Automatic Beacon System

“ NOS-ABS Utilities ”

The NOS-ABS system is a collection of already-in-place *NOS facilities, and supplemental code (Perl) capable of simulating functions similar to those utilized in APRS. It extends the broadcast capability of *NOS and assists in managing both the data sent out and collected by coordinating broadcast outputs with the reception and interpretation of their inputs.

NOS-ABS is an open system. This means that the communication "protocols" need to be designed by those using the network. They can be functionally minimal, simple, or quite elaborate. (This system has been set up to be "engineered" by you. In other words, you decide what categories of information you want to broadcast in BEACON/ID transmissions and how you want to process incoming data, not too different from normal beaconing, just a bit more organized.)

The articles below offer detailed descriptions of the steps needed to set up such a system at your radio station... It is not necessary to implement all modules at once. Begin with the easiest ones first, such as setting up a packet filter for receiving broadcast data. And please note, as always, this is a work-in-progress :)



(Courtesy KBNorton Computer Services)