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BCD Channel Steering
by Ed Wilhelm 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

I plan to place a couple remote base radios in operation, and it would be really handy to be able to BCD channel steer them. Has this already been done using the GPIO on the URI or via the parallel port? URI would be cool since the plan is to have two radios on one server. I have been searching and saw it briefly mentioned on the list a couple years ago but no more. Guess it could be done with some creative macros. Would hate to reinvent the wheel if someone has already done so. Thanks, Ed W8VT Node 27849 Beckley, WV

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RTCM Parameter question
by Bill Hurlock 19 Mar '13

19 Mar '13

I can't seem to find any reference to what item 17 does in the RTCM setup menu. It says DSP/BEW and appears to have 2 choices 0 or 1. Bill Hurlock CPCommunications 856-234-1661 Home Office 856-264-1010 Cell 914-345-9292 Ext.429 www.cpcomms.com WA2TQI Providing Solutions for Audio and Video Communications

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ctcss decode settings
by Bill Hurlock 19 Mar '13

19 Mar '13

I'm using a RTCM for my radio interconnect. I have the encode CTCSS encode working fine. How do I setup the CTCSS decode on the RTCM so I can use Tone SQ? I have audio coming from the discriminator direct. Bill Hurlock CPCommunications 856-234-1661 Home Office 856-264-1010 Cell 914-345-9292 Ext.429 www.cpcomms.com WA2TQI Providing Solutions for Audio and Video Communications

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Re : Re: ACID versus XIPAR
by pete M 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

No thats the meaning of life. -----Original Message----- From: Steve Gladden Sent: 18 Mar 2013 22:10:08 GMT To: mhebert1975@gmail.com,App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] ACID versus XIPAR -----Original Message----- From: app_rpt-users-bounces(a)ohnosec.org [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of Michael Hebert Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 2:31 PM To: App_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org Subject: [App_rpt-users] ACID versus XIPAR What is the difference between ACID and XIPAR? _______________________________________________ This took me quite some time to answer, over a year in fact. The difference is 42. Steve Gladden Michigan Broadband Systems Connecting Your Business! +1 734.527.7150 Direct +1 248.327.4389 Fax steve(a)michiganbroadband.com www.michiganbroadband.com _______________________________________________ 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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ACID versus XIPAR
by Michael Hebert 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

What is the difference between ACID and XIPAR?

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PLEASE DISREGARD THIS POST FW: Won't Connect
by Christopher H. Day 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Everything is in order I believe it took some time for settings to percolate network; please disregard post below. Thanks From: Christopher H. Day [mailto:cday@evergreenadvisors.us] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 13:00 To: 'app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org' Subject: Won't Connect Have added a simplex node to complement an existing HUB node. Both run on same machine and both are showing as fully registered on network. Using the web transceiver I can link both nodes together; also I can connect either node to Echolink. However, for both nodes, I have lost the capability to connect to other Allstar nodes via web transceiver. A URI is on order and is not part of the system yet. TIA 73 Chris KK4ONE

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Won't Connect
by Christopher H. Day 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Have added a simplex node to complement an existing HUB node. Both run on same machine and both are showing as fully registered on network. Using the web transceiver I can link both nodes together; also I can connect either node to Echolink. However, for both nodes, I have lost the capability to connect to other Allstar nodes via web transceiver. A URI is on order and is not part of the system yet. TIA 73 Chris KK4ONE

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DTMF number 3 Problem
by George Zolla 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

We recently installed AllStar on an old PC. At present we have a 10 year old Motorola 2M Radius radio connected to the AllStar PC via a custom cable and URI. The radio was tuned by a professional with tuning equipment according to the AllStar instructions. We can RX well and can TX voice well on all radios. Now the problem. Some radios (Yaesu & Icon) can send any DTMF number combination and works flawlessly. However some other radios like the Wouxun can send any number but the number "3" key successfully. For instance *81 gives us the time successfully but 3 used in any string doesn't work. I have modified only two usbradio.conf settings: carrierfrom = usbinvert ctcssfrom = no When I change to: ctcssfrom = dsp we can neither TX or RX. Is there another setting that might help in the usbrdio.conf or any other config file? Can anyone help? It is a young ARC and most members use a Wouxon HT. Thanks in advance, George

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Re: [App_rpt-users] Couple of issues...
by Tim Sawyer 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

No wonder you've complained the levels are wrong. You need to make the software set the levels or you will have crap audio. So, neither transmit nor receive levels can be set with simple-tune-menu? That's weird, clearly something is wrong. Double check your wiring. I've never heard of a case where there is rpt audio but the soft pots won't adjust it. Maybe some one here on the list will chime in with some ideas. -- Tim :wq On Mar 18, 2013, at 3:24 AM, Ryan Collier <kb8pmy(a)kb8pmy.net> wrote: > I have had it at full scale, 500, and 0. Nothing changes. These settings never change anything. My levels going out never get higher or lower with these settings. I have to manually control the output to the radio with a pot not the software. > > Ryan > > > On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 12:20 AM, Tim Sawyer <tim.sawyer(a)me.com> wrote: > The settings from running simple-tune-menu (not simpleusb, that implies you are editing the file. Don't do that) should be near half scale which is around 500. Zero is not where you want the settings. > -- > Tim > :wq > > On Mar 17, 2013, at 8:51 PM, Ryan Collier <kb8pmy(a)kb8pmy.net> wrote: > >> Thanks for all the information. Sorry I wrote this half a sleep lastnight. >> >> I should have never said anything about echolink. Echolink is not the main link. Yes, asterisk is comtrolling the radios. (Repeater Interface). I have ran simpleusb many many many times. In order for me to get good repeated audio( meaning input radio, asterisk, to output radio) all the settings are zero and I have to add resistors to the audio. Also, allison and cw iders and loud and at the correct level. Echolink ( since it was mentioned) is set at default. But for some reason on some links the audio coming though the repeater tx radio is very low. I acutually have to turn the radio up. But I do have to make sure I turn the radio back down before the local rx audio or iders come across cause it will blow your radio away. Is there a setting or something on the just the internet asterisk audio to bring it up 3db? Like I said a few lines before, the local repeated audio is fine and all the simpleusb setting are 0. >> >> Keith on the iaxrpt. I have tried putting the call in the callerid spot in iaxrpt. But I still get ghost. Is there something else I need to add to the iax.conf or extensions.conf to pick that up? I had it reading caller id but it was the number not the name. >> >> On the voicemail I can star 6 and then the extension number. I am guessing not passing the DTMF tones is the problem now. But If I open that will it pass through every link and rf that I have open? Or would it be better if you can only read your email via sip or iax client? >> >> Ryan >> >> On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 11:15 AM, George Csahanin <george(a)dyb.com> wrote: >> To triple the comment, you sound like your general audio settings are bad. Echolink audio is nothing short of horrible, don't set up to that. If you set the repeater modulation as per the asterisk app_rpt setup procedure the audio will be fantastic. Except for echolink. In rpt.conf there are settings to increase/decrease audio levels to and from echolink. But good luck setting those, as far as I have seen there is no "standard" for Echolink. There is very definetly for the Asterisk/Allstar side. >> >> But another part of your comment makes me curious, is the computer running Asterisk the controller for the repeater? That's best but it sounds like you may have said computer connected to a repeater controller. All bets are off there. I say this because you suggest that the repeater audio is ok, but asterisk conncts are low. This suggests a repeater audio path that is different for loacl repeat audio and asterisk/allstar. >> >> GeorgeC >> W2DB >> 2360 >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Keith Goobie >> To: Ryan Collier ; app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org >> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 8:57 AM >> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Couple of issues... >> >> Ryan >> >> 1. Another users suggested that you make sure that the Asterisk audio be set-up first. This is very good counsel. Follow the procedures as dictated in the allstarlink.org web site. Once that is complete, you can adjust the Echolink audio as a parameter in the usbradio config file. Look for erxgain and etxgain in rpt.conf. >> >> 2. When the user sets up the iaxrpt client, the second tab in the preferences allows the user to set his callsign. Whne that is done, he will be announced on the node. If the user does not set this he connects in a stealthy manner. Otherwise if a value is set, then they are announced during connects and disconnects. If everyone follows this, then you can move forward with a common userid and password. >> >> 3. Where is your voicemail with respect to asterisk & the bare repeater. You need to supply a little more detail, before people can respond. I think that you are looking to pass dtmf from a remote user to your repeater so that they can get voicemail – but I am guessing that this is what you are seeking. >> >> Cheers >> Keith / VA3YC >> >> >> On 3/15/13 11:31 PM, "Ryan Collier" <kb8pmy(a)kb8pmy.net> wrote: >> >> Greetings, >> >> I have been working on the node the past couple of days. >> >> Here is my problems. >> >> 1. The incoming echolink audio is fine the repeater audio is fine. But the incoming asterisk connects are low. Can I adjust that? >> >> 2. When an iaxrpt user connects. I can not get the caller id out for that person. I have ,made everyone there own sign in. It is easier on me. Is there a way I can fix this? >> >> 3. I have voicemail working ont he repeater. You can access it from RF. But I can not get it to the point where they can check there mail. I can not get login to voiccemailmain to work right. Can I get help on this also? >> >> 73 >> Ryan >> KB8PMY >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> App_rpt-users mailing list >> App_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org >> http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users >> >> -- >> keith(a)goobie.org >> Keith Goobie >> Richmond Hill, ON, CANADA >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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Fwd: Couple of issues...
by Ryan Collier 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Thanks for all the information. Sorry I wrote this half a sleep lastnight. I should have never said anything about echolink. Echolink is not the main link. Yes, asterisk is comtrolling the radios. (Repeater Interface). I have ran simpleusb many many many times. In order for me to get good repeated audio( meaning input radio, asterisk, to output radio) all the settings are zero and I have to add resistors to the audio. Also, allison and cw iders and loud and at the correct level. Echolink ( since it was mentioned) is set at default. But for some reason on some links the audio coming though the repeater tx radio is very low. I acutually have to turn the radio up. But I do have to make sure I turn the radio back down before the local rx audio or iders come across cause it will blow your radio away. Is there a setting or something on the just the internet asterisk audio to bring it up 3db? Like I said a few lines before, the local repeated audio is fine and all the simpleusb setting are 0. Keith on the iaxrpt. I have tried putting the call in the callerid spot in iaxrpt. But I still get ghost. Is there something else I need to add to the iax.conf or extensions.conf to pick that up? I had it reading caller id but it was the number not the name. On the voicemail I can star 6 and then the extension number. I am guessing not passing the DTMF tones is the problem now. But If I open that will it pass through every link and rf that I have open? Or would it be better if you can only read your email via sip or iax client? Ryan On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 11:15 AM, George Csahanin <george(a)dyb.com> wrote: > ** > To triple the comment, you sound like your general audio settings are bad. > Echolink audio is nothing short of horrible, don't set up to that. If you > set the repeater modulation as per the asterisk app_rpt setup procedure the > audio will be fantastic. Except for echolink. In rpt.conf there are > settings to increase/decrease audio levels to and from echolink. But good > luck setting those, as far as I have seen there is no "standard" for > Echolink. There is very definetly for the Asterisk/Allstar side. > > But another part of your comment makes me curious, is the computer running > Asterisk the controller for the repeater? That's best but it sounds like > you may have said computer connected to a repeater controller. All bets are > off there. I say this because you suggest that the repeater audio is ok, > but asterisk conncts are low. This suggests a repeater audio path that is > different for loacl repeat audio and asterisk/allstar. > > GeorgeC > W2DB > 2360 > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Keith Goobie <keith(a)goobie.org> > *To:* Ryan Collier <kb8pmy(a)kb8pmy.net> ; app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org > *Sent:* Saturday, March 16, 2013 8:57 AM > *Subject:* Re: [App_rpt-users] Couple of issues... > > Ryan > > 1. Another users suggested that you make sure that the Asterisk audio be > set-up first. This is very good counsel. Follow the procedures as > dictated in the allstarlink.org web site. Once that is complete, you can > adjust the Echolink audio as a parameter in the usbradio config file. > Look for erxgain and etxgain in rpt.conf. > > 2. When the user sets up the iaxrpt client, the second tab in the > preferences allows the user to set his callsign. Whne that is done, he > will be announced on the node. If the user does not set this he connects > in a stealthy manner. Otherwise if a value is set, then they are announced > during connects and disconnects. If everyone follows this, then you can > move forward with a common userid and password. > > 3. Where is your voicemail with respect to asterisk & the bare repeater. > You need to supply a little more detail, before people can respond. I > think that you are looking to pass dtmf from a remote user to your repeater > so that they can get voicemail – but I am guessing that this is what you > are seeking. > > Cheers > Keith / VA3YC > > > On 3/15/13 11:31 PM, "Ryan Collier" <kb8pmy(a)kb8pmy.net> wrote: > > Greetings, > > I have been working on the node the past couple of days. > > Here is my problems. > > 1. The incoming echolink audio is fine the repeater audio is fine. But the > incoming asterisk connects are low. Can I adjust that? > > 2. When an iaxrpt user connects. I can not get the caller id out for that > person. I have ,made everyone there own sign in. It is easier on me. Is > there a way I can fix this? > > 3. I have voicemail working ont he repeater. You can access it from RF. > But I can not get it to the point where they can check there mail. I can > not get login to voiccemailmain to work right. Can I get help on this also? > > 73 > Ryan > KB8PMY > > > ------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt-users mailing list > App_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org > http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users > > > -- > keith(a)goobie.org > Keith Goobie > Richmond Hill, ON, CANADA > >

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