November 2011 - App_rpt-users - lists.keekles.org

File Formats
by Matt Roberts 15 Nov '11

15 Nov '11

If I want to record voice files for my repeater, what can I use. I see in some places it says you can use WAV, or GSM. It lists one more format, but can't remember which one. WAV files are the easiest for me to create. CAn I use them? Matt Roberts n9gmr(a)me.com

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How2 get radio stuff working with Dahdi???
by Ken Page 15 Nov '11

15 Nov '11

Hi Jeremy, Yep, love Gentoo. It's the best! hihi! Thanks for all the good info. It can take ages to Google and muddle your way through all this stuff sometimes and there's no point in trying to re-invent the wheel when others have already traveled these roads and know the answers. So, we've commented out a few things and emerged the dahdi stuff and the "make install_usbradio" now works and Asterisk is up again. In terms of Asterisk, we basically did this... 1. install dahdi, dahdi-tools and libpri using Portage 2. stop your Asterisk package from building libpri and zaptel 3. prevent building some Asterisk modules that needed extra deps or didn't like the new gcc 4. remove the ztcfg line from the init.d script because it's not needed 5. set the dahdi init.d scripts to start on boot However our next problem is that the TDM card is not working even though it's detected and started correctly. And none of the DMK URI radio dongles are flashing or working. So I need a shove in the right direction again sorry. Are there some lines in some of the configs that need changing to point stuff at Dahdi instead of Zaptel perhaps? Regards, Ken - vk4akp .-.-. On 11/15/2011 3:00 AM, app_rpt-users-request(a)ohnosec.org wrote: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:51:59 -0600 > From: "Jeremy R. Geeo [KD?EAV]"<kd0eav(a)gmail.com> > To: app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org > Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Install fails at zaptel on Gentoo system > Message-ID:<4EC10EEF.2060102(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > Hey Ken, > > Glad to see a fellow Gentoo(er) on the list. > > I don't know if you require such a new kernel; but 3.1.0 is very new > (especially for Zaptel). > > Last I knew, (but this may have since been patched) the zaptel modules > won't compile as-is on any kernel before 2.6.28 (ish - I may be off a > version or two, don't remember). I've only succeeded in making it work > up to 2.6.35 (becuase I DID need a newer kernel for hardware support). > In 2.6.36 they drop support for the ioctl call > (http://lwn.net/Articles/119652/) > > I haven't followed (or caught up) on changes since about 2.6.36, so I > don't know what has changed going into 3.0 and beyond. > > While trying to refresh my memory, I did find this zaptel patch (which > is actually for openWRT) which may be a step in the right direction for > the 2.6.36 barrier... > https://dev.openwrt.org/browser/packages/libs/zaptel-1.4.x/patches/370-2.6.… > > I've also found it handy to go into the config on zaptel and disable > many/most of the modules - I specifically only need ztdummy (and it's > dependencies). In your case, I assume you don't need support for > pciradio. Probably no sense troubleshooting that module if you're not > going to use it. > > > > 73 > > - Jeremy, KD0EAV > >

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Install fails at zaptel on Gentoo system
by Ken Page 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

OK, Here's my latest hurdle. The installer fails at the zaptel section. We've just updated the box to the latest Gentoo Linux OS and now I'm trying to get the Asterisk radio stuff up again. On the old Gentoo system it compiled and installed fine without over writing any configs. The log tail of the failure is below. If anyhow has any advice I'd appreciate it. Regards, Ken - vk4akp .-.-. . . configure: *** Zaptel build successfully configured *** (MAKELEVEL=0; make -C zaptel); # Why does MAKELEVEL need to be 0 for zaptel to build correctly? make: Entering directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel' make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/menuselect' make[2]: Entering directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/menuselect' make[2]: `menuselect' is up to date. make[2]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/menuselect' make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/menuselect' make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel' make[2]: Entering directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/menuselect' make[3]: Entering directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/menuselect' make[3]: `menuselect' is up to date. make[3]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/menuselect' make[2]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/menuselect' make -C /lib/modules/3.1.0-gentoo/build ARCH=i386 SUBDIRS=/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/kernel HOTPLUG_FIRMWARE=yes KBUILD_OBJ_M="pciradio.o wcfxo.o wct1xxp.o wctdm.o wcte11xp.o zaptel.o ztd-eth.o ztd-loc.o ztdummy.o ztdynamic.o zttranscode.o wctdm24xxp/" modules make[2]: Entering directory `/usr/src/linux-3.1.0-gentoo' CC [M] /usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/kernel/pciradio.o In file included from /usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/kernel/zaptel.h:39:0, from /usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/kernel/pciradio.c:56: /usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/kernel/zconfig.h:26:28: fatal error: linux/autoconf.h: No such file or directory compilation terminated. make[3]: *** [/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/kernel/pciradio.o] Error 1 make[2]: *** [_module_/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel/kernel] Error 2 make[2]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-3.1.0-gentoo' make[1]: *** [modules] Error 2 make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel' make: *** [all] Error 2 make: Leaving directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/zaptel' make: *** [llastate/zaptel-built] Error 2

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RANGER network
by Bryan D. Boyle 13 Nov '11

13 Nov '11

Been working (with Jim...and hope he doesn't mind...) on some mods to the app_rpt module. The genesis for this was a posting on QRZ concerning the lack of consistent monitoring (or even accessiblity) of repeaters across the country, as well as the multiplicity of frequencies in use (note, I'm only talking about the US here...though, I'm sure that other countries have the same issues), PL schemes, etc. So...took this a step further. What if (how all great ideas start): 1. There was one agreed-upon frequency in the 2m band (which is the most popular, and accessible to all (well, except for the grandfathered Novice licenses...) hams. Some folks have bandied about 146.55. Idea is to NOT impinge on .52, satellite, repeaters, weak signals, sideband, etc. 55 is in the simplex range in the current band plan. 2. There was a way of having a transceiver (this is simplex, remember) physically connected via app_rpt/URI/etc to a local machine or linked network (such as the one I participate in here in eastern PA/NJ) that would be listening on 55...waiting for the LiTZ signal (and that's the only gating part...no PL, no processing, just waiting for the long zero...) in which case asterisk would: a. *3 to a targeted node/reflector/network b. using the nodename announce gsm file, announce its presence c. change add an extra 'feature' to the CT sequence to alert to the fact that the emergency node is connected d. be disconnected under the control of a control/sysop on the network after the issue had been resolved. 3. Part 97 says one of our three charters is to provide emergency services in the event we're called upon to do so. I'm taking a broad view and saying that a fellow ham, either themselves, or coming upon an incident, is well within their privileges to offer whatever aid they can. The fact is...driving across country for vacation with my ARRL Repeater Directory at my side...finding a machine that a) had someone listening and b) was accurately listed (freqs, PLs, offsets, locations..) was a hit and miss thing. Mostly probably because of b)...because when I was able to finally connect up with machines during the drive, there was always some OM out there willing to chew the rag. So, it's part of our charter. Besides...if you look at it...other licensed services, such as marine, aviation, heck, even Citizens Band, has defined emergency frequencies...and in the case of CB...an active cadre of folks who are visible presences on the highways (REACT comes to mind...say what you will...at least they make the effort....). Anyway, Jim took the bull by the proverbial horns and coded up the additions to the app_rpt.c code to do just that. At it's minimal implementation, you only need 3 lines in the rpt.conf file to activate the basic functionality, a URI, and an open USB port. So...the current SVN has the code in there to do just that. For what it's worth, I'm using an Alinco DR135, since in data mode, the DB9 connector on the back gives you all the right signals: discriminator audio, COR, audio in, PTT. VERY simple to interface. Just remember to put it into DATA mode... So, there are a few things to consider: 1. Registration of the node. Jim's set aside the 9xxxx sequence of node numbers for this proposal on AllStarLink. Oh, by the by, RANGER stands for Radio Amateur Network (for) General Emergency Response. If you want to participate, register for a node by putting RANGER in the comments field for the registration. You'll need to download the current svn, build, and install the software and build the configs for the additional uri to bring it up. 2. He's registered a domain and set up a web site (www.hamranger.org) with some preliminary information about the whys, wherefores, and such as an introduction. There's also more about the rationale. 3. The AllStarLink nodelist lists the active RANGER nodes in RED. Ranger Red. Not bad...;) Think also of other advantages: 1. You see something (or it happens to you...). The manufacturers see the advantages of putting an 'emergency button' on the faceplate of their newest lines of radios which (or, you programmed one of the hypermemory buttons), when pressed, segue to the defined frequency, you send out the dtmf zero for 4 seconds to get picked up by the closest station that is connected to a network covering, say, Philly to NY to Allentown PA (which is the reach of the PA/NJ Asterisk Net). 2. Someone somewhere answers back. Help disptched or additional aid offered. or 1. You see something (or it happens to you...). You twist the dial to find a repeater. Can't hear anything. So, you call on 52. Same thing. Pull out the repeater handbook and a) try and figure out what county you're in, b) what machines MAY be close to you, and c) dial in the frequency, try to remember which button sequences you need to press to get to the PL settings since you computer loaded the thing and forgot how to operate the front panel apart from on, volume, and channel select... I set up a Facebook group, if anyone on the list is on FB. Search for 'RANGER Emergency Communicatons Network' to join. It's a hope that the discussion will center around not so much "whether" we should do this, but "HOW WE CAN" do this. <soapbox>That we CAN is the important thing, and might just be one more contribution we can make as amateurs to using our skills not to just collect wallpaper...but to provide additional services for our society </soapbox> Also, FWIW, my RANGER node is up, connected to my controller, and initial tests indicate that it responds just fine to the long zero (including transmitting the additional courtesy tones....) and works just fine. I'm sure there will be tweaking. But, that is the nature of running a repeater. Feel free to discuss...flames to /dev/null. -- Bryan In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me. Sent from my MacBook Pro.

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How to attach URI to exsisting Cat 300 Controller
by Brian Williams 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

I would like to know how to go about hooking up a URI to the link port of the CAT 300 controller. We have a remote site and the computer went down, so I want to put the Cat controller back in place and still have Allstar connection. The problem I have is the link port has to see a COR from the link Device (usually a Radio) . How do I get COR from the URI?? so that port 1 will send transmit signal to Repeater TX??

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REmote Base Access Control
by Matt Roberts 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

I have an access question about remote bases. IF I set the node so users can't access my remote base node by phone, using the portal, does that include me as the sysop as well? Is there a way I can have an allow list for this? IF not, how can I have access to my remote base node so I and other users I authorize can control it by phone? I want to use the service provided by Allstar for outgoing autopatch calls for my server. Can I do both, or do I have to choose one? Matt Roberts n9gmr(a)me.com

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Re: [App_rpt-users] RANGER network
by Bryan D. Boyle 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

On 11/11/11 2:33 PM, Lu Vencl wrote: > Can't find the Facebook page using your instructions below. Thanks for making this happen! Try...https://www.facebook.com/groups/297751646911286/ Don't thank me...thank Jim for the coding work. (And I like the <soapbox> tag...:)) > -- Bryan In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me. Sent from my MacBook Pro.

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Install Borks at H323
by Ken Page 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Anyone know this one? Install bombs at chan_h323. Also prevously at cdr_pgsql & cdr_sqlite But it got past that when I added them to MENUSELECT_CDR. Not so for the H323. Previously I had run this same compile over an old install and it worked that time. But we are currently rebuilding the system to get a lot of stuff up to date and now I am getting this issue. Oh I did emerge net-libs/openh323 Latest version available: 1.18.0 Latest version installed: 1.18.0 But this didn't help. Any idea's? ~Ken - vk4akp .-.-. menuselect.makeopts MENUSELECT_CDR=cdr_tds cdr_radius cdr_odbc cdr_pgsql cdr_sqlite chan_h323 -- menuselect/menuselect --check-deps menuselect.makeopts member 'chan_h323' in category 'MENUSELECT_CDR' not found, ignoring. *********************************************************** The existing menuselect.makeopts file did not specify that 'chan_h323' should not be included. However, either some dependencies for this module were not found or a conflict exists. Either run 'make menuselect' or remove the existing menuselect.makeopts file to resolve this issue. *********************************************************** make[1]: *** [menuselect.makeopts] Error 255 make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/asterisk/trunk/asterisk' make: *** [llastate/asterisk-installed] Error 2

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Install scripts
by KB7RSI 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Hello all Is there somewhere I can download the scripts that are on the CentOS 5 install disk that installs the initial asterisk packages? Im trying this on a different type of system just for experimenting on my home network. Thanks Harold Kb7rsi -----Original Message----- From: app_rpt-users-bounces(a)ohnosec.org [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of Ken Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 6:31 PM To: 'Bote Man'; App_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] USB protection The other option is to hardwire (grounded/bonded/etc) the computer and URI all together with short leads and then put your isolation on the Ethernet side of things. (You could use wireless, but I think that is asking for trouble). Gigabit Ethernet fiber optic media converters are not that expensive on eBay ... I use several of them here. GL Ken > -----Original Message----- > From: app_rpt-users-bounces(a)ohnosec.org [mailto:app_rpt-users- > bounces(a)ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of Bote Man > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 9:11 PM > To: App_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org > Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] USB protection > > Maybe you ought to order just 1 for testing. I read in the URI > write-up that just because it says USB 2.0 doesn't mean that it can > keep up the data rate required: _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users

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USB protection
by Lu Vencl 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Just got this from a fellow ham. Good for repeater sites. I am ordering 7. https://www.usconverters.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67&prod… Sent from my iPhone, Lu Vencl

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