[App_rpt-users] Remote Base question
mike at midnighteng.com
mike at midnighteng.com
Sun Dec 28 14:42:54 UTC 2014
Corey,
I think I understand what you were saying about the querk in the DH RB.
I can say that the doug hall has a few little issues of its own
(depending on firmware ver).
1st, even though you can power the rbi-1 through radio power, don't do
it.
Power with its own cord w 12vdc.
But it is important to do the following when you setup from a fresh
power-up,
watch the display to see which radio is being programed default at
power-up,
enter a freq for each of the bands/radios you have installed until it
has powered off the unused bands/radios, starting with the one that it
reverted to last(blinked).
When finished, you should have only the active working band/radio with
power-up.
(some older radios will not power down but x31,x41 should work ok)
Then you can feel confident that it will run without error.
It is possible to run into a error when switching from a radio memory to
a vfo mode especially after a reset.
...mike/kb8jnm
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Remote Base question
> From: Corey Dean <n3fe at repeater.net>
> Date: Sun, December 28, 2014 2:01 am
> To: Sam Nabkey <sam.nabkey at gmail.com>
> Cc: "mike at midnighteng.com" <mike at midnighteng.com>, Allstar app_rpt-users
> Group <app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org>
>
>
> When the node disconnects it does keep blinking. I played with it for hours. Every once in a while the uhf side will mess is and instead of taking say 444.050, it will take 440.050. Switch it back to vhf and then to uhf fixes that though. Time will only tell how things will work!
>
> Corey
>
> > On Dec 28, 2014, at 1:23 AM, Sam Nabkey <sam.nabkey at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Very cool Corey!
> >
> > I am glad you have it working... In your case, does the light stop flashing when you disconnect from the RB? Mine doesn't and sometimes I have to unplug and plug back in the URI for it to work again.
> >
> > Sam
> >
> >> On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 12:04 AM, Corey Dean <n3fe at repeater.net> wrote:
> >> Well the remote base is up and running.
> >>
> >> One thing that got me and it shouldn't have was this was the first time I used a FOB that had the blinking light on it. It had the blob over the chip so I saved it for ACID use and the PP outputs and inputs. I kept trying to troubleshoot why the light would stop blinking when I added in remote=rbi. I shouldn't have worried about it as once I connected to it from another node, the light started blinking and away I went. I also didn't realize that the CLI wouldn't work unless another node or IAXRPT was connected to the remote base.
> >>
> >> With that all squared away I still couldn't get things working. As suggested by someone else I disconnected the reset line from pin 4 and bam... It started working right away.. I spent many many hours on this and all these little gotchas was what was holding me back.
> >>
> >> Thanks again for all the help from everyone. This was actually pretty simple now that I know how things work when you are using a remote base. It is a little different setup then configuring a regular node.
> >>
> >> Thanks again everyone!
> >>
> >> Corey N3FE
> >>
> >>> On Sat, Dec 27, 2014 at 9:02 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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