X-Git-Url: http://gb7djk.dxcluster.net/gitweb/gitweb.cgi?a=blobdiff_plain;f=txt%2Fadminmanual.txt;h=fc3e64deb0c170d48b1b1eb37865ac3a71b756d4;hb=204a594bd86adeba2cbb1ddefd3ddd6c288b702a;hp=2fe1ffcc5738203a67f52fc555db8eb1a081e56e;hpb=59e40dfc42f6e9046859fa66ff6465417e4f1750;p=spider.git diff --git a/txt/adminmanual.txt b/txt/adminmanual.txt index 2fe1ffcc..fc3e64de 100644 --- a/txt/adminmanual.txt +++ b/txt/adminmanual.txt @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ The DXSpider Installation and Administration Manual Ian Maude, G0VGS, (ianmaude@btinternet.com) - Version 1.30 January 2001 + Version 1.33 (Revision 1.20) February 2001 A reference for SysOps of the DXSpider DXCluster program. ______________________________________________________________________ @@ -113,166 +113,183 @@ 8.2 Filtering DX callouts (Depricated) 8.3 Filtering words from text fields in Announce, Talk and DX spots - 9. Information, files and useful programs + 9. Mail - 9.1 MOTD - 9.2 Downtime message - 9.3 Other text messages - 9.4 The Aliases file - 9.5 Forward.pl - 9.6 Distribution lists - 9.7 Console.pl + 9.1 Personal mail + 9.2 Bulletin mail + 9.3 Forward.pl + 9.4 The msg command + 9.5 Message status + 9.6 Filtering mail + 9.7 Distribution lists 9.8 BBS interface - 10. CVS - - 11. The DXSpider command set - - 11.1 accept/announce (0) - 11.2 accept/announce (extended for sysops) (8) - 11.3 accept/spots (0) - 11.4 accept/spots (extended for sysops) (8) - 11.5 accept/wcy (0) - 11.6 accept/wcy (extended for sysops) (8) - 11.7 accept/wwv (0) - 11.8 accept/wwv (extended for sysops) (8) - 11.9 announce (0) - 11.10 announce full (0) - 11.11 announce sysop (5) - 11.12 apropos (0) - 11.13 bye (0) - 11.14 catchup (5) - 11.15 clear/spots (0) - 11.16 connect (5) - 11.17 dbavail (0) - 11.18 dbcreate (9) - 11.19 dbimport (9) - 11.20 dbremove (9) - 11.21 dbshow (0) - 11.22 debug (9) - 11.23 directory (0) - 11.24 directory (extended for sysops) (5) - 11.25 disconnect (8) - 11.26 dx (0) - 11.27 export (9) - 11.28 export_users (9) - 11.29 forward/latlong (8) - 11.30 forward/opername (1) - 11.31 help (0) - 11.32 init (5) - 11.33 kill (0) - 11.34 kill (5) - 11.35 kill full (5) - 11.36 links (0) - 11.37 load/aliases (9) - 11.38 load/baddx (9) - 11.39 load/badmsg (9) - 11.40 load/badwords (9) - 11.41 load/bands (9) - 11.42 load/cmd_cache (9) - 11.43 load/forward (9) - 11.44 load/messages (9) - 11.45 load/prefixes (9) - 11.46 merge (5) - 11.47 msg (9) - 11.48 pc (8) - 11.49 ping (1) - 11.50 rcmd (1) - 11.51 read (0) - 11.52 read (extended for sysops) (5) - 11.53 reject/announce - 11.54 reject/announce (extended for sysops) (8) - 11.55 reject/spots (0) - 11.56 reject/spots (extended for sysops) (8) - 11.57 reject/wcy (0) - 11.58 reject/wcy (extended for sysops) (8) - 11.59 reject/wwv (0) - 11.60 reject/wwv (extended for sysops) (8) - 11.61 reply (0) - 11.62 send (0) - 11.63 set/address (0) - 11.64 set/announce (0) - 11.65 set/arcluster (5) - 11.66 set/baddx (8) - 11.67 set/badnode (6) - 11.68 set/badspotter (8) - 11.69 set/beep (0) - 11.70 set/clx (5) - 11.71 set/debug (9) - 11.72 set/dx (0) - 11.73 set/dxgrid (0) - 11.74 set/dxnet (5) - 11.75 set/echo (0) - 11.76 set/here (0) - 11.77 set/homenode (0) - 11.78 set/hops (8) - 11.79 set/isolate (9) - 11.80 set/language (0) - 11.81 set/location (0) - 11.82 set/sys_location (9) - 11.83 set/logininfo (0) - 11.84 set/lockout (9) - 11.85 set/name (0) - 11.86 set/node (9) - 11.87 set/obscount (9) - 11.88 set/page (0) - 11.89 set/password (9) - 11.90 set/pinginterval (9) - 11.91 set/privilege (9) - 11.92 set/spider (5) - 11.93 set/sys_qra (9) - 11.94 set/qra (0) - 11.95 set/qth (0) - 11.96 set/talk (0) - 11.97 set/wcy (0) - 11.98 set/wwv (0) - 11.99 set/wx (0) - 11.100 show/baddx (1) - 11.101 show/badnode (6) - 11.102 show/badspotter (1) - 11.103 show/date (0) - 11.104 show/dx (0) - 11.105 show/dxcc (0) - 11.106 show/files (0) - 11.107 show/filter (0) - 11.108 show/filter (extended for sysops) (5) - 11.109 show/hops (8) - 11.110 show/isolate (1) - 11.111 show/lockout (9) - 11.112 show/moon (0) - 11.113 show/muf (0) - 11.114 show/node (1) - 11.115 show/prefix (0) - 11.116 show/program (5) - 11.117 show/qra (0) - 11.118 show/qrz (0) - 11.119 show/route (0) - 11.120 show/satellite (0) - 11.121 show/sun (0) - 11.122 show/time (0) - 11.123 show/wcy (0) - 11.124 show/wwv (0) - 11.125 shutdown (5) - 11.126 spoof (9) - 11.127 stat/db (5) - 11.128 stat/channel (5) - 11.129 stat/msg (5) - 11.130 stat/user (5) - 11.131 sysop (0) - 11.132 talk (0) - 11.133 type (0) - 11.134 who (0) - 11.135 wx (0) - 11.136 wx (enhanced for sysops) (5) + 10. Databases + + 10.1 Creating databases + 10.2 Importing databases + 10.3 Checking available databases + 10.4 Looking up databases + 10.5 Removing databases + + 11. Information, files and useful programs + + 11.1 MOTD + 11.2 Downtime message + 11.3 Other text messages + 11.4 The Aliases file + 11.5 Console.pl + 11.6 Updating kepler data + 11.7 The QRZ callbook + + 12. CVS + + 13. The DXSpider command set + + 13.1 accept/announce (0) + 13.2 accept/announce (extended for sysops) (8) + 13.3 accept/spots (0) + 13.4 accept/spots (extended for sysops) (8) + 13.5 accept/wcy (0) + 13.6 accept/wcy (extended for sysops) (8) + 13.7 accept/wwv (0) + 13.8 accept/wwv (extended for sysops) (8) + 13.9 announce (0) + 13.10 announce full (0) + 13.11 announce sysop (5) + 13.12 apropos (0) + 13.13 bye (0) + 13.14 catchup (5) + 13.15 clear/spots (0) + 13.16 connect (5) + 13.17 dbavail (0) + 13.18 dbcreate (9) + 13.19 dbimport (9) + 13.20 dbremove (9) + 13.21 dbshow (0) + 13.22 debug (9) + 13.23 directory (0) + 13.24 directory (extended for sysops) (5) + 13.25 disconnect (8) + 13.26 dx (0) + 13.27 export (9) + 13.28 export_users (9) + 13.29 forward/latlong (8) + 13.30 forward/opername (1) + 13.31 help (0) + 13.32 init (5) + 13.33 kill (0) + 13.34 kill (5) + 13.35 kill full (5) + 13.36 links (0) + 13.37 load/aliases (9) + 13.38 load/baddx (9) + 13.39 load/badmsg (9) + 13.40 load/badwords (9) + 13.41 load/bands (9) + 13.42 load/cmd_cache (9) + 13.43 load/forward (9) + 13.44 load/messages (9) + 13.45 load/prefixes (9) + 13.46 merge (5) + 13.47 msg (9) + 13.48 pc (8) + 13.49 ping (1) + 13.50 rcmd (1) + 13.51 read (0) + 13.52 read (extended for sysops) (5) + 13.53 reject/announce + 13.54 reject/announce (extended for sysops) (8) + 13.55 reject/spots (0) + 13.56 reject/spots (extended for sysops) (8) + 13.57 reject/wcy (0) + 13.58 reject/wcy (extended for sysops) (8) + 13.59 reject/wwv (0) + 13.60 reject/wwv (extended for sysops) (8) + 13.61 reply (0) + 13.62 send (0) + 13.63 set/address (0) + 13.64 set/announce (0) + 13.65 set/arcluster (5) + 13.66 set/baddx (8) + 13.67 set/badnode (6) + 13.68 set/badspotter (8) + 13.69 set/beep (0) + 13.70 set/clx (5) + 13.71 set/debug (9) + 13.72 set/dx (0) + 13.73 set/dxgrid (0) + 13.74 set/dxnet (5) + 13.75 set/echo (0) + 13.76 set/here (0) + 13.77 set/homenode (0) + 13.78 set/hops (8) + 13.79 set/isolate (9) + 13.80 set/language (0) + 13.81 set/location (0) + 13.82 set/sys_location (9) + 13.83 set/logininfo (0) + 13.84 set/lockout (9) + 13.85 set/name (0) + 13.86 set/node (9) + 13.87 set/obscount (9) + 13.88 set/page (0) + 13.89 set/password (9) + 13.90 set/pinginterval (9) + 13.91 set/privilege (9) + 13.92 set/spider (5) + 13.93 set/sys_qra (9) + 13.94 set/qra (0) + 13.95 set/qth (0) + 13.96 set/talk (0) + 13.97 set/wcy (0) + 13.98 set/wwv (0) + 13.99 set/wx (0) + 13.100 show/baddx (1) + 13.101 show/badnode (6) + 13.102 show/badspotter (1) + 13.103 show/date (0) + 13.104 show/debug (9) + 13.105 show/dx (0) + 13.106 show/dxcc (0) + 13.107 show/files (0) + 13.108 show/filter (0) + 13.109 show/filter (extended for sysops) (5) + 13.110 show/hops (8) + 13.111 show/isolate (1) + 13.112 show/lockout (9) + 13.113 show/log (8) + 13.114 show/moon (0) + 13.115 show/muf (0) + 13.116 show/node (1) + 13.117 show/prefix (0) + 13.118 show/program (5) + 13.119 show/qra (0) + 13.120 show/qrz (0) + 13.121 show/route (0) + 13.122 show/satellite (0) + 13.123 show/sun (0) + 13.124 show/time (0) + 13.125 show/wcy (0) + 13.126 show/wwv (0) + 13.127 shutdown (5) + 13.128 spoof (9) + 13.129 stat/db (5) + 13.130 stat/channel (5) + 13.131 stat/msg (5) + 13.132 stat/user (5) + 13.133 sysop (0) + 13.134 talk (0) + 13.135 type (0) + 13.136 who (0) + 13.137 wx (0) + 13.138 wx (enhanced for sysops) (5) ______________________________________________________________________ 11.. IInnssttaallllaattiioonn ((OOrriiggiinnaall vveerrssiioonn bbyy IIaaiinn PPhhiilllliippss,, GG00RRDDII)) - Last modified: 24 January 2001 by Ian Maude, G0VGS - - 11..11.. IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn This section describes the installation of DX Spider v1.35 on a RedHat @@ -328,6 +345,7 @@ version 1.35 for this section but of course you would use the latest version. + Login as root and create a user to run the cluster under. _U_N_D_E_R _N_O _C_I_R_C_U_M_S_T_A_N_C_E_S _U_S_E _R_O_O_T _A_S _T_H_I_S _U_S_E_R_!. I am going to use the name _s_y_s_o_p. You can call it anything you wish. Depending on your security @@ -376,7 +394,7 @@ - # vi /etc/group (or your favorite editor) + # vi /etc/group (or your favorite editor) @@ -393,10 +411,9 @@ - - # chown -R sysop.spider spider - # find . -type d -exec chmod 2775 {} \; - # find . -type f -exec chmod 775 {} \; + # chown -R sysop.spider spider + # find . -type d -exec chmod 2775 {} \; + # find . -type f -exec chmod 775 {} \; @@ -509,9 +526,6 @@ If all is well then login on another term or console as _s_y_s_o_p and cd to /spider/perl. Now issue the following command ... - - - $ client.pl @@ -526,7 +540,7 @@ - G0VGS de GB7MBC 19-Nov-1999 2150Z > + G0VGS de GB7MBC 19-Nov-1999 2150Z > @@ -575,6 +589,9 @@ + + + 33..22.. AAlllloowwiinngg tteellnneett ccoonnnneeccttss ffrroomm uusseerrss Allowing telnet connections is quite simple. Firstly you need to add @@ -592,7 +609,7 @@ - spdlogin stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd /spider/src/client login telnet + spdlogin stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/tcpd /spider/src/client login telnet @@ -639,6 +656,8 @@ You should now get the login prompt and be able to login as before. + + 33..33.. SSeettttiinngg uupp nnooddee ccoonnnneeccttss In order to allow cluster node connections, spider needs to know that @@ -656,12 +675,10 @@ - - - set/node (AK1A type) - set/spider - set/dxnet - set/clx + set/node (AK1A type) + set/spider + set/dxnet + set/clx @@ -707,9 +724,6 @@ client.pl gb7baa PC38^GB7MBC^~ - - - If the callsign you just set up as a cluster node is for an incoming connect, this is all that needs to be done. If the connection is to be outgoing then a connection script needs to be written. @@ -774,14 +788,14 @@ - timeout 60 - abort (Busy|Sorry|Fail) - # don't forget to chmod 4775 netrom_call! - connect ax25 /usr/sbin/netrom_call bbs gb7djk g1tlh - # you can leave this out if you call the script 'gb7dxm' - client gb7dxm ax25 + timeout 60 + abort (Busy|Sorry|Fail) + # don't forget to chmod 4775 netrom_call! + connect ax25 /usr/sbin/netrom_call bbs gb7djk g1tlh + # you can leave this out if you call the script 'gb7dxm' + client gb7dxm ax25 @@ -790,11 +804,11 @@ - timeout 15 - connect telnet dirkl.tobit.co.uk - # tell GB7DJK-1 that it is connected to GB7DJK - # you can leave this out if you call this script 'gb7djk' - client gb7djk telnet + timeout 15 + connect telnet dirkl.tobit.co.uk + # tell GB7DJK-1 that it is connected to GB7DJK + # you can leave this out if you call this script 'gb7djk' + client gb7djk telnet @@ -825,32 +839,49 @@ - <- D G1TLH connect gb7djk-1 - -> D G1TLH connection to GB7DJK-1 started - -> D G1TLH G1TLH de GB7DJK 13-Dec-1998 2046Z > - timeout set to 15 - CONNECT sort: telnet command: dirkl.tobit.co.uk - CHAT "login" -> "gb7djk" - received " - Red Hat Linux release 5.1 (Manhattan) - Kernel 2.0.35 on an i586 - " - received "login: " - sent "gb7djk" - CHAT "word" -> "gb7djk" - received "gb7djk" - received "Password: " - sent "gb7djk" - Connected to GB7DJK-1, starting normal protocol - <- O GB7DJK-1 telnet - -> B GB7DJK-1 0 - GB7DJK-1 channel func state 0 -> init - <- D GB7DJK-1 - <- D GB7DJK-1 Last login: Sun Dec 13 17:59:56 from dirk1 - <- D GB7DJK-1 PC38^GB7DJK-1^~ - <- D GB7DJK-1 PC18^ 1 nodes, 0 local / 1 total users Max users 0 Uptime - 0 00:00^5447^~ - etc + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + <- D G1TLH connect gb7djk-1 + -> D G1TLH connection to GB7DJK-1 started + -> D G1TLH G1TLH de GB7DJK 13-Dec-1998 2046Z > + timeout set to 15 + CONNECT sort: telnet command: dirkl.tobit.co.uk + CHAT "login" -> "gb7djk" + received " + Red Hat Linux release 5.1 (Manhattan) + Kernel 2.0.35 on an i586 + " + received "login: " + sent "gb7djk" + CHAT "word" -> "gb7djk" + received "gb7djk" + received "Password: " + sent "gb7djk" + Connected to GB7DJK-1, starting normal protocol + <- O GB7DJK-1 telnet + -> B GB7DJK-1 0 + GB7DJK-1 channel func state 0 -> init + <- D GB7DJK-1 + <- D GB7DJK-1 Last login: Sun Dec 13 17:59:56 from dirk1 + <- D GB7DJK-1 PC38^GB7DJK-1^~ + <- D GB7DJK-1 PC18^ 1 nodes, 0 local / 1 total users Max users 0 Uptime + 0 00:00^5447^~ + etc @@ -957,6 +988,17 @@ + This line works fine for RedHat and SuSE distributions. The line + required for Slackware distributions is slightly different. My thanks + to Aurelio, PA3EZL for this information. + + + + DX:23:respawn:/bin/su - sysop -c "/usr/bin/perl -w /spider/perl/cluster.pl" >/dev/tty7 + + + + This will automatically start DXSpider on tty7 (ALT-F7) on bootup and restart it should it crash for any reason. @@ -987,7 +1029,6 @@ - The callsign involved will be the callsign of the cluster node you are going to connect to. This will now check every 10 minutes to see if gb7xxx is connected, if it is then nothing will be done. If it is @@ -1019,90 +1060,55 @@ + # + # hop table construction + # + package DXProt; + # default hopcount to use + $def_hopcount = 5; + # some variable hop counts based on message type + %hopcount = + ( + 11 => 10, + 16 => 10, + 17 => 10, + 19 => 10, + 21 => 10, + ); + # the per node hop control thingy + %nodehops = + GB7ADX => { 11 => 8, + 12 => 8, + 16 => 8, + 17 => 8, + 19 => 8, + 21 => 8, + }, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - # - # hop table construction - # - - package DXProt; - - # default hopcount to use - $def_hopcount = 5; - - # some variable hop counts based on message type - %hopcount = - ( - 11 => 10, - 16 => 10, - 17 => 10, - 19 => 10, - 21 => 10, - ); - - - # the per node hop control thingy - - - %nodehops = - - GB7ADX => { 11 => 8, - 12 => 8, - 16 => 8, - 17 => 8, - 19 => 8, - 21 => 8, - }, - - GB7UDX => { 11 => 8, - 12 => 8, - 16 => 8, - 17 => 8, - 19 => 8, - 21 => 8, - }, - GB7BAA => { - 11 => 5, - 12 => 8, - 16 => 8, - 17 => 8, - 19 => 8, - 21 => 8, - }, - }; + GB7UDX => { 11 => 8, + 12 => 8, + 16 => 8, + 17 => 8, + 19 => 8, + 21 => 8, + }, + GB7BAA => { + 11 => 5, + 12 => 8, + 16 => 8, + 17 => 8, + 19 => 8, + 21 => 8, + }, + }; @@ -1119,7 +1125,6 @@ will bring your changes into effect. - 55..22.. IIssoollaattiinngg nneettwwoorrkkss It is possible to isolate networks from each other on a "gateway" node @@ -1247,11 +1252,6 @@ - - - - - 0 = frequency 1 = call 2 = date in unix format @@ -1833,9 +1833,384 @@ load/badwords. - 99.. IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn,, ffiilleess aanndd uusseeffuull pprrooggrraammss + 99.. MMaaiill + + DXSpider deals seamlessly with standard AK1A type mail. It supports + both personal and bulletin mail and the sysop has additional commands + to ensure that mail gets to where it is meant. DXSpider will send + mail almost immediately, assuming that the target is on line. + However, only one mail message is dealt with at any one time. If a + mail message is already being sent or recieved, then the new message + will be queued until it has finished. + + The cluster mail is automatically deleted after 30 days unless the + sysop sets the "keep" flag using the _m_s_g command. + + 99..11.. PPeerrssoonnaall mmaaiill + + Personal mail is sent using the _s_p command. This is actually the + default method of sending mail and so a simple _s for send will do. A + full list of the send commands and options is in the _c_o_m_m_a_n_d _s_e_t + section, so I will not duplicate them here. + + + 99..22.. BBuulllleettiinn mmaaiill + + Bulletin mail is sent by using the _s_b command. This is one of the + most common mistakes users make when sending mail. They send a + bulletin mail with _s or _s_p instead of _s_b and of course the message + never leaves the cluster. This can be rectified by the sysop by using + the _m_s_g command. + + + Bulletin addresses can be set using the Forward.pl file. + + + 99..33.. FFoorrwwaarrdd..ppll + + DXSpider receives all and any mail sent to it without any alterations + needed in files. Because personal and bulletin mail are treated + differently, there is no need for a list of accepted bulletin + addresses. It is necessary, however, to tell the program which links + accept which bulletins. For example, it is pointless sending + bulletins addresses to "UK" to any links other than UK ones. The file + that does this is called forward.pl and lives in /spider/msg. At + default, like other spider files it is named forward.pl.issue. Rename + it to forward.pl and edit the file to match your requirements. The + format is below ... + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + # + # this is an example message forwarding file for the system + # + # The format of each line is as follows + # + # type to/from/at pattern action destinations + # P/B/F T/F/A regex I/F [ call [, call ...] ] + # + # type: P - private, B - bulletin (msg), F - file (ak1a bull) + # to/from/at: T - to field, F - from field, A - home bbs, O - origin + # pattern: a perl regex on the field requested + # action: I - ignore, F - forward + # destinations: a reference to an array containing node callsigns + # + # if it is non-private and isn't in here then it won't get forwarded + # + # Currently only type B msgs are affected by this code. + # + # The list is read from the top down, the first pattern that matches + # causes the action to be taken. + # + # The pattern can be undef or 0 in which case it will always be selected + # for the action specified + # + # If the BBS list is undef or 0 and the action is 'F' (and it matches the + # pattern) then it will always be forwarded to every node that doesn't have + # it (I strongly recommend you don't use this unless you REALLY mean it, if + # you allow a new link with this on EVERY bull will be forwarded immediately + # on first connection) + # + + package DXMsg; + + @forward = ( + ); + + + + + Simply insert a bulletin address and state in the brackets where you + wish that mail to go. For example, you can see here that mail sent to + "UK" will only be sent to the UK links and not to PA4AB-14. + + + To force the cluster to reread the file use load/forward + + + + 99..44.. TThhee mmssgg ccoommmmaanndd + + The _m_s_g command is a very powerful and flexible tool for the sysop. + It allows the sysop to alter to and from fields and make other changes + to manage the cluster mail. + + Here is a full list of the various options ... + + + + + + + + + + + + MSG TO - change TO callsign to + MSG FRom - change FROM callsign to + MSG PRrivate - set private flag + MSG NOPRrivate - unset private flag + MSG RR - set RR flag + MSG NORR - unset RR flag + MSG KEep - set the keep flag (message won't be deleted ever) + MSG NOKEep - unset the keep flag + MSG SUbject - change the subject to + MSG WAittime - remove any waiting time for this message + MSG NOREad - mark message as unread + MSG REad - mark message as read + MSG QUeue - queue any outstanding bulletins + MSG QUeue 1 - queue any outstanding private messages - 99..11.. MMOOTTDD + + + + These commands are simply typed from within the cluster as the sysop + user. + + + 99..55.. MMeessssaaggee ssttaattuuss + + You can check on a message from within the cluster by using the + command _s_t_a_t_/_m_s_g. This will give you additional information on the + message number including which nodes have received it, which node it + was received from and when etc. Here is an example of the output of + the command ... + + + + G0VGS de GB7MBC 28-Jan-2001 1308Z > + stat/msg 6869 + From: GB7DJK + Msg Time: 26-Jan-2001 1302Z + Msgno: 6869 + Origin: GB7DJK + Size: 8012 + Subject: AMSAT 2line KEPS 01025.AMSAT + To: UK + Got it Nodes: GB7BAA, GB7ADX + Private: 0 + Read Confirm: 0 + Times read: 0 + G0VGS de GB7MBC 28-Jan-2001 1308Z > + + + + + + 99..66.. FFiilltteerriinngg mmaaiill + + This is described in the section on _O_t_h_e_r _f_i_l_t_e_r_s so I will not + duplicate it here. + + + 99..77.. DDiissttrriibbuuttiioonn lliissttss + + Distribution lists are simply a list of users to send certain types of + mail to. An example of this is mail you only wish to send to other + sysops. In /spider/msg there is a directory called _d_i_s_t_r_o. You put + any distibution lists in here. For example, here is a file called + SYSOP.pl that caters for the UK sysops. + + + qw(GB7TLH GB7DJK GB7DXM GB7CDX GB7BPQ GB7DXN GB7MBC GB7MBC-6 GB7MDX + GB7NDX GB7SDX GB7TDX GB7UDX GB7YDX GB7ADX GB7BAA GB7DXA GB7DXH + GB7DXK GB7DXI GB7DXS) + + + + + Any mail sent to "sysop" would only be sent to the callsigns in this + list. + + + 99..88.. BBBBSS iinntteerrffaaccee + + Spider provides a simple BBS interface. No input is required from the + sysop of the cluster at all. The BBS simply sets the cluster as a BBS + and pushes any required mail to the cluster. No mail can flow from + Spider to the BBS, the interface is one-way. + + + Please be careful not to flood the cluster network with unnecessary + mail. Make sure you only send mail to the clusters that want it by + using the Forward.pl file very carefully. + + + 1100.. DDaattaabbaasseess + + Spider allows the creation of local or remote databases. It supports + chained databases, allowing several different databases to be scanned + with one simple command. Importing of databases is limited at present + to the standard AK1A databases such as OBLAST and the DB0SDX QSL + database but will expand with time. + + + 1100..11.. CCrreeaattiinngg ddaattaabbaasseess + + Creating a database could not be more simple. All the commands are + sent from the cluster prompt as the _s_y_s_o_p user. + + To create a database you use the command _d_b_c_r_e_a_t_e. It can be used in + 3 different ways like so .. + + + + dbcreate + + + + + To simply create a database locally, you just tell the command the + name of the database. This does not create the actual database, it + simply defines it to say that it exists. + + + + dbcreate chain [...] + + + + + This creates a chained database entry. The first database will be + scanned, then the second, the third etc... + + + + dbcreate remote + + This creates a remote entry. the first name field is the database + name at the remote node, then the remote switch, then the actual + node_call of the remote node, for example... + + + + dbcreate buckmaster remote gb7dxc + + + + + Remote databases cannot be chained, however, the last database in a + chain can be a remote database. + + + 1100..22.. IImmppoorrttiinngg ddaattaabbaasseess + + The only databases that Spider can currently import are the standard + AK1A databases such as OBLAST or the DB0SDX qsl and address database. + This will be added to with time. + + To import such a database, first put the file somewhere useful like + /tmp and then issue the following command ... + + + + dbimport oblast /tmp/OBLAST.FUL + + + + + This will update the existing local oblast database or create it if it + does not exist. + + + 1100..33.. CChheecckkiinngg aavvaaiillaabbllee ddaattaabbaasseess + + Once a database is created, you will want to check that it has been + added. To do this use the _d_b_a_v_a_i_l command. This will output the + available databases. For example ... + + + + dbavail + DB Name Location Chain + qsl Local + buck GB7ADX + hftest GB7DXM + G0VGS de GB7MBC 3-Feb-2001 1925Z > + + + + + + 1100..44.. LLooookkiinngg uupp ddaattaabbaasseess + + To look for information in a defined database, simply use the _d_b_s_h_o_w + command, for example ... + + + + dbshow buckmaster G0YLM + + + + + will show the information for the callsign G0YLM from the buckmaster + database if it exists. To make things more standard for the users you + can add an entry in the Aliases file so that it looks like a standard + _s_h_o_w command like this ... + + + + + + + + Now you can simply use show/buckmaster or an abreviation. + + + 1100..55.. RReemmoovviinngg ddaattaabbaasseess + + To delete an existing database you use the _d_b_r_e_m_o_v_e command. For + example ... + + + + dbremove oblast + + + + + would remove the oblast database and its associated datafile from the + system. There are no warnings or recovery possible from this command. + If you remove a database it ceases to exist and would have to be + created from scratch if you still required it. + + + 1111.. IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn,, ffiilleess aanndd uusseeffuull pprrooggrraammss + + 1111..11.. MMOOTTDD One of the more important things a cluster sysop needs to do is to get information to his users. The simplest way to do this is to have a @@ -1846,7 +2221,7 @@ to the cluster. - 99..22.. DDoowwnnttiimmee mmeessssaaggee + 1111..22.. DDoowwnnttiimmee mmeessssaaggee If for any reason the cluster is down, maybe for upgrade or maintenance but the machine is still running, a message can be sent to @@ -1857,7 +2232,7 @@ actually running. - 99..33.. OOtthheerr tteexxtt mmeessssaaggeess + 1111..33.. OOtthheerr tteexxtt mmeessssaaggeess You can set other text messages to be read by the user if they input the file name. This could be for news items or maybe information for @@ -1867,7 +2242,6 @@ like. These can be listed by the user with the command .... - show/files @@ -1912,6 +2286,7 @@ + You can see that in the files area (basically the packclus directory) there is a file called _n_e_w_s and a directory called _b_u_l_l_e_t_i_n_s. You can also see that dates they were created. In the case of the file _n_e_w_s, @@ -1930,21 +2305,24 @@ - show/files bulletins - opdx390 21381 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx390.1 1670 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx390.2 2193 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx391 25045 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx392 35969 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx393 15023 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx394 33429 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx394.1 3116 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx395 24319 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx396 32647 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx396.1 5537 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx396.2 6242 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx397 18433 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx398 19961 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx399 17719 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx400 19600 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx401 27738 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx402 18698 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx403 24994 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx404 15685 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx405 13984 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx405.1 4166 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx406 28934 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx407 24153 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - opdx408 15081 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx409 23234 29-Nov-1999 1621Z - Press Enter to continue, A to abort (16 lines) > + + + + show/files bulletins + opdx390 21381 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx390.1 1670 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx390.2 2193 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx391 25045 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx392 35969 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx393 15023 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx394 33429 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx394.1 3116 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx395 24319 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx396 32647 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx396.1 5537 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx396.2 6242 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx397 18433 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx398 19961 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx399 17719 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx400 19600 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx401 27738 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx402 18698 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx403 24994 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx404 15685 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx405 13984 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx405.1 4166 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx406 28934 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx407 24153 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + opdx408 15081 29-Nov-1999 1621Z opdx409 23234 29-Nov-1999 1621Z + Press Enter to continue, A to abort (16 lines) > @@ -1962,71 +2340,23 @@ January 11, 1999 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio - Online at 440-237-8208 28.8k-1200 Baud 8/N/1 (New Area Code!) - Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX - Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, K1XN & Golist, WB2RAJ/WB2YQH - & The 59(9) DXReport, W3UR & The Daily DX, K3TEJ, KN4UG, W4DC, NC6J, N6HR, - Press Enter to continue, A to abort (508 lines) > - - - - - The page length will of course depend on what you have it set to! - - - 99..44.. TThhee AAlliiaasseess ffiillee - - You will find a file in /spider/cmd/ called Aliases. First, copy this - file to /spider/local_cmd/Aliases and edit this file. You will see - something like this ... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Online at 440-237-8208 28.8k-1200 Baud 8/N/1 (New Area Code!) + Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX + Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, K1XN & Golist, WB2RAJ/WB2YQH + & The 59(9) DXReport, W3UR & The Daily DX, K3TEJ, KN4UG, W4DC, NC6J, N6HR, + Press Enter to continue, A to abort (508 lines) > + The page length will of course depend on what you have it set to! + 1111..44.. TThhee AAlliiaasseess ffiillee + You will find a file in /spider/cmd/ called Aliases. First, copy this + file to /spider/local_cmd/Aliases and edit this file. You will see + something like this ... @@ -2186,115 +2516,74 @@ the results once you have set an alias. - 99..55.. FFoorrwwaarrdd..ppll + 1111..55.. CCoonnssoollee..ppll - DXSpider receives all and any mail sent to it without any alterations - needed in files. Because personal and bulletin mail are treated - differently, there is no need for a list of accepted bulletin - addresses. It is necessary, however, to tell the program which links - accept which bulletins. For example, it is pointless sending - bulletins addresses to "UK" to any links other than UK ones. The file - that does this is called forward.pl and lives in /spider/msg. At - default, like other spider files it is named forward.pl.issue. Rename - it to forward.pl and edit the file to match your requirements. The - format is below ... + In later versions of Spider a simple console program is provided for + the sysop. This has a type ahead buffer with line editing facilities + and colour for spots, announces etc. To use this program, simply use + console.pl instead of client.pl. + To edit the colours, copy /spider/perl/Console.pl to /spider/local and + edit the file with your favourite editor. - # - # this is an example message forwarding file for the system - # - # The format of each line is as follows - # - # type to/from/at pattern action destinations - # P/B/F T/F/A regex I/F [ call [, call ...] ] - # - # type: P - private, B - bulletin (msg), F - file (ak1a bull) - # to/from/at: T - to field, F - from field, A - home bbs, O - origin - # pattern: a perl regex on the field requested - # action: I - ignore, F - forward - # destinations: a reference to an array containing node callsigns - # - # if it is non-private and isn't in here then it won't get forwarded - # - # Currently only type B msgs are affected by this code. - # - # The list is read from the top down, the first pattern that matches - # causes the action to be taken. - # - # The pattern can be undef or 0 in which case it will always be selected - # for the action specified - # - # If the BBS list is undef or 0 and the action is 'F' (and it matches the - # pattern) then it will always be forwarded to every node that doesn't have - # it (I strongly recommend you don't use this unless you REALLY mean it, if - # you allow a new link with this on EVERY bull will be forwarded immediately - # on first connection) - # - package DXMsg; + 1111..66.. UUppddaattiinngg kkeepplleerr ddaattaa - @forward = ( - ); + Spider has a powerful and flexible show/satellite command. In order + for this to be accurate, the kepler data has to be updated regularly. + In general, this data is available as an email or via cluster mail. + Updating it is simple. First you need to export the mail message as a + file. You do this with the _e_x_p_o_r_t command from the cluster prompt as + the sysop. For example ... + export 5467 /spider/perl/keps.in - Simply insert a bulletin address and state in the brackets where you - wish that mail to go. For example, you can see here that mail sent to - "UK" will only be sent to the UK links and not to PA4AB-14. - To force the cluster to reread the file use load/forward + would export message number 5467 as a file called keps.in in the + /spider/perl directory. - 99..66.. DDiissttrriibbuuttiioonn lliissttss + Now login to a VT as sysop and cd /spider/perl. There is a command in + the perl directory called _c_o_n_v_k_e_p_s_._p_l. All we need to do now is + convert the file like so ... - Distribution lists are simply a list of users to send certain types of - mail to. An example of this is mail you only wish to send to other - sysops. In /spider/msg there is a directory called _d_i_s_t_r_o. You put - any distibution lists in here. For example, here is a file called - SYSOP.pl that caters for the UK sysops. + ./convkeps.pl keps.in - qw(GB7TLH GB7DJK GB7DXM GB7CDX GB7BPQ GB7DXN GB7MBC GB7MBC-6 GB7MDX - GB7NDX GB7SDX GB7TDX GB7UDX GB7YDX GB7ADX GB7BAA GB7DXA GB7DXH - GB7DXK GB7DXI GB7DXS) + Now go back to the cluster and issue the command ... - Any mail sent to "sysop" would only be sent to the callsigns in this - list. - 99..77.. CCoonnssoollee..ppll + load/keps - In later versions of Spider a simple console program is provided for - the sysop. This has a type ahead buffer with line editing facilities - and colour for spots, announces etc. To use this program, simply use - console.pl instead of client.pl. - To edit the colours, copy /spider/perl/Console.pl to /spider/local and - edit the file with your favourite editor. + That is it! the kepler data has been updated. - 99..88.. BBBBSS iinntteerrffaaccee - Spider provides a simple BBS interface. No input is required from the - sysop of the cluster at all. The BBS simply sets the cluster as a BBS - and pushes any required mail to the cluster. No mail can flow from - Spider to the BBS, the interface is one-way. - Please be careful not to flood the cluster network with unnecessary - mail. Make sure you only send mail to the clusters that want it by - using the Forward.pl file very carefully. + 1111..77.. TThhee QQRRZZ ccaallllbbooookk + The command _s_h_/_q_r_z will only work once you have followed a few simple + steps. First you need to get a user ID and password from qrz.com. + Simply go to the site and create one. Secondly you need to copy the + file /spider/perl/Internet.pm to /spider/local and alter it to match + your user ID and password. You also at this point need to set + $allow=1 to complete the setup. Many thanks to Fred Lloyd, the + proprieter of qrz.com for allowing this access. - 1100.. CCVVSS + + 1122.. CCVVSS CVS stands for "Concurrent Versions System" and the CVS for DXSpider is held at Sourceforge. This means that it is possible to update your @@ -2340,10 +2629,13 @@ What happens next depends on whether you have an existing installation that you want to update with the latest and greatest or whether you just want to see what is there and/or run it on a new machine for - testing. Either way you will want to change directory to a new place, - if you want to update an existing installation then I suggest /tmp, - otherwise choose a suitable place according to the normal installation - instructions. + testing. + + If you are installing Spider from CVS then change directory to + /home/sysop + + If you are wanting to update Spider then cd to /tmp + The next step will create a brand new 'spider' directory in your @@ -2372,11 +2664,9 @@ - - - tar cvfz /tmp/s.tgz spider - cd / - tar xvfzp /tmp/s.tgz + tar cvfz /tmp/s.tgz spider + cd / + tar xvfzp /tmp/s.tgz @@ -2391,7 +2681,7 @@ Remember to recompile the C client (cd /spider/src; make) - At this point the files have been upgraded. You can (usually) restrt + At this point the files have been upgraded. You can (usually) restart the cluster in your own time. However, if you attempt to use any new commands or features expect it to be fatal! At least your cluster will have been restarted then so it will be too late to worry about @@ -2414,11 +2704,10 @@ any of the perl scripts have been altered or added, again, CVS will tell you. - You will find any changes documented in the /spider/Changes file. - 1111.. TThhee DDXXSSppiiddeerr ccoommmmaanndd sseett + 1133.. TThhee DDXXSSppiiddeerr ccoommmmaanndd sseett Below is a complete list of commands available from the cluster prompt. Most maintenance tasks are automatic but there are some @@ -2427,7 +2716,7 @@ is the permissions level needed to use the command. - 1111..11.. aacccceepptt//aannnnoouunnccee ((00)) + 1133..11.. aacccceepptt//aannnnoouunnccee ((00)) aacccceepptt//aannnnoouunnccee [[00--99]] <> Set an accept filter line for announce @@ -2439,7 +2728,6 @@ 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:- @@ -2482,9 +2770,6 @@ 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 @@ -2493,7 +2778,7 @@ but this probably for advanced users... - 1111..22.. aacccceepptt//aannnnoouunnccee ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) + 1133..22.. aacccceepptt//aannnnoouunnccee ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) aacccceepptt//aannnnoouunnccee <> [[iinnppuutt]] [[00--99]]<> Announce filter sysop version @@ -2504,17 +2789,15 @@ + accept/ann by G,M,2 + accept/ann input node_default by G,M,2 + accept/ann user_default by G,M,2 - accept/ann by G,M,2 - accept/ann input node_default by G,M,2 - accept/ann user_default by G,M,2 - - - 1111..33.. aacccceepptt//ssppoottss ((00)) + 1133..33.. aacccceepptt//ssppoottss ((00)) aacccceepptt//aannnnoouunnccee [[00--99]] <> Set an accept filter line for spots @@ -2553,7 +2836,6 @@ 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:- @@ -2572,10 +2854,11 @@ + but this probably for advanced users... - 1111..44.. aacccceepptt//ssppoottss ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) + 1133..44.. aacccceepptt//ssppoottss ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) aacccceepptt//ssppoottss <> [[iinnppuutt]] [[00--99]] <> Spot filter sysop version @@ -2595,7 +2878,7 @@ - 1111..55.. aacccceepptt//wwccyy ((00)) + 1133..55.. aacccceepptt//wwccyy ((00)) aacccceepptt//wwccyy [[00--99]] <> set an accept WCY filter @@ -2628,7 +2911,7 @@ See HELP FILTER for information. - 1111..66.. aacccceepptt//wwccyy ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) + 1133..66.. aacccceepptt//wwccyy ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) aacccceepptt//wwccyy <> [[iinnppuutt]] [[00--99]] <> WCY filter sysop version @@ -2638,14 +2921,14 @@ - accept/wcy node_default all - set/hops node_default 10 + accept/wcy node_default all + set/hops node_default 10 - 1111..77.. aacccceepptt//wwwwvv ((00)) + 1133..77.. aacccceepptt//wwwwvv ((00)) aacccceepptt//wwwwvv [[00--99]] <> Set an accept WWV filter @@ -2683,7 +2966,9 @@ See HELP FILTER for information. - 1111..88.. aacccceepptt//wwwwvv ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) + + + 1133..88.. aacccceepptt//wwwwvv ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) aacccceepptt//wwwwvv <> [[iinnppuutt]] [[00--99]] <> WWV filter sysop version @@ -2703,8 +2988,7 @@ - - 1111..99.. aannnnoouunnccee ((00)) + 1133..99.. aannnnoouunnccee ((00)) aannnnoouunnccee <> Send an announcement to local users @@ -2713,7 +2997,7 @@ the announcement you wish to broadcast - 1111..1100.. aannnnoouunnccee ffuullll ((00)) + 1133..1100.. aannnnoouunnccee ffuullll ((00)) aannnnoouunnccee ffuullll <> Send an announcement cluster wide @@ -2723,7 +3007,7 @@ - 1111..1111.. aannnnoouunnccee ssyyssoopp ((55)) + 1133..1111.. aannnnoouunnccee ssyyssoopp ((55)) aannnnoouunnccee ssyyssoopp <> @@ -2731,7 +3015,7 @@ Send an announcement to Sysops only - 1111..1122.. aapprrooppooss ((00)) + 1133..1122.. aapprrooppooss ((00)) aapprrooppooss <> Search the help database @@ -2740,7 +3024,7 @@ print the names of all the commands that may be relevant. - 1111..1133.. bbyyee ((00)) + 1133..1133.. bbyyee ((00)) bbyyee Exit from the cluster @@ -2748,7 +3032,9 @@ This will disconnect you from the cluster - 1111..1144.. ccaattcchhuupp ((55)) + + + 1133..1144.. ccaattcchhuupp ((55)) ccaattcchhuupp <> AAllll||[[<> ......]] Mark a message as sent @@ -2770,6 +3056,8 @@ and to undo what you have just done:- + + uncatchup GB7DJK all uncatchup GB7DJK 300 301 302 303 500-510 @@ -2781,7 +3069,7 @@ Order is not important. - 1111..1155.. cclleeaarr//ssppoottss ((00)) + 1133..1155.. cclleeaarr//ssppoottss ((00)) cclleeaarr//ssppoottss [[11||aallll]] Clear a spot filter line @@ -2812,7 +3100,7 @@ - acc/spot 2 on vhf and (by_zone 14,15,16 or call_zone 14,15,16) + acc/spot 2 on vhf and (by_zone 14,15,16 or call_zone 14,15,16) @@ -2830,12 +3118,11 @@ - 1111..1166.. ccoonnnneecctt ((55)) + 1133..1166.. ccoonnnneecctt ((55)) ccoonnnneecctt <> Start a connection to another DX Cluster - Start a connection process that will culminate in a new connection to the DX cluster . This process creates a new 'client' process which will use the script in /spider/connect/ to effect the @@ -2843,7 +3130,7 @@ cluster . - 1111..1177.. ddbbaavvaaiill ((00)) + 1133..1177.. ddbbaavvaaiill ((00)) ddbbaavvaaiill Show a list of all the databases in the system @@ -2852,7 +3139,7 @@ defined in the system. It is also aliased to SHOW/COMMAND. - 1111..1188.. ddbbccrreeaattee ((99)) + 1133..1188.. ddbbccrreeaattee ((99)) ddbbccrreeaattee <> Create a database entry ddbbccrreeaattee <> cchhaaiinn <> [[<>....]] Create a chained database @@ -2879,7 +3166,6 @@ No checking is done to see if the any of the chained databases exist, in fact it is usually better to do the above statement first then do each of the chained databases. - Databases can exist offsite. To define a database that lives on another node do: @@ -2900,15 +3186,13 @@ - - - 's' => [ - .. - .. - '^sh\w*/buc', 'dbshow buckmaster', 'dbshow', - .. - .. - ], + 's' => [ + .. + .. + '^sh\w*/buc', 'dbshow buckmaster', 'dbshow', + .. + .. + ], @@ -2923,7 +3207,7 @@ databases. See DBSHOW for generic database enquiry - 1111..1199.. ddbbiimmppoorrtt ((99)) + 1133..1199.. ddbbiimmppoorrtt ((99)) ddbbiimmppoorrtt <> Import AK1A data into a database @@ -2938,7 +3222,7 @@ oblast database held locally. - 1111..2200.. ddbbrreemmoovvee ((99)) + 1133..2200.. ddbbrreemmoovvee ((99)) ddbbrreemmoovvee <> Delete a database @@ -2962,12 +3246,11 @@ You have been warned. - 1111..2211.. ddbbsshhooww ((00)) + 1133..2211.. ddbbsshhooww ((00)) ddbbsshhooww <> <> 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 @@ -2992,7 +3275,7 @@ - 1111..2222.. ddeebbuugg ((99)) + 1133..2222.. ddeebbuugg ((99)) ddeebbuugg Set the cluster program into debug mode @@ -3011,7 +3294,7 @@ finished. - 1111..2233.. ddiirreeccttoorryy ((00)) + 1133..2233.. ddiirreeccttoorryy ((00)) ddiirreeccttoorryy List messages ddiirreeccttoorryy oowwnn List your own messages @@ -3034,6 +3317,7 @@ You can combine some of the various directory commands together eg:- + DIR TO G1TLH 5 or DIR SUBJECT IOTA 200-250 @@ -3054,13 +3338,13 @@ - 1111..2244.. ddiirreeccttoorryy ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((55)) + 1133..2244.. ddiirreeccttoorryy ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((55)) Works just like the user command except that sysops can see ALL messages. - 1111..2255.. ddiissccoonnnneecctt ((88)) + 1133..2255.. ddiissccoonnnneecctt ((88)) ddiissccoonnnneecctt <> [[<> ......]] Disconnect a user or node @@ -3068,7 +3352,7 @@ Disconnect any connected locally - 1111..2266.. ddxx ((00)) + 1133..2266.. ddxx ((00)) ddxx [[bbyy <>]] <> <> <> Send a DX spot @@ -3078,9 +3362,11 @@ - DX FR0G 144.600 - DX 144.600 FR0G - DX 144600 FR0G + + + DX FR0G 144.600 + DX 144.600 FR0G + DX 144600 FR0G @@ -3099,8 +3385,7 @@ - - DX by G1TLH FR0G 144.600 he isn't on the cluster + DX by G1TLH FR0G 144.600 he isn't on the cluster @@ -3109,7 +3394,7 @@ cluster. See SHOW/BANDS for more information. - 1111..2277.. eexxppoorrtt ((99)) + 1133..2277.. eexxppoorrtt ((99)) eexxppoorrtt <> <> Export a message to a file @@ -3127,7 +3412,7 @@ EXPORT 2345 /tmp/a - 1111..2288.. eexxppoorrtt__uusseerrss ((99)) + 1133..2288.. eexxppoorrtt__uusseerrss ((99)) eexxppoorrtt__uusseerrss [[<>]] Export the users database to ascii @@ -3143,7 +3428,9 @@ check is made on the filename (if any) that you specify. - 1111..2299.. ffoorrwwaarrdd//llaattlloonngg ((88)) + + + 1133..2299.. ffoorrwwaarrdd//llaattlloonngg ((88)) ffoorrwwaarrdd//llaattlloonngg <> Send latitude and longitude information to another cluster @@ -3157,7 +3444,7 @@ so it is not recommended on slow links. - 1111..3300.. ffoorrwwaarrdd//ooppeerrnnaammee ((11)) + 1133..3300.. ffoorrwwaarrdd//ooppeerrnnaammee ((11)) ffoorrwwaarrdd//ooppeerrnnaammee <> Send out information on this to all clusters @@ -3169,7 +3456,7 @@ available. - 1111..3311.. hheellpp ((00)) + 1133..3311.. hheellpp ((00)) hheellpp <> Get help on a command @@ -3182,7 +3469,7 @@ commands to look at with HELP. - 1111..3322.. iinniitt ((55)) + 1133..3322.. iinniitt ((55)) iinniitt <> Re-initialise a link to an AK1A compatible node @@ -3196,7 +3483,7 @@ Best of luck - you will need it. - 1111..3333.. kkiillll ((00)) + 1133..3333.. kkiillll ((00)) kkiillll <> [[<> ....]] Delete a message from the local system @@ -3206,7 +3493,10 @@ the sysop). - 1111..3344.. kkiillll ((55)) + + + + 1133..3344.. kkiillll ((55)) kkiillll <> [[<> ......]] Remove or erase a message from the system kkiillll ffrroomm <> Remove all messages from a callsign @@ -3219,7 +3509,7 @@ As a sysop you can kill any message on the system. - 1111..3355.. kkiillll ffuullll ((55)) + 1133..3355.. kkiillll ffuullll ((55)) kkiillll ffuullll <> [[<>]] Delete a message from the whole cluster @@ -3230,9 +3520,7 @@ same subject will be deleted. Beware! - - - 1111..3366.. lliinnkkss ((00)) + 1133..3366.. lliinnkkss ((00)) lliinnkkss Show which nodes are physically connected @@ -3242,7 +3530,7 @@ - 1111..3377.. llooaadd//aalliiaasseess ((99)) + 1133..3377.. llooaadd//aalliiaasseess ((99)) llooaadd//aalliiaasseess Reload the command alias table @@ -3253,7 +3541,7 @@ - 1111..3388.. llooaadd//bbaaddddxx ((99)) + 1133..3388.. llooaadd//bbaaddddxx ((99)) llooaadd//bbaaddddxx Reload the bad DX table @@ -3263,7 +3551,7 @@ if spotted, will not be passed on. FR0G and TEST are classic examples. - 1111..3399.. llooaadd//bbaaddmmssgg ((99)) + 1133..3399.. llooaadd//bbaaddmmssgg ((99)) llooaadd//bbaaddmmssgg Reload the bad message table @@ -3274,8 +3562,7 @@ each message. If any of them match then that message is immediately deleted on receipt. - - 1111..4400.. llooaadd//bbaaddwwoorrddss ((99)) + 1133..4400.. llooaadd//bbaaddwwoorrddss ((99)) llooaadd//bbaaddwwoorrddss Reload the badwords file @@ -3289,7 +3576,7 @@ ignored. - 1111..4411.. llooaadd//bbaannddss ((99)) + 1133..4411.. llooaadd//bbaannddss ((99)) llooaadd//bbaannddss Reload the band limits table @@ -3298,7 +3585,7 @@ whilst the cluster is running. - 1111..4422.. llooaadd//ccmmdd__ccaacchhee ((99)) + 1133..4422.. llooaadd//ccmmdd__ccaacchhee ((99)) llooaadd//ccmmdd__ccaacchhee Reload the automatic command cache @@ -3311,7 +3598,7 @@ was just after a cluster restart. - 1111..4433.. llooaadd//ffoorrwwaarrdd ((99)) + 1133..4433.. llooaadd//ffoorrwwaarrdd ((99)) llooaadd//ffoorrwwaarrdd Reload the msg forwarding routing table @@ -3319,7 +3606,7 @@ whilst the cluster is running. - 1111..4444.. llooaadd//mmeessssaaggeess ((99)) + 1133..4444.. llooaadd//mmeessssaaggeess ((99)) llooaadd//mmeessssaaggeess Reload the system messages file @@ -3332,7 +3619,7 @@ unknown message 'xxxx' in lang 'en' - 1111..4455.. llooaadd//pprreeffiixxeess ((99)) + 1133..4455.. llooaadd//pprreeffiixxeess ((99)) llooaadd//pprreeffiixxeess Reload the prefix table @@ -3341,7 +3628,7 @@ manually whilst the cluster is running. - 1111..4466.. mmeerrggee ((55)) + 1133..4466.. mmeerrggee ((55)) mmeerrggee <> [[<>//<>]] Ask for the latest spots and WWV @@ -3356,7 +3643,7 @@ data). - 1111..4477.. mmssgg ((99)) + 1133..4477.. mmssgg ((99)) mmssgg <> <> [[ddaattaa ......]] Alter various message parameters @@ -3364,6 +3651,9 @@ Alter message parameters like To, From, Subject, whether private or bulletin or return receipt (RR) is required or whether to keep this message from timing out. + + + MSG TO - change TO callsign to MSG FRom - change FROM callsign to MSG PRrivate - set private flag @@ -3389,7 +3679,7 @@ This will display more information on the message than DIR does. - 1111..4488.. ppcc ((88)) + 1133..4488.. ppcc ((88)) ppcc <> <> Send text (eg PC Protocol) to @@ -3404,11 +3694,10 @@ You can also use in the same way as a talk command to a connected user but without any processing, added of "from to " or whatever. - pc G1TLH Try doing that properly!!! - 1111..4499.. ppiinngg ((11)) + 1133..4499.. ppiinngg ((11)) ppiinngg <> Check the link quality between nodes @@ -3421,7 +3710,7 @@ - 1111..5500.. rrccmmdd ((11)) + 1133..5500.. rrccmmdd ((11)) rrccmmdd <> <> Send a command to another DX cluster @@ -3429,14 +3718,13 @@ This command allows you to send nearly any command to another DX Cluster node that is connected to the system. - Whether you get any output is dependant on a) whether the other system knows that the node callsign of this cluster is in fact a node b) whether the other system is allowing RCMDs from this node and c) whether you have permission to send this command at all. - 1111..5511.. rreeaadd ((00)) + 1133..5511.. rreeaadd ((00)) rreeaadd Read the next unread personal message addressed to you rreeaadd <> Read the specified message @@ -3447,7 +3735,7 @@ - 1111..5522.. rreeaadd ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((55)) + 1133..5522.. rreeaadd ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((55)) rreeaadd <> Read a message on the system @@ -3455,7 +3743,7 @@ As a sysop you may read any message on the system - 1111..5533.. rreejjeecctt//aannnnoouunnccee + 1133..5533.. rreejjeecctt//aannnnoouunnccee rreejjeecctt//aannnnoouunnccee [[00--99]] <> Set a reject filter for announce @@ -3471,18 +3759,19 @@ - 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) + + 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) @@ -3508,7 +3797,7 @@ but this probably for advanced users... - 1111..5544.. rreejjeecctt//aannnnoouunnccee ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) + 1133..5544.. rreejjeecctt//aannnnoouunnccee ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) rreejjeecctt//aannnnoouunnccee <> [[iinnppuutt]] [[00--99]] <> Announce filter sysop version @@ -3527,7 +3816,7 @@ - 1111..5555.. rreejjeecctt//ssppoottss ((00)) + 1133..5555.. rreejjeecctt//ssppoottss ((00)) rreejjeecctt//ssppoottss [[00--99]] <> Set a reject filter line for spots @@ -3588,7 +3877,7 @@ but this probably for advanced users... - 1111..5566.. rreejjeecctt//ssppoottss ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) + 1133..5566.. rreejjeecctt//ssppoottss ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) rreejjeecctt//ssppoottss <> [[iinnppuutt]] [[00--99]] <> Reject spot filter sysop version @@ -3599,44 +3888,39 @@ - reject/spot db0sue-7 1 by_zone 14,15,16 - reject/spot node_default all - set/hops node_default 10 - - reject/spot user_default by G,M,2 - - - - - 1111..5577.. rreejjeecctt//wwccyy ((00)) - rreejjeecctt//wwccyy [[00--99]] <> 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:- + reject/spot db0sue-7 1 by_zone 14,15,16 + reject/spot node_default all + set/hops node_default 10 + reject/spot user_default by G,M,2 + 1133..5577.. rreejjeecctt//wwccyy ((00)) + rreejjeecctt//wwccyy [[00--99]] <> 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 + 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 @@ -3650,7 +3934,7 @@ See HELP FILTER for information. - 1111..5588.. rreejjeecctt//wwccyy ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) + 1133..5588.. rreejjeecctt//wwccyy ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) rreejjeecctt//wwccyy <> [[iinnppuutt]] [[00--99]] <> WCY reject filter sysop version @@ -3662,7 +3946,7 @@ reject/wcy gb7djk all - 1111..5599.. rreejjeecctt//wwwwvv ((00)) + 1133..5599.. rreejjeecctt//wwwwvv ((00)) rreejjeecctt//wwwwvv [[00--99]] <> Set a reject WWV filter @@ -3672,15 +3956,17 @@ - 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 + + + 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 @@ -3700,7 +3986,7 @@ See HELP FILTER for information. - 1111..6600.. rreejjeecctt//wwwwvv ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) + 1133..6600.. rreejjeecctt//wwwwvv ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((88)) rreejjeecctt//wwwwvv <> [[iinnppuutt]] [[00--99]] <> WWV reject filter sysop version @@ -3720,7 +4006,7 @@ - 1111..6611.. rreeppllyy ((00)) + 1133..6611.. rreeppllyy ((00)) rreeppllyy Reply (privately) to the last message that you have read rreeppllyy <> Reply (privately) to the specified message @@ -3737,7 +4023,8 @@ further details) - 1111..6622.. sseenndd ((00)) + + 1133..6622.. sseenndd ((00)) sseenndd <> [[<> ......]] Send a message to one or more callsigns sseenndd RRRR <> Send a message and ask for a read receipt @@ -3759,8 +4046,7 @@ - - SEND RR COPY 123 PRIVATE G1TLH G0RDI + SEND RR COPY 123 PRIVATE G1TLH G0RDI @@ -3772,7 +4058,7 @@ is an alias for SEND PRIVATE - 1111..6633.. sseett//aaddddrreessss ((00)) + 1133..6633.. sseett//aaddddrreessss ((00)) sseett//aaddddrreessss <> Record your postal address @@ -3780,7 +4066,7 @@ Literally, record your address details on the cluster. - 1111..6644.. sseett//aannnnoouunnccee ((00)) + 1133..6644.. sseett//aannnnoouunnccee ((00)) sseett//aannnnoouunnccee Allow announce messages @@ -3788,7 +4074,7 @@ Allow announce messages to arrive at your terminal. - 1111..6655.. sseett//aarrcclluusstteerr ((55)) + 1133..6655.. sseett//aarrcclluusstteerr ((55)) sseett//aarrcclluusstteerr <> [[<> ......]] Make the node_call an AR- Cluster type node @@ -3797,12 +4083,13 @@ Set the node_call as an AR-Cluster type node - 1111..6666.. sseett//bbaaddddxx ((88)) + 1133..6666.. sseett//bbaaddddxx ((88)) sseett//bbaaddddxx <> Stop words we do not wish to see in the callsign field of a dx spot being propagated + Setting a word as 'baddx' will prevent spots with that word in the callsign field of a DX spot from going any further. They will not be displayed and they will not be sent onto other nodes. @@ -3826,7 +4113,7 @@ - 1111..6677.. sseett//bbaaddnnooddee ((66)) + 1133..6677.. sseett//bbaaddnnooddee ((66)) sseett//bbaaddnnooddee <> Stop spots from this node_call being propagated @@ -3860,7 +4147,7 @@ FILTERing. - 1111..6688.. sseett//bbaaddssppootttteerr ((88)) + 1133..6688.. sseett//bbaaddssppootttteerr ((88)) sseett//bbaaddssppootttteerr <> Stop spots from this callsign being propagated @@ -3892,7 +4179,9 @@ Use with extreme care. This command may well be superceded by FILTERing. - 1111..6699.. sseett//bbeeeepp ((00)) + + + 1133..6699.. sseett//bbeeeepp ((00)) sseett//bbeeeepp Add beeps to terminal messages @@ -3900,7 +4189,7 @@ Add a beep to DX and other terminal messages. - 1111..7700.. sseett//ccllxx ((55)) + 1133..7700.. sseett//ccllxx ((55)) sseett//ccllxx <> [[<> ......]] Make the node_call a CLX type node @@ -3909,15 +4198,21 @@ Set the node_call as a CLX type node - 1111..7711.. sseett//ddeebbuugg ((99)) + 1133..7711.. sseett//ddeebbuugg ((99)) sseett//ddeebbuugg <> Add a debug level to the debug set - You can remove this level with unset/debug + You can choose to log several different levels. The levels are + + chan state msg cron connect + + You can show what levels you are logging with the _s_h_o_w_/_d_e_b_u_g command. + You can remove a debug level with unset/debug - 1111..7722.. sseett//ddxx ((00)) + + 1133..7722.. sseett//ddxx ((00)) sseett//ddxxAllow DX messages to arrive at your terminal @@ -3925,7 +4220,9 @@ You can stop DX messages with the _u_n_s_e_t_/_d_x command - 1111..7733.. sseett//ddxxggrriidd ((00)) + + + 1133..7733.. sseett//ddxxggrriidd ((00)) sseett//ddxxggrriiddAllow grid squares on the end of DX messages @@ -3935,7 +4232,7 @@ to remove the grid squares. - 1111..7744.. sseett//ddxxnneett ((55)) + 1133..7744.. sseett//ddxxnneett ((55)) sseett//ddxxnneett <> [[<> ......]] Make the node_call a DXNet type node @@ -3944,7 +4241,7 @@ Set the node_call as a DXNet type node - 1111..7755.. sseett//eecchhoo ((00)) + 1133..7755.. sseett//eecchhoo ((00)) sseett//eecchhoo Make the cluster echo your input @@ -3961,7 +4258,7 @@ YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE THIS COMMAND IF YOU ARE CONNECTED VIA AX25. - 1111..7766.. sseett//hheerree ((00)) + 1133..7766.. sseett//hheerree ((00)) sseett//hheerree Set the here flag @@ -3972,7 +4269,7 @@ brackets around your callsign to indicate you are not available. - 1111..7777.. sseett//hhoommeennooddee ((00)) + 1133..7777.. sseett//hhoommeennooddee ((00)) sseett//hhoommeennooddee <> Set your home cluster @@ -3989,7 +4286,9 @@ - 1111..7788.. sseett//hhooppss ((88)) + + + 1133..7788.. sseett//hhooppss ((88)) sseett//hhooppss <> aannnn||ssppoottss||wwwwvv||wwccyy <> Set hop count @@ -4012,7 +4311,7 @@ creates a filter and works in conjunction with the filter system. - 1111..7799.. sseett//iissoollaattee ((99)) + 1133..7799.. sseett//iissoollaattee ((99)) sseett//iissoollaattee <> Isolate a node from the rest of the network @@ -4030,7 +4329,7 @@ You can remove the isolation with the command unset/isolate. - 1111..8800.. sseett//llaanngguuaaggee ((00)) + 1133..8800.. sseett//llaanngguuaaggee ((00)) sseett//llaanngguuaaggee <> Set the language you wish to use @@ -4039,7 +4338,7 @@ Currently the languages available are _e_n (English) and _n_l (Dutch). - 1111..8811.. sseett//llooccaattiioonn ((00)) + 1133..8811.. sseett//llooccaattiioonn ((00)) sseett//llooccaattiioonn <> Set your latitude and longitude @@ -4055,8 +4354,7 @@ - - 1111..8822.. sseett//ssyyss__llooccaattiioonn ((99)) + 1133..8822.. sseett//ssyyss__llooccaattiioonn ((99)) sseett//ssyyss__llooccaattiioonn <> Set your cluster latitude and longitude @@ -4074,7 +4372,7 @@ - 1111..8833.. sseett//llooggiinniinnffoo ((00)) + 1133..8833.. sseett//llooggiinniinnffoo ((00)) sseett//llooggiinniinnffoo Show logins and logouts of nodes and users @@ -4084,17 +4382,16 @@ - 1111..8844.. sseett//lloocckkoouutt ((99)) + 1133..8844.. sseett//lloocckkoouutt ((99)) sseett//lloocckkoouutt <> Stop a callsign connecting to the cluster - You can show who is locked out with the _s_h_o_w_/_l_o_c_k_o_u_t command. To allow the user to connect again, use the _u_n_s_e_t_/_l_o_c_k_o_u_t command. - 1111..8855.. sseett//nnaammee ((00)) + 1133..8855.. sseett//nnaammee ((00)) sseett//nnaammee <> Set your name @@ -4109,7 +4406,7 @@ - 1111..8866.. sseett//nnooddee ((99)) + 1133..8866.. sseett//nnooddee ((99)) sseett//nnooddee <> [[<> ......]] Make the callsign an AK1A cluster @@ -4121,10 +4418,12 @@ - set/spider - set/dxnet - set/clx - set/arcluster + + + set/spider + set/dxnet + set/clx + set/arcluster @@ -4132,7 +4431,7 @@ To see what your nodes are set to, use the _s_h_o_w_/_n_o_d_e_s command. - 1111..8877.. sseett//oobbssccoouunntt ((99)) + 1133..8877.. sseett//oobbssccoouunntt ((99)) sseett//oobbssccoouunntt <> <> Set the 'pump-up' obsolescence counter @@ -4153,10 +4452,7 @@ minutes, it is disconnected. - - - - 1111..8888.. sseett//ppaaggee ((00)) + 1133..8888.. sseett//ppaaggee ((00)) sseett//ppaaggee <> Set the number of lines per page @@ -4177,7 +4473,7 @@ - 1111..8899.. sseett//ppaasssswwoorrdd ((99)) + 1133..8899.. sseett//ppaasssswwoorrdd ((99)) sseett//ppaasssswwoorrdd <> <> Set a users password @@ -4189,7 +4485,8 @@ type password. - 1111..9900.. sseett//ppiinnggiinntteerrvvaall ((99)) + + 1133..9900.. sseett//ppiinnggiinntteerrvvaall ((99)) sseett//ppiinnggiinntteerrvvaall <> <> Set the ping time to neighbouring nodes @@ -4210,7 +4507,7 @@ for more information. - 1111..9911.. sseett//pprriivviilleeggee ((99)) + 1133..9911.. sseett//pprriivviilleeggee ((99)) sseett//pprriivviilleeggee <> <> [[<> ......]] Set the privilege level on a call @@ -4221,14 +4518,13 @@ - - 0 - normal user - 1 - allow remote nodes normal user RCMDs - 5 - various privileged commands (including shutdown, but not disc- - connect), the normal level for another node. - 8 - more privileged commands (including disconnect) - 9 - local sysop privilege. DO NOT SET ANY REMOTE USER OR NODE TO THIS - LEVEL. + 0 - normal user + 1 - allow remote nodes normal user RCMDs + 5 - various privileged commands (including shutdown, but not disc- + connect), the normal level for another node. + 8 - more privileged commands (including disconnect) + 9 - local sysop privilege. DO NOT SET ANY REMOTE USER OR NODE TO THIS + LEVEL. @@ -4237,7 +4533,7 @@ connection your privilege will automatically be set to 0. - 1111..9922.. sseett//ssppiiddeerr ((55)) + 1133..9922.. sseett//ssppiiddeerr ((55)) sseett//ssppiiddeerr <> [[<> ......]] Make the node_call a DXSpider type node @@ -4246,12 +4542,12 @@ Set the node_call as a DXSpider type node - 1111..9933.. sseett//ssyyss__qqrraa ((99)) + 1133..9933.. sseett//ssyyss__qqrraa ((99)) sseett//ssyyss__qqrraa <> Set your cluster QRA locator - 1111..9944.. sseett//qqrraa ((00)) + 1133..9944.. sseett//qqrraa ((00)) sseett//qqrraa <> Set your QRA locator @@ -4268,7 +4564,7 @@ - 1111..9955.. sseett//qqtthh ((00)) + 1133..9955.. sseett//qqtthh ((00)) sseett//qqtthh <> Set your QTH @@ -4283,7 +4579,7 @@ - 1111..9966.. sseett//ttaallkk ((00)) + 1133..9966.. sseett//ttaallkk ((00)) sseett//ttaallkk Allow talk messages to be seen at your console @@ -4292,7 +4588,7 @@ talks with the _u_n_s_e_t_/_t_a_l_k command. - 1111..9977.. sseett//wwccyy ((00)) + 1133..9977.. sseett//wwccyy ((00)) sseett//wwccyy Allow WCY messages to be seen at your console @@ -4301,7 +4597,7 @@ WCY messages with the _u_n_s_e_t_/_w_c_y command. - 1111..9988.. sseett//wwwwvv ((00)) + 1133..9988.. sseett//wwwwvv ((00)) sseett//wwwwvv Allow WWV messages to be seen at your console @@ -4310,7 +4606,7 @@ WWV messages with the _u_n_s_e_t_/_w_w_v command. - 1111..9999.. sseett//wwxx ((00)) + 1133..9999.. sseett//wwxx ((00)) sseett//wwxx Allow WX messages to be seen at your console @@ -4319,7 +4615,10 @@ WX messages with the _u_n_s_e_t_/_w_x command. - 1111..110000.. sshhooww//bbaaddddxx ((11)) + + + + 1133..110000.. sshhooww//bbaaddddxx ((11)) sshhooww//bbaaddddxxShow all the bad dx calls in the system @@ -4328,7 +4627,7 @@ information. - 1111..110011.. sshhooww//bbaaddnnooddee ((66)) + 1133..110011.. sshhooww//bbaaddnnooddee ((66)) sshhooww//bbaaddnnooddee Show all the bad nodes in the system @@ -4337,16 +4636,16 @@ more information. - 1111..110022.. sshhooww//bbaaddssppootttteerr ((11)) + 1133..110022.. sshhooww//bbaaddssppootttteerr ((11)) - sshhooww//bbaaddssppootttteerrShow all the bad spotters in the system + sshhooww//bbaaddssppootttteerr Show all the bad spotters in the system Display all the bad spotter's callsigns in the system, see SET/BADSPOTTER for more information. - 1111..110033.. sshhooww//ddaattee ((00)) + 1133..110033.. sshhooww//ddaattee ((00)) sshhooww//ddaattee [[<>||<>]] Show the local time @@ -4360,7 +4659,15 @@ including DST) at the prefixes or callsigns that you specify. - 1111..110044.. sshhooww//ddxx ((00)) + 1133..110044.. sshhooww//ddeebbuugg ((99)) + + sshhooww//ddeebbuugg Show what levels of debug you are logging + + + The levels can be set with _s_e_t_/_d_e_b_u_g + + + 1133..110055.. sshhooww//ddxx ((00)) sshhooww//ddxx [[ooppttiioonnss]] interrogate the spot database @@ -4374,35 +4681,38 @@ - on - eg 160m 20m 2m 23cm 6mm - on - eg hf vhf uhf shf (see SHOW/BANDS) - - the number of spots you want - - - spot no spot no in - the selected list - - for a spotted callsign beginning with - * - for a spotted callsign ending in - ** - for a spotted callsign containing - day - starting days ago - day - - days days ago + on - eg 160m 20m 2m 23cm 6mm + on - eg hf vhf uhf shf (see SHOW/BANDS) + + - the number of spots you want + - - spot no spot no in + the selected list + + - for a spotted callsign beginning with + * - for a spotted callsign ending in + ** - for a spotted callsign containing - info - any spots containing in the info or remarks + day - starting days ago + day - - days days ago - by - any spots spotted by (spotter - is the same). + info - any spots containing in the info or remarks - qsl - this automatically looks for any qsl info on the call - held in the spot database. + by - any spots spotted by (spotter + is the same). - 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. + qsl - this automatically looks for any qsl info on the call + held in the spot database. - qra [] - this will look for the specific locator if - you specify one or else anything that looks like a locator. + 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 [] - this will look for the specific locator if + you specify one or else anything that looks like a locator. @@ -4420,7 +4730,11 @@ SH/DX iota eu-064 SH/DX qra jn86 - 1111..110055.. sshhooww//ddxxcccc ((00)) + + + + + 1133..110066.. sshhooww//ddxxcccc ((00)) sshhooww//ddxxcccc <> Interrogate the spot database by country @@ -4434,14 +4748,16 @@ - SH/DXCC G - SH/DXCC W on 20m info iota + SH/DXCC G + SH/DXCC W on 20m info iota + - 1111..110066.. sshhooww//ffiilleess ((00)) + + 1133..110077.. sshhooww//ffiilleess ((00)) sshhooww//ffiilleess [[<> [[<>]]]] List the contents of a filearea @@ -4473,7 +4789,7 @@ See also TYPE - to see the contents of a file. - 1111..110077.. sshhooww//ffiilltteerr ((00)) + 1133..110088.. sshhooww//ffiilltteerr ((00)) sshhooww//ffiilltteerr Show the filters you have set @@ -4482,14 +4798,15 @@ displays all the filters set - for all the various categories. - 1111..110088.. sshhooww//ffiilltteerr ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((55)) + 1133..110099.. sshhooww//ffiilltteerr ((eexxtteennddeedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((55)) sshhooww//ffiilltteerr <> Show the filters set by + A sysop can look at any filters that have been set. - 1111..110099.. sshhooww//hhooppss ((88)) + 1133..111100.. sshhooww//hhooppss ((88)) sshhooww//hhooppss <> [[aannnn||ssppoottss||wwccyy||wwwwvv||]] Show the hop counts for a node @@ -4499,8 +4816,7 @@ which category you want to see. If you leave the category out then all the categories will be listed. - - 1111..111100.. sshhooww//iissoollaattee ((11)) + 1133..111111.. sshhooww//iissoollaattee ((11)) sshhooww//iissoollaattee Show a list of isolated nodes @@ -4508,7 +4824,7 @@ Show which nodes are currently set to be isolated. - 1111..111111.. sshhooww//lloocckkoouutt ((99)) + 1133..111122.. sshhooww//lloocckkoouutt ((99)) sshhooww//lloocckkoouutt Show a list of excluded callsigns @@ -4517,7 +4833,17 @@ cluster locally with the _s_e_t_/_l_o_c_k_o_u_t command - 1111..111122.. sshhooww//mmoooonn ((00)) + 1133..111133.. sshhooww//lloogg ((88)) + + sshhooww//lloogg [[<>]] Show excerpts from the system log + + + This command outputs a short section of the system log. On its own it + will output a general logfile. With the optional callsign it will + show output from the log associated with that callsign. + + + 1133..111144.. sshhooww//mmoooonn ((00)) sshhooww//mmoooonn [[<>||<>]] Show moon rise and set times @@ -4547,11 +4873,12 @@ - 1111..111133.. sshhooww//mmuuff ((00)) + 1133..111155.. sshhooww//mmuuff ((00)) sshhooww//mmuuff <> [[<>]][[lloonngg]] Show the likely propagation to + 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 @@ -4618,10 +4945,8 @@ inputing:- - SH/MUF W 24 - - + SH/MUF W 24 will get you the above display, but with the next 24 hours worth of propagation data. @@ -4639,7 +4964,7 @@ terrible accurate, but it is included for completeness. - 1111..111144.. sshhooww//nnooddee ((11)) + 1133..111166.. sshhooww//nnooddee ((11)) sshhooww//nnooddee [[<> ......]] Show the type and version number of nodes @@ -4649,7 +4974,7 @@ the non-user callsigns known to the system will be displayed. - 1111..111155.. sshhooww//pprreeffiixx ((00)) + 1133..111177.. sshhooww//pprreeffiixx ((00)) sshhooww//pprreeffiixx <> Interrogate the prefix database @@ -4663,7 +4988,7 @@ - 1111..111166.. sshhooww//pprrooggrraamm ((55)) + 1133..111188.. sshhooww//pprrooggrraamm ((55)) sshhooww//pprrooggrraamm Show the locations of all the included program modules @@ -4673,7 +4998,7 @@ from. - 1111..111177.. sshhooww//qqrraa ((00)) + 1133..111199.. sshhooww//qqrraa ((00)) sshhooww//qqrraa <> [[<>]] Show the distance between locators sshhooww//qqrraa <> <> Convert latitude and longitude to a locator @@ -4684,11 +5009,10 @@ given on the command line) the distance and beraing from your station to the locator. For example:- - SH/QRA IO92QL - SH/QRA JN06 IN73 - + 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 @@ -4707,7 +5031,7 @@ - 1111..111188.. sshhooww//qqrrzz ((00)) + 1133..112200.. sshhooww//qqrrzz ((00)) sshhooww//qqrrzz <> Show any callbook details on a callsign @@ -4717,7 +5041,7 @@ provided for users of this software by http://www.qrz.com - 1111..111199.. sshhooww//rroouuttee ((00)) + 1133..112211.. sshhooww//rroouuttee ((00)) sshhooww//rroouuttee <> Show the route to @@ -4733,7 +5057,7 @@ - 1111..112200.. sshhooww//ssaatteelllliittee ((00)) + 1133..112222.. sshhooww//ssaatteelllliittee ((00)) sshhooww//ssaatteelllliittee <> [[<> <>]] Show satellite tracking data @@ -4755,6 +5079,7 @@ Each pass in a period is separated with a row of '-----' characters + So for example:- @@ -4766,7 +5091,7 @@ - 1111..112211.. sshhooww//ssuunn ((00)) + 1133..112233.. sshhooww//ssuunn ((00)) sshhooww//ssuunn [[<>||<>]] Show sun rise and set times @@ -4793,7 +5118,7 @@ - 1111..112222.. sshhooww//ttiimmee ((00)) + 1133..112244.. sshhooww//ttiimmee ((00)) sshhooww//ttiimmee [[<>||<>]] Show the local time @@ -4804,7 +5129,7 @@ including DST) at the prefixes or callsigns that you specify. - 1111..112233.. sshhooww//wwccyy ((00)) + 1133..112255.. sshhooww//wwccyy ((00)) sshhooww//wwccyy Show the last 10 WCY broadcasts sshhooww//wwccyy <> Show the last WCY broadcasts @@ -4814,20 +5139,19 @@ system - - - 1111..112244.. sshhooww//wwwwvv ((00)) + 1133..112266.. sshhooww//wwwwvv ((00)) sshhooww//wwwwvv Show the last 10 WWV broadcasts sshhooww//wwwwvv <> Show the last WWV broadcasts + Display the most recent WWV information that has been received by the system - 1111..112255.. sshhuuttddoowwnn ((55)) + 1133..112277.. sshhuuttddoowwnn ((55)) sshhuuttddoowwnn Shutdown the cluster @@ -4836,7 +5160,7 @@ set to respawn in /etc/inittab it will of course restart. - 1111..112266.. ssppooooff ((99)) + 1133..112288.. ssppooooff ((99)) ssppooooff <> <> Run commands as another user @@ -4847,7 +5171,7 @@ like home_node for example. - 1111..112277.. ssttaatt//ddbb ((55)) + 1133..112299.. ssttaatt//ddbb ((55)) ssttaatt//ddbb <> Show the status of a database @@ -4859,7 +5183,7 @@ other than a sysop. - 1111..112288.. ssttaatt//cchhaannnneell ((55)) + 1133..113300.. ssttaatt//cchhaannnneell ((55)) ssttaatt//cchhaannnneell <> Show the status of a channel on the cluster @@ -4870,7 +5194,7 @@ Only the fields that are defined (in perl term) will be displayed. - 1111..112299.. ssttaatt//mmssgg ((55)) + 1133..113311.. ssttaatt//mmssgg ((55)) ssttaatt//mmssgg <> Show the status of a message @@ -4880,9 +5204,7 @@ etc etc. - - - 1111..113300.. ssttaatt//uusseerr ((55)) + 1133..113322.. ssttaatt//uusseerr ((55)) ssttaatt//uusseerr <> Show the full status of a user @@ -4893,7 +5215,7 @@ Only the fields that are defined (in perl term) will be displayed. - 1111..113311.. ssyyssoopp ((00)) + 1133..113333.. ssyyssoopp ((00)) ssyyssoopp Regain your privileges if you login remotely @@ -4935,7 +5257,7 @@ case sensitive. - 1111..113322.. ttaallkk ((00)) + 1133..113344.. ttaallkk ((00)) ttaallkk <> Enter talk mode with ttaallkk <> <> Send a text message to @@ -4947,7 +5269,6 @@ 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 @@ -4987,7 +5308,7 @@ - 1111..113333.. ttyyppee ((00)) + 1133..113355.. ttyyppee ((00)) ttyyppee <>//<> Look at a file in one of the fileareas @@ -5007,24 +5328,27 @@ content. - 1111..113344.. wwhhoo ((00)) + 1133..113366.. wwhhoo ((00)) wwhhoo Show who is physically connected locally This is a quick listing that shows which callsigns are connected and what sort of connection they have - 1111..113355.. wwxx ((00)) + + + 1133..113377.. wwxx ((00)) wwxx <> Send a weather message to local users wwxx ffuullll <> 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 - 1111..113366.. wwxx ((eennhhaanncceedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((55)) + 1133..113388.. wwxx ((eennhhaanncceedd ffoorr ssyyssooppss)) ((55)) wwxx ssyyssoopp <> Send a weather message to other clusters only @@ -5073,6 +5397,12 @@ + + + + + +