[Xastir] Xastir, Cygwin and GPS/TNC

[Curt Mills]

On Mon, 22 Nov 2004, Bennett, Joe wrote:

> I wondering if I have a sync issue with my GPS.  I cannot get Xastir to beacon
> at the interval set in the Timing screen as well as can't get Smartbeaconing
> to function (yes it's enabled :)).
>
> I'm continuing to run Xastir with my Wi-Sys 7110. The 7110 is "similar" to the
> KPC-3 with a few (well......) exceptions. I believe that the KPC-3 is looking
> for a CTRL-E to retrieve the GPS data string. The Wi-Sys box just sends the
> string every x seconds (set in their config software). I've set Xastir up as
> a TNC with GPS on AUX port and things seem to work OK. The GPS Sats & Valid
> field in the lower left hand corner shows valid, but only shows the number of
> sats every few seconds or so.

What do you have the GPS check interval set to?


> I'm not sure if this is normal (it may only
> show that after the CTRL-E)? The track follows me just fine (which would
> leave me to believe that the GPS data is being seen) but no beacons without
> me actually clicking on the "transmit now" pull down...

You need to be set up as a mobile station in Configure->Defaults as
well.  Also, were you moving?

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