OTRR Library Update: The full Library is back online.
I think everything's working, and I'm sure you'll let me know about any trouble.
Details: There's a new system behind the scenes. When a visitor requests a file (not on archive.org) to listen to/download:
The file is transferred from a secret location to a spot on our main server that does not charge for each transfer.
A record is written to our database with the name of the file, its size, the date, and the IP address of the user who made the initial request.
Under this scenario, we have 2TB of transfers per month before we either a) hit a ceiling and transfers are stopped for the month or b) pay an additional yearly fee to boost the transfer allowance.
Assuming the Library is working properly, I'll monitor the files and the logs and see how the remainder of February works out.
Fingers crossed: I won't have to transfer the entire library for a fifth time since October.

- Paul Kornman

On another thought process, are any of you familiar with P2P sharing?  I use a program called StrongDC++ to share files via a by invite only hub.  There is no cost to use it and the only cost per person would be what their respective ISPs charge them to use their internet.  I have 1GB speed and a robust VPN.  There is a hub just dedicated to Old Radio shows.  You can share your files by selecting by drive, folder or file.  The person searching would see what you are sharing after the added files are listed online under your collection.  They then just download the file like they were in File Explorer and it is uploaded to them.

I have about 48tb +/- sharing when I am on.

I have a backup drive with a copy of the OTRR library recently uploaded to the drive and mailed to me.  It is not shared on the DC network.  The limitation of this idea now is that only your own connection constraints are what limit you on downloads.

It's not too hard to set up and us veterans of the use can walk the others through the setting up.

Rick

Labor ipse voluptas

Hi,

Yes, I too am on various DC++ Hubs, usually 24/7.  My present "share size" is about 72TB, and ranges from OTR, Old Movies (some new), Old TV, Old Comics, etc.  I only join "private hubs" (for security) and the hubs I'm presently logged into are, "Oldtymeradioman",  OTR Hub, PhilsPlace and DooDropInn.  I too have 1GB upload/download speeds with unlimited data.

By the way, my present computer presently has 10 external Harddrives connected, ranging from 10-18TB, and every drive has two external backup drives.  (If you've ever lost all the data on a 10TB+ drive you'll understand the reason for the backups).

<>< 73 From "The Beaconeer's Lair" ><>
Specializing in DXing NDBs (Longwave Beacons)
Phil, KO6BB,  http://www.qsl.net/ko6bb/

RADIOS:
YAESU:     FTDX-101MP Xceiver, Dual SDR Receivers (~2020)
YAESU:     FTDX-3000 Xceiver, DSP IF, 300Hz Roofing filter (~2019).
Portables: Eton Elite 750 (2), AKA Grundig Satelite 750 (2020)
           Sangean ATS-909X2 (2021), Tecsun PL-990 (2021)
SDRs:      Perseus 9300 SDR (2),  SDRplay RSPdx
Scanner:   Uniden SDS-200, 25-1300MHz
ACC:       MFJ-993B Auto Antenna Matcher.
           HOMEBREW 4 Port Antenna Multicoupler, Feeds 4 RX's.
           HOMEBREW Tunable LF-MF Pre-Amp.
           Ratzlaff 440Hz 6.5Hz BW CW Audio Filter.
ANTENNAS:  88 foot Long Ladder-line fed dipole, ~35 feet AGL for MW/HF.
           Top Loaded Tee (Dipole fed as single element) ~35 Feet AGL.
           Butternut HF-6V 6 Band Vertical, ~12 Feet AGL for 75-10M
           Ratzlaff Active whip, 5 Foot Long, ~22 Feet AGL For LF/MW/HF.
           Wellbrook ALA1530LN Loop For LF/MW/HF at ~17 Feet AGL
           Diamond Discone ~35 feet AGL for Scanner.
QTH:       Merced, California, 37, 18, 37N   120, 30, 6W CM97rh

On 2/21/2023 4:16 PM, Richard Davenport wrote:

On another thought process, are any of you familiar with P2P sharing?  I use a program called StrongDC++ to share files via a by invite only hub.  There is no cost to use it and the only cost per person would be what their respective ISPs charge them to use their internet.  I have 1GB speed and a robust VPN.  There is a hub just dedicated to Old Radio shows. You can share your files by selecting by drive, folder or file. The person searching would see what you are sharing after the added files are listed online under your collection.  They then just download the file like they were in File Explorer and it is uploaded to them.

I have about 48tb +/- sharing when I am on.

I have a backup drive with a copy of the OTRR library recently uploaded to the drive and mailed to me.  It is not shared on the DC network.  The limitation of this idea now is that only your own connection constraints are what limit you on downloads.

It's not too hard to set up and us veterans of the use can walk the others through the setting up.

Rick

Labor ipse voluptas

Hi,

Phil Atchley , have you looked at this link lately?    http://tennesseebillsotr.com/
It is the bottom link on this page: https://www.qsl.net/ko6bb/otr.html
Maybe it is just me but if I click it bad things happen.
Advise,
Bill Clough

On 2/21/2023 12:09 PM, Philip Atchley via groups.io wrote:

Hi,

Yes, I too am on various DC++ Hubs, usually 24/7.  My present "share size" is about 72TB, and ranges from OTR, Old Movies (some new), Old TV, Old Comics, etc.  I only join "private hubs" (for security) and the hubs I'm presently logged into are, "Oldtymeradioman",  OTR Hub, PhilsPlace and DooDropInn.  I too have 1GB upload/download speeds with unlimited data.

By the way, my present computer presently has 10 external Harddrives connected, ranging from 10-18TB, and every drive has two external backup drives.  (If you've ever lost all the data on a 10TB+ drive you'll understand the reason for the backups).

<>< 73 From "The Beaconeer's Lair" ><>
Specializing in DXing NDBs (Longwave Beacons)
Phil, KO6BB,  http://www.qsl.net/ko6bb/

RADIOS:
YAESU:     FTDX-101MP Xceiver, Dual SDR Receivers (~2020)
YAESU:     FTDX-3000 Xceiver, DSP IF, 300Hz Roofing filter (~2019).
Portables: Eton Elite 750 (2), AKA Grundig Satelite 750 (2020)
           Sangean ATS-909X2 (2021), Tecsun PL-990 (2021)
SDRs:      Perseus 9300 SDR (2),  SDRplay RSPdx
Scanner:   Uniden SDS-200, 25-1300MHz
ACC:       MFJ-993B Auto Antenna Matcher.
           HOMEBREW 4 Port Antenna Multicoupler, Feeds 4 RX's.
           HOMEBREW Tunable LF-MF Pre-Amp.
           Ratzlaff 440Hz 6.5Hz BW CW Audio Filter.
ANTENNAS:  88 foot Long Ladder-line fed dipole, ~35 feet AGL for MW/HF.
           Top Loaded Tee (Dipole fed as single element) ~35 Feet AGL.
           Butternut HF-6V 6 Band Vertical, ~12 Feet AGL for 75-10M
           Ratzlaff Active whip, 5 Foot Long, ~22 Feet AGL For LF/MW/HF.
           Wellbrook ALA1530LN Loop For LF/MW/HF at ~17 Feet AGL
           Diamond Discone ~35 feet AGL for Scanner.
QTH:       Merced, California, 37, 18, 37N   120, 30, 6W CM97rh

On 2/21/2023 4:16 PM, Richard Davenport wrote:

On another thought process, are any of you familiar with P2P sharing?  I use a program called StrongDC++ to share files via a by invite only hub.  There is no cost to use it and the only cost per person would be what their respective ISPs charge them to use their internet.  I have 1GB speed and a robust VPN.  There is a hub just dedicated to Old Radio shows. You can share your files by selecting by drive, folder or file. The person searching would see what you are sharing after the added files are listed online under your collection.  They then just download the file like they were in File Explorer and it is uploaded to them.

I have about 48tb +/- sharing when I am on.

I have a backup drive with a copy of the OTRR library recently uploaded to the drive and mailed to me.  It is not shared on the DC network.  The limitation of this idea now is that only your own connection constraints are what limit you on downloads.

It's not too hard to set up and us veterans of the use can walk the others through the setting up.

Rick

Labor ipse voluptas

Sorry, I left out the culprit link.
Bill

On 2/21/2023 5:21 PM, Bill Clough via groups.io wrote:

Hi,

Phil Atchley , have you looked at this link lately?    http://tennesseebillsotr.com/
It is the bottom link on this page: https://www.qsl.net/ko6bb/otr.html
Maybe it is just me but if I click it bad things happen.
Advise,
Bill Clough

On 2/21/2023 12:09 PM, Philip Atchley via groups.io wrote: