Does this help - APRS-SMS BBS?
@rog wrote: Don't know if it's US only - but wouldn't this allow Outernet users across the globe to communicate with each other using the APRS feed as a BBS? I understand that there are licencing...
View ArticleSDF Public Access Unix System
@rog wrote: Would this be of any help? See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SDF_Public_Access_Unix_System I'm a member there, and could have asked to get outernet a free account with all of the perks...
View ArticleImproving SNR of Outernet receivers
@zoltan wrote: Ferrite Isolator Test Likewise as Cecil did, I installed a Radio Shack snap on ferrite isolator on the cable between my SDR/hub and the CHIP, and observed higher SNRs at low Rssi...
View ArticleChip shut down after connection the SDR
@weltraumpirat wrote: I received my Outernet parcel today (Chip computer, SDR, Amplifier and Antenna)... I connected every thing and plugged in the power source... Nothing happend... Just one LED on...
View ArticleNews Icon not working in Skylark
@alv wrote: When I select the News icon in Skylark I get the following messages. image.png836x443 142 KB How do I fix it? Posts: 5 Participants: 3 Read full topic
View ArticleDoes any of the satellites cover Pakistan
@threekay wrote: In a similar query before on this forum it was mentioned that ABS-2 covers Pakistan and that a 90 cm dish and a universal ku LNB will be required to access Outernet. Then, it was told...
View ArticleUSB Power Cords for CHIP Computers
@kenbarbi wrote: I am starting this topic because it may be of interest to some of you having trouble getting your CHIP computers to run consistently. During my explorations of Ferrite Isolators on...
View ArticleL band or KU band?
@Baltoelder0810 wrote: I have read I can use a KU band linear satellite for the antenna. However I can only find information on the L band antenna sold on this site. Can I still use the satellite...
View ArticleRTL-SDR Tuner Failure
@kenbarbi wrote: My luck to find new problems, but this morning my Lantern stopped receiving signals. I discovered the CHIP was working fine (although I still have a piece of paper jammed between the...
View ArticleOverload by LNA or RTL?
@pe1chl wrote: Today I received my kit and connected the parts together.When I connect the powersupply, only a very short weak led flash is seen near the CHIP power connectorand nothing appears on the...
View ArticleAntenna observation and software question
@Addison wrote: Hello Everyone,So I have been starting to learn how to use Outernet recently and I have what I hope is an interesting observation about antennas. I have been using a 17 inch 1540 MHz...
View ArticleOuternet Sdrx rtlsdr
@graeme61 wrote: Hi syedThis is fantastic news ,a dedicated L Band sdrx rtlsdr .Do you plan to make it available as a seperate item as well as incorporating it into the lantern ?If so,I would like to...
View ArticleOUTERNET in VENEZUELA
@outernet-venezuela wrote: Regards, since Venezuela has Outernet, the signal with CHIP + SDR + Pach is 10.5 to 12.22 dbi, now only need to have patience for the data to arrive. We are impatient to...
View ArticleReal world uses for APRS messages on outernet
@ki4its wrote: We all know how fun and cool aprs is for us ham's. We use it all the time for many things and I think its important for us to keep pushing forward with getting the messaging...
View ArticlePoweroff Thoughts
@Be3rd wrote: I just got set up yesterday. So far, I'm enjoying the concept. I'm using the Rasberry Pi 3 build. I looked in the forums and saw powering off was discussed before. It was recommended to...
View ArticleNews and Views Sources
@RadioRay wrote: This is primarily a perspective from the Americas, though in general, the idea applies globally. Outernet has great potential as a source of information free from government...
View ArticleSkylark User Manual
@Syed wrote: The user manual has been updated and is now on Github. Feel free to edit the manual and submit pull requests. github.com Outernet-Project/Information Contribute to Information development...
View ArticleWhat Low Power Client "computers" do you guys use?
@ki4its wrote: Currently for my Outernet Monitoring stations (3 monitoring stations. 1 in outdoor shop, 1 in my office and 1 in wife' office)I am using the Odroid XU4 computers. 2 of them use linux...
View ArticleMore Fractal Madness
@kenbarbi wrote: I've been experimenting with fractal antennas for my Lantern for several months without success until today , so haven't seen fit to report my failures in the Discussion Group....
View ArticleBlogger here, I have some questions
@chuckr wrote: Hello, I'm a blogger and I want to write an article about Outernet. I'm a detailed tech person so my questions are detailed. Sorry! First I'd like to get the parts (hardware and...
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