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Re: [App_rpt] URI configuration help
by David McGough 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

Hi Steve and Roger, Thanks so much for the assistance. I'll give it a try today and report back. I think most of my questions are now answered. One thing I've noticed--it's not a big deal, and easily enough to overcome by just using a sampled sound file--is that the CW ID timing generation seems a little random. Has anyone else noticed this? I suspect this may be an artifact of my Linux kernel and/or hardware config...I'm using the easyvoxbox distro base, with hand compiled new versions of asterisk, app_rpt and supporting tools. BTW, I'm using an Dual-core AMD64 4400+ CPU and 3ware Raid 1....I'll investigate this more later- Thanks again! David KB4FXC On Sun, 20 Jul 2008, Roger F. Jordan Sr. wrote: > Below are examples of MY SETUP as assisted by W9SH > > I removed the Functions but notice the phone functions use two different > function lists for Phonepatch... They are not included for security > reasons... > <snip>

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Re: [App_rpt] URI configuration help
by Jim Duuuude 22 Jul '08

22 Jul '08

sorry I have been MAJORLY sick the past few days. Ill just took care of the GMRS one, and the other ones Ill get to once I decide on numbering space assignments. > From: w4rfj(a)comcast.net > To: app_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:22:54 -0400 > Subject: Re: [App_rpt] URI configuration help > > Thanks Steve, > > Jim Dude, Did you get my applications?? > > Best Regards, > Roger W4RFJ > > -----Original Message----- > From: app_rpt-bounces(a)lists.illiana.net > [mailto:app_rpt-bounces@lists.illiana.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Rodgers > Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 2:41 AM > To: Asterisk Repeater Controler > Subject: Re: [App_rpt] URI configuration help > > Roger, > > Jim WB6NIL does all pttlink registration work, at least for now. > > Steve, > WA6ZFT > > > > Roger F. Jordan Sr. wrote: > > Below are examples of MY SETUP as assisted by W9SH > > > > I removed the Functions but notice the phone functions use two different > > function lists for Phonepatch... They are not included for security > > reasons... > > > > I hope this helps!!! > > > > Also Steve, Did you get my apps for The GMRS, FRS and MURS and All the > > registrations for the different systems I applied for (or is that not you) > > > > I would also like to talk to You guys about Phone patch control... > > > > Best Regards to ALL > > > > Roger W4RFJ > > > > ; rpt.conf > > ; 20071103 0900 sphenke(a)xelatec.com > > > > ; Radio Repeater / Remote Base config for use with app_rpt > > ; manipulated by the app_rpt installation script > > ; text strings that begin with xxx_ should be manually edited > > ; if the install script does not replace them. > > > > [101] > > rxchannel = radio/usb > > duplex = 2 > > functions = functions ; DTMF function list > > link_functions = functions-linked ; DTMF function list for link > > phone_functions = functions-phone-1 ; (optional) different functions for > > 'P' mode > > tonezone = us ; use US tones (default) > > context = from-internal ; dialing context for phone > > callerid = "de w4rfj/r"<445.95 pl100> ; Callerid for phone calls > > idrecording=|ide w4rfj/r > > accountcode=RADIO ; account code (optional) > > funcchar = * ; function lead-in character > > (defaults to '*') > > endchar = # ; command mode end character > > (defaults to '#') > > hangtime=10 ; squelch tail hang time (in ms) > > (optional) > > totime=180000 ; transmit time-out time (in ms) > > (optional) > > idtime=600000 ; id interval time (in ms) > > (optional) > > politeid=30000 ; time in milliseconds > before ID > > timer > > propagate_phonedtmf=yes ;propagate_phonedtmf = yes > > unlinkedct=ct1 ; DTMF sent to system from > phone > > gets > > ; repeated into main system output > > and > > > > [102] > > rxchannel = radio/usb1 > > duplex = 0 > > functions = functions ; DTMF function list > > link_functions = functions-linked ; DTMF function list for link > > phone_functions = functions-phone-1 ; different functions > > tonezone = us ; use US tones (default) > > context = from-internal ; dialing context for phone > > callerid = "wqex329"<FRS Channel 1> ; Callerid for phone calls > > idrecording=|iK > > accountcode=RADIO ; account code (optional) > > funcchar = * ; function lead-in character > > (defaults to '*') > > endchar = # ; command mode end character > > (defaults to '#') > > hangtime=3 ; squelch tail hang time (in ms) > > (optional) > > totime=180000 ; transmit time-out time (in ms) > > (optional) > > idtime=600000 ; id interval time (in ms) > > (optional) > > politeid=30000 ; time in milliseconds > before ID > > timer > > propagate_phonedtmf=no > > > > *************everything in between deals with DTMF Commands Etc... > > > > 101 = radio@192.168.14.149:4569/101,NONE > > 102 = radio@192.168.14.149:4569/102,NONE > > > > ; end of file - rpt.conf > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > ; usbradio.conf > > ; Configuration for chan_usbradio > > ; 20071205 0845 sphenke(a)xelatec.com > > ; refer to globals_rpt_custom.conf for variable definitions > > ; > > [general] > > > > rxcpusaver=0 > > txcpusaver=0 > > > > [usb] > > hwtype=0 > > rxboost=1 > > rxctcssrelax=0 > > txctcssdefault=100.0 > > rxctcssfreqs=100.0 > > txctcssfreqs=100.0 > > carrierfrom=dsp > > ctcssfrom=dsp > > rxdemod=flat > > txprelim=yes > > txtoctype=notone > > txmixa=composite > > txmixb=no > > invertptt=0 > > ;rxfreq=445.950000 > > ;txfreq=147.490000 > > duplex=1 > > eeprom=0 > > > > [usb1] > > hwtype=0 > > rxboost=1 > > rxctcssrelax=1 > > ;txctcssdefault=0 > > ;rxctcssfreq=0 > > ;txctcssfreq=0 > > carrierfrom=vox > > ctcssfrom=no > > rxdemod=speaker > > txprelim=no > > txtoctype=no; notone > > txmixa=voice > > txmixb=no > > invertptt=0 > > ;rxfreq=462.562500 > > ;txfreq=462.562500 > > duplex=0 > > eeprom=0 > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: app_rpt-bounces(a)lists.illiana.net > > [mailto:app_rpt-bounces@lists.illiana.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Rodgers > > Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 6:56 PM > > To: Asterisk Repeater Controler > > Subject: Re: [App_rpt] URI configuration help > > > > David, > > > > This is one area where our documentation falls short. We have got > > automated installs and config examples for single-node systems, but > > no examples for multi-node systems. Basically for each usb mode > > entries will need to be made in usbradio.conf, rpt.conf, and > > extensions.conf. > > > > *** usbradio.conf *** > > > > > > [general] > > > > ; Nothing in the general section for multiple devices. > > > > [usb] ; first node > > ; Insert all USB config options from usbradio.conf.sample here except > > ; for devicenum setting. Modify settings to suit configuration. > > . > > . > > . > > devicenum=0 ; unique for each device defined > > . > > . > > . > > [usb1] ; second node > > . > > . > > . > > devicenum=1 > > . > > . > > . > > > > [usb2] ; third node > > . > > . > > . > > devicenum=2 > > . > > . > > . > > > > *** extensions.conf **** > > > > exten => 1234,1,rpt,1234 # first node > > exten => 5678,1,rpt,5678 # second node > > exten => 9012,1,rpt,9012 # third node > > > > > > **** rpt.conf **** > > > > rpt.conf > > > > [1234] ; first node > > rxchannel = Radio/usb > > ; Configuration settings from rpt.conf.sample tailored to your > > application follow the channel definition above. > > . > > . > > . > > [5678] ; second node > > rxchannel = Radio/usb1 > > ; Configuration settings from rpt.conf.sample tailored to your > > application follow the channel definition above. > > . > > . > > . > > [9012] ; third node > > rxchannel = Radio/usb2 > > ; Configuration settings from rpt.conf.sample tailored to your > > application follow the channel definition above. > > . > > . > > . > > > > > > Standard disclaimer boilerplate: I tried to answer your question. I > > haven't tested what is documented above. I just did some quick research > > to come up with this answer, and the research was not in-depth, There > > may very well be something I left out, so your mileage may vary. There > > are no guarantees. If you find something and fix it, please post it back > > to the list so everyone will benefit from it. > > > > > > Steve > > WA6ZFT > > > > > > > > David McGough wrote: > >> Hi Everyone, > >> > >> I'm finally getting to "finish up" my URI based project and wondered if > >> someone could help point me to some advanced sample asterisk/app_rpt > >> config files (usbradio.conf, rpt.conf, primarily) for using the URI > >> adapters. > >> > >> I've currently got 1 URI working properly with my TKR-850 repeater. Now, > I > >> want to add 2 remote base radios for VHF and HF, do some linking, etc. I, > > >> mainly need more info about the syntax to use with multiple URI's, > >> usbradio.conf options, etc. > >> > >> Thanks in advance! > >> > >> David KB4FXC > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> App_rpt mailing list > >> App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > >> http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt > >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > App_rpt mailing list > > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt > > > > _______________________________________________ > > App_rpt mailing list > > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt > > > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt mailing list > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt mailing list > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt

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Re: [App_rpt] URI configuration help
by hwstar＠rodgers.sdcoxmail.com 22 Jul '08

22 Jul '08

Jim Dixon and I have had disapointing results with USB hubs during the testing of USB fobs with them. We don't know why they don't work properly and we don't have the time to figure it out right now. There may be hubs which work just fine, but we just don't know as the root cause of the problem has not been uncovered. If Steve Henke W9SH knows something I don't them maybe he should speak up on the list. Steve WA6ZFT > > From: Mark Cheavens <mcheavens(a)usa.net> > Date: 2008/07/22 Tue AM 07:49:30 PDT > To: Asterisk Repeater Controler <app_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net> > Subject: Re: [App_rpt] URI configuration help > > Why can there be no USB Hubs? > I have two systems in development right now that will both require > hubs to gain enough ports. > > The adding one at a time and keeping them in the same location is the > reason to use the URI's and add eeproms. Has anybody actually > utilized the eprom functions using a URI and Asterisk? > > Mark, > KC5EVE > > At 08:50 PM 7/21/2008, you wrote: > >David, > > > >First off, I just learned something myself about adding extra radio > >ports using USB fobs: They must be added one at a time. > > > >Second, there should be no USB hubs between the FOB's and the PC's USB > >ports. > > > >Finally, what type if linux install is this? ACID, EVB, custom? > > > > > >I'd suggest restoring the configuration back to one radio port get that > >working, then add and tune the ports one at a time. > > > > > >Steve, > >WA6ZFT > > > > > > > > > >David McGough wrote: > > > > > > Hi Roger & Steve, > > > > > > Well, I'm making progress. I've noticed a couple more things I thought I'd > > > mention. First, I've got a strange situation where I can only properly > > > access 2 of the 3 URI's I have attached to the PC....Initially, I only > > > plugged 1 URI in and couldn't get it to work at all (though the green LED > > > was blinking)....Then, when I plugged in a 2nd URI, the first started > > > working (with my TKR-850)....Today, I found that the second wasn't > > > functional....So, tonight, experimentally, I plugged in a 3rd URI and > > > both of the original 2 are now working. Strange.....Perhaps this has > > > something to do with udev? Anyway, this isn't holding me up at the moment. > > > > > > The second issue is more troublesome. I can't get the repeater to link to > > > the remote base....When I issue the connect command: *2(node number), the > > > controller says it's linking both on the console and verbally. But, then > > > it seems to hang totally with the TX enabled from the end that received > > > the commands. I've tried this both ways--repeater to remote base (commands > > > from the repeater) and vice versa. I end up having to kill -9 the asterisk > > > process to regain control--"stop now" from the asterisk console > > > hangs...This should work, right? > > > > > > Thanks in advance! > > > > > > David KB4FXC > > > > > > > > > On Sun, 20 Jul 2008, David McGough wrote: > > > > > >> Hi Steve and Roger, > > >> > > >> Thanks so much for the assistance. I'll give it a try today and report > > >> back. I think most of my questions are now answered. > > >> > > >> <snip> > > >> > > >> > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > App_rpt mailing list > > > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > > > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > >App_rpt mailing list > >App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > >http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt > > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt mailing list > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt >

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[App_rpt] USB Radio for MAC??
by Josh Roberson 20 Jul '08

20 Jul '08

I was wondering if the usb radio drivers require zaptel (now known as DAHDI) drivers/hardware or if the usb radio drivers can be used standalone? I run Apple equipment here, and I would love to tie my asterisk server (running on my osx server) into my radio, but zaptel is out of the question on this platform. Any help is appreciated! -Josh WX4JRR

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Re: [App_rpt] URI configuration help
by Stephen Rodgers 20 Jul '08

20 Jul '08

Roger, Jim WB6NIL does all pttlink registration work, at least for now. Steve, WA6ZFT Roger F. Jordan Sr. wrote: > Below are examples of MY SETUP as assisted by W9SH > > I removed the Functions but notice the phone functions use two different > function lists for Phonepatch... They are not included for security > reasons... > > I hope this helps!!! > > Also Steve, Did you get my apps for The GMRS, FRS and MURS and All the > registrations for the different systems I applied for (or is that not you) > > I would also like to talk to You guys about Phone patch control... > > Best Regards to ALL > > Roger W4RFJ > > ; rpt.conf > ; 20071103 0900 sphenke(a)xelatec.com > > ; Radio Repeater / Remote Base config for use with app_rpt > ; manipulated by the app_rpt installation script > ; text strings that begin with xxx_ should be manually edited > ; if the install script does not replace them. > > [101] > rxchannel = radio/usb > duplex = 2 > functions = functions ; DTMF function list > link_functions = functions-linked ; DTMF function list for link > phone_functions = functions-phone-1 ; (optional) different functions for > 'P' mode > tonezone = us ; use US tones (default) > context = from-internal ; dialing context for phone > callerid = "de w4rfj/r"<445.95 pl100> ; Callerid for phone calls > idrecording=|ide w4rfj/r > accountcode=RADIO ; account code (optional) > funcchar = * ; function lead-in character > (defaults to '*') > endchar = # ; command mode end character > (defaults to '#') > hangtime=10 ; squelch tail hang time (in ms) > (optional) > totime=180000 ; transmit time-out time (in ms) > (optional) > idtime=600000 ; id interval time (in ms) > (optional) > politeid=30000 ; time in milliseconds before ID > timer > propagate_phonedtmf=yes ;propagate_phonedtmf = yes > unlinkedct=ct1 ; DTMF sent to system from phone > gets > ; repeated into main system output > and > > [102] > rxchannel = radio/usb1 > duplex = 0 > functions = functions ; DTMF function list > link_functions = functions-linked ; DTMF function list for link > phone_functions = functions-phone-1 ; different functions > tonezone = us ; use US tones (default) > context = from-internal ; dialing context for phone > callerid = "wqex329"<FRS Channel 1> ; Callerid for phone calls > idrecording=|iK > accountcode=RADIO ; account code (optional) > funcchar = * ; function lead-in character > (defaults to '*') > endchar = # ; command mode end character > (defaults to '#') > hangtime=3 ; squelch tail hang time (in ms) > (optional) > totime=180000 ; transmit time-out time (in ms) > (optional) > idtime=600000 ; id interval time (in ms) > (optional) > politeid=30000 ; time in milliseconds before ID > timer > propagate_phonedtmf=no > > *************everything in between deals with DTMF Commands Etc... > > 101 = radio@192.168.14.149:4569/101,NONE > 102 = radio@192.168.14.149:4569/102,NONE > > ; end of file - rpt.conf > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > ; usbradio.conf > ; Configuration for chan_usbradio > ; 20071205 0845 sphenke(a)xelatec.com > ; refer to globals_rpt_custom.conf for variable definitions > ; > [general] > > rxcpusaver=0 > txcpusaver=0 > > [usb] > hwtype=0 > rxboost=1 > rxctcssrelax=0 > txctcssdefault=100.0 > rxctcssfreqs=100.0 > txctcssfreqs=100.0 > carrierfrom=dsp > ctcssfrom=dsp > rxdemod=flat > txprelim=yes > txtoctype=notone > txmixa=composite > txmixb=no > invertptt=0 > ;rxfreq=445.950000 > ;txfreq=147.490000 > duplex=1 > eeprom=0 > > [usb1] > hwtype=0 > rxboost=1 > rxctcssrelax=1 > ;txctcssdefault=0 > ;rxctcssfreq=0 > ;txctcssfreq=0 > carrierfrom=vox > ctcssfrom=no > rxdemod=speaker > txprelim=no > txtoctype=no; notone > txmixa=voice > txmixb=no > invertptt=0 > ;rxfreq=462.562500 > ;txfreq=462.562500 > duplex=0 > eeprom=0 > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: app_rpt-bounces(a)lists.illiana.net > [mailto:app_rpt-bounces@lists.illiana.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Rodgers > Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 6:56 PM > To: Asterisk Repeater Controler > Subject: Re: [App_rpt] URI configuration help > > David, > > This is one area where our documentation falls short. We have got > automated installs and config examples for single-node systems, but > no examples for multi-node systems. Basically for each usb mode > entries will need to be made in usbradio.conf, rpt.conf, and > extensions.conf. > > *** usbradio.conf *** > > > [general] > > ; Nothing in the general section for multiple devices. > > [usb] ; first node > ; Insert all USB config options from usbradio.conf.sample here except > ; for devicenum setting. Modify settings to suit configuration. > . > . > . > devicenum=0 ; unique for each device defined > . > . > . > [usb1] ; second node > . > . > . > devicenum=1 > . > . > . > > [usb2] ; third node > . > . > . > devicenum=2 > . > . > . > > *** extensions.conf **** > > exten => 1234,1,rpt,1234 # first node > exten => 5678,1,rpt,5678 # second node > exten => 9012,1,rpt,9012 # third node > > > **** rpt.conf **** > > rpt.conf > > [1234] ; first node > rxchannel = Radio/usb > ; Configuration settings from rpt.conf.sample tailored to your > application follow the channel definition above. > . > . > . > [5678] ; second node > rxchannel = Radio/usb1 > ; Configuration settings from rpt.conf.sample tailored to your > application follow the channel definition above. > . > . > . > [9012] ; third node > rxchannel = Radio/usb2 > ; Configuration settings from rpt.conf.sample tailored to your > application follow the channel definition above. > . > . > . > > > Standard disclaimer boilerplate: I tried to answer your question. I > haven't tested what is documented above. I just did some quick research > to come up with this answer, and the research was not in-depth, There > may very well be something I left out, so your mileage may vary. There > are no guarantees. If you find something and fix it, please post it back > to the list so everyone will benefit from it. > > > Steve > WA6ZFT > > > > David McGough wrote: >> Hi Everyone, >> >> I'm finally getting to "finish up" my URI based project and wondered if >> someone could help point me to some advanced sample asterisk/app_rpt >> config files (usbradio.conf, rpt.conf, primarily) for using the URI >> adapters. >> >> I've currently got 1 URI working properly with my TKR-850 repeater. Now, I >> want to add 2 remote base radios for VHF and HF, do some linking, etc. I, >> mainly need more info about the syntax to use with multiple URI's, >> usbradio.conf options, etc. >> >> Thanks in advance! >> >> David KB4FXC >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> App_rpt mailing list >> App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net >> http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt >> > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt mailing list > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt mailing list > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt >

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[App_rpt] URI configuration help
by David McGough 20 Jul '08

20 Jul '08

Hi Everyone, I'm finally getting to "finish up" my URI based project and wondered if someone could help point me to some advanced sample asterisk/app_rpt config files (usbradio.conf, rpt.conf, primarily) for using the URI adapters. I've currently got 1 URI working properly with my TKR-850 repeater. Now, I want to add 2 remote base radios for VHF and HF, do some linking, etc. I, mainly need more info about the syntax to use with multiple URI's, usbradio.conf options, etc. Thanks in advance! David KB4FXC

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[App_rpt] Hot TX audio
by Steven Palm 16 Jul '08

16 Jul '08

Hi all, Just fishing for ideas... I have my app_rpt node connected to a radio right now via the mic input, and the audio is HOT. Using the 'radio tune txvoice' command, I get no audioble ouput when using a number below 27, but anything over 50 or so drives the radio way way wide in deviation and starts clipping. I'm assuming that the parameter here is adjusting the volume on the USB sound fob, and it's just too much for the rig... Thinking a resistor in the TX audio line would do it, any suggested for a size? :) Then I can run over to Radio Shack and pay them $3.95 for an $0.18 resistor. LoL Steve

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Re: [App_rpt] Hot TX audio
by hwstar＠rodgers.sdcoxmail.com 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

Use an 'L' network made out of 2 resistors. Start with 68 kohms for the top resistor, and 470 ohms for the bottom resistor. Feed the output output from the fob to the top resistor, and take the audio at the tap for the microphone input. Connect the bottom of the 470 ohm resistor to mic ground. There's no standard for microphone sensitivity across radios. It varies all over the place from a few millivolts P-P to a volt P-P or so. If you are willing to tear the radio apart, you could inject the USB fob output right into the modulator of the radio. This will provide the best signal to noise ratio. This is what I prefer to do. Steve WA6ZFT > > From: Steven Palm <n9yty(a)n9yty.com> > Date: 2008/07/14 Mon PM 01:07:24 PDT > To: Asterisk Repeater Controler <app_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net> > Subject: [App_rpt] Hot TX audio > > Hi all, > > Just fishing for ideas... I have my app_rpt node connected to a radio > right now via the mic input, and the audio is HOT. Using the 'radio > tune txvoice' command, I get no audioble ouput when using a number > below 27, but anything over 50 or so drives the radio way way wide in > deviation and starts clipping. > > I'm assuming that the parameter here is adjusting the volume on the > USB sound fob, and it's just too much for the rig... Thinking a > resistor in the TX audio line would do it, any suggested for a > size? :) Then I can run over to Radio Shack and pay them $3.95 for an > $0.18 resistor. LoL > > Steve > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt mailing list > App_rpt(a)lists.illiana.net > http://lists.illiana.net/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt >

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