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Fw: Chinese Radios For Nodes
by Jim W7RY 12 Feb '13

12 Feb '13

No need to re-thing this Kirk. It would work fine for a simple node. Now if you wanted to monitor the Win System with 100% duty cycle, you may have a point. But that is not the intent of my posting. 73 Jim W7RY From: Kirk Just Kirk Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 9:35 PM To: Jim W7RY Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Chinese Radios For Nodes i dont mean to be disrespectful...but WHY would you use a POOR PERFORMING UV-5R when for less than $50 you could use a Maxtrac or Radius mobile????? RCVR performance is dismal at best with poor image rejection,lousy dynamic range and the selectivity of a barn door? The first time it stays keyed for 10 minutes you will be the proud owner of a colorful chinese blob of smoldering plastic.... Seriously...rethink this??? Kirk (WB6EGR) On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 7:29 PM, Jim W7RY <w7ry(a)centurytel.net> wrote: I found this schematic on line for a UV5R. http://files.radioscanner.ru/files/download/file14137/shema-baofeng-5r.pdf There is COR voltage along with some transistors that control the TDA-2822 audio chip. There is also a discrete volume control too. So you can get fixed de-emphasised RX audio to drive a URI. So it looks like the UV5r would be a good candidate for a node radio and long as you use the internal PL decoder which would be fine. 73 Jim W7RY _______________________________________________ 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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Chinese Radios For Nodes
by Jim W7RY 12 Feb '13

12 Feb '13

I found this schematic on line for a UV5R. http://files.radioscanner.ru/files/download/file14137/shema-baofeng-5r.pdf There is COR voltage along with some transistors that control the TDA-2822 audio chip. There is also a discrete volume control too. So you can get fixed de-emphasised RX audio to drive a URI. So it looks like the UV5r would be a good candidate for a node radio and long as you use the internal PL decoder which would be fine. 73 Jim W7RY

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Re: [App_rpt-users] Simple node
by Alan Adamson 12 Feb '13

12 Feb '13

You guys are the best. :). I think I pioneered this type of node.. .I use the dn2800mt board, with an SSD drive and small case. I know I can go that way, am looking for even cheaper options (hoping to stay small too). Ramesh sent me some info on these thin clients that I need to check out. Alan From: Kevin Custer [mailto:kuggie@kuggie.com] Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 9:08 PM To: Alan Adamson Cc: app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Simple node On 2/11/2013 8:04 PM, Alan Adamson wrote: All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again. Yes I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already). I'm looking to get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node. Was hoping that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi seems to no be up for the task. I could live with simpleusb if needed. Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb type node? If so, what are they? Here is the latest fad in WAN land... Intel D2500HN Main Board (about $65) 2G memory (about $12) 16 G Solid State hard drive (about $40) Case and PS (about $50) So, for about $175 you can have a new box that runs the standard distro that isn't too large and is quite reliable. I have built 6 of these systems that are replacing older Dell and HP machines that were junk when I put them in service, but have served quite well. Kevin - WJ8G wanrepeater.net

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New node assistance
by Peter Watkins 11 Feb '13

11 Feb '13

Hi, Recently, I've set the audio with a URI and an Alinco rig along with an app_rpt box (node 27183). I'm a complete newbie to Asterisk/app_rpt and am interested in learning about the system. I've looked and tried some of the commands on the ohnosec but I've had no success with the system. Operating from the CLI (asterisk -r) I see the software detects TX via 'radio set debug' but, beyond that, I'm a little lost. I've also tried the troubleshooting page on the same website and everything seems OK, and I've set the appropriate port number on the router. I'm quite happy to read and learn about the system - if someone could assist and put me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. 73 Peter VK3TKK

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VOIP autopatch
by 41.2 Jim 10 Feb '13

10 Feb '13

Is there any way to use my MagicJack VOIP Phone service or my Google Talk Account(if said companies allow it) for and Asterisk autopatch? It is already web based and should be able to be done, I'm just not smart enough to do it -- Jim Frederick KF6QBW IRLP Node #3911 AllStar Node #'s 28839, 28842, 28843

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Re: [App_rpt-users] for those who might be brave
by Alan Adamson 10 Feb '13

10 Feb '13

Jim, I might have missed this. Not sure how this relates to Centos 6.x, but I've had Allstar running on Debian Squeeze, a 2.6.32 kernel for a year (I just happen to be running it as 64 bit as well). I had to make numerous changes to support the new kernel (it should support 2.6 and 3.x) and the build environment. We created a Git for what we had basically done. It's about 8 mos old now so I probably need to refresh it with the latest sources/diffs and then make sure it would build from scratch. As an aside, I figured I'd also try to build this version on a Beagle Bone, also running Debian Squeeze Lots of ifs to the above, but you never know, it might build - course who knows if it will run :) I'll report back on my attempt and if I can re-figure it out, maybe I can help you with what you've done with your references below. Alan From: app_rpt-users-bounces(a)ohnosec.org [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of Jim Duuuude Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 8:55 PM To: app_rpt mailing list Subject: [App_rpt-users] for those who might be brave I have made some source updates to attempt to support installations on newer 2.6.X kernels (such as the one for Centos 6.X). Could someone using chan_usbradio possibly load Centos 6.3 (32 bit) on a system, with the appropriate packages (see the phase1.sh and phase2.sh scripts in the acid/trunk directory on the SVN), and see if the darned thing works? I havent even tried it on a 64 bit install. Well, it compiles, darn it!!! :-) Jim WB6NIL

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Cable Adapter Card for Kenwood TMG-707A to URI
by Marshall Oldham 10 Feb '13

10 Feb '13

Greetings, Several months ago there were a few people on the list that were interested in the Kenwood TMG-707A radio to DMK URO interface boards for agile remote base use. We have made a "limited quantity" run of (bare-boards) for use with the Kenwood TMG-707A radio to the DMK URI interface board. These boards are used as an interface between your all-star computer with a DB9 serial port and your Kenwood TMG-707A radio to remotely control your radio. The board plugs directly into the end of the URI with the 25 pin connector, and a serial port on your PC device. These boards use all standard thru-hole parts that takes very little specialized skills to construct. You can go to this website to see what the boards look like. http://ohnosec.org/drupal/node/162 I also have an updated bill of material parts list from digikey for the new boards. If you are interested in purchasing these boards please contact me off the list. (ke6pcv at gmail dot com) First come first serve as I only have small quantity! 73 Marshall - ke6pcv

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Telemetry
by Chris Andrist 07 Feb '13

07 Feb '13

Does anybody know if there is a way to permanently turn off all non-local telemetry. For example: If I connect to another allstar node or another allstar node connects directly to me it should announce. Ir the same with echolink, but the telemetry from remote nodes is getting rather irritating. I know I can set telemdefault=0 and turn off all telemetry, but I want local telemetry. Regards, Chris, KC7WSU AllStar 29205-29214

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connection
by Scott M 05 Feb '13

05 Feb '13

Hi I cannot receive connections to my node 29310 i have the router portforwarded to 4569 udp. thanks for any help. Scott va3xy

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Re: [App_rpt-users] SCOM 7330
by Steve Schulze - N9UDO 04 Feb '13

04 Feb '13

I have all of this done. I can see 1vPP on the input to the uri. But when I do the radio tune rx voice I get a failed response from no audio. I have tried a different uri as well. Thanks. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: REDBUTTON_CTRL <jrorke(a)cogeco.ca> Date: 02/03/2013 10:31 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Cc: app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] SCOM 7330 I suggest setting audio levels on the controller first, then do the URI adjustments. Set as follows: in usbradio. conf the audio setting should be : rxdemod=speaker txprelim=no This assumes the audio on the 7330 port is de-emphasized and does not require pre emphasis to and from the node. Disconnect the URI from the 7330. 1) Send a full quieting signal to the repeater with a 1k tone @ 3k deviation. Set the TX audio level on the controller URI port to 1v p-p. 2) Connect an 1K audio tone @1vp-p to the RXA pin on the controller port and gound the COR in line. Adjust input level to get 3k deviation on the repeater TX. Now you have the controller levels fixed. You new need to adjust the URI to these settings. Connect the URI and node to the controller. 3) Send a full quieting signal with the 1k k tone /3k deviation to the repeater and on the URI CLI console do a RADIO TUNE RXVOICE to measure the input level. (Dont worry about the RX noise adjustment - not required as you are not doing any DSP with this setup) 4) Do a RADIO TUNE TXVOICE 500 and measure the repeater deviation. 5) Repeat step 5 with different level until 3k deviation is reached on the repeater TX deviation. 6 Do a RADIO TUNE SAVE the set the audio levels on the node. 7) you are done. On 2/3/2013 11:13 AM, Steve Schulze wrote: > Thanks Dave for the tip. I'm heading back out to the site to work on > this some more. I will give the pull-ups a try. Maybe that's why it's > not streaming out. > > How did you resolve the setting of the receive levels running 'radio > tune rxnoise' etc, with the URI connected in this manner? > > > > Thanks! > > Amateur Radio - The Original Social Media > > Steve Schulze - Radio Amateur, General Class - N9UDO > Administrator, Baraboo, Wisconsin D-Star System - WB9FDZ > Administrator, Baraboo, Wisconsin AllStarLink Systems - 27616, 27727 > Treasurer, Badgerland Amateur Television Society - KB9SFS > > http://yellowthunder.org/dstar.html > > On 2/3/2013 09:05, Dave Maciorowski wrote: >> Mornin' Steve, >> >>> Anyone have a working node using an SCOM 7330 in line? >>> >>> I currently am trying to get these two to work. It's about 80% right >>> now. >>> >>> Audio from the node box is making it to the repeater and keying the >>> transmitter, no problem there. The problem I'm having is the audio >>> from the repeater not getting into the node box. I see the audio on >>> a scope at pin 9 (mic_in) on the URI. I also have a transition from >>> high to low on pins 7 and 8 (COR Det and CTCSS Det) when the 7330 >>> tells it to transmit. >> >> We are working on this now. I just built a cable and needed to add >> a pullup resistor at the URI COR input between pins 8 and 14. If >> you're using the CTCSS input, you need one there, too. I added the >> pullup in the DB-25 shell. >> >>> On the 7330, I'm using port 1 for the repeater. Port 3 is connect to >>> the URI. >>> >>> Paths on 7330 as follows: >>> RX-1 to TX-1 >>> RX-1 to TX-3 >>> RX-3 to TX-1 >>> >>> In rpt.conf I have duplex=0 and linktolink=on >>> >>> In USB radio I have carrierfrom=usb and ctcssfrom=usb >> >> 73, >> >> Dave >> > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt-users mailing list > App_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org > http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users > _______________________________________________ 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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