@js8users
1st attempt to get linux laptop un-zip (not really an “install”) of js8spotter to connect to the JS8Call running on McLinux box experienced a few bumps.

1: Although on McLinux, python3 was able to run the app without doing anything about dependencies, the laptop didn’t have the “request” module.

python3 -m pip install request

…cleared that hurdle.

2: Then I set the IP of McLinux in the js8spotter settings of laptop. Restart. Still no.

JS8Call settings, Reporting, change the…

  • Kelvin n0mql EN35ld@mastodon.hams.social
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    1 year ago

    @js8users
    …two fields that said 127.0.0.1 to instead say 192.168.1.19 (same as I’d set in js8spotter on laptop). Restart. Then restart js8spotter on laptop. NOW they connect, and I’m getting data remotely. WIN!

    Next tests:
    a. Can I compose a thing, e.g. send my GRID to APRSIS on the laptop, and see it get TX’d via McLinux?
    b. Can I unplug ethernet on laptop, bring out to shed, and use WiFi to still connect 'em? (This is an Orbi WiFi Router security settings question, really.)
    #HamRadio

    • Kelvin n0mql EN35ld@mastodon.hams.social
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      1 year ago

      @js8users
      Sending grid from laptop js8spotter via McLinux js8call SUCCESS!

      I’ve TX/RX’d remotely from the shed before, but that was merely using VNCViewer on my iPad. Screen-share is janky. Using an API against a TCP port is much snappier. Love it.

      This does not yet, however, enable keyboard-chat with another station. But I can do forms and the “expect” module, so that’s cool.