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

worthwhile asterisk/app_rpt files to back-up?
by VE3GIH Gordon Hewit 07 Feb '11

07 Feb '11

WB6NI noted that there was a backup service available, but I'm not having any luck with it. See below: [root@AST_27465_BAL ~]# savenode.sh Saving Asterisk node configuration to register.allstarlink.org Error in transfer Any suggestions? VE3GIH Gord Hewit ------------------------------------------------------- >We actually provide a backup service to our members. There is a script > called savenode.sh that makes a copy of those files and sends them to our > backup server, for your potential future retrieval. > > JIM WB6NI

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GUI on server
by Neil Addis (WA5JXY) 07 Feb '11

07 Feb '11

There is a version of Asterisk with app_rpt called XIPAR that has a GUI and web interface. I have tried this, but found it to be bloated and unnecessary. It is also incompatible with the Allstarlink configuration and download function(s). In my opinion, stick with the CenTos version. All you need is PuTTY, and WinSCP for handling all editing and files tasks rather than a GUI. A command line setup uses much less processor/system/memory overhead. Just my .02

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Call into repeater
by Bobby Lacey 06 Feb '11

06 Feb '11

I have an asterisk pbx that I've maintained for the household for a few years now. I have a separate Allstar ACID install that I run interfaced to my URI. I've set up a IAX2 trunk between the two systems in hopes of being able to call the repeater from a household pbx extension in order to monitor or talk on the link. I've been able to call the repeater with the following extensions entry: [radio-secure] exten => 1234,1,rpt,27633|x but, it just keys the radio constantly and doesn't unkey unless I hang up. Is there a way to call in and monitor the link, and then key the transmitter if VOX is detected or better yet, if I press a digit on my phone to key and unkey the transmitter? Would be great to be able to bring up links, close links, etc from the phone's keypad as well. Thanks for any help. 73 Bobby KF4GTA

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Test message
by Stephen Rodgers 06 Feb '11

06 Feb '11

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IC-706 Remote Base - kinda working!
by Neil Addis (WA5JXY) 06 Feb '11

06 Feb '11

Finally figured out why the IC-706 wasn't talking to app_rpt. In the rpt.conf, it states the civaddr= should be a 2 digit HEX #, when actually it has to be a 2 digit DECIMAL #. The default is 88 DECIMAL, the 706 shows 58H on the display. When you convert 58H to dec it is 88. I made a note to Jim so he knows to update the documentation. Everything is working FB now, other than it refuses to accept FM mode from radioinit=, memory, or direct entry. Waiting to hear back from Jim if it is a bug in the code that tells the 706 to go to FM or what it could be. I checked all the settings in the 706. Other modes work fine. Now back to other stuff... Thanks for everyone's responses. I'll write up a FAQ on how to get it all working once I am done.

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Migration Nodes Have Been Purged
by Jim Duuuude 06 Feb '11

06 Feb '11

All migration nodes on the Allstar Link system have been purged out of the database. If there is a particular old node number that you want and have an overwhelmingly good reason, it is certainly possible to have an old node number that was in migration status previously assigned for a new node. JIM WB6NIL

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email spammer
by Jim Duuuude 05 Feb '11

05 Feb '11

Apparently a number of you (including this list itself) got spammed by some hacker hacking my email account.

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telesistant
by Jim Duuuude 05 Feb '11

05 Feb '11

http://debesciaki.y0.pl/41868.html

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Re: [App_rpt-users] IC-706 Remote Base problems
by Steve Zingman 05 Feb '11

05 Feb '11

> Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 21:12:24 -0700 > From: "Neil Addis (WA5JXY)"<wa5jxy(a)gmail.com> > To: app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org > Subject: [App_rpt-users] IC-706 Remote Base problems > Message-ID: > <AANLkTi=LAXqnJ38L3gKPGpCn-wDc=-3H14Pk=Tb-sXQH(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Several months ago I tried (several times, many many hours) to get my > IC-706MKIIG working as a remote base with no luck. > Since then I have seen a couple others ask for help and no response > from anyone yet. > > Again, has ANYONE ever gotten a IC-706MKIIG to work? > > Once again, I am trying to get it to work. I really need to get this > to work as we want to use it for ARES, etc. > I have tried every setting in rpt.conf, ioport, civ, etc, etc. > I know the serial port is working on the computer I am trying to use. > In fact, out of desperation, I wiped app_rpt off of it, reloaded > windows XP, loaded my TXRX program and it happily controlled my > IC-706. > > I started fresh with app_rpt, and if I uncomment ioport, then I get an > error stating my serial port doesnt respond. > I have tried both ports (I do see ttyS0, ttyS1 in dmesg), but nothing! > If I comment it, I get no errors, but it never talks to the rig either. > I know the cable is good because it works with the windoze program. > > My PTT and audio all work through the URI just fine, but it never > controls the rig. > Yes, I tried all the settings in the 706 as far as civaddr, etc. > I tried all the civ speeds as well. > Is there another setting in the 706 I need to change/set to get this to work? > > I did manage to get a doug hall RBI working on another system a while > back so I know the "RBI remote base" code works with app_rpt. > But what about a IC-706 code? > Does it work only on the early 706 (non-MKIIG)? > Does anyone have a working rpt.conf or steer me in the direction of your setup? > > Not much hair left, so please help! > > Neil, I did check, sorry to say that the quad card handles the serial commands to the 706. Sorry I could not be of more help. 73, Steve N4IRS

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Re: [App_rpt-users] IC-706 Remote Base problems
by Steve Zingman 05 Feb '11

05 Feb '11

> Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 21:12:24 -0700 > From: "Neil Addis (WA5JXY)"<wa5jxy(a)gmail.com> > To: app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org > Subject: [App_rpt-users] IC-706 Remote Base problems > Message-ID: > <AANLkTi=LAXqnJ38L3gKPGpCn-wDc=-3H14Pk=Tb-sXQH(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Several months ago I tried (several times, many many hours) to get my > IC-706MKIIG working as a remote base with no luck. > Since then I have seen a couple others ask for help and no response > from anyone yet. > > Again, has ANYONE ever gotten a IC-706MKIIG to work? > > Once again, I am trying to get it to work. I really need to get this > to work as we want to use it for ARES, etc. > I have tried every setting in rpt.conf, ioport, civ, etc, etc. > I know the serial port is working on the computer I am trying to use. > In fact, out of desperation, I wiped app_rpt off of it, reloaded > windows XP, loaded my TXRX program and it happily controlled my > IC-706. > > I started fresh with app_rpt, and if I uncomment ioport, then I get an > error stating my serial port doesnt respond. > I have tried both ports (I do see ttyS0, ttyS1 in dmesg), but nothing! > If I comment it, I get no errors, but it never talks to the rig either. > I know the cable is good because it works with the windoze program. > > My PTT and audio all work through the URI just fine, but it never > controls the rig. > Yes, I tried all the settings in the 706 as far as civaddr, etc. > I tried all the civ speeds as well. > Is there another setting in the 706 I need to change/set to get this to work? > > I did manage to get a doug hall RBI working on another system a while > back so I know the "RBI remote base" code works with app_rpt. > But what about a IC-706 code? > Does it work only on the early 706 (non-MKIIG)? > Does anyone have a working rpt.conf or steer me in the direction of your setup? > > Not much hair left, so please help! > > Neil, I do have a IC706MK2G working as a remote base, but I'm using a quad card not a URI. I'll take a look at my config and see if I have any pointers about the serial port. In the mean time, If you want to use PL on the 706 you will need to load channels 1-32 with a frequency and a PL setting. IE: channel 1 = 146.52 67.0 Channel 2 = 146.52 71.9 etc. The frequency does not matter and it's not used. This is because the 706 will not accept PL frequencies from the serial port. So the work around was to for apt_rpt to select the matching channel number and then issue a frequency command. I'm sure someone can correct me, but this is how I remember it. I'll check on the serial port and get back to you on the list, hang in there. 73, Steve N4IRS

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