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Re: Staying Connected to DX Spots

John Huber
 

For those having the telnet disconnect issues with ACLog, but VE7CC (CC User) runs all day, you could do like I do.
 
I run the VE7CC “CC User” as my ONLY connection to any cluster, ever.  Why? Because of the versatility and ease of configuring filters AND because I can then use that running instance of VE7CC with all my radio software that accesses a cluster and enjoy/exploit the same filtering.
 
I did NOT implement this solution to solve a staying connected problem.  I hope that those experiencing the issue have not overlooked the ACLog “Enable 3 Min Keep Alive” option on the DX Spotting->Configure window.
 
On the VE7CC Configuration menu –> Ports/Logging Program, in the Logging Program Connection section (center area), I select “Enable Telnet” and “Use Port 7300”, and APPLY.  Feel free to adjust the “Data Sent to Logging Program” selections for your operating preferences.
 
Then, in ACLog, in “Settings->DX spotting->Configure”, select the Data Source “Telnet Host” (probably already selected).  Then set the “Telnet Host” to “127.0.0.1” (the loop back address for the PC on which you are running ACLog AND VE7CC), and the “Telnet Port:” to 7300.  Enable DX Spotting and now your spots are filtered by VE7CC.  With this setup I do NOT have the ACLog “Enable 3 Min Keep Alive” checked.
 
I have tested on my home network with running ACLog on a separate PC from the one running VE7CC.  It works just fine.  Configuration of ACLog is the same EXCEPT for the Telnet Host.  You must supply either the IP address, or host/computer network name, of the system running VE7CC.
 
For reference my VE7CC and ACLog pc is running Win 7 Pro, and I tested ACLog from a laptop running Vista.
I also tested with a copy of the Michigan QSO Party program too.
 
I also have connected my N1MM+ to the VE7CC instance with no issues.  Even both ACLog and N1MM+ at the same time! Obviously, only one program can control the radio at a time and that’s okay. I did it mostly as a proof of concept, and to be able to reference things in my ACLog occasionally in the midst of some contest.
 
I hope this helps at least one those with the “not staying connected” issue.
 
73,  John / N8FYL
 

Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 19:28
Subject: Re: [N3FJP_Software_Users] Staying Connected to DX Spots
 
 

Good luck.  Hope someone helps you.
 
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: [N3FJP_Software_Users] Staying Connected to DX Spots
 
 

Hi Gang,

 
I would also like to find out if there is a utility or a fix for this anomaly.  I have the same issue.
I’m good for approx a half hour 45 min or so before disconnect.  Running Windows 7.
If I run VE7CC by itself it will stay connected all day. 
 
Bob
K6UJ
 
 
 
 
On Apr 7, 2015, at 2:11 PM, 'Pat Whelton' pwhelton@... [N3FJP_Software_Users] <N3FJP_Software_Users@...> wrote:

 
Hey Steve.  Thanks.  You don’t by any chance know of a utility that will send  a ping to VE7CC with a “-t” switch every second do you?  Also doesn't anyone think it odd that my connection has been 95% OK for the last couple of years and now it’s like do-do?
 
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 3:44 PM
Subject: Re: [N3FJP_Software_Users] Staying Connected to DX Spots
 
 
 
Pat,
 
I suspect that Scott and John are on the right track to your disconnects.  Something else that will cause this problem is the “aging” of the translation table in your router/firewall.  If the firewall doesn’t see regular activity between your computer and the telnet host, it will remove the entry from the translation table.
 
You might be able to keep the translation table entry active (depending on the router software) by running a continuous “ping” from your computer to the telnet host.  Open a DOS Command window (run the program “CMD”), then use the ping command with the “-t” switch to ping the telnet host once per second.
 
Good luck!
 
73, Steve N9IP
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From: "'Pat Whelton' pwhelton@... [N3FJP_Software_Users]" <N3FJP_Software_Users@...>
Reply-To: "N3FJP_Software_Users@..." <N3FJP_Software_Users@...>
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 4:31 PM
To: "N3FJP_Software_Users@..." <N3FJP_Software_Users@...>
Subject: Re: [N3FJP_Software_Users] Staying Connected to DX Spots
 
 
Hi John.  Thanks for the input.  I tried that several days ago.  No luck.  But thanks for the suggestion.
 
 
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 3:25 PM
Subject: Re: [N3FJP_Software_Users] Staying Connected to DX Spots
 
 

Make sure you have 3min keep alive checked. If spots are 
coming slowly many spot servers will disconnect clients if 
they don't see a 'ping' or ack from the client within 3min.

'Pat Whelton' pwhelton@... [N3FJP_Software_Users] 
wrote:
>
>
> Hi Mark. I’m sorry you have the problem too but I’m glad I’m
> not going crazy and that someone other than myself has the
> same problem. What do you do when it happens? Do you just
> reconnect 40-50 times a day?
> Pat - KZ5J
> *From:* mailto:N3FJP_Software_Users@...
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 07, 2015 3:06 PM
> *To:* N3FJP_Software_Users@...
> <mailto:N3FJP_Software_Users@...>
> *Subject:* Re: [N3FJP_Software_Users] Staying Connected to
> DX Spots
>
> I have the same problem but I don't recall it being
> dependent on the software version - have not been able to
> figure out why this happens.
> 73
> Mark KN7T
> On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 12:54 PM, 'Pat Whelton'
> pwhelton@... <mailto:pwhelton@...>
> [N3FJP_Software_Users] <N3FJP_Software_Users@...
> <> wrote:
>
> __
>
> Hello All. I recently bought a new PC and placed ACLog
> back in service. I’m running v. 5.2 and restored the log
> from backup. I ordered new TQSL files from the ARRL and
> successfully uploaded and downloaded from LoTW. The new
> PC is running Windows 7 Pro. The big problem I’m having
> now is trying to stay connected to the various Telnet
> Hosts. I can stay connected for probably 1/2 an hour and
> the next time I look at the spotting screen there has
> been no DX activity for several minutes. I have to do a
> cntl-D and reconnect. This is getting to be a pain the
> the tookus. I use to be able to call up ACLog at 6:00 in
> the morning and remain connected all day until bedtime
> around 10:00 pm. I’ve tried different Telnet Hosts
> VE7CC, DXSPOTS, etc but they all drop me after a short
> while.
> Has anyone recently placed a new system online and
> experienced this? What did you do to fix it?
> Regards & Best DX,
> Pat - KZ5J
>
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>
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