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Forum: OpenCPN 25-02-2024, 21:09
Replies: 7
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Posted By ve7mdl
Re: OpenCPN Freezes

Greetings back David. Hope to see you soon. ....Erik.
Forum: OpenCPN 23-02-2024, 21:41
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: OpenCPN Freezes

Hakan,

I couldn't turn OpenGL on as it was greyed out in the configuration screen, so I edited the *.ini file and it works as it should now.

Thanks for guiding me in the right direction.

I...
Forum: OpenCPN 23-02-2024, 13:38
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: OpenCPN Freezes

Thanks Hakan, I will try these suggestions. ....Erik.
Forum: OpenCPN 22-02-2024, 12:46
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: OpenCPN Freezes

Hi Hakan,

No, there is only one communication input and it does sometimes (but not always) show up in the debug window.

Another problem is that chart segments go black when the mouse runs over...
Forum: OpenCPN 21-02-2024, 21:51
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By ve7mdl
OpenCPN Freezes

Hello,

I have had O running on my Windows 11 laptop for many months. It receives AIS data over UDP from a receiver locally at my house.

Lately O is freezing after a few minutes use and it...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-09-2016, 21:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,203
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: AIS visualization mini project

Nice, but perhaps duplicates some of the work which has already been done. Did you try to install OpenCPN and charts for the area? It will give you more detial for each vessel and will also capture...
Forum: OpenCPN 23-08-2016, 21:13
Replies: 168
Views: 29,183
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: Navico radar plugin v2.0 released

Thanks Merrimac & Pavel (from the 14th & 15th),

I just got into network range and will try the suggestions tomorrow.

FYI I use Xubuntu 16.04, so I'm reasonably current :-)

Cheers, ...
Forum: OpenCPN 14-08-2016, 08:44
Replies: 168
Views: 29,183
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: Navico radar plugin v2.0 released

Hi Merrimac,

Thanks for the reply. I will try those commands while underway.

Could you please specify the PPAs? I have the OpenCPN PPA set up and I am not getting the update.

We're off...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-08-2016, 21:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,903
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: Standard Horizon GX2200 - Noise from GPS

I have the same issue with a GPSMap 620 and the GX2200. I haven't had any reports on transmit, but on receive I get a buzzing or whining sound when using a headset. It looks like the GPSMap has a...
Forum: OpenCPN 13-08-2016, 16:55
Replies: 168
Views: 29,183
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: Navico radar plugin v2.0 released

I managed to get git to respond and compiled the source. However, when I go to install the compiled image, it still reports that a later version is already installed. What should I do?

Cheers, ...
Forum: OpenCPN 13-08-2016, 09:27
Replies: 168
Views: 29,183
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: Navico radar plugin v2.0 released

I am still nor clear on the PPA to set up in order to get the latest Linux version of the plugin. I tried to get the source code yesterday, but the repository did not respond.

I downloaded the...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-08-2016, 21:16
Replies: 168
Views: 29,183
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: Navico radar plugin v2.0 released

Great work!

Which PPA will it be posted in - if it gets posted?

Cheers, ....Erik.
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Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 14-07-2016, 21:53
Replies: 0
Views: 979
Posted By ve7mdl
Digital Yacht Tech Support

Hello all,

Has anyone else had a bad experience with Digital Yacht technical support?

I had to ship a HSC100 fluxgate compass (from Canada) to them for repair. It came back without working and...
Forum: OpenCPN 26-06-2016, 22:31
Replies: 10
Views: 1,432
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: BR24 Radar Glitches

Hi Merrimac,

Actually, it is not the first time I have compiled under Linux, but in any case, your instructions for deleting a previous make install is likely the ticket.

I did not cut and...
Forum: OpenCPN 24-06-2016, 22:15
Replies: 10
Views: 1,432
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: BR24 Radar Glitches

Hi Merrimac,

Thanks, I tried installing with the package manager, but that failed. I think there is something that needs to be cleaned up from a previous installation attempt. I even tried...
Forum: OpenCPN 23-06-2016, 21:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,432
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: BR24 Radar Glitches

Hi JM,

Thanks for your response. I will be out on our summer trip over the next three months, so there will be plenty of time to experiment with the software, but limited access to network along...
Forum: OpenCPN 23-06-2016, 16:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,432
Posted By ve7mdl
BR24 Radar Glitches

I just upgraded my OpenCPN installation to the latest from the release repository as of today. Here are a few observations made in stand-alone mode:

1. Radar B is limited to 50 m and 75 m ranges....
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-05-2016, 21:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,752
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: Masthead antennas and interference

Hi Drew,

It is the Maretron 100. I have had it for quite a few years.

Cheers, ....Erik.
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Forum: Marine Electronics 24-05-2016, 21:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,752
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: Masthead antennas and interference

Hi Drew,

First of all, the ultrasonic wind gauge generates a lot of noise on HF - at least on my boat. I have not noticed any VHF interference, but my VHF antennas are well away from the wind...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-05-2016, 22:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: BR24 Radar Image Freezes

Hi Douwe,

I checked the log (without modifying the ini file) and did not see anything reported. My boat is currently hauled out for some bottom work, so I may not get to do another test for a...
Forum: OpenCPN 11-05-2016, 21:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By ve7mdl
BR24 Radar Image Freezes

Hello,

I have been using the latest BR24radar pi extensively in stand-alone mode and I am very impressed with the capabilities. There is one glitch. The image freezes after about 1/2 hour of...
Forum: OpenCPN 10-05-2016, 21:12
Replies: 86
Views: 11,022
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: OpenCPN Beta test 4.2.1706 Release

Thanks Pavel.

Cheers, ....Erik.
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Forum: Marine Electronics 09-05-2016, 22:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,069
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: HSC100 Fluxgate Compass

Hi Gord,

The first problem was garbled output. After returning from repair, it does not allow me to do the deviation correction and adjust the heading. I did get a response from support today,...
Forum: OpenCPN 09-05-2016, 21:53
Replies: 86
Views: 11,022
Posted By ve7mdl
Re: OpenCPN Beta test 4.2.1706 Release

Hi Håkan,

Unless I missed something (which could happen as there was over 30 knots blowing through the anchorage...), the BR24radar pi 1.32 is only available as download for Windows and the Mac. ...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2016, 22:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,069
Posted By ve7mdl
HSC100 Flyxgate Compass

I have a lot of problems with a newly acquired Digital Yacht HSC100 fluxgate compass. Does anyone else on the forum have any experience with this device?

Cheers, ....Erik.
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