http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/ 2012-05-19T21:34:11-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/ http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2010-10-24T18:02:54-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=acer_1410t&rev=1287968574&do=diff Delivered with Windows 7. Began with a backup copy to DVD in case of warranty issues or if/when we sell it. Hardware specifications * Processor - Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 / 1.4 GHz / 64-bit * RAM - 2 GB / 4 GB (max) DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz SO DIMM 200-pin * Hard Drive - 250 GB * Card Reader - 5 in 1 card reader for SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card * Display Type - 11.6” TFT 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) * Graphics Processor - Intel GMA 4500MHD Dyna… text/html 2010-04-10T14:32:45-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=add_hard_drive&rev=1270935165&do=diff External Link text/html 2010-04-10T14:32:47-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=allocpsa_on_ubuntu_lamp_server&rev=1270935167&do=diff Dependencies must be met first: * Apache2 (obvious) * php5 (version requirements for allocPSA release must be met) * MySql (obvious) allocPSA 1.4.6 requires php 5.3 or greater allocPSA 1.5.0 requires php 5.6 or greater set memory limit to 32M or greater in php.ini text/html 2009-03-23T11:59:21-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=antenna_notes&rev=1237834761&do=diff Construction and experiences with various antenna designs. Portable vertical This is a simple center-loaded vertical antenna that I put together for show demos. The top telescoping section is from Buddipole, though any telescoping section will work. The loading coil was a piece of B&W Mini-ductor that I got in a deal several years ago. The base sections are 3/8” hard copper tubing from the plumbing section at the local hardware emporium. The base is made from a piece of hurricane strap with a… text/html 2010-04-10T14:32:45-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=apc_ups&rev=1270935165&do=diff ubuntu forum ubuntu forum External Link External Link text/html 2008-02-04T19:51:45-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=compiz&rev=1202179905&do=diff This was the principal reason for the upgrade - I wanted to try this out on a Gnome desktop. First attempt to activate after installing Compiz, plugins, and dependencies. * Set Cubes, Cube tops, and Cube gears in System -> Preferences -> Advanced Desktop Settings. Then in System -> Appearance on the Visual Effects tab, I selected Normal for the first attempt. No joy - Screen flashed a couple of times, then I got a 'Could not enable desktop effects' dialog. Rechecked the Advanced config tool… text/html 2011-02-24T17:52:46-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=custom_route&rev=1298595166&do=diff Preliminary: Connect the iPaq to your computer. Apply power and wait for the keyboard icon to appear on the iPaq screen. One and possibly two top level folders are visible in a file browser when the iPaq is connected. One folder is named TFAT. If there is a second folder, an optional SD card is installed. The second folder has the volume name of the SD card. text/html 2008-10-07T06:58:27-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=database_project&rev=1223387907&do=diff After several attempts at building this myself, I enlisted the aid of our local IT support person. Thomas also owns and operates Ostekk, a small IT support firm in Houston. He developed a simple database based on my specifications in a fraction of the time I had already spent - it helps to know what you are doing... text/html 2010-04-10T14:32:45-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=filezilla&rev=1270935165&do=diff Filezilla ftp client installed from the Kubuntu package manager. No issues noted. text/html 2008-08-15T19:45:46-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=fldigi&rev=1218854746&do=diff Ham radio communications package. Installed from the repository, along with hamlib which is required to support it. I will add my transceiver-specific rig control file and test later. First test execution went well when tested with the microphone as input. text/html 2010-04-10T14:32:44-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=ftp_server&rev=1270935164&do=diff I chose vsftp, based on several suggestions found on various websites. These abbreviated notes are from the nixCraft website. 1. Install vsftpd sudo apt-get install vsftpd 2. Configure vsfptd sudo vi /etc/vsftpd.conf local_enable=YES write_enable=YES text/html 2009-04-19T08:18:39-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=gallery_2&rev=1240154319&do=diff Gallery 2 is in the Ubuntu Hardy (8.04) repository. The install instructions work as far as the installation, but I encountered some issues during setup. Possibly because of the way the server is set up, and some are due to the server hardware (Hardware Descriptions) that it I used. text/html 2011-02-24T18:23:07-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=gps_notes&rev=1298596987&do=diff I recently acquired an iPaq 310 GPS/PDA. As a PDA, there are better options. As a GPS, it offers a lot, particularly for hand-held or automotive applications. It may even have a future as an aviation GPS - see what is going on at AnywhereMap. update AnywhereMap seems to still support the 310, as the ATC model (Anywhere Travel Companion), though I don't think they are still for sale. At least they didn't ignore their customers... text/html 2010-07-19T19:35:23-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=gpsdrive&rev=1279593323&do=diff Configuring gpsdrive and a bluetooth GPS puck on the 8510 went very well. So well, in fact, that I lost the link to the Ubuntu support information that I used when doing so. As a consequence, a similar setup on an Acer Aspire 1410 did not work out nearly as well. Links to support information follow. The plan is to clean up this page and document the configuration that actually worked. text/html 2010-02-17T20:11:32-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=hardware_descriptions&rev=1266462692&do=diff This page documents the hardware configuration of the various N5BIA workstations and servers. Video Editor - Desktop Workstation System Board * ASUS A8N32-SLI Processor * AMD 4400 dual-core processor Memory * 4-GB DDR RAM * (3-GB active under Windows XP) text/html 2009-03-23T12:37:42-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=hp_laserjet_1006_printer&rev=1237837062&do=diff March 2009 The old Panasonic 5400 has been limping along with smudged output suitable only for mailing labels and non-critical tasks. An offer for credit to recycle an old printer and an extremely good price on the HP printer at a local office supply store, along with a need to print a usable copy of a sales contract resulted in a one-way trip to the recycle bin for the Panasonic. The Panasonic is dead, long live the HP. text/html 2010-04-10T14:32:45-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=ipaq_server&rev=1270935165&do=diff One of the iPaq appliance computers is now an Ubuntu server, running 6.06 LTS. I originally planned to set up a PXE boot environment, but ended up installing from a CD, upgrading, then installing the Gnome desktop. No mistaking this one for KDE... I started with a fresh install on the 8-GB hard drive. Using a CD drive from an old laptop, I chose the LAMP server install, then updated with the latest patches. I'm planning (for now) on using this as a test/experimental server, once I get the datab… text/html 2010-04-10T14:32:44-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=joomla_on_ubuntu_lamp_server&rev=1270935164&do=diff No special setup - unpack the archive into a subfolder in the web root and run the install script. text/html 2007-12-03T20:05:31-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=lamp_server_configuration&rev=1196737531&do=diff A short version of the configuration steps to get the LAMP server running after the installation was completed. These notes are based on the installation guideline on ZAPHU. Configure Apache Name the site. sudo nano /etc/apache2/apache2.conf Add the following line somewhere: text/html 2007-11-13T13:46:13-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=lamp_server_with_gnome_desktop&rev=1194986773&do=diff LAMP Server with Gnome 1. Install Ubuntu Server Edition with LAMP components. * Answer prompts * Allow the network interface to be configured by DHCP initiallly 2. Enable root access (optional - I did not, just preface all commands with 'sudo') text/html 2010-10-24T18:55:04-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=li-ion_portable_pack_for_ic-703&rev=1287971704&do=diff * Battery pack output voltage range - 12.4v ~ 16.4v * Battery pack capacity - 7.2 AH * Pack output voltage - 12 v * Pack output current - 4 A * Integral charge regulator * Cells - four series-connected groups of two parallel cells * Charge input - 18v ~ 20v (spare laptop power pack) text/html 2008-10-10T07:32:22-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=lightscribe_cd_dvd_rw_drive&rev=1223649142&do=diff When I rebuilt the file/print server, I elected to go with an ASUS AMD system board. Not realizing that the LightScribe drive was officially supported only on Intel CPUs has prevented me from using this otherwise fine drive to the fullest capacity. 2008-10-10 text/html 2008-02-10T21:22:56-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=lm-sensors&rev=1202703776&do=diff Installing sensors on the workstation, server, and ham radio computer were simply a matter of installing the packages from the repositories. Worked out of the box. The N1000 was was a different matter entirely. After several unsuccessful attempts (and internet searches), I found Aparatey's blog and a very critical missing piece. Once I ran unhide_ICH_SMBus, everything fell into place. text/html 2008-12-18T21:35:39-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=mail_server_configuration&rev=1229661339&do=diff Install mailx and postfix packages and dependencies from the Ubuntu package manager. I have a Yahoo mail account (preferred provider through SBCglobal), a gMail account for the gCal features, as well as web hosting through GoDaddy. After a couple of very frustrating evenings digging through many web postings, I found the magic combination for GoDaddy. Yes, I tried Yahoo also, but went back to GoDaddy after a couple of unsuccessful tries. The magic combination (for me) is below, with my site-s… text/html 2010-10-22T19:21:02-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=mythbuntu_on_zotac_z-box&rev=1287800462&do=diff Installed a 40-GB hard drive and one of the 1GB sodimms I pulled from one of the notebooks after an upgrade. Mythbuntu install went well, and I have it in service now to drive the LCD tv for viewing past episodes of some of our favorite shows. Future plans include adding the ATI USB-TV dongle for off-air viewing and recording. text/html 2010-04-10T14:32:44-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=nag_screen&rev=1270935164&do=diff The nag screen is displayed each time the navigation functions are started. To close the warning dialog, you must press the 'Accept' button. The first time is OK, but by the fourth or fifth time, it has become a distraction. Though I do appreciate the legal requirement to warn users to watch the road instead of the GPS, requiring the user to push a button each time they use the unit is overkill. text/html 2007-12-09T11:30:40-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=nfs_support_-_client&rev=1197225040&do=diff Do this on each client that you want to access the NFS share from. Create a mount point on the client machine sudo mkdir /media/archive mount the new share sudo mount 192.168.1.x:/media/archive /media/archive restart services sudo /etc/init.d/portmap restart text/html 2007-12-09T11:21:16-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=nfs_support_-_server&rev=1197224476&do=diff NFS server installed from a terminal window. In fact, I did the install via ssh from another machine on the network. Information for this install obtained from The Ubuntu Geek. Install NFS Server sudo apt-get install nfs-kernel-server nfs-common portmap text/html 2010-10-21T16:46:00-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=os_configuration&rev=1287704760&do=diff The notes in the historical references were the first generation network. While not totally devoid of planning the configurations grew and ultimately became unwieldy and poorly documented. When Lucid was released in 2010, I waited for a couple of months before beginning the upgrades and network expansion. Storage was becoming scarce, backup capacity was inadequate, and with the addition of a DSLR to the photographic equipment, the storage requirements would soon need expansion. text/html 2007-12-03T18:28:15-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=os_notes_computer_notes&rev=1196731695&do=diff A long-term goal at N5BIA is to move as much of the station operation, as well as my personal computing needs, to Linux. I probably would not be considered a purist to some for considering some Windows applications, but some software that I have come to depend on is only available for Windows. For these few applications, I'm hoping to get it running on Wine. Failing that, I plan to keep at least one system dual-boot for the forseeable future. And no, I have no plans to move to Vista. By the … text/html 2010-10-24T18:32:40-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=project_plans&rev=1287970360&do=diff Database Project - Online MySQL/PHP membership database. Isolated USB CIV/CAT Controller - Based on digital data isolators by AMD Isolated USB Digital Mode Interface - Based on digital data isolators by AMD, sound card processor, and USB hub. Li-Ion portable pack for IC-703 - Integral charger and output regulator text/html 2010-04-10T14:32:43-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=pxe_boot&rev=1270935163&do=diff I recently acquired a couple of iPaq C500 appliance computers with Windows 2000 Workstation installed. Unfortunately, none of them has an optical drive installed. The passwords were lost. Simplest option: reinstall the OS. Hence, the boot from the network interest. I'm planning to put Kubuntu on all of them, probably Feisty Fawn. The boot server will be the current network file-and-print server, which is running W2K Workstation at the moment. Installed tftp32, an open source TFTP package. 11/12… text/html 2009-03-23T10:55:06-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=radio_notes&rev=1237830906&do=diff Icom's nifty QRP rig. There are two versions - the 703 and the 703+. Only the plus model is available new. Externally, the two are identical, the only difference being that the plus model has 6 meter capability and the original 703 does not. Also, early models did not transmit on 60 meters, though the conversion is very easy to do. Lots of good info and links on the Yahoo 703 group. text/html 2007-12-03T20:30:51-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=samba_server_configuration&rev=1196739051&do=diff As with the previous pages, refer to the details on the How-To Geek for details. The following assumes a functioning install of Ubuntu 6.0.1. LTS. 1. Install Samba Server sudo apt-get install samba smbfs 2. Make the server accessible sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf text/html 2010-02-11T10:56:42-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=speedstream_4100_d-link_dir-615&rev=1265911002&do=diff This method puts the router in control of negotiating the DSL (PPPoE) connection. It also avoids a possible IP address conflict. Both the modem and D-Link routers default to 192.168.0.1, but in this mode, the modem does not use an IP address. Modem Configuration * Turn your modem upside down and read the yellow sticker on the bottom of the unit. Note the MAC address. * Connect the modem a computer, the DSL line, and to the power source. * Open a web browser and enter 192.168.0.1 in the a… text/html 2010-10-18T19:20:15-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=start&rev=1287454815&do=diff This is a collection of Ham Radio information, notes about my station and home network, and the products found on this website. It is under development and not open to the public at this time. Topic List Antenna notes Radio notes OS notes/computer notes text/html 2010-10-24T18:23:08-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=synology_diskstation_209&rev=1287969788&do=diff This was added as a network backup facility. I may activate some of the advanced features later, but for now, here's how I set it up: * 2x 1TB Seagate drives in a RAID-1 array * Windows file sharing is enabled * nfs support for the Linux clients text/html 2011-09-27T17:37:32-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=thatthefirst_title&rev=1317170252&do=diff Hi to all on this webpage its content text/html 2010-04-10T14:32:44-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=thunderbird&rev=1270935164&do=diff I plan to test Evolution mail first. So far, I have been very pleased with Thunderbird on Linux and Windows, so unless Evolution is measurably superior in some area, it will go and Thunderbird will stay. text/html 2011-08-28T07:37:52-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=title_for_a_wiki_post&rev=1314542272&do=diff content for a wiki post text/html 2010-11-07T19:15:45-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=ubuntu_10.04_lts_lucid_lynx&rev=1289182545&do=diff Ubuntu Server LTS 10.04 - AMD Dual-core Server ---------- Linux <server>.<netname>.<domain> 2.6.32-25-server #45-Ubuntu SMP Sat Oct 16 20:06:58 UTC 2010 x86_64 GNU/Linux Ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS ---------- The goals for this effort are simple. There is an archive folder available to all users on the network. There are also individual profile folders for each user on the network, with sub-folders for each user and each machine available on the network. Security is not a big issue, because onl… text/html 2010-10-24T19:02:55-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=ubuntu_10.04_workstation_64-bit_on_hp_-_compaq_8510p&rev=1287972175&do=diff This installation was an upgrade from 9.10. This is my primary laptop, and I didn't want to have to re-install all the software I've added. I use this one for program development, electronic design, PC board layout, and schematic capture, among other things. I also have quite a bit of amateur radio software installed. GPS and mapping for use with ham radio and photography geotagging are also installed. text/html 2008-02-04T10:17:34-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=ubuntu_workstation&rev=1202145454&do=diff Replaced Kubuntu 7.04 on the N1000 - upgrade failed (some issues with some of the administrative tools) and I've been wanting to try Gnome. As I had very little additional installed, no big loss. Started with the Ubuntu graphical installer and had no issues. This was very different than my experience with this laptop and 7.04. I ultimately had to resort to the text installer and build xorg.conf by hand. Educational but frustrating. text/html 2010-11-04T13:34:19-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=ubuntu_workstation_64-bit_10.04_lts_on_amd_dual-core_workstation&rev=1288902859&do=diff Preliminary notes Upgraded from 8.04 LTS. The upgrade took a while, and I still need to complete the post-install review and cleanup, but no apparent loss of functionality. To do: configure and verify ups shutdown. review the following packages: text/html 2010-04-10T14:32:43-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=webmin&rev=1270935163&do=diff I installed this on each of the iPaq c500 test servers as well as on the main production file and print server. As of Feb 2009, the plan is to keep a mirror of the Godaddy on one of the iPaqs and configure the second iPaq as a home network DNS server. The main file and print server has the consulting business timekeeping application, home directories for each user, and the main archive drive. text/html 2011-07-25T14:20:45-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=wiki_editing_title&rev=1311628845&do=diff wiki editing content text/html 2008-02-22T13:22:54-07:00 http://www.n5bia.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=wireless&rev=1203711774&do=diff The W200 WLAN adapter applies to many of the HP/Compaq Evo notebooks. It is attached to the USB interface, though not through a standard USB connector. The adapter attaches to the lid of the notebook, in place of a plastic cover. There is also a Bluetooth adapter to provide Bluetooth connectivity to this family of notebooks.