix>|<callsign>] Show -the local time - - -

-This is very nearly the same as SHOW/TIME, the only difference the format -of the date string if no arguments are given. - -If no prefixes or callsigns are given then this command returns the local -time and UTC as the computer has it right now. If you give some prefixes -then it will show UTC and UTC + the local offset (not including DST) at -the prefixes or callsigns that you specify. - -show/dx - -

- -show/dx [options] interrogate the spot database - - -

-If you just type SHOW/DX you will get the last so many spots -(sysop configurable, but usually 10). - -In addition you can add any number of these options in very nearly -any order to the basic SHOW/DX command, they are:- - - -on <band> - eg 160m 20m 2m 23cm 6mm -on <region> - eg hf vhf uhf shf (see SHOW/BANDS) - -<number> - the number of spots you want -<from>-<to> - <from> spot no <to> spot no in - the selected list - -<prefix> - for a spotted callsign beginning with <prefix> -*<suffix> - for a spotted callsign ending in <suffix> -*<string>* - for a spotted callsign containing <string> - -day <number> - starting <number> days ago -day <from>-<to> - <from> days <to> days ago - -info <text> - any spots containing <text> in the info or remarks - -by <call> - any spots spotted by <call> (spotter <call> - is the same). - -qsl - this automatically looks for any qsl info on the call - held in the spot database. - -iota [<iota>] - If the iota island number is missing it will - look for the string iota and anything which looks like - an iota island number. If you specify then it will look - for that island. - -qra [<locator>] - this will look for the specific locator if - you specify one or else anything that looks like a locator. - - -e.g. - - - SH/DX 9m0 - SH/DX on 20m info iota - SH/DX 9a on vhf day 30 - SH/DX rf1p qsl - SH/DX iota - SH/DX iota eu-064 - SH/DX qra jn86 - - -show/dxcc - -

- -show/dxcc <prefix> Interrogate the spot database by country - - -

-This command takes the <prefix> (which can be a full or partial -callsign if desired), looks up which internal country number it is -and then displays all the spots as per SH/DX for that country. - -The options for SHOW/DX also apply to this command. -e.g. - - - SH/DXCC G - SH/DXCC W on 20m info iota - - -show/files - -

- -show/files [<filearea> [<string>]] List -the contents of a filearea - - -

-SHOW/FILES on its own will show you a list of the various fileareas -available on the system. To see the contents of a particular file -area type:- - - - SH/FILES <filearea> - - -where <filearea> is the name of the filearea you want to see the -contents of. - -You can also use shell globbing characters like '*' and '?' in a -string to see a selection of files in a filearea eg:- - - - SH/FILES bulletins arld* - - -See also TYPE - to see the contents of a file. - -show/filter - -

- -show/filter Show the filters you have set - - -

-Show the contents of all the filters that are set by you. This command -displays all the filters set - for all the various categories. - -show/moon - -

- -show/moon [<prefix>|<callsign>] Show moon -rise and set times - - -

-Show the Moon rise and set times for a (list of) prefixes or callsigns, -together with the azimuth and elevation of the sun currently at those -locations. - -If you don't specify any prefixes or callsigns, it will show the times for -your QTH (assuming you have set it with either SET/LOCATION or SET/QRA), -together with the current azimuth and elevation. - -In addition, it will show the gain or loss dB relative to the nominal -distance of 385,000Km due to the ellipsoidal nature of the orbit. - -If all else fails it will show the Moonrise and set times for the node -that you are connected to. - -For example:- - - - SH/MOON - SH/MOON G1TLH W5UN - - -show/muf - -

- -show/muf <prefix> [<hours>][long] Show -the likely propagation to <prefix> - - -

-This command allow you to estimate the likelihood of you contacting -a station with the prefix you have specified. The output assumes a modest -power of 20dBW and receiver sensitivity of -123dBm (about 0.15muV/10dB SINAD) - -The result predicts the most likely operating frequencies and signal -levels for high frequency (shortwave) radio propagation paths on -specified days of the year and hours of the day. It is most useful for -paths between 250 km and 6000 km, but can be used with reduced accuracy -for paths shorter or longer than this. - -The command uses a routine MINIMUF 3.5 developed by the U.S. Navy and -used to predict the MUF given the predicted flux, day of the year, -hour of the day and geographic coordinates of the transmitter and -receiver. This routine is reasonably accurate for the purposes here, -with a claimed RMS error of 3.8 MHz, but much smaller and less complex -than the programs used by major shortwave broadcasting organizations, -such as the Voice of America. - -The command will display some header information detailing its -assumptions, together with the locations, latitude and longitudes and -bearings. It will then show UTC (UT), local time at the other end -(LT), calculate the MUFs, Sun zenith angle at the midpoint of the path -(Zen) and the likely signal strengths. Then for each frequency for which -the system thinks there is a likelihood of a circuit it prints a value. - -The value is currently a likely S meter reading based on the conventional -6dB / S point scale. If the value has a '+' appended it means that it is -1/2 an S point stronger. If the value is preceeded by an 'm' it means that -there is likely to be much fading and by an 's' that the signal is likely -to be noisy. - -By default SHOW/MUF will show the next two hours worth of data. You -can specify anything up to 24 hours worth of data by appending the no of -hours required after the prefix. For example:- - - - SH/MUF W - - -produces: - - - RxSens: -123 dBM SFI: 159 R: 193 Month: 10 Day: 21 - Power : 20 dBW Distance: 6283 km Delay: 22.4 ms - Location Lat / Long Azim - East Dereham, Norfolk 52 41 N 0 57 E 47 - United-States-W 43 0 N 87 54 W 299 - UT LT MUF Zen 1.8 3.5 7.0 10.1 14.0 18.1 21.0 24.9 28.0 50.0 - 18 23 11.5 -35 mS0+ mS2 S3 - 19 0 11.2 -41 mS0+ mS2 S3 - - -indicating that you will have weak, fading circuits on top band and -80m but usable signals on 40m (about S3). - -inputing:- - - - SH/MUF W 24 - - -will get you the above display, but with the next 24 hours worth of -propagation data. - - - SH/MUF W L 24 - SH/MUF W 24 Long - - -Gives you an estimate of the long path propagation characterics. It -should be noted that the figures will probably not be very useful, nor -terrible accurate, but it is included for completeness. - -show/prefix - -

- -show/prefix <callsign> Interrogate the prefix database - - -

-This command takes the <callsign> (which can be a full or partial -callsign or a prefix), looks up which internal country number -it is and then displays all the relevant prefixes for that country -together with the internal country no, the CQ and ITU regions. - -See also SHOW/DXCC - -show/qra - -

- -show/qra <locator> [<locator>] Show the distance -between locators -show/qra <lat> <long> Convert latitude and longitude to -a locator - - -

-This is a multipurpose command that allows you either to calculate the -distance and bearing between two locators or (if only one locator is -given on the command line) the distance and beraing from your station -to the locator. For example:- - - -SH/QRA IO92QL -SH/QRA JN06 IN73 - - -The first example will show the distance and bearing to the locator from -yourself, the second example will calculate the distance and bearing from -the first locator to the second. You can use 4 or 6 character locators. - -It is also possible to convert a latitude and longitude to a locator by -using this command with a latitude and longitude as an argument, for -example:- - - -SH/QRA 52 41 N 0 58 E - - -show/qrz - -

- -show/qrz <callsign> Show any callbook details on a callsign - - -

-This command queries the QRZ callbook server on the internet -and returns any information available for that callsign. This service -is provided for users of this software by http://www.qrz.com - -show/route - -

- -show/route <callsign> Show the route to <callsign> - - -

-This command allows you to see to which node the callsigns specified are -connected. It is a sort of inverse sh/config. - - - sh/route n2tly - - -show/satellite - -

- -show/satellite <name> [<hours> <interval>] -Show satellite tracking data - - -

-Show the tracking data from your location to the satellite of your choice -from now on for the next few hours. - -If you use this command without a satellite name it will display a list -of all the satellites known currently to the system. - -If you give a name then you can obtain tracking data of all the passes -that start and finish 5 degrees below the horizon. As default it will -give information for the next three hours for every five minute period. - -You can alter the number of hours and the step size, within certain -limits. - -Each pass in a period is separated with a row of '-----' characters - -So for example:- - - -SH/SAT AO-10 -SH/SAT FENGYUN1 12 2 - - -show/sun - -

- -show/sun [<prefix>|<callsign>] Show -sun rise and set times - - -

-Show the sun rise and set times for a (list of) prefixes or callsigns, -together with the azimuth and elevation of the sun currently at those -locations. - -If you don't specify any prefixes or callsigns, it will show the times for -your QTH (assuming you have set it with either SET/LOCATION or SET/QRA), -together with the current azimuth and elevation. - -If all else fails it will show the sunrise and set times for the node -that you are connected to. - -For example:- - - - SH/SUN - SH/SUN G1TLH K9CW ZS - - -show/time - -

- -show/time [<prefix>|<callsign>] Show -the local time - - -

-If no prefixes or callsigns are given then this command returns the local -time and UTC as the computer has it right now. If you give some prefixes -then it will show UTC and UTC + the local offset (not including DST) at -the prefixes or callsigns that you specify. - -show/wcy - -

- -show/wcy Show the last 10 WCY broadcasts -show/wcy <n> Show the last <n> WCY broadcasts - - -

-Display the most recent WCY information that has been received by the system - -show/wwv - -

- -show/wwv Show the last 10 WWV broadcasts -show/wwv <n> Show the last <n> WWV broadcasts - - -

-Display the most recent WWV information that has been received by the system - -sysop - -

- -sysop Regain your privileges if you login remotely - - -

-The system automatically reduces your privilege level to that of a -normal user if you login in remotely. This command allows you to -regain your normal privilege level. It uses the normal system: five -numbers are returned that are indexes into the character array that is -your assigned password (see SET/PASSWORD). The indexes start from -zero. - -You are expected to return a string which contains the characters -required in the correct order. You may intersperse those characters -with others to obscure your reply for any watchers. For example (and -these values are for explanation :-): - - - password = 012345678901234567890123456789 - > sysop - 22 10 15 17 3 - - -you type:- - - - aa2bbbb0ccc5ddd7xxx3n - or 2 0 5 7 3 - or 20573 - - -They will all match. If there is no password you will still be offered -numbers but nothing will happen when you input a string. Any match is -case sensitive. - -talk - -

- -talk <callsign> Enter talk mode with <callsign> -talk <callsign> <text> Send a text message to <callsign> -talk <callsign> > <node_call> [<text>] -Send a text message to <callsign> via <node_call> - - -

-Send a short message to any other station that is visible on the cluster -system. You can send it to anyone you can see with a SHOW/CONFIGURATION -command, they don't have to be connected locally. - -The second form of TALK is used when other cluster nodes are connected -with restricted information. This usually means that they don't send -the user information usually associated with logging on and off the cluster. - -If you know that G3JNB is likely to be present on GB7TLH, but you can only -see GB7TLH in the SH/C list but with no users, then you would use the -second form of the talk message. - -If you want to have a ragchew with someone you can leave the text message -out and the system will go into 'Talk' mode. What this means is that a -short message is sent to the recipient telling them that you are in a 'Talking' -frame of mind and then you just type - everything you send will go to the -station that you asked for. - -All the usual announcements, spots and so on will still come out on your -terminal. - -If you want to do something (such as send a spot) you precede the normal -command with a '/' character, eg:- - - - /DX 14001 G1TLH What's a B class licensee doing on 20m CW? - /HELP talk - - -To leave talk mode type: - - - /EX - - -type - -

- -type <filearea>/<name> Look at a file in one of the fileareas - - -

-Type out the contents of a file in a filearea. So, for example, in -filearea 'bulletins' you want to look at file 'arld051' you would -enter:- - - - TYPE bulletins/arld051 - - -See also SHOW/FILES to see what fileareas are available and a -list of content. - -who - -

- -who Show who is physically connected locally - - -

-This is a quick listing that shows which callsigns are connected and -what sort of connection they have - -wx - -

- -wx <text> Send a weather message to local users -wx full <text> Send a weather message to all cluster users - - -

-Weather messages can sometimes be useful if you are experiencing an extreme -that may indicate enhanced conditions - -