[App_rpt-users] Remote Base questionw
mike at midnighteng.com
mike at midnighteng.com
Sat Dec 27 14:34:20 UTC 2014
Sam,
That was in the last message...
in rpt.conf
> > 29261 = radio at 127.0.0.1/29261,NONE,y ;y=remote base
> >
> > Without the "Y" many nodes can connect to the remote base node.
Don't declare it as a remote base with the "y"
It is something to think about before deciding it is a good route to
take considering all your possible config's. It all depends on your
intentions and set-up.
It not good for everyone.
...mike/kb8jnm
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Remote Base questionw
> From: Sam Nabkey <sam.nabkey at gmail.com>
> Date: Sat, December 27, 2014 9:16 am
> To: mike at midnighteng.com
> Cc: Allstar app_rpt-users Group <app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org>
>
>
> Pretty sure the FOB issue is you need to connect to it first to get the
> light to blink.
>
> Mike.. Tell me about the way you configure yours to allow multiple connects?
>
> Sam
>
>
> On Dec 27, 2014 9:11 AM, <mike at midnighteng.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > Sam and Corey,
> >
> > I did just want to point out that the one node connect is only valid if
> > you use the
> > node=remote base option.
> >
> > 29261 = radio at 127.0.0.1/29261,NONE,y ;y=remote base
> >
> > Without the "Y" many nodes can connect to the remote base node.
> >
> > What I did was put the control in a main node and use only use the audio
> > paths for the remote base node then I do not have to connect to it in
> > control mode to control it.
> > This way I don't have to connect to it at all to control it.
> > May not be suitable for everyone's config though.
> >
> > And Sam may be right about the reset line, I have never connected it
> > myself.
> > Something to try.
> >
> > But I doubt it has any bearing on a FOB issue.
> >
> > I have no issues with DH-RBI
> >
> > ...mike/kb8jnm
> >
> > > -------- Original Message --------
> > > Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Remote Base question
> > > From: Sam Nabkey <sam.nabkey at gmail.com>
> > > Date: Sat, December 27, 2014 8:46 am
> > > To: mike at midnighteng.com
> > > Cc: Allstar app_rpt-users Group <app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org>
> > >
> > >
> > > Corey....
> > >
> > > I just went through this...
> > >
> > > here is what I have learned...
> > >
> > > The URI light will not blink until you connect to the Remote with another
> > > node or iaxrpt. after that, it appears to stay blinking, however, I
> > believe
> > > it shoud go out again when you disconnect? Mine doesn't..
> > >
> > > You need to use the *4xxx controlling the far node routine to manipulate
> > > the remote from a connect node. OR you can use IAXRPT to test.
> > >
> > > I sometimes have to stop and restart asterisk to correct an issue where
> > the
> > > remote stops responding to anything. I think it has something to do with
> > > the URI not disconnecting and the light stopping when you disconnect.
> > >
> > > Only one node at a time can connect with the Remote Base. the other
> > > attempts will fail.
> > >
> > > The Icom 706 needs Memories 50-99 entered and saved with the RPT TONE
> > set..
> > > Starting at 67.0 at Memory 50 and going up each tone till you reach the
> > > last tone and memory 99. I used 146.520 simplex in every memory and just
> > > changed the tone incrementing 1 up till I hit 99 and the end of the
> > > available tones IF you don't do this, you will get "invalid frequency"
> > > everytime.
> > >
> > > The RBI remote base works but I had to disconnect pin 4 it appears in my
> > > case anyways, the logic level is backwards? As soon as I removed the
> > reset
> > > pin 4, it took right off. I am going to have to work on this because the
> > > RBI operates with fewer mishaps when its connected.
> > >
> > > The Kenwood TMD-700a works the best for me so far.
> > >
> > > Corey, I run my nodes in a private invironment so I have removed most of
> > > the band edge and authlevel safegards that maybe should be included, but
> > I
> > > wanted to get it to work before I added that back in. I am using a USB
> > > Serial interface or a USB Icom interface in the case of the 706.
> > >
> > > here are my working examples. I hope it at least gets you started. Your
> > > mileage may vary, CAUTION! Beverage may be HOT! (insert favorite
> > > disclaimer here..)
> > >
> > > ------
> > >
> > > Example #1: For the IC-706:
> > >
> > > [582]; IC-706 Remote Base
> > > rxchannel=SimpleUSB/usb ; Rx audio/signalling channel
> > > duplex=1
> > > context = radio
> > > accountcode=RADIO
> > > functions = functions
> > > memory = memory
> > >
> > > remote = ic706
> > > ioport = /dev/ttyUSB0
> > > civaddr = 88
> > > authlevel=0
> > >
> > > [functions]
> > > 0=remote,1 ; Retrieve Memory
> > > 1=remote,2 ; Set freq.
> > > 2=remote,3 ; Set tx PL tone
> > > 3=remote,4 ; Set rx PL tone
> > > 6=remote,6 ; Set Mode 1=FM 2=USB 3=LSB 4=AM
> > > 40=remote,100 ; Rx PL off
> > > 41=remote,101 ; Rx PL on
> > > 42=remote,102 ; Tx PL off
> > > 43=remote,103 ; Tx PL on
> > > 44=remote,104 ; Low Power
> > > 45=remote,105 ; Medium Power
> > > 46=remote,106 ; High Power
> > > 711=remote,107 ; Bump -20
> > > 714=remote,108 ; Bump -100
> > > 717=remote,109 ; Bump -500
> > > 713=remote,110 ; Bump +20
> > > 716=remote,111 ; Bump +100
> > > 719=remote,112 ; Bump +500
> > > 721=remote,113 ; Scan - slow
> > > 724=remote,114 ; Scan - quick
> > > 727=remote,115 ; Scan - fast
> > > 723=remote,116 ; Scan + slow
> > > 726=remote,117 ; Scan + quick
> > > 729=remote,118 ; Scan + fast
> > > 79=remote,119 ; Tune
> > > 51=remote,5 ; Long status query
> > > 52=remote,140 ; Short status query
> > > 67=remote,210 ; Send a *
> > > 69=remote,211 ; Send a #
> > >
> > > [memory]
> > > init = 14.250,67.0,u ; 14.250MHz upper sideband
> > > 00 = 146.460,100.0,sht
> > > 01 = 146.940,100.0,-l
> > > 02 = 14.250,100.0,u ; 14.250MHz upper sideband
> > >
> > > [nodes]
> > > 582 = radio at 127.0.0.1/582,NONE,y
> > >
> > > [nodes](+)
> > > #include nodes.include
> > >
> > >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > EXAMPLE #2 For the RBI...
> > >
> > > [582]; Doug Hall RBI-1
> > > rxchannel=SimpleUSB/usb ; Rx audio/signalling channel
> > > duplex=1
> > > context = radio
> > > functions = functions
> > > memory = memory
> > >
> > > remote=rbi
> > > iobase=0x378
> > >
> > > authlevel=0
> > >
> > > [functions]
> > > 0=remote,1 ; Retrieve Memory
> > > 1=remote,2 ; Set freq.
> > > 2=remote,3 ; Set tx PL tone
> > > 3=remote,4 ; Set rx PL tone
> > > 5=remote,140 ; short status query
> > > 6=remote,5 ; Long Status Query
> > >
> > > 730=remote,100 ; Rx PL off
> > > 731=remote,101 ; Rx PL on
> > > 720=remote,102 ; Tx PL off
> > > 721=remote,103 ; Tx PL on
> > > 740=remote,104 ; Low Power
> > > 741=remote,105 ; Medium Power
> > > 742=remote,106 ; High Power
> > >
> > > [memory]
> > > init = 146.520,94.8,sht
> > > 26 = 147.260,94.8,+ltr
> > > 27 = 145.270,94.8,-ltr
> > > 11 = 145.110,94.8,-ltr
> > > 52 = 146.520,94.8,sh
> > >
> > > [nodes]
> > > 582 = radio at 127.0.0.1/582,NONE,y
> > >
> > > [nodes](+)
> > > #include nodes.include
> > >
> > ______________________________________________________________________________
> > >
> > > Example #3 For the Kenwood TMD-700a
> > >
> > > [582]; Kenwood TMD-700a
> > > rxchannel=SimpleUSB/usb ; Rx audio/signalling channel
> > > duplex=1
> > > context = radio
> > > callerid = "K8SN 582" <6164389073>
> > > accountcode=RADIO
> > > functions = functions
> > > memory = memory
> > >
> > > remote = tmd700
> > > ioport = /dev/ttyUSB0
> > >
> > > authlevel=0
> > >
> > > [functions]
> > > 0=remote,1 ; Retrieve Memory
> > > 1=remote,2 ; Set freq.
> > > 2=remote,3 ; Set tx PL tone
> > > 3=remote,4 ; Set rx PL tone
> > > 40=remote,100 ; Rx PL off
> > > 41=remote,101 ; Rx PL on
> > > 42=remote,102 ; Tx PL off
> > > 43=remote,103 ; Tx PL on
> > > 44=remote,104 ; Low Power
> > > 45=remote,105 ; Medium Power
> > > 46=remote,106 ; High Power
> > > 51=remote,5 ; Long status query
> > > 52=remote,140 ; Short status query
> > > 67=remote,210 ; Send a *
> > > 69=remote,211 ; Send a #
> > >
> > > [memory]
> > > init = 146.520,94.8,sht
> > > 26 = 147.260,94.8,+ltr
> > > 27 = 145.270,94.8,-ltr
> > > 11 = 145.110,94.8,-ltr
> > > 52 = 146.520,94.8,sht
> > >
> > > [nodes]
> > > 582 = radio at 127.0.0.1/582,NONE,y
> > >
> > > [nodes](+)
> > > #include nodes.include
> > >
> > >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > On Sat, Dec 27, 2014 at 6:11 AM, <mike at midnighteng.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Corey,
> > > >
> > > > As we have talked on this before,
> > > > It really does not make any sense but here is a checklist.
> > > >
> > > > Look at usbradio.conf and
> > > > usbxxxxx.conf
> > > > Other than looking for type errors, make sure the fob is addressed
> > > > properly.
> > > >
> > > > You might also add a
> > > > memory=memoryxxxxx section and provide a default freq load string for
> > > > the node (rpt.conf).
> > > >
> > > > init=146.520,100.0,l
> > > >
> > > > It's a start anyway...
> > > >
> > > > ...mike/kb8jnm
> > > >
> > > > > -------- Original Message --------
> > > > > Subject: [App_rpt-users] Remote Base question
> > > > > From: Corey Dean <n3fe at repeater.net>
> > > > > Date: Sat, December 27, 2014 12:09 am
> > > > > To: Allstar app_rpt-users Group <app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org>
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > A few different times I have attempted to get a remote base going.
> > I am
> > > > > using a Doug Hall Box. I am sure I have it wired correctly. On the
> > > > > Parallel port I have pin 2 as serial data, 3 as serial clock and 4 as
> > > > > reset.
> > > > >
> > > > > If I define remote = rbi asterisk will start but the light on the
> > usb FOB
> > > > > stop blinking. Once I comment out the remote = line and restart
> > > > asterisk,
> > > > > the sound fob will start to blink again and the doug hall will
> > reset. I
> > > > > decided to try defining any type of remote such as y or even ic706
> > and
> > > > the
> > > > > same thing happens.
> > > > >
> > > > > When I do define remote=rbi it still will not program the kenwood
> > radio
> > > > > either.
> > > > >
> > > > > I did upgrade to the latest acid svn to test as well because prior to
> > > > > upgrading if any remote at all was defined, asterisk wouldn't even
> > start.
> > > > > It would bomb right out. At least now it start. I know this has to
> > be
> > > > > something simple. Any one have any ideas as to where to start
> > looking?
> > > > >
> > > > > I did define a remote-base stanza for functions and the only things I
> > > > added
> > > > > other than that was.
> > > > >
> > > > > remote = rbi
> > > > > iobase = 0x378
> > > > > authlevel = 0
> > > > >
> > > > > I am also using usbradio.
> > > > >
> > > > > Corey N3FE<hr>_______________________________________________
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