The AARUG was set up in 1988 by Bob Wellbeloved G3LMH and a handful of Amiga enthusiasts.
Today there are about 400 members from around the world on the database. The group publishes an occasional newsletter, Amigan Airwaves and maintains an Amiga amateur radio software library. Members meet at computer shows and rallys and there is a regular 40M Sunday morning net.
Anyone with an interest in Amiga computing and radio communication is invited to join.
Membership is free although there is a small charge for use of the PD library. Donations are of course welcome (send to Bob Perks G0LBQ, address as PD library).
Membership is free. Complete the On-Line Application Form.
There are several sources from which software can be obtained including:
Once you have registered then you can obtain PD
programs from the
AARUG list.
A small charge is made for use of the PD library to offset the running costs (especially replacing worn-out floppy drives in Bob's Amiga!)
Don't hesitate to send in useful utilities or other programs that you have which might be of interest to other AARUG members but remember they MUST be PD or Shareware.
AARUG disks can be obtained from:
Bob Perks G0LBQ
AARUG PD Library
120 Cranes Park Rd
Sheldon
Birmingham
B26 3ST
England
E-Mail: bob@bobshack.demon.co.uk
Method 1.
Send floppy disks with sufficient return postage and a list of the programs you need to Bob G0LBQ at the address above. The cost is GBP 0.50 per disk or 3 disks for GBP 1.00
Please restrict yourself to a maximum of SIX disks per package.
These don't have to be blank or formatted.
We suggest that you enclose your disks in a self-addressed Jiffy Bag or similar and enclose the Jiffy Bag in an envelope addressed as above. This will save Bob time and help them to provide a better service. Please ensure that you affix sufficient stamps and-or IRCs to cover the postage both ways.
Method 2.
Because some members (especially non-UK) may find it difficult to send
floppy disks AARUG PD can be obtained by purchasing disks from Bob. The
price is 2 US Dollars or 2 IRCs per disk which also covers return airmail.
Send money (not cheques) and a list of the programs you need to the address
above.
AmigaBee was set up by Steve Turner G6LPF (packet radio g6lpf@gb7uws) E Mail 70374.505@compuserve.com to provide a BBS service for enthusiasts of his two hobbies, amateur radio and...... you guessed it!
Amiga amateur radio files can be obtained from AmigaBee by FTP or the
board can be dialed directly on UK telephone number 0181 695 5328 (24 hours).
For FidoNet users the BBS address is 2:254/214 Freq FILES for the latest list.
The file list can be obtained from: AmigaBee Amiga ham radio file list
Or you can request the latest Amiga ham list direct from AmigaBee using archie.
EMail:archie@amigabee.org.uk
Leave subject blank
Message body should have the following
GET AARUG.TXT
This command will send the latest Amiga hamlist uuencoded to you direct
.Feel free then on to obtain files from the list in the same way. Please
note that the file names will differ from the AARUG Library list. You must
use the names obtained from AmigaBee
Amiga ham radio file list
You can use email for getting files/seaches on internet.
You can have full access to the AmigaBee BBS database using e-mail
EMail:archie@amigabee.org.uk
Note: commands and addresses are not case sensitive
You may leave the SUBJECT blank
The commands go in the message body:
GET AARUG.TXT - send Amiga amateur radio files listing
GET FILES.ZIP - send Zipped full file listing
GET (file name) - send file
For example: GET AMICOM22.LHA - sends file Amicon V2.2
PUT FILE.ZIP - upload a file example:file.zip to bbs
SEARCH database - search for file with descriptions containing DATABASE.
GET AARUG.TXT - Amiga amateur radio file listing
GET FILES.ZIP - send full bbs file list
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LISTSERVER COMMAND HELP FILE
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To get on discussions that occur on the AARUG listserver, you may subscribe to the computer that sends out the e-mail by doing the following actions.
First of all, I will remind you that there are two (2) e-mail addresses involved. Please keep these straight and know what each one does. To subscribe to the list or unsubscribe later, you will need to communicate directly to the computer that controls the e-mail distribution. The address of this computer is:
listserv@amigabee.org.uk
You send your e-mail to the list server computer address above with the subject line blank. In the body of your message you type only the following (you are writing to a computer, not a human). So no lengthy request is necessary:
Subscribe AARUG-L Firstname Secondname (callsign if you like)
Within a few hours, you will receive a confirmation request from the computer.
Next, Once you are on the list and receiving AARUG related e-mails, you may post a question/comments to ALL other people on the list by using the following address:
aarug-L@amigabee.org.uk
Should you require assistance leave a comment to sysop or e-mail sysop@amigabee.org.uk
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Amiga Amateur Radio Software on the Internet
Some Amiga amateur radio software can be found on the Aminet. Although there is a specific comm/radio directory at the UK site it is also worth searching in other Aminet directories, for example comm/misc.
In order to make it easier to locate software we are compiling the following list of links which point directly at Amiga radio files on the Internet. As the AARUG PD library is uploaded to Aminet/comm/radio more links to the UK site will be added to this page.
Non UK amateurs may find downloads faster from an Aminet mirror site nearer home.
Aminet UK directory list for comm/radio.
Selected amateur radio files from Http://src.doc.ic.ac.uk/public/aminet comm/misc
If you know the location of other Amiga amateur radio files on the Internet please email details to pwhatton@enterprise.net so links can be included here..
WWW Aminet serversThe following servers support WWW so far:
Take a look at the SM0OAX Amiga amateur radio Web Page
General Amateur Radio Links
WZ1V's massive (50k) list of amateur radio links
General Amiga links
The AARUG Web Page is listed in The Amiga Web Directory.
This page contains details of AARUG members who are willing to try to help solve problems and answer questions. Please remember these radio amateurs do this as volunteers, they may be busy and it may take some time to get a reply back to you (if at all).
Further help can be obtained by subscribing to the AARUG Listserver
If you are willing to be listed here then please E-Mail your details to Paul G4DCV.
Two other A2000s saved from a rubbish skip!
A3000/25 KS3.1 WB3.1, 6MB RAM (2MB chip, 4MB fast) 200MB SCSI HD, CDROM 2X, parnetted to the A4000 and shares same monitor.
A1200/30, KS3.0 WB3.1 Microbotic 030 accelerator, 6MB RAM (2MB chip, 4MB fast), 850MB IDE HD1950 monitor.
A1200/20, KS3.0 WB3.1 2MB RAM, 1GB IDE HD, 1950 monitor.
3 CD-32s, one with MPEG module.
1 CDTV, Keyboard, external floppy drive.
2 A1000s, dismantled.
The AARUG newsletter Amigan Airwaves is published and editied by Bob G3LMH and comes out from time to time :-)
Bob would welcome articles of Amiga & radio interest for publication in Airwaves. They can be E-Mailed to him at 100043.1302@compuserve.com
The newsletter is free thanks to the generosity of AARUG members who donate photocopying. To receive a printed copy you need to send some self- addressed stamped envelopes (or envelopes and IRCs if not UK) to:
Pete Lewis G3EMF
49 Estridge Close
Southampton
Hants
SO31 8FN
Please help Pete by:
The AARUG
Web Page was written by Paul Whatton G4DCV and last revised on 23 August
1996. The page was written using Protext on the Amiga and tested on AmigaMosaic,
AWeb, Voyager and Netscape.
Suggestions for links to sites of Amiga amateur radio interest are welcomed.
Please E-Mail your comments, feedback and suggestions (or even a quick note to say you have visited the site) to the AARUG Web Page Manager, Paul G4DCV at: pwhatton@enterprise.net