December 2013 - App_rpt-users - lists.keekles.org

Permanent connection?
by KJ6KO 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

Can someone explain to me the advantage of a "Permanent Connection" and how it works? Is it supposed to auto reconnect in the event of an internet outage? Is it supposed to reconnect after a reboot? If so, a total reboot or just an ASTRES.sh restart? Thanks...Greg KJ6KO __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 9155 (20131210) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com

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Simulcast and RC210 Controller
by Bob - AF6D 09 Dec '13

09 Dec '13

Our three site system is just about ready and we just need to connect the individual Motorola repeaters. They are being finicky on where to tap into the MSF 5000's. Anyone with first-hand experience I'd love to talk to you. I have learned that we can run the RC210 controller and retain most of the linking features but we will lose simulcasting. It struck me that we can wire a RC210 to a transceiver as a remote base and bring in EchoLink and IRLP, plus weather and an earthquake detector. Is there a fly in my soup?

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Server vs Node
by Ham Radio 09 Dec '13

09 Dec '13

Hello group, I have been reading some posts on the list and people are referring to allstarlink server and nodes. What is the difference or are they the same. Sorry for the question but I am new to allstar. -- 73, Thomas Gernon VE3ETG

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Asterisk Manager hack attempts
by Jim Duuuude 08 Dec '13

08 Dec '13

This morning, I saw a bunch of these on my asterisk log: [Dec 8 02:03:52] NOTICE[13322]: manager.c:1034 authenticate: 77.79.83.154 failed to authenticate as 'admin' It would appear that someone is scanning for open Asterisk Manager ports. As distributed, our "stuff" (ACID, Limey Linux, Pickle, etc) has the configuration file for the Asterisk manager configured in a way that does not allow external access (local interface only). However, those of you who are running things (such as Allmon) that use the Asterisk Manager should be EXTRA careful that you CHANGE THE PASSWORD from the normal default one provided in the configuration file(s), and that there is one and only one user defined in the file (unless, of course, you have a good reason for having more then one, and you "know what you are doing"). Jim WB6NIL

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Incoming Allstar Connections
by Chris Day 08 Dec '13

08 Dec '13

NODE 29451 does not accept inbound Allstar connections Router configured correctly to forward 4569 UDP to Allstar box internal IP Router is working with Echolink and DSTAR and working Echolink (both ways) through 29451 No port conflicts This is my second Allstar node; other is on a tower at a remote sight, so this problem is local only Wonder if this may be one of the cases described here: http://ohnosec.org/drupal/node/66 Befuddled KB1RXA 29477, 28451

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Re: [App_rpt-users] Corrected: Incoming Allstar Connections
by Tim Sawyer 08 Dec '13

08 Dec '13

If the two nodes are on the same network you should put the address of the other in each nodes stanza of rpt.conf. Like so node 29477: [nodes] 29477 = radio(a)127.0.0.1/29477,NONE 29451 = radio@192.168.1.10:4568/29451,NONE node 29451: [nodes] 29451 = radio@127.0.0.1:4568/29451,NONE 29477 = radio(a)192.168.1.9/29477,NONE If your nodes are on different public ip address you can code in the address as above but it shouldn’t be necessary as that’s the whole point of the Allstar directory services. If on public IP’s check /var/lib/asterisk/rpt_extnodes on both systems for both nodes numbers with the correct IP and port. -- Tim :wq On Dec 8, 2013, at 11:10 AM, Chris Day <kb1rxa(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Nope will not work 29477 to 29451 ...strange > > > On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 2:09 PM, Chris Day <kb1rxa(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Tim, > > I am dialing in from 29477 my remote node... I did see you connect and called.. hold on let me try again > > Chris > > > On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM, Tim Sawyer <tim.sawyer(a)mac.com> wrote: > I just connected to you fine. How are you testing it? > -- > Tim > :wq > > On Dec 8, 2013, at 10:43 AM, Chris Day <kb1rxa(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Correction to my signature earlier - nodes are 29477 and 29451 >> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> NODE 29451 >> >> does not accept inbound Allstar connections >> >> Router configured correctly to forward 4569 UDP to Allstar box internal IP >> >> Router is working with Echolink and DSTAR and working Echolink (both ways) through 29451 >> >> No port conflicts >> >> This is my second Allstar node; other is on a tower at a remote sight, so this problem is local only >> >> Wonder if this may be one of the cases described here: http://ohnosec.org/drupal/node/66 >> >> Befuddled >> >> KB1RXA 29477, 29451 >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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Corrected: Incoming Allstar Connections
by Chris Day 08 Dec '13

08 Dec '13

Correction to my signature earlier - nodes are 29477 and 29451 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NODE 29451 does not accept inbound Allstar connections Router configured correctly to forward 4569 UDP to Allstar box internal IP Router is working with Echolink and DSTAR and working Echolink (both ways) through 29451 No port conflicts This is my second Allstar node; other is on a tower at a remote sight, so this problem is local only Wonder if this may be one of the cases described here: http://ohnosec.org/drupal/node/66 Befuddled KB1RXA 29477, 29451

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Questions regarding node identification
by Doug Crompton 08 Dec '13

08 Dec '13

I have a server defined at allstarlink. I also have three nodes assigned to that server. I am trying to figure out how to identify a non-radio node such as a hub with text rather than a frequency ID. This would be the field labeled <none> when no frequency is defined. I notice in the cloud and node list displays others have text in this field but the frequency field appears to only allows numerics. On another note - the lat/long location of the server is defined but not the individual nodes. If one has a node located with a radio remotely from the server such as through an RTCM how can the actual location be identified? 73 Doug WA3DSP http://www.crompton.com/hamradio

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Create Server Node Problem
by Roger Berchtold 08 Dec '13

08 Dec '13

Users: I am using windows xp. I performed the following sequence Allstarlink.org -> Getting Started -> Setup Wizard -> Create New Server -> Click here to select Longitude & Latitude from map In the location field, entered street address -> Search The map showed the correct area and street DOUBLE CLICK on the map for my QTH. The map expanded and 'undefined' was automatically entered into the Latitude and Longitude fields. I know my latitude and longitude using Google maps in windows. The Allstar software is not working for automatic latitude & longitude. Can not manually type in the latitude & longitude fields. Attempted 'DOUBLE CLICK on the map on a location' a second, third, fourth time The Latitude & Longitude fields remained 'undefined' and the map expanded each time. What can I do next to obtain a server node number? Thank You Roger Berchtold WB6HMW 562-691-3084

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AllstarLink Support
by Marshall Oldham 08 Dec '13

08 Dec '13

Greetings fellow Allstarlink members, Since this subject kind of came up regarding one of the 4 allstarlink.org registration servers being down I thought it would be a good time to remind everyone that all of this technology we enjoy as Allstarlink node owners does not just happen without cost. As John pointed out in his previous email there are over 3000 Allstarlink nodes now registered. This is certainly a milestone accomplishment and a testament to Jims dedication to this project. Once again I am reposting this email which is very similar to last year with the hopes that we as the amateur community can step forward and support our hobby, mainly the app_rpt and Allstarlink.org technology that we all enjoy today. As many of you that are new to app_rpt you might NOT know. The creator of app_rpt and the Allstarlink network has never charged or asked for financial support to keep the system going for the use in amateur radio. He has never charged users money to be a part of app_rpt or for use of the network, nor has he ever made any profit off of specific hardware sales for the Allstarlink network. Through the years he has put in a great deal of time and dedication along with his exceptional talents to make app_rpt and the Allstarlink network the great VOIP technology that it has become today. No other VOIP technology in the amateur radio community can even compare to the technology, features and capability that is offered for free to anyone wishing to setup a node. Another understated fact is that there are monthly costs associated with keeping things running smoothly for the system. These costs are for server collocation, domain certifications and so on, amounting to roughly $200 per month. Jim has been paying these monthly fees from donations, but mostly out of his own pocket. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all pitch in and help him to at the least cover these monthly costs for this coming year? I am proposing that we all donate to this cause via PayPal at the following URL. https://allstarlink.org/ At the top of this webpage just slightly down there is a PayPal donate button. In the spirit and season of giving, lets all try and help out with the financial side, so we can continue to use and enjoy this great technology that we have all come to know and love! I would also like to thank Jim, WB6NIL for all the many hours of work and support that he and others have donated to this hobby so that the amateur community at large can benefit and enjoy the use of his technology on a daily basis for free. 73 Marshall - ke6pcv Node 2065, 2066, 29147, 29148, 29149, 29947, 29948, 29949

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