What is UKIP?

The UKIP consists of people who are interested in the development of TCP/IP via amateur packet radio in the UK.

UKIP website

This website is for the promotion of TCP/IP via amateur radio in the UK. Not just one persons going concern, but a place for promotion by anyone.

Please pass any comments, contributions or amendments to David, G0TWN, either by email or on packet.

email address
email address
G0TWN@GB7IMK.#43.GBR.EU

Amateur Packet Radio (Ampr) Information

  • Why Packet Radio ?
  • What is Packet Radio ?
  • Packet Radio FAQ's
  • Netmask Calculator

    • Ampr UKIP Information

  • What is TCP/IP ?
  • What are the facilities offered by TCP/IP.
  • Getting set up
  • Operating your system
  • Trouble shooting your NOS setup.

    • How is IP organised in UK?

    The UK amateur radio network is divided into regions within the 44.131. subnet. Each system needs to have its own IP number, which can be obtained from the regional IP co-ordinator..

    Details of UK regions, regional IP co-ordinators and active hubs/routers can be found on the
    UK Ampr IP database.

    The database allows you to click on your areas co-ordinator which will give you details about how to contact him/her and also any known active hubs in that region. By clicking on the hub name it will show you the frequencies that it is licenced to use from the NOV database.

    Where is my nearest hub?

    The DCC Pages hold the list of NOV'ed (licensed) IP hubs, and the gateway hubs which link to the ax25 network, although this may not be up to date. The best way to find out the activity in your area is to click on UK Ampr IP database and choose your region and it should display active hubs. If none are shown try adjoining regions.

    It may be that there is no active hub in your area. A hub (BBS) sysop is someone who feels that they can offer there system on a 24 hour basis, for the benefit of others and has an ideal location, to link to neighbouring (regional) hubs. If you feel that you could contribute then we would like to hear from you.

    If whilst scanning around the TCP/IP frequencies you hear a strong hub or router then type its callsign (e.g. GB7IMK) below to search for both regional and system contact details.

    Hub or router callsign: 

    How does mail get between the IP and AX25 networks ?

    These gateway hubs use a set of gateway files to map the AX25 bulletins to NNTP. These files can be used on all platforms.

    How do these hubs link together?

    David G0TWN has been keeping an ASCII map of known UK IP links. Click here to see the last uploaded ASCII map.

    It is as up to date as the information David is provided. Sysops - Please keep me up to date!

    What software can I use, and where can I get it?

    NOS

    For the latest version of the Kent IP Group's NOSInst please follow the links to the NOSInst Download Page. This uses the latest version of JNOS 1.11e, with mods from Robin G8ECJ, VMail and SNews. (This is ideal for new TCP/IP users)

    MS Windows

    With the increase use of Microsoft windows you can now use your standard MS Windows programs such as Internet Explorer, Netscape and Outlook Express over packet radio, you can find notes and download information on the GB7IPH Web Site.

    'Using AGWPE's TCP/IP driver for RF packet operation' article by Mike G7RAZ. click here.

    A change of EPROM in a TNC2 would allow TCP/IP over radio, using standard MS Windows programs such as Internet Explorer, Netscape and Outlook Express. Even Winpack! Visit G3ZFR's Web Site for details.

    Linux

    Is someone willing to do an article or review for beginners please? Maybe of your favourite server or application.

    Linux Amateur Radio AX.25 HOWTO - v2.0, by Jeff Tranter, VE3ICH. The Linux operating system is perhaps the only operating system in the world that can boast native and standard support for the AX.25 packet radio protocol utilized by Amateur Radio operators worldwide. This document describes how to install and configure this support. Also how to configure Linux Node.

    Some UK IP Network Documents

    The original proposals when the the UK IP network was being developed a tutorial on how the addressing scheme works.

    Where can I get help?

    Initial help setting up a link to your local hub/router should be done with assistance of the systems Sysop, as settings particular to that system will need to be made. You could also post a message on the UKIP forum board, which can be found at Forum

    The forum is also a place where Ampr IP co-ordinators and hub Sysops can discuss things.

    Offcourse, sending a bulletin message UKIP@GBR on the NTS network would attract help too.

    Ampr Links

    Visit the Ampr links page which is maintained regularly at the GB7IMK website.