KB8WOW Amateur Radio Notebook

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ATTENTION - SKYWARN, Homeland Security / EMA, and Repeater Operators

Here is a program that is absolutely essential for all
Emergency, Homeland Security, and operational needs !

Sends Cell Phone Text Messages
on DTMF command sequences or preconfigured schedules !


AND IT'S FREE !
Goto Download Page

Text Message Gateway v7.00 is now available for downloading!

Features:
Built in DTMF decoding
8 DTMF radio controlled groups
8 Schedule controlled groups
A wide range of Email Account settings
Easy to use audio settings
A really cool audio diagnostic screen
Intuative look and use
Detailed event logging
Complete instruction manual

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Cell Phone Text Message Basics

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Fox Hunt Attenuator

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Text Message Gateway Downloads
(Last Updated 08-07-2008)

Text Message Gateway v7.00

Instruction Manual

View Instruction Manual  (html) or MS Word Doc 2.11 MB

Installation Files For Windows 98 & 2000

TextGateway.zip 8.03 MB

Installation Files For Windows XP

TextGatewayXP.zip 2.93 MB


Note: The Instruction Manual is not included in the .zip installation files.
Please open and save a copy of the Instruction Manual using the links provided above.

Prerequisites

· A dedicated computer:

o P-III 233 MHz or faster
o 64 MB or more RAM
o 100 MB or more free HD space
o Win98, Win2K, or WinXP
o VGA or better Graphics (800 x 600 min screen size, 24 bit true color or better)
o Sound Card with onboard Wav decoding (Creative Sound Blaster or better)
o Internet connectivity

· An active (always connected) Internet connection.
· A valid Email account.
· A receiving radio (or repeater audio) and antenna system.

Prerequisite Notes:

  1. MS Vista is not supported at this time.
  2. The radio or audio source may be of any type as long as it can deliver at least 100mv output and with minimal distortion.
  3. It is strongly recommended that the audio source have a method to squelch unwanted signals and noise.


Misc

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