August 2010 - App_rpt-users - lists.keekles.org

new releases
by Jim Duuuude 11 Aug '10

11 Aug '10

There are new releases available of ACID and Limey Linux. These natively support the new Allstar Link system and archetecture. Therefore, its probably not a good idea to implement these until the new system is up and running (at least Friday 8/13 or soon thereafter, depending upon how many problems we encounter). Remember, if you have at least a fairly recent ACID install CD, it is not necessary to download another one. You can just use the CD you have, since all the files unique to a particular version of the distribution are all downloaded when you do the install. Caveat: We have tested these distros to the best of our ability, but since there are so many things changing (not necessarily directly involving the distros themselves), that we can not guarantee a trouble-free experience with them. We have done everything we can, but since so much is changing it might not be unreasonable to expect some difficulties. If so, we will fix them quickly and efficiently. JIM WB6NIL

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app_rpt install on Kubuntu
by Peter Watkins 11 Aug '10

11 Aug '10

I have a PC running the latest version of Kubuntu, which I also use for a DVAP dongle. I also have a DMK URI for use with app_rpt. Is it possible to build app_rpt on this type of system? I've done some research and found this http://rtpdir.weebly.com/uploads/1/6/8/7/1687703/app_rpt_howto.pdf but not certain if it's out of date. 73 Peter VK3TKK

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new allstarlink site
by Jim Duuuude 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

ATTENTION!! The new Allstarlink.org website and administration system will be implemented on Friday, 8/13. Please be aware of this, as there may be a short period of strangeness or downright brokenness while we iron out any problems that may occur. After the new site is up, please take a look, and follow the instructions to modify your current configurations to work with the new system. Thanks JIM WB6NIL

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USB Sound Fob
by David Osborn 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

-----Original Message----- From: app_rpt-users-bounces(a)qrvc.com [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com] On Behalf Of app_rpt-users-request(a)qrvc.com Sent: 09 August 2010 17:00 To: app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com Subject: App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 18, Issue 5 Send App_rpt-users mailing list submissions to app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to app_rpt-users-request(a)qrvc.com You can reach the person managing the list at app_rpt-users-owner(a)qrvc.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of App_rpt-users digest..." Today's Topics: 1. (no subject) (Keith Dobbins) 2. Re: (no subject) (Doug Bade) 3. Re: (no subject) (Tony KT9AC) 4. Re: (no subject) (David McGough) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:58:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Keith Dobbins <dobbins125(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [App_rpt-users] (no subject) To: app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com Message-ID: <637570.7365.qm(a)web112112.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Anyone have a current source for the c-media usb sound fobs? The last 4 sources including deal extreme that says it's a cm108 fob all have used a generic chipset or the sss chips. Just looking and getting frustrated. Thanks! Keith Dobbins A.S. Flight Paramedic 3402 Linden Street Parkersburg, WV 26104-1608 304-834-0266 Amateur Radio Call Sign: KC8RFW ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:48:13 -0400 From: Doug Bade <kd8b(a)thebades.net> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] (no subject) To: app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com Message-ID: <4C5F09FD.9030605(a)thebades.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed This item on ebay is a Cmedia CM119 chipset... 250537558990 I see not all 7.1 sound fobs are cmedia but some still are. The ones I have have virtual spelled virtuul on the device in the logo.. Doug On 8/8/2010 1:58 PM, Keith Dobbins wrote: > Anyone have a current source for the c-media usb sound fobs? The last 4 sources including deal extreme that says it's a cm108 fob all have used a generic chipset or the sss chips. Just looking and getting frustrated. Thanks! > > > Keith Dobbins A.S. > Flight Paramedic > 3402 Linden Street > Parkersburg, WV 26104-1608 > 304-834-0266 > > Amateur Radio Call Sign: KC8RFW > > > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt-users mailing list > App_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com > http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users > > ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:09:31 -0500 From: Tony KT9AC <kt9ac(a)ameritech.net> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] (no subject) To: app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com Message-ID: <4C5F1D0B.8010001(a)ameritech.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I had good luck with this unit, from TigerDirect.com (StarTech ICUSBAUDIOB Audio USB Adapter) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=S26 2-7187 Otherwise I highly recommend the DMK URI interface - it's idiot proof. Tony On 08/08/2010 12:58 PM, Keith Dobbins wrote: > Anyone have a current source for the c-media usb sound fobs? The last 4 sources including deal extreme that says it's a cm108 fob all have used a generic chipset or the sss chips. Just looking and getting frustrated. Thanks! > > > Keith Dobbins A.S. > Flight Paramedic > 3402 Linden Street > Parkersburg, WV 26104-1608 > 304-834-0266 > > Amateur Radio Call Sign: KC8RFW > > > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt-users mailing list > App_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com > http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users > ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 17:42:04 -0400 (EDT) From: David McGough <kb4fxc(a)inttek.net> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] (no subject) To: app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.44.1008081737030.2970-100000(a)goliath.inttek.net> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII You can get the StarTech adapter from newegg, too--search for ICUSBAUDIOB. It works very well with Linux & app_rpt...It works nicely with WinXP, Win7, too, for digital modes software. ...But, I second that motion that the DMK URI. It is a fine adapter. I'm using MANY of them with 100% satisfaction! 73, David kb4fxc On Sun, 8 Aug 2010, Tony KT9AC wrote: > I had good luck with this unit, from TigerDirect.com (StarTech > ICUSBAUDIOB Audio USB Adapter) > > http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=S26 2-7187 > > Otherwise I highly recommend the DMK URI interface - it's idiot proof. > > Tony > > > I sourced mine from the UK arm of this outfit: http://www.lindy-usa.com/usb-2-audio-adapter/42961.html They work a treat!! David Osborn GD4HOZ

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(no subject)
by Keith Dobbins 08 Aug '10

08 Aug '10

Anyone have a current source for the c-media usb sound fobs? The last 4 sources including deal extreme that says it's a cm108 fob all have used a generic chipset or the sss chips. Just looking and getting frustrated. Thanks! Keith Dobbins A.S. Flight Paramedic 3402 Linden Street Parkersburg, WV 26104-1608 304-834-0266 Amateur Radio Call Sign: KC8RFW

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Transmitter disable
by Scott Weis 07 Aug '10

07 Aug '10

Is there any COP command to disable only the repeater transmitter for debugging of receive issues? A local repeater here has two nodes and would like to disable the TX on their 2m repeater while keeping the RX linked to their 440 repeater to check for desense. Thanks, Scott KB2EAR

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Dialing Local Extensions
by Jeff Lavoie - KB1SPH/WQEX694 04 Aug '10

04 Aug '10

Hi everyone, I'm playing around with ACID and need some help (or a link to some help) with the autopatch. By default there is a dialing plan in there to dial regular phone numbers through a trunk (yes I edited it and regular numbers work) but I want to be able to dial 1XX numbers (100-199) for local extensions. Everything I have tried does not work. I just keep getting the busy signal for the call not going through. Now I know the trunk works and will accept these calls because the trunk is just my personal pbx running asterisk as well. I have the repeater set up as an extension on the main PBX so that I could pick up a phone and dial the repeater if I wish.....which I haven't exactly figured out yet either. So the two big questions would be: 1.) How do I make it so I can dial 1XX numbers through the already configured trunk? 2.) How can I make the repeater auto accept incoming calls....or maybe with a password? Thanks in advance, Jeff - KB1SPH / WQEX694

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FYI
by Jim Duuuude 04 Aug '10

04 Aug '10

For those who are interested: We (Steve RoDgers and I) are currently working on new releases of the ACID and Limey Linux distros, as a pre-cursor to implementation of the new Allstar Link website and Portal system. Our beta testing of the new site is pretty much over, so it should be coming fairly soon. We have to complete the new releases of the distros, change some of the wording on the beta site to be appropriate for the 'real' site, upgrade the server (poor thing, its only a P4 at 2.4 Ghz with 1GB of RAM), and port the data. Your existing installations will work just fine with the new system, with a slight modification to how your system registers (actually its simply a matter of removing the 'A' from in front of the node name in the iax.conf registration line(s), but dont do it until the new system is up). All this info will be readily available from the main page of the new site. Just thought you all would like to know. JIM WB6NIL

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Atom
by Ken 04 Aug '10

04 Aug '10

I have two D510MO running the Centos ACID install - seems to work OK. The '510s are in Morex 5677 boxes with SSD's and power supplies from 12 VDC. I noticed two things: It seems like the fans want to run at the boot-up speed (default=50%). With the BIOS at the default value, the box gets warm to the touch. If you go into the BIOS and select 100% speed for the fans, the box runs nice and cool. I do not know if the fan would speed up eventually when things get hot - but why wait for that? These are very quiet fans even at full speed. The P/S In the Morex box is arranged so that the big 20-pin plug largely obstructs one of the fans. Since it is an exhaust fan, maybe this does not matter much. But it is really easy to rotate the P/S board 180 degrees and this seems to result in less obstruction of the fans. Final touch is to put some black tape on the vent holes next to the fans so that most of the air has to come from the other side of the box, rather than taking a short cut. Ken KE2N

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Re: [App_rpt-users] Node vs Hub
by David Osborn 03 Aug '10

03 Aug '10

-----Original Message----- From: Steve Zingman [mailto:szingman@msgstor.com] Sent: 03 August 2010 18:33 To: David Osborn Subject: RE: [App_rpt-users] Node vs Hub -----Original Message----- From: app_rpt-users-bounces(a)qrvc.com [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com] On Behalf Of David Osborn Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 1:22 PM To: app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com Subject: [App_rpt-users] Node vs Hub Hi Guys, I'll keep this simple - I would like to set-up a hub to which a number of nodes can connect. What is the difference in setup between a hub and a normal node? How do I create such a beast? I have a Compaq DL360 (G3, so it's not a youngster, but still a true server) which is just begging to be "hubbed". Thanks David Osborn GD4HOZ David, There is no real difference. Just config the rxchannel to zap/pseudo so it does not try to use sound hardware. 73, Steve N4IRS '----------------------------------------------------------- Steve and Jim (Who replied direct) Thanks a bunch. I'll get to work :-) Cheers

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