N0MTH Migration to Linux

I decided to migrate the previous BPQ32 installation on Windows 7 over to LINBPQ running on Ubuntu 14.04LTS mainly for stability and security. The base hardware has changed a bit as well. The N0MTH node on 145.050MHz is running on the following: Raspberry Pi 2 – Quad-Core 900MHz ARMv7 1GB Memory 64GB microSD Keyspan 19-HS […]

N0ARS Migration to Linux

I decided to migrate the previous BPQ32 installation on Windows 7 over to LINBPQ running on Ubuntu 14.04LTS mainly for stability and security. The base hardware has changed a bit as well. The N0ARS node on 145.070MHz is running on the following: AMD Athlon 2.07GHz machine 16GB Memory Mirrored 1TB hard drives The EMCOMM RMS […]

Node Software Updated

The software for the node and BBS has been updated. If you’re interested, the change logs can be found here: BPQ32 Node BPQ32 Mail If you experience any new issues that appear to be related to the upgrade, please let me know via the BBS or Winlink.

The digital expansion continues…

I’m pleased to say the St. Louis Metro ARES/RACES BBS (STLBBS:N0ARS-1) continues to receive upgraded capabilities and is functioning well with increased usage. As of Feb 1, there are 10 registered users of the BBS. And I’m seeing regular connects from the folks out in Franklin County. UNMAIL and UNMO seem to be working great […]

Big points this weekend…

Had a great Sunday casually knocking out a couple of big points in the Centennial QSO party. Thanks to Kay Craigie (N3KN) for the 300 points and thanks to Mike Corey (KI1U) for the 50 points. All while using my portable ground mounted ATAS120 antenna with 15 radials and 100W. I haven’t made much of […]