September 2010 - App_rpt-users

Re: [App_rpt-users] Node Blacklisting
by Doug Hutchison 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Hi Dave, Answer is here :- http://app-rpt.qrvc.com/node/56 add to echolink.conf * To deny w6xxx you would add the statement: deny=w6xxx * To prohibit computer-based connections you would write: permit=*-* * To allow access to only a select group of callsigns: permit=w6abc,w6def,... Doug On 08/09/2010 7:08 AM, David Osborn wrote: > Hi All. > > Is it possible to blacklist an external node - in this case an EchoLink one? > > I (and a couple of other sysops) am having trouble with a particular node > and need to prevent connections from it until his problem is resolved. > > Thanks > > Dave > GD4HOZ > > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt-users mailing list > App_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com > http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users > >

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Node Blacklisting
by David Osborn 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Hi All. Is it possible to blacklist an external node - in this case an EchoLink one? I (and a couple of other sysops) am having trouble with a particular node and need to prevent connections from it until his problem is resolved. Thanks Dave GD4HOZ

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O/T: FYI - FREE STAR* Project
by Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) 07 Sep '10

07 Sep '10

Hi All; An off-topic post, which seems to be gaining interest amongst the Allstar community... I started working on a project called 'FREE STAR*" about a year or so ago. FREE STAR* was an attempt to build a vendor neutral digital communication network and allow bridging between various VoIP protocols that are in use amongst radio amateurs today (app_rpt, IRLP, D-STAR, etc.). I'll keep this brief - further info can be found on my website: http://www.va3uv.com/freestar.htm We have built a few systems on top of our Allstar / ACID boxes, they seem to work well. Anyone interested in exploring this further or wishing to add the FREE STAR* s/w to their existing systems can contact me off-list for details. Thanks for the plug! Cheers, Ramesh, VA3UV Allstar Node 2200 > Bridged to XRF005A.

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ACID/Echolink On HSMM-MESH Network
by John (WB5NFC) 06 Sep '10

06 Sep '10

I am attempting to configure a node to operate as part of an experimental HSMM-MESH network. I am using the latest ACID distro. Ports 5198-5199, 5200 and 4569 are forwarded across the mesh. Chan_echolink downloads echolink nodes properly from the Echolink server and my node appears on the Echolink list of active nodes. When I attempt to connect (from an outside network) I receive "Connection Failed. Cannot connect to WB5NFC-R. UN-AUTHORIZED." From the Asterisk CLI the error appears as: ERROR[2356]: chan_echolink 2185 do_new_call: Cannot find DB entry for b/ipaddr/10.245.130.XX (the Wi-Fi IP of the first router in my HSMM-MESH. I suspect I need to edit a config file someplace to account for the mesh operation, but I'm not sure where/what. Suggestions appreciated. John / WB5NFC

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IRLP
by keith handscombe 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Good evening all, I can see adding Echolink then allows control over the type of connection you want to have connect by adding the deny or permit comment. Does IRLP when added give the same control please? Many thanks K Handscombe G7DNT www.handscombe.co.uk

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Europe what radio unit to use?
by Netzen 02 Sep '10

02 Sep '10

Hi all, I have seen on the app-rpt site a list of radio unit supported: Dumb (Any radio, with no remote tuning capability) 1. Kenwood TMG-707A 2. Kenwoood TM-271 3. Yaesu FT-897D 4. Icom IC-706 Is that actually correct? What do you suggest for testing the functionality? Best regards, Andrea Fino -- Andrea Fino 8-) - "Sistemi su misura di qualita' industriale" "Handcrafted systems with industrial quality" [Phone: +39 071 2070104]+[Fax: +39 071 2077919] [Web: http://www.netzen.it ]

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Well im back, sort of
by Jim Duuuude 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

Im back from the hospital once again. Still qute weak and kinda out of it, but I can sit in front of a computer and so some stuff. So, in the interest of trying to move on here, I would much appreciate it if everyone that has a currently active problem/issue/something-broken, etc, wound individually send me an email (off list) with details, so that I dont have to go thru hundreds of emails to try to figure out who needs what and what has been resolved, and what hasnt, etc. With this information, I can do what needs to be done and help who needs to be helped at a pace and level that I am currently capable of and will not impede my process of improving my health. It will be most helpful if you can leave better contact info then just normal email. A phone number would be marvelous. If you have a problem where you need some sort of configuration assistance or are experiencing connectivity issues or something like that, you might leave info so that I can log into your system and take a look and maybe even fix it or something. Also, at the moment, I will not have the strength to deal with Echolink or IRLP issues. These quite often take a serious level of research, testing, simulating, and just scratching my head. This is just going to have to wait until everything else is taken care of and I am feeling much better. Sorry. JIM WB6NIL

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Re: [App_rpt-users] App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 18, Issue 31
by keith handscombe 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

2. Backup Machine As reference in reply to David Osborn. Many thanks David My etc/resolv.conf is: nameserver 192.168.1.1 nameserver 194.168.4.100 nameserver 194.168.8.100 I have now created a full backup David but did as follows Booted from a G4L clone utility and created a disk to disk clone making sure the destination disk was larger than the source disk. I then took cloned disk and installed into another Pc and booted. After 2 reboots the node is now working on the new hardware. Many thanks for your help David and all. I have also now set a static IP and DNS and made changes to the Fortinet firewall device installation as this too was causing me a headache. What surprised me and maybe it's being use to Windows based OS is the clone disk was a clone from an Intel based CPU and now is in a AMD FX60 chipset board. What Linux guru can explain how this works when Windows seems to complain and by now BSOD would be happening? Once again many thanks node all up and working Keith Handscombe Node:2498 All Star Node:5503 Echolink Node:5503 IRLP www.g7dnt.co.uk -----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: 31 August 2010 17:00 To: app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com Subject: App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 18, Issue 31 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. Re: Jim Dixon (Neil Addis (WA5JXY)) 2. Re: Backup machine (David Osborn) 3. Re: What am I doing Wrong-Playback Command (KI6PSP (Ed)) 4. A few minor details (kb8ude(a)gmail.com) 5. Playback works, now for MP3Player (KI6PSP (Ed)) 6. web transceiver (Greg Thornwall) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:14:34 -0600 From: "Neil Addis (WA5JXY)" <wa5jxy(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Jim Dixon To: app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com Message-ID: <AANLkTi=8pn4-=PNBgTcXt92yc7OFUOhzNPATY+YSiAaU(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 So sorry to hear about Jim. Hope he recovers soon and then takes it easy for a while. His talents are greatly appreciated by everyone! Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Sincerely, Neil Addis WA5JXY ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:13:14 +0100 From: "David Osborn" <david.osborn(a)manx.net> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Backup machine To: <app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com> Message-ID: <002001cb486f$04133b10$0c39b130$@osborn@manx.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Message: 1 Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:43:15 +0100 From: "keith handscombe" <keith(a)handscombe.co.uk> Subject: [App_rpt-users] Backup machine To: <app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com> Message-ID: <000001cb4702$67a0a8c0$36e1fa40$(a)co.uk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Good evening all, New at this so sorry if a stupid question. I run node 2498 (Echolink 5503 and IRLP 5503). I wanted to create a backup pc of my fully working node and as I have a spare PIV 2Ghz Pc. I did the following. 1. Installed the Centos 5.5 CD onto the new pc with USB Sound fob in USB port.( This device I have already tested and know this works) 2. Followed and all updates were completed in about 40 minutes 3. I was prompted for an IP address and I selected DHCP 4. When asked my password I selected a high encryption password 5. Then finally asked to insert my node number...2498 6. Password as supplied by All star on some months ago I then typed in. I was then at the logon prompt so Logon with root Password used and I was at the console I then deleted the asterisk folder on this fresh build and contents and copied (using winscp) the asterisk folder and contents that I had backup off my working but powered off main node. When I finally ifconfig and made sure the private IP was identical to my main All star node that I had firstly copied the complete Asterisk contents over was already turned off( No IP conflicts) I then telinit 6 and thus a reboot On power up the IP was the same. I copied the IRLP backup into temp Then tried irlpsetup.sh ( Was unable to run) All worked ok 3 weeks ago when I ran the identical command. I was then unable to connect to no links be it Echolink or All Star. ( I was unable to resolve Echolink by a ping Europe.echolink.org. path unknown) Any ideas I have made sure the Asterisk contents match size for size of my working node and is in the correct place. I have made sure the A was not in the iax configuration I have put this backup Pc under the bench as work in progress and turned my main All Star back on. After 10 minutes all now is fine and working has anyone any idea on what I missed please? Many thanks Keith Handscombe G7DNT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Keith, I don't claim any sort of "guru" status but it looks to me like you've unwittingly answered your own question! If you can't ping a host by name, the first thing to check is whether you can ping it by its IP address. If you can, then it's a problem with name resolution. [root@IOMHub ~]# ping europe.echolink.org PING server2.echolink.org (216.69.181.113) 56(84) bytes of data. 64 bytes from ip-216-69-181-113.ip.secureserver.net (216.69.181.113): icmp_seq=1 ttl=45 time=148 ms Since Allstar uses FQDN (Fully-qualified domain names) to address hosts, if name resolution is broke - so is AllStar! Check in /etc/resolv.conf and see if it has an entry for your ADSL router's address. Mine looks like this: [root@IOMHub etc]# cat resolv.conf ; generated by /sbin/dhclient-script nameserver 192.168.0.1 You can check the network settings by entering "system-config-network-tui". This loads a text-based interface for setting-up the network. If your router isn't dishing-up DNS - and I have had tremendous trouble with a D-Link router that did just that - you could always use a public DNS instead (like 8.8.8.8). Not sure if any of this helps, but perhaps it will. Good Luck. David Osborn GD4HOZ (2480 - 2484) ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:46:46 -0700 From: "KI6PSP (Ed)" <ki6psp(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] What am I doing Wrong-Playback Command To: app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com Message-ID: <AANLkTi=4Wv4phjvRRb75BoBnVL2+e3kxhPKQwDxqHV2A(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I am trying to add a playback fuction so I can add in a tail message > telling everyone to press *50 for information, then use that to playback > basic repeater command instructions. I have tested this several ways, and I > can't seem to get it. Plus, during my testing, I think I set *50 to a *81# > so it will tell me the time. It is no longer in the config, but it still > does it, so I cant use *50. Here is a clip from my rpt.conf file. > > [functions27178] > 1=ilink,1 > 2=ilink,2 > 3=ilink,3 > 4=ilink,4 > ;50=playback 27178,rpt/nodenames/wa6ybn ;Testing, this didn't work > 5=macro,1 > 70=ilink,5 > 71=ilink,6 > 72=ilink,7 > 73=ilink,15 > 74=ilink,16 > 75=ilink,8 > 80=status,1 > 81=status,2 > 6=autopatchup,noct=1,farenddisconnect=1,dialtime=20000 ; Autopatch up > 0=autopatchdn ; Autopatch down > 96=playback 27178,rpt/nodenames/wa6ybn ;Repeater just Donks at me > ;989=cop,4 > 980=status,3 > 99=cop,6 > ; Place command macros here > [macro27178] > 1=playback,rpt/nodenames/wa6ybn ;Repeater just Donks at me > 2=*81# ;This one works > ;Any others, it tell me Macro Not Found, so it must be finding the *51, but > not playing the file. File is the same one for initial ID, and it works > > -- > KI6PSP (Ed) > On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 9:57 AM, Ken <ke2n(a)cs.com> wrote: > > see http://app-rpt.qrvc.com/node/143 > > you can't have > [functions27178] > 50=(something) > 5=macro > it will stop as soon as it sees the 5 in your DTMF sequence and look for a > macro to match the next digit > > Ken > Understood, that is why I had commented out the 5= line for testing, when the 50=playback didn't work, I swapped the comment to the other line, and tried it the other way. I understand the * for the start of the command and close with the #. When I test the *52, it does say the time. That is not what I am getting at. I want to occasionally say, "*50 for information", then when somebody pushes *50, it will play another recording that will have the basic instructions for repeater usage. I can't get the playback command to work. I also tried using the playback command in the [functions27178] stanza vise the [macro27178] stanza, so I must be using the command wrong. Can anyone assist me with this? KI6PSP

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