[Uk-dxcluster] Network loops again

[uk-dxcluster at dxcluster.org]

On 21 Feb 2005 at 18:08, uk-dxcluster at dxcluster.org wrote:

> If you have *any* non-G/EI links and you are running DXSpider Software
> please read this (and, if you are reading this on the dxspider-support
> list, please would read this and implement it on your node for all
> your international links - you could be causing all sorts of nasty
> loops otherwise).
 
[Lots of good stuff from Dirk G1TLH snipped]

Hi all, I'd like to rather belatedly thank whoever sorted out the network loops 
last weekend - GB7DXC's connectivity is thankfully back to normal.

I'd also like to thank Dirk for his clear and detailed explanation of filtering.  
We have some filters set on GB7BAA, our partner node, to prevent us seeing 
nodes outside the UK and Ireland, and occasionally (eg during CQWW 
contests) we use the rcmd facility to set some spot filters to limit the spots we 
receive to those originating only in Europe so we don't get flooded with all the 
spots from W and JA.  The spot filtering in DXSpider is certainly very 
powerful, and it works well.

Re: the network showing a true picture of nodes' connections, 'DXC is 
currently connected solely to GB7BAA.  I've just had a look on several other 
nodes in the network; 'BAA and 'DJK and a few other nodes show our 
connection correctly but 'YDX is showing 'DXC as being at 'MBC, 'DJK and 
'UJS!!!  Methinks there's something not quite right somewhere along the line!

--
73 de Martin G0HDB, GB7DXC sysop
(and Cheltenham Cluster Support Group Membership Secretary & Treasurer)
g0hdb at amdavies.demon.co.uk