HamClock is alive on a new server. If you are on the old server, the hamclock could be deprecated at any time. I followed the standard instructions but started losing space weather updates and looked into to the problem. The information/instructions on the hamclock.com website for migrating didn't work because a reboot resulted in the new server address being overwritten. This is because a script called "runner" is what actually opens the program and sets the parameters. This script must be modified for the program to boot to the new server. Note that the terminal program uses up down arrow keys to move the cursor for editing, not a mouse.
Here is the process I used.
Click on the lock icon to the right of the date and exit the program.
Open the terminal program by clicking on the terminal icon. After the $ sign, type: sudo nano /usr/local/bin/hamclock-runner. This will open the runner script and allow it to be edited.
Locate this line: exec=$(hamclock -f on). Change it to exactly this:
exec=$(hamclock -b hamclock.com:80 -f on)
Scroll down and locate the Launch Command "exec=$(hamclock-4k -f on). Change it to exactly this:
exec=$(hamclock-4k -b hamclock.com:80 -f on)
Press Ctrl + O to save the file
Hit Enter to confirm the file name
Press Ctrl + X to exit the nano editor
Fire up HamClock
Once you close the editor, you can test it immediatly by clickin the hamclock icon.
I want to acknowledge WB0OEW (sk) for developing the program and Bruce W4BAE and team for migrating it to a new server. This is a GREAT program!
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