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Ui-View
An Introduction
APRS is a registered trademark Bob Bruninga, WB4APR
Copyright © 2003 – Glenn Frasier, KD5DMG
All Rights Reserved
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Features
• UI-View is an APRS application for Windows. It differs from
most APRS software in that it isn't designed just to be used
with TNCs in terminal mode. It also supports TNCs in KISS
mode, AGWPE host mode. The host mode support means
that UI-View can be used with an extremely wide range of
packet hardware and allows up to 16 RF ports to be used.
• UI-View has a full-featured internal intelligent digipeater.
• UI-View has full support for connecting to APRS servers on
the internet.
• UI-View uses bitmap images for its maps. Also, the 32 bit
version has full support for Undertow Software's Precision
Mapping CD atlas, allowing you to zoom to street level
anywhere in the USA.
• UI-View has an open architecture. It is designed to make it
easy for other software authors to write add-on
applications that provide additional functionality.
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Basic configurations
• Internet only.
– Ui-view can be used in an internet only mode.
In this role
– Display only.
– Wx Tx/Rx.
– Msg. Tx/Rx.
• Soundcard.
– Full APRS.(Messaging, Relay, Wx, Posit.)
– Stationary with internet to extend
functions.(Igate)
• Tnc.
– Same as soundcard but at added cost.
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Suitability to task
• Home station
• Mobile station
– Internet
– Soundcard
– Soundcard
– TNC
– TNC
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Setup and Configuration
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System requirements.
Configuration for TNC.
Configuration for Soundcard.
Configuration of Ui-view to use AGWPE.
Configuration of Station Position and
parameters.
• Configuration for internet.
• Selection of map.
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System requirements
• A 32 bit version of Windows - Win95, Win98, Win2000,
etc.
• A P120 or greater. If you run it on anything less than
that, then it will be excruciatingly slow.)
• 32MB of memory(Ui-view alone), 128MB
recommended.
• Internet connection(optional.)
• Tnc and radio.
• Weather station.
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Configuration for TNC
• Connect all hardware
• Start Ui-view and open the
“setup > comms setup”
menu.
• It is on the menu that
hardware communications
will be configured.
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Host modes
• Host mode NONE
– If no host mode is selected, then UI-View32 needs its
own TNC. The TNC should be in terminal mode, and you
must configure the other comms options to match the
settings of your TNC.
– When UI-View32 starts, the settings in the
[INIT_COMMANDS] section of the selected command
file will be sent to the TNC. You should select the most
suitable command file for your TNC, and the Edit button
allows you to edit the commands.
– The TNC must have monitor on and the monitor mode
must include information on the frame type in the frame
header.
– When UI-View32 closes, the settings in the
[EXIT_COMMANDS] section of the selected command
file are sent to the TNC.(this is only true if you click exit
from the file menu.)
• Host mode KISS
• If you select KISS mode, then, besides configuring the TNC comms settings you must also
click the 'Setup' button and configure the TNC KISS options. Note that in KISS mode
handshaking will always be set to NONE.
• Host Mode AGWPE
• To use this mode, you must be running the SV2AGW Packet Engine. One you have selected
AGWPE, you can click the Setup button and configure the TCP/IP connection. For a
connection to AGWPE on your own PC, the default settings should be correct.
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Tnc Type
• Choose the configuration file
that most closely matches your
tnc.
• After you choose the file you
may edit the commands sent
to the tnc. (most likely this will
not be needed.)
• Check that all the settings are
correct and click ok.
• At this point you need to close
Ui-view and restart it.
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Configuration of Station Position
and parameters
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Setup>Station setup is where your callsign,
Lat., Lon., path, interval, and symbol.
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The format is dd.mm.nnN/S. Notice this is in
decimal min. not seconds. The N/S is for
north or south. You may also set the lat./lon.
by holding down the HOME key and double
clicking on the map.
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You must enter a valid lat/lon or your beacon
will be disabled.
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Port must be 1 for tnc operation. Maybe set to
something different if using AGWPE.
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Path.
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Interval.
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Symbol.
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Compress beacon.
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GPS and Weather
setup
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Setup>GPS setup is where you can set UIView to operate as a mobile tracker.
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Com Port./Port sharing/Output.
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GPS data format.
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Setup>Weather setup is where you can set UIView to send weather data via APRS.
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Most settings can be copied from station
setup(callsign, beacon, port, interval, and
path.)
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You use the Browse button to set the path to
the APRS WX file your station saves.
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Internet setup
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Setup>APRS server setup is where
you configure for internet access.
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When you first install Ui-view there
is a very limited set of servers to
choose from.
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From File>Download APRS server
list you can update the list with the
most recent changes as well as
additions.
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Choose the server that meets your
needs.
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Activate the features you need.
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Enter you Validation number.
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Maps
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When installed, Ui-view will not have local maps for
you to use.
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To have local mapping you must supply a suitable
image. There are several way to do this.
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SA virtual map. It makes it very easy to grab maps
from Street Atlas V4, V5, V6, V7, V8 and V9
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Precision mapping.
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Ui-terra allows you to make maps from Terraserver.
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UI-Point32 uses MapPoint 2002.
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UI-Route, written by Andy M0CYP,will plot APRS
station icons on the following mapping programs
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Route Master 2000 (UK)
AutoStreet 2000 (UK)
AutoRoute - various versions
Street Finder
Streets & Trips
Kartex (Swedish)
MapSource Italy
MapSource France
Garmin UK
MapPoint Europe 2002
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Copyright © 2003 – Glenn Frasier, KD5DMG
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Operation of
UI-view
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Having configured Ui-view it is now ready
for service.
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Whether it WX, display only, or full
TX/RX/internet. Ui-view is more than
capable.
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With a little additional setup it can even be
configured to act as a digi to relay packets.
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With plug-ins, Ui-view can receive NWS
warnings and plot them on the map.
Others allow you to keep a database of
tracked stations over a time period and
then see where that station was at a given
time.
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Ui-view can really shine in the emergency
or event communications role.
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Event
operation
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Ui-view has several features that enable it to be used in
event communications.
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Exclude/include lists. Here you can choose to exclude
everything except mobile stations. This greatly removes
clutter from the map. This list can be configured on
Setup>exclude/include lists.
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Tactical calls. With the Setup>edit translations, you can
assign labels to call signs. Here I have kc5cpo-9
labeled as Dave. This is great for events. You label the
start/finish/sag/stop1.
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With a plug-in, you can draw an object on the map and
transmit it over APRS. This is great for race route.
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Messaging is also an asset.
APRS is a registered trademark Bob Bruninga, WB4APR
Copyright © 2003 – Glenn Frasier, KD5DMG
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For questions or information
contact:
Glenn Frasier Kd5dmg
[email protected]
http://dmgonline.net/wx/
APRS is a registered trademark Bob Bruninga, WB4APR
Copyright © 2003 – Glenn Frasier, KD5DMG
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