What is UI-View
UI-View is being developed by Roger Barker G4IDE. The following extract, from the
UI-View help file describes what the program is capable of.
"UI-View aims to make packet a little bit friendlier, and to add some extra
interest by offering something slightly different. UI-View's three main features are:-
It will plot on maps the locations of stations that it hears transmitting UI-View
compatible beacons, so you are aware of who is active on packet around you. (This can also
act as a useful propagation indicator.)
 | It will show weather reports from any stations sending out UI-View compatible weather
beacons. |
| It has a casual messaging facility, which is designed to encourage local packet
"chat". |
UI-View is designed to be able to work in a variety of situations and with a variety of
hardware. It has five modes of operation:-
| As a WinPack DDE application (receive only) |
| With its own TNC in terminal mode |
| With its own TNC in KISS mode |
| In BPQ host mode |
| In AGWPE host mode |
This means that UI-View can be used with just about any packet hardware that has ever been
made, including Baycom modems and even packet via your soundcard (by using AGWPE).
UI-View's name is derived from the fact that it does everything via UI (Unnumbered
Information) frames. UI frames have always been used for beacons, and the AX25 V2
specification, dated 1984, mentions the possibility of using them for
"round-table" discussion. UI-View uses them for all its messaging functions,
which means that any one-to-one chat can instantly turn into a "round-table".
UI-View is designed for use in the UK. I have no idea how suitable it is for use in
other countries. The maps need to have a rectangular projection, with evenly spaced lines
of longitude and latitude, otherwise the plotted positions of stations will be hopelessly
inaccurate"
What Do I Need To Run It ?
| Equipment |
Notes |
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| PC |
Realistically a minimum of a 486DX2/66 with 16Mb, Win31 or Win95/8, and a
graphics card that supports 256 or more colours |
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| TNC |
Yes you need one of these, also has support for the kenwood TH-7DE. |
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| Radio |
Yes you also need one of these. Any radio that will connect to the TNC |
Useful UI-View links
There is a lot of information on the web for UI-View. The following are just some of
the links that will provide more information, software and maps.
Support for UI-View is provided through www.onelist.com.
On this site you will find a list for Ui-View. It is well worth joining this list as there
is a lot of software, maps and information available. The Author G4IDE has created this
list to provide support rather than clogg up the packet network.
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