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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 20:23:59 -0500
From: "Richard Amirault" <ramirault_at_verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [aprssig] Windows US Daylight Time Change Screwup Looming
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen H. Smith"
(snip)
>The patches below will fix Windows 2000 or XP to change on the new earlier
>date.
(snip)
Sorry, I am not about to install random, unknown, potentially dangerous
"patches" to my systems.
I run Win XP and I have already installed the patch for this from Microsoft,
but if I had older systems I would just CHANGE THE TIME MANUALLY. Just
uncheck the follow daylight savings time button and be safe.
Richard Amirault N1JDU Boston,
MA, USA
n1jdu.org "Go Fly A Kite"
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 20:50:45 -0500
From: "Danny Messano" <danny_at_messano.net>
Subject: RE: [aprssig] Windows US Daylight Time Change Screwup Looming
There is a lot of FUD around Windows 2000 and the DST patches.
The XP patch changes the registry keys that keep up with the timezones and
their DST attributes. It is packaged as a patch so it's transparent to
the users and easy to deploy.
M$ decided not to distribute a public patch for 2000 because it's 7 years
old. You only get so much free support from a $200 purchase. In the same
breath, they do point out that customers with extended support packages can
request a hotfix for 2000 (if they need it), and they've also made it known
what the specifics on the registry changes are, should one want to update
manually or roll their own update.
Some, like a vendor I use, have made their own 2000 "patch". Some have
reverse engineered the XP patch (why?). This could have beem a problem,
but the Y2K hysteria is not necessary, as the problem is pretty much
solved.
Not sure why we couldn't have had the links without the anti-M$
rant/agenda... Let's save that for the APRS apps that break under Vista.
:)
Danny Messano
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2007 13:03:30 +1100
From: Ray Wells <vk2tv_at_exemail.com.au>
Subject: Re: [aprssig] Windows US Daylight Time Change Screwup Looming
Danny Messano wrote:
>Not sure why we couldn't have had the links without the anti-M$
>rant/agenda... Let's save that for the APRS apps that break under Vista. :)
Then lots more amateur operators will migrate to Linux and wonder what
all the fuss was about :-)
Ray vk2tv
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 19:05:19 -0700
From: Joel Maslak <jmaslak-aprs_at_antelope.net>
Subject: Re: [aprssig] Windows US Daylight Time Change Screwup Looming
On Feb 3, 2007, at 7:03 PM, Ray Wells wrote:
>Then lots more amateur operators will migrate to Linux and wonder
>what all the fuss was about :-)
Although probably not 7 year old flavors of Linux, which will have the same
issues. :)
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 22:19:51 -0500
From: "Danny Messano" <danny_at_messano.net>
Subject: RE: [aprssig] Windows US Daylight Time Change Screwup Looming
Figured I would CC the sig on my reply....
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914387
http://www.intelliadmin.com/blog/2007/01/unofficial-windows-2000-daylight.html
I wouldnt worry about the "unofficial" update.. it's just a registry change,
and I know a lot users using this app.
I'm sure they're will be a dozen more out there between now and March 11th.
Also, if you're worried about Windows NT.. there won't be any patch for it,
but the registry changes are the same as well.
Lastly, if you Google for TZEDIT.EXE, you can get an OS specific version for
Windows 95, 98, or Me (as well as NT, 2K, or XP) that will allow you to
update those systems as well. I am not sure if the registry keys are the
same as NT, 2k, and XP, but the utility will do the work for you. Hang onto
the TZEDIT for each OS, and if you're still supporting these older systems
at home or elsewhere, you can update the DST settings if they change in the
future, without waiting for a "patch"
Danny Messano
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Message: 14
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2007 09:30:39 -0700
From: Joel Maslak <jmaslak-aprs_at_antelope.net>
Subject: [aprssig] Good 30m Reference?
I'm looking for a good (and accurate) website on 30m APRS. I'm adding that
capability to my car (those long road trips - sick of having no APRS when
in Nebraska [and elsewhere]).
I've found several sites, but of course they all disagree on things like
path settings and beacon rates.
So, what I'm interested in is, ideally, a general reference for using 30m
APRS.
Failing that, what path and beacon rate should I use while mobile (using a
100W radio into a hamstick, won't be beaconing while parked or, typically,
while within VHF coverage)? I want to see the position get out to the
internet system.
Thanks in advance
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Message: 15
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2007 12:22:45 -0500
From: Mark White <jmarkw_at_ec.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [aprssig] Good 30m Reference?
Joel Maslak wrote:
>I'm looking for a good (and accurate) website on 30m APRS. I'm adding
>that capability to my car (those long road trips - sick of having no
>APRS when in Nebraska [and elsewhere]).
>
>I've found several sites, but of course they all disagree on things
>like path settings and beacon rates.
>
>So, what I'm interested in is, ideally, a general reference for using
>30m APRS.
>
>Failing that, what path and beacon rate should I use while mobile
>(using a 100W radio into a hamstick, won't be beaconing while parked
>or, typically, while within VHF coverage)? I want to see the position
>get out to the internet system.
>
>Thanks in advance
I've played around on 30m APRS. I would use 'GATE WIDE1-1' or 'GATE
WIDE2-1' as your path. That way, if you do make it to a 30m->2m gateway,
you won't create havoc. As a test you can use 'ECHO' to see if you're
making it out. Most 30m stations digipeat any path with 'ECHO' in it.
Just don't use it normally else you'll create much QRM. Also remember that
there are many 'lurkers' who don't digipeat but forward APRS packets on
APRS-IS.
As far as a definitive reference, let me know if you find one.
73 de KE4QKT
Mark
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