[aprssig] APRServe!!

[Glenn Wiebe]

I wrote:

> In spite many years of APRS (starting with early DOS), I have rarely make
> use of the internet features such as APRServe, Findu, etc. functions. Now
> that I would like to I'm not having much success. BTW, I'm using WinAPRS, a
> Kam and a DSL internet service. I have read "Using APRServe with WinAPRS"
> authored By N5KOA & modified by K4HG.
> 
> In the WinAPRS folder is a file named aprsxtra.txt which contains the names
> and addresses of many servers (I hope I have the terminology correct). The
> only one that works for me is:
> "second.aprs.net 10151   APRServe Network - backkup".
> A sample of others that don't work - "TNC Open failed" shows up near the
> bottom of the screen - are:
> www.aprs.net    10151   APRServe Network - Southern Florida
> www.fortgirlfriend.com  14501   Tim's Seattle Feed
> 203.63.158.23   10151   Sydney mainport
> 24.65.63.228    23      Calgary APRS server ( WinAPRS)
> 216.58.1.202    10151   Canaprs.net mainport There are many others. If I
> use "Settings>TCP/IP connections>Show TCP status list" when attempting
> connections, some will show up as "Open>Yes" but stll come up with "TNC
> Open failed" down below. I sure could use some help on this, perhaps a link
> to some detailed instructions and a list of working servers.

Thank you to all who responded. I am now able to use APRServe, mainly the 
problem was an incorrectly configured APRServe.txt file as well as many inactive 
servers. I am still unable to connect to some servers, I assume because of 
errors in my APRServe.txt file. Rather then take list bandwidth I may contact 
you directly.

Thanks again Pete, Gerhard, Bill, Robbie, Steve, Nick & Cap.

73 de Glenn...VE4GN