Operating system name and version: fedora 13 - 64 bit
Version of smsd: 3.1.5.4.fc13
Smsd installed from: package repository
Name and model of a modem / phone: 12d1:1003 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. E220 HSDPA Modem / E270 HSDPA/HSUPA Modem
Interface: /dev/ttyUSB0

i have never been able to send an sms message but i can talk to my modem via minicom. sometimes smstools can talk to my modem. however, whenever smstools sends the box like character i get problems:

2010-06-17 18:38:03,7, GSM1: -> ▒
2010-06-17 18:38:03,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer

and then i get entries in my log like:
Command is sent, waiting for the answer
or
Modem is not ready to answer commands (Timeouts: 1)

any help would be highly appreciated

I doubt that this is caused by the bug in the smsd: string manipulation does not work properly when running on latest 64bit Ubuntu (with Intel processor). Perhaps this bug affect on Fedora too.

Can you download the latest version 3.1.9 and compile it from sources?

hi
i had installed smstools from fedora repos and i hope i didnt muck things up by doing this. i downloaded and compiled the version you recommended. then i _copied_ smsd to /usr/bin overwriting the old version.

the logs now show this:


2010-06-18 21:32:15,7, GSM1: -> 01000A91101053000200000138▒
2010-06-18 21:32:15,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer
2010-06-18 21:32:41,7, GSM1: <- 01000A91101053000200000138 ^RSSI:9 ^RSSI:9 ^RSSI:9 ^RSSI:9 ^RSSI:9 ^RSSI:9 ^RSSI:9 ^RSSI:9 ^RSSI:9 +CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error)
2010-06-18 21:32:41,3, GSM1: The modem answer was not OK: 01000A91101053000200000138^RSSI:9^RSSI:9^RSSI:9^RSSI:9^RSSI:9^RSSI:9^RSSI:9^RSSI:9^RSSI:9+CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error)
2010-06-18 21:32:41,4, GSM1: Sending SMS to <mobile_number> failed

Could it be possible that you had the setting mode = old in the smsd.conf, and you tried to send SMS containing only single character? If this is the case, remove that mode = old line, restart smsd and try again.

yes and yes
i had mode-old and at the same time i was sending single digits (test numbers)

but it still doesnt pass the block character problem. my log:
2010-06-19 11:13:55,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-06-19 11:13:55,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2010-06-19 11:13:55,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:13:55,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGF=0 OK 2010-06-19 11:13:55,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGS=16 2010-06-19 11:13:55,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:13:56,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGS=16 > 2010-06-19 11:13:56,7, GSM1: -> 0011000B910201310520F00000FF02B118▒ 2010-06-19 11:13:56,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:14:22,7, GSM1: <- 0011000B910201310520F00000FF02B118 +CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error) 2010-06-19 11:14:22,3, GSM1: The modem answer was not OK: 0011000B910201310520F00000FF02B118+CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error) 2010-06-19 11:14:22,3, GSM1: The modem answer was not OK: 0011000B910201310520F00000FF02B118+CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error) 2010-06-19 11:14:22,5, GSM1: Waiting 10 sec. before retrying 2010-06-19 11:14:22,5, GSM1: Waiting 10 sec. before retrying 2010-06-19 11:14:32,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2010-06-19 11:14:32,7, GSM1: -> AT 2010-06-19 11:14:32,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:14:32,7, GSM1: <- AT OK 2010-06-19 11:14:32,6, GSM1: Initializing modem 2010-06-19 11:14:32,7, GSM1: -> ATZ 2010-06-19 11:14:32,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:14:33,7, GSM1: <- ATZ OK 2010-06-19 11:14:33,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2010-06-19 11:14:33,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:14:33,7, GSM1: <- AT+CSQ +CSQ: 8,99 OK 2010-06-19 11:14:33,6, GSM1: Checking if Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-19 11:14:33,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-06-19 11:14:33,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:14:34,7, GSM1: <- AT+CREG? +CREG: 0,1 OK 2010-06-19 11:14:34,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-19 11:14:34,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-06-19 11:14:34,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-19 11:14:34,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-06-19 11:14:34,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2010-06-19 11:14:34,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:14:34,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGF=0 OK 2010-06-19 11:14:34,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGS=16 2010-06-19 11:14:34,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:14:35,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGS=16 > 2010-06-19 11:14:35,7, GSM1: -> 0011000B910201310520F00000FF02B118▒ 2010-06-19 11:14:35,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:15:40,6, GSM1: Deleted file /var/spool/sms/checked/send_4uZZOd 2010-06-19 11:15:54,5, smsd: Moved file /var/spool/sms/outgoing/send_FPS6sM to /var/spool/sms/checked 2010-06-19 11:15:54,6, GSM1: I have to send 1 short message for /var/spool/sms/checked/send_FPS6sM 2010-06-19 11:15:54,6, GSM1: Sending SMS from to <Mobile_Number> 2010-06-19 11:15:54,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2010-06-19 11:15:54,7, GSM1: -> AT 2010-06-19 11:15:54,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:15:54,7, GSM1: <- AT OK 2010-06-19 11:15:54,6, GSM1: Initializing modem 2010-06-19 11:15:54,6, GSM1: Initializing modem 2010-06-19 11:15:54,7, GSM1: -> ATZ 2010-06-19 11:15:54,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:15:55,7, GSM1: <- ATZ OK 2010-06-19 11:15:55,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2010-06-19 11:15:55,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:15:55,7, GSM1: <- AT+CSQ +CSQ: 5,99 OK 2010-06-19 11:15:55,6, GSM1: Checking if Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-19 11:15:55,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-06-19 11:15:55,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:15:56,7, GSM1: <- AT+CREG? +CREG: 0,1 OK 2010-06-19 11:15:56,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-19 11:15:56,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode M1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-19 11:15:56,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-06-19 11:15:56,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2010-06-19 11:15:56,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:15:56,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGF=0 OK 2010-06-19 11:15:56,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGS=19 2010-06-19 11:15:57,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:15:57,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGS=19 > 2010-06-19 11:15:57,7, GSM1: -> 0011000A9110105300020000FF06F4F29C1E9301▒ 2010-06-19 11:15:57,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 11:16:23,7, GSM1: <- 0011000A9110105300020000FF06F4F29C1E9301 +CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error) 2010-06-19 11:16:23,3, GSM1: The modem answer was not OK: 0011000A9110105300020000FF06F4F29C1E9301+CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error)

also i think it might be helpful if you saw my smsd.conf file:

devices = GSM1 logfile = /var/log/smsd/smsd.log loglevel = 7 user = smstools smart_logging = yes pidfile = /var/run/smsd/smsd.pid [GSM1] device = /dev/ttyUSB0 incoming = no memory_start = 1 init = ATZ pre_init = no outgoing = yes rtscts = yes baudrate = 230400 memory_start=0 voicecall_hangup_ath = yes hangup_incoming_call = yes voicecall_ignore_modem_response = yes cs_convert = yes decode_unicode_text = yes internal_combine = yes

of course, all the settings above are from a newbie

The "box like" character is a Ctrl-Z which is used to terminate the PDU. In your first post there has been a connection problem with a modem, and therefore smsd tried to send that termination character.

You are sending SMS to the number which is presented using national format. This causes the failure. Numbers should be presenter using international format. Try again with To: 2010....

It is also possible to define the format of a number using To_TOA header. Settings international_prefixes and national_prefixes are also available. If you use a global setting national_prefixes = 0, the selection of number format will be automatic. However, using the international format is always the best choice, because when you receive SMS or status report, there is number presented in this format. It is easier to handle messages when the format is always the same.

keke
first of all i would like to thank you for your patience. seriously

next, i think i should explain what i want to do with smstools. i have set up a monitoring tool (zenoss) to send out sms alerts. however, the software we use is extremely old on old hardware and would like to very much migrate it from proprietary to open source software.
the program will not receive any sms plus all sms sent will only be to local numbers

anyways, i did as you said and put the national_prefixes = 0 in the global section. i restarted smsd. i sent 3 sms
the first with local number
the second with full international number
the third with the + sign as part of the international number

no luck on any of the 3 trials

i am adding the smsd.conf file after the changes:
devices = GSM1 logfile = /var/log/smsd/smsd.log loglevel = 7 user = smstools smart_logging = yes pidfile = /var/run/smsd/smsd.pid national_prefixes = 0 [GSM1] device = /dev/ttyUSB0 incoming = no init = ATZ pre_init = no outgoing = yes voicecall_hangup_ath = yes hangup_incoming_call = yes voicecall_ignore_modem_response = yes cs_convert = yes decode_unicode_text = yes internal_combine = yes

The + sign is not required and not recommended to use. The smsd will remove it., but if you use it and store sent messages, you have To: +2010... and the number is not similar than in received messages.

You got CMS 500 for your messages, right?

Have you tested the SIM you are using? Put it into your handset, and try to send a message. Also, with handset, check what is the number of Service Center (SMSC). You could try to define it in the modem settings, smsc = <number in international format>.

You have disabled the pre_init, why is that? It causes that there is "echo on", but usually it should be "off".

hi keke
thanks for your very fast response

i do not want to use international format as my application doesnt have the mobile numbers recorded in international format.

yes i got CMS 500 errors

i will put the SMSC number in
pre_init - was taken from another forum post here for one of my earlier problems. i will remove it and try again

the sim works. it has been with me for years. i previously (about 2 years ago) used the vodafone's betavine software to send sms from it.

my conf after changes:
devices = GSM1 logfile = /var/log/smsd/smsd.log loglevel = 7 user = smstools smart_logging = yes pidfile = /var/run/smsd/smsd.pid national_prefixes = 0 [GSM1] device = /dev/ttyUSB0 init = ATZ voicecall_hangup_ath = yes hangup_incoming_call = yes voicecall_ignore_modem_response = yes incoming = no outgoing = yes smsc = 0020105996500 cs_convert = yes decode_unicode_text = yes

my log when i tried to send the sms:
2010-06-19 14:21:53,5, GSM1: Waiting 10 sec. before retrying 2010-06-19 14:22:03,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2010-06-19 14:22:03,7, GSM1: -> AT 2010-06-19 14:22:03,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 14:22:03,7, GSM1: <- AT OK 2010-06-19 14:22:03,6, GSM1: Pre-initializing modem 2010-06-19 14:22:03,7, GSM1: -> ATE0+CMEE=1 2010-06-19 14:22:03,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 14:22:04,7, GSM1: <- ATE0+CMEE=1 OK 2010-06-19 14:22:04,6, GSM1: Initializing modem 2010-06-19 14:22:04,6, GSM1: Initializing modem 2010-06-19 14:22:04,7, GSM1: -> ATZ 2010-06-19 14:22:04,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 14:22:04,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-06-19 14:22:04,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2010-06-19 14:22:04,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 14:22:05,7, GSM1: <- AT+CSQ +CSQ: 10,99 OK 2010-06-19 14:22:05,6, GSM1: Checking if Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-19 14:22:05,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-06-19 14:22:05,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 14:22:05,7, GSM1: <- AT+CREG? +CREG: 0,1 OK 2010-06-19 14:22:05,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-19 14:22:05,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-06-19 14:22:05,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2010-06-19 14:22:05,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 14:22:06,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGF=0 OK 2010-06-19 14:22:06,6, GSM1: Changing SMSC 2010-06-19 14:22:06,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSCA="+0020105996500" 2010-06-19 14:22:06,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 14:22:06,7, GSM1: <- AT+CSCA="+0020105996500" OK 2010-06-19 14:22:07,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGS=29 2010-06-19 14:22:07,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 14:22:07,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGS=29 > 2010-06-19 14:22:07,7, GSM1: -> 0011000A9110105300020000FF12B0182C36ABC1603218882E4F87D9201A▒ 2010-06-19 14:22:07,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-19 14:22:33,7, GSM1: <- 0011000A9110105300020000FF12B0182C36ABC1603218882E4F87D9201A +CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error) 2010-06-19 14:22:33,3, GSM1: The modem answer was not OK: 0011000A9110105300020000FF12B0182C36ABC1603218882E4F87D9201A+CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error) 2010-06-19 14:22:33,4, GSM1: Sending SMS to <mobile_number> failed 2010-06-19 14:22:33,6, GSM1: Deleted file /var/spool/sms/checked/send_LHYRSg 2010-06-19 14:22:33,2, GSM1: Fatal error: sending failed 3 times. Blocking 3600 sec.

ah no sms sent out
neither in local format or international format

There was a bug causing that the setting national_prefixes did not work.

I had to publish a new version 3.1.10 which fixes this. Please download it and try once again.

The number of smsc is perhaps not correct, as it starts with two zeroes. In your country international number should start with "20". You could try to shorten the number.

hi keke
i am impressed you wrote not one but TWO bug fixes especially for me. thanks.

however, the new version also does not work
i tried with "national_prefixes = 0" and without.

each time i sent 3 messages the number would be 002010..or 2010.. or 010..

the same error message showed up

2010-06-20 10:53:31,7, GSM1: -> 0011000B910201310520F00000FF1332580C169BD56030190C4497A7C36C900D▒ 2010-06-20 10:53:31,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 10:53:57,7, GSM1: <- 0011000B910201310520F00000FF1332580C169BD56030190C4497A7C36C900D +CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error) 2010-06-20 10:53:57,3, GSM1: The modem answer was not OK: 0011000B910201310520F00000FF1332580C169BD56030190C4497A7C36C900D+CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error) 2010-06-20 10:53:57,4, GSM1: Sending SMS to 20101350020 failed 2010-06-20 10:53:57,6, GSM1: Deleted file /var/spool/sms/checked/send_pPKXEc 2010-06-20 10:53:57,2, GSM1: Fatal error: sending failed 3 times. Blocking 3600 sec.

thanks

hi again

the order of the trial messages i sent were
010..
002010..
2010..

it worked!

i'd overlooked your suggestion for smsc so i am posting my smsd.conf here for you and others:
devices = GSM1 logfile = /var/log/smsd/smsd.log loglevel = 7 user = smstools smart_logging = yes pidfile = /var/run/smsd/smsd.pid national_prefixes = 0 blocktime = 60 [GSM1] device = /dev/ttyUSB0 init = ATZ voicecall_hangup_ath = yes hangup_incoming_call = yes voicecall_ignore_modem_response = yes incoming = no outgoing = yes smsc = 20105996500 cs_convert = yes decode_unicode_text = yes internal_combine = yes

thank you keke!

Okay. And receiving works too? (if you set incoming = yes)

i dont want to recieve

however out of the 3 numbers
002010.. works
2010.. works
010.. does NOT work

i need to have it accept and send in the last format coz all the numbers here (and applications - there are apparently 3 different applications) use the last format

oh and i need to speed up processing of the messages

marafa wrote

i dont want to recieve

Some modems do not send messages if the memory is full. But if your modem works well, it's enough...

marafa wrote

010.. does NOT work

Show the PDU (that 0011000B9102...).

marafa wrote

i need to have it accept and send in the last format coz all the numbers here (and applications - there are apparently 3 different applications) use the last format

Smsd can also change the format on the fly, but the PDU should be checked first.

hello keke
thank you so much for all your help

i am sorry to say i do not understand what a PDU is nor how i can configure it to accept phone numbers with 010.. format

thanks

Try the sending to 010... once more, and from the log show the similar lines than in your post #12.

I can then check the PDU, and if it's correct but the sending still fails, I provide an alternate resolution for you.

the log when sending to 010...
2010-06-20 15:15:50,2, smsd: Smsd mainprocess is awaiting the termination of all modem handlers. PID: 24041. 2010-06-20 15:15:50,2, GSM1: Modem handler 0 terminated. PID: 24043, was started 10-06-20 15:02:38. 2010-06-20 15:15:50,2, smsd: Smsd mainprocess terminated. PID 24041, was started 10-06-20 15:02:38. 2010-06-20 15:15:50,2, smsd: Smsd v3.1.9 started. 2010-06-20 15:15:50,2, smsd: Running as smstools:smstools. 2010-06-20 15:15:50,7, smsd: Running startup_check (shell): /tmp/smsd_script.IDBPLK /tmp/smsd_data.JQysil 2010-06-20 15:15:50,7, smsd: Done: startup_check (shell), execution time 0 sec., status: 0 (0) 2010-06-20 15:15:50,4, smsd: File mode creation mask: 022 (0644, rw-r--r--). 2010-06-20 15:15:50,5, smsd: Outgoing file checker has started. PID: 24243. 2010-06-20 15:15:50,5, GSM1: Modem handler 0 has started. PID: 24245. Will only send messages. 2010-06-20 15:15:50,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2010-06-20 15:15:50,7, GSM1: -> AT 2010-06-20 15:15:50,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:15:50,7, GSM1: <- AT OK 2010-06-20 15:15:50,6, GSM1: Pre-initializing modem 2010-06-20 15:15:51,7, GSM1: -> ATE0+CMEE=1 2010-06-20 15:15:51,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:15:51,7, GSM1: <- ATE0+CMEE=1 OK 2010-06-20 15:15:51,6, GSM1: Checking if modem needs PIN 2010-06-20 15:15:51,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPIN? 2010-06-20 15:15:51,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:15:51,7, GSM1: <- +CPIN: READY OK 2010-06-20 15:15:51,6, GSM1: Initializing modem 2010-06-20 15:15:52,7, GSM1: -> ATZ 2010-06-20 15:15:52,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:15:52,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-06-20 15:15:52,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2010-06-20 15:15:52,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:15:52,7, GSM1: <- AT+CSQ +CSQ: 9,99 OK 2010-06-20 15:15:52,6, GSM1: Checking if Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-20 15:15:53,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-06-20 15:15:53,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:15:53,7, GSM1: <- AT+CREG? +CREG: 0,1 OK 2010-06-20 15:15:53,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-20 15:15:53,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-06-20 15:15:53,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2010-06-20 15:15:53,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:15:53,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGF=0 OK 2010-06-20 15:15:54,7, GSM1: -> AT+CIMI 2010-06-20 15:15:54,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:15:54,7, GSM1: <- AT+CIMI 602022017896489 OK 2010-06-20 15:15:54,7, GSM1: -> AT+CGSN 2010-06-20 15:15:54,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:15:54,7, GSM1: <- AT+CGSN 355855027164589 OK 2010-06-20 15:15:54,5, GSM1: CGSN: 355855027164589 2010-06-20 15:15:54,5, GSM1: IMSI: 602022017896489 2010-06-20 15:15:54,5, GSM1: Waiting for messages to send... 2010-06-20 15:16:11,5, smsd: Moved file /var/spool/sms/outgoing/send_UiUHa4 to /var/spool/sms/checked 2010-06-20 15:16:11,6, GSM1: I have to send 1 short message for /var/spool/sms/checked/send_UiUHa4 2010-06-20 15:16:11,6, GSM1: Sending SMS from to <mobile_number> 2010-06-20 15:16:11,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2010-06-20 15:16:11,7, GSM1: -> AT 2010-06-20 15:16:11,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:16:11,7, GSM1: <- AT OK 2010-06-20 15:16:11,6, GSM1: Pre-initializing modem 2010-06-20 15:16:12,7, GSM1: -> ATE0+CMEE=1 2010-06-20 15:16:12,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:16:12,7, GSM1: <- ATE0+CMEE=1 OK 2010-06-20 15:16:12,6, GSM1: Initializing modem 2010-06-20 15:16:12,7, GSM1: -> ATZ 2010-06-20 15:16:12,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:16:13,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-06-20 15:16:13,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2010-06-20 15:16:13,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:16:13,7, GSM1: <- AT+CSQ +CSQ: 12,99 OK 2010-06-20 15:16:13,6, GSM1: Checking if Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-20 15:16:13,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-06-20 15:16:13,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:16:14,7, GSM1: <- AT+CREG? +CREG: 0,1 OK 2010-06-20 15:16:14,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-20 15:16:14,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-06-20 15:16:14,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-06-20 15:16:14,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2010-06-20 15:16:14,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:16:14,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGF=0 OK 2010-06-20 15:16:14,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGS=30 2010-06-20 15:16:14,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:16:15,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGS=30 > 2010-06-20 15:16:15,7, GSM1: -> 0011000A9110105300020000FF13B0182C36ABC1603218882E4F87D9A0580D▒ 2010-06-20 15:16:15,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:16:41,7, GSM1: <- 0011000A9110105300020000FF13B0182C36ABC1603218882E4F87D9A0580D +CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error) 2010-06-20 15:16:41,3, GSM1: The modem answer was not OK: 0011000A9110105300020000FF13B0182C36ABC1603218882E4F87D9A0580D+CMS ERROR: 500 (Unknown error) 2010-06-20 15:16:41,5, GSM1: Waiting 10 sec. before retrying

and my _working_ smsd.conf

devices = GSM1 logfile = /var/log/smsd/smsd.log loglevel = 7 user = smstools smart_logging = yes pidfile = /var/run/smsd/smsd.pid national_prefixes = 0 blocktime = 60 whitelist = /var/lib/smstools/whitelist.txt [GSM1] device = /dev/ttyUSB0 init = ATZ voicecall_hangup_ath = yes hangup_incoming_call = yes voicecall_ignore_modem_response = yes incoming = no outgoing = yes cs_convert = yes decode_unicode_text = yes internal_combine = yes

ps. i think you dint changed the version number for 3.1.10 from 3.1.9

marafa wrote

ps. i think you dint changed the version number for 3.1.10 from 3.1.9

Yes I did, but you are running 3.1.9 which has a bug in the reading of national_prefixes setting.

Move to the 3.1.10 and your message will be sent...

pls double check your end.

i went as far as downloading v3.1.10 again and recompiling it and overwriting my current smsd. it still says 3.1.9

Ok, I double checked:

web5:/usr/local/src# wget smstools3.kekekasvi.com/packages/smstools3-3.1.10.tar.gz
web5:/usr/local/src# rm -rf smstools3
web5:/usr/local/src# tar -zxf smstools3-3.1.10.tar.gz
web5:/usr/local/src# cd smstools3/src
web5:/usr/local/src/smstools3/src# cat version.h
#ifndef VERSION_H
#define VERSION_H

#define smsd_version "3.1.10"

#endif

...

And then:

2010-06-20 15:46:41,2, smsd: Smsd v3.1.10 started.
2010-06-20 15:46:41,2, smsd: Running as root:root.


Your turn to double check?

sigh .. it wanted smsd to be in /usr/sbin and i was running around with /usr/local/bin and /usr/bin

it still doesnt send even thought it accepts the message. note .. on 3.1.9 if i manually create the file i get the same response
2010-06-20 15:57:36,2, smsd: Smsd v3.1.10 started. 2010-06-20 15:57:36,2, smsd: Running as smstools:smstools. 2010-06-20 15:57:36,7, smsd: Running startup_check (shell): /tmp/smsd_script.fpXTAQ /tmp/smsd_data.10dcsX 2010-06-20 15:57:36,7, smsd: Done: startup_check (shell), execution time 0 sec., status: 0 (0) 2010-06-20 15:57:36,4, smsd: File mode creation mask: 022 (0644, rw-r--r--). 2010-06-20 15:57:36,4, smsd: Using national prefixes: 0 2010-06-20 15:57:36,5, smsd: Outgoing file checker has started. PID: 25350. 2010-06-20 15:57:36,5, GSM1: Modem handler 0 has started. PID: 25352. Will only send messages. 2010-06-20 15:57:36,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2010-06-20 15:57:36,7, GSM1: -> AT 2010-06-20 15:57:36,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:36,7, GSM1: <- AT OK 2010-06-20 15:57:36,6, GSM1: Pre-initializing modem 2010-06-20 15:57:36,7, GSM1: -> ATE0+CMEE=1 2010-06-20 15:57:36,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:37,7, GSM1: <- ATE0+CMEE=1 OK 2010-06-20 15:57:37,6, GSM1: Checking if modem needs PIN 2010-06-20 15:57:37,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPIN? 2010-06-20 15:57:37,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:37,7, GSM1: <- +CPIN: READY OK 2010-06-20 15:57:37,6, GSM1: Initializing modem 2010-06-20 15:57:37,7, GSM1: -> ATZ 2010-06-20 15:57:37,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:38,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-06-20 15:57:38,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2010-06-20 15:57:38,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:38,7, GSM1: <- AT+CSQ +CSQ: 11,99 OK 2010-06-20 15:57:38,6, GSM1: Checking if Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-20 15:57:38,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-06-20 15:57:38,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:39,7, GSM1: <- AT+CREG? +CREG: 0,1 OK 2010-06-20 15:57:39,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-20 15:57:39,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-06-20 15:57:39,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-06-20 15:57:39,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2010-06-20 15:57:39,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:39,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGF=0 OK 2010-06-20 15:57:39,7, GSM1: -> AT+CIMI 2010-06-20 15:57:39,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:40,7, GSM1: <- AT+CIMI 602022017896489 OK 2010-06-20 15:57:40,7, GSM1: -> AT+CGSN 2010-06-20 15:57:40,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:40,7, GSM1: <- AT+CGSN 355855027164589 OK 2010-06-20 15:57:40,5, GSM1: CGSN: 355855027164589 2010-06-20 15:57:40,5, GSM1: CGSN: 355855027164589 2010-06-20 15:57:40,5, GSM1: IMSI: 602022017896489 2010-06-20 15:57:40,5, GSM1: Waiting for messages to send... 2010-06-20 15:57:40,5, GSM1: Waiting for messages to send... 2010-06-20 15:57:57,5, smsd: Moved file /var/spool/sms/outgoing/send_g8ssyJ to /var/spool/sms/checked 2010-06-20 15:57:57,6, GSM1: I have to send 1 short message for /var/spool/sms/checked/send_g8ssyJ 2010-06-20 15:57:57,6, GSM1: Sending SMS from to 010... 2010-06-20 15:57:57,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2010-06-20 15:57:57,7, GSM1: -> AT 2010-06-20 15:57:57,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:57,7, GSM1: <- AT OK 2010-06-20 15:57:57,6, GSM1: Pre-initializing modem 2010-06-20 15:57:57,6, GSM1: Pre-initializing modem 2010-06-20 15:57:57,7, GSM1: -> ATE0+CMEE=1 2010-06-20 15:57:57,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:58,7, GSM1: <- ATE0+CMEE=1 OK 2010-06-20 15:57:58,6, GSM1: Initializing modem 2010-06-20 15:57:58,7, GSM1: -> ATZ 2010-06-20 15:57:58,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:58,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-06-20 15:57:58,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2010-06-20 15:57:58,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:59,7, GSM1: <- AT+CSQ +CSQ: 11,99 OK 2010-06-20 15:57:59,6, GSM1: Checking if Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-20 15:57:59,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-06-20 15:57:59,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:57:59,7, GSM1: <- AT+CREG? +CREG: 0,1 OK 2010-06-20 15:57:59,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-06-20 15:57:59,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-06-20 15:57:59,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2010-06-20 15:57:59,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:58:00,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGF=0 OK 2010-06-20 15:58:00,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGS=30 2010-06-20 15:58:00,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:58:00,7, GSM1: <- AT+CMGS=30 > 2010-06-20 15:58:00,7, GSM1: -> 0011000AA110105300020000FF13B0182C36ABC1603218882E4F87D9A0980D▒ 2010-06-20 15:58:00,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-06-20 15:58:02,7, GSM1: <- 0011000AA110105300020000FF13B0182C36ABC1603218882E4F87D9A0980D +CMGS: 194 OK 2010-06-20 15:58:02,5, GSM1: SMS sent, Message_id: 194, To: 0101350020, sending time 5 sec. 2010-06-20 15:58:02,6, GSM1: Deleted file /var/spool/sms/checked/send_g8ssyJ

the file that i put in the outgoing directory
To: 010... To_TOA: National Trial with national number

and again.. thank you very much for your patience