Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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I covered setting up a linbpq node last week. In this video, we will setup a BPQ32 node on windows. I go through instructions for both Direwolf or a regular serial hardware TNC. This should get you a packet radio BBS on the air for either HF or VHF.

The text guide used for commands in the video:
themodernham.com/basic-bpq32-bbs-setup-with-direwolf-and-configuration-guide

The official LinBPQ/BPQ32 Website and Docs:
cantab.net/users/john.wiseman/Documents

Setup the Direwolf software TNC:
youtube.com/watch?v=iDQd1SoGgQE&t=121s

Get your APRS Passcode:
apps.magicbug.co.uk/passcode

00:00 Intro
01:30 Getting BPQ32
03:20 BPQ32 Config File
04:10 Basic Info Config
10:40 Testing Loopback
12:00 Configue Direwolf Port
14:30 Configure Serial TNC
15:20 Configure Telnet
19:40 Configure Apps
24:20 Configure Intervals
24:50 Configure Map
26:30 Starting BPQ32
27:00 Connect to Node
29:00 Node Management
30:45 Outro

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