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Beagle Bone Black how many interfaces
by Sean Smith 15 Feb '14

15 Feb '14

Ok so if the BB Black isn't an option, what are the minimum hardware specs I should be looking for when I go looking for a thin client? ideally I want four or five radio ports. Simple USB connections radios will supply cos / tos signals. and honestly I don't really need or care for linking it via the internet so less over head there. Thanks Sean, VE6SAR

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Re: [App_rpt-users] SIP Help Needed
by Bill Hurlock 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

I have tried several SIP clients with the same results. As mentioned I have checked to make sure NAT=YES is in my config files. Are there any port's that have to be looked at in the router at the server end other than the SIP port? All of the clients I have tried work behind the router. Bill Hurlock From: Bill Hurlock Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 6:27 PM To: 'app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org' Subject: SIP Help Needed I use CSIP Simple on my cell Phone. When I'm on my local WiFi all is well. If I go on the road and log into a WiFi system somewhere. I can register the account but it only seems to be a inward path only. When I watch CLI remotely, I see the connect, Answer, Wait, Playback going out OK but hear nothing on the Cell phone end. Than I see some CLI error messages that seem to point to the fact it isn't getting info back from the Cell phone end after which it processes a disconnect. Is this a port issue at the distant end of the link or something I have wrong on the Server end?? As I mentioned it works perfect when logged in on WiFI on the same network as the server. IAX clients seem to be having a similar issue connecting from the cell however IAXRpt works OK from the cell phone network using my PC to connect home to the server. Any ideas on this as I know people are using SIP OK out in the field. Bill Hurlock CPCommunications 856-234-1661 Office 856-264-1010<http://www.totalrf.com/> Cell www.cpcomms.com<http://www.cpcomms.com/> WA2TQI

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Quad PCI Radio Card
by Chris Andrist 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

I keep getting this error when I run ztcfg: ZT_CHANCONFIG failed on channel 1: No such device or address (6) ztcfg -vv Zaptel Version: 1.4.12.1RPT_A Echo Canceller: MG2 Configuration ====================== Channel map: Channel 01: E & M (Default) (Slaves: 01) Channel 02: E & M (Default) (Slaves: 02) Channel 03: E & M (Default) (Slaves: 03) Channel 04: E & M (Default) (Slaves: 04) 4 channels to configure. ZT_CHANCONFIG failed on channel 1: No such device or address (6) File Contents of /etc/zaptel.conf # # zaptel.conf # e&m=1-4 loadzone = us defaultzone=us #tx=1072 # Uncomment for CTCSS encode and decode #ctcss=1072,1,1072 invertcor=y #debouncetime=10 channels=1 invertcor=y #debouncetime=10 channels=2 invertcor=y #debouncetime=10 channels=3 invertcor=y #debouncetime=10 channels=4 # # End of file # Can anybody see what I am doing wrong? Regards, Chris Andrist, KC7WSU

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Re: [App_rpt-users] Re :__Problems_with_Echolink
by mike＠midnighteng.com 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

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Re: [App_rpt-users] App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 60, Issue 39
by Ken 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

My understanding is that a USB port looks for the voltage dip caused by connecting your device - USB devices are supposed to have a capacitor on the +5 line just to cause a surge of current on connection. If you re-plug before it discharges, the port probably will not initialize properly. The other issue with the URI is that it basically connects the DC ground of the computer through to the DC ground of the radio. There are some 600 nH chokes that don't do much of anything below VHF frequencies. With one setup, I had an audio hum problem caused by ground loop currents. Connecting a short, direct, #10 wire between the radio chassis and the computer chassis neatly fixed this. It might help a bit with HF RFI too, possibly in addition to the ferrites on the other cables. The RF would still flow, but not through the URI. 73 Ken Attached Message From: Geoff <ars.w5omr(a)gmail.com> To: app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Loosing TX Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:03:20 -0600 On 02/10/2014 08:34 PM, Doug Crompton wrote: Another thing to consider on the DMK is RFI. They are very susceptible to it especially higher power HF but be aware that any RF could cause problems. I have had this happen at two different locations. The fix was ferrites on the leads in and out. One on each lead worked for me but more may be necessary depending on the severity. You can also wrap multiple turns through a single ferrite if they fit. This shows up a a locked interface and usb error messages that in my case specifically said EMI? It might not always catch that it is an EMI problem though so other errors might indicate the same thing. Since the DMK is nothing more than a fancy USB sound FOB I suspect any FOB might have this problem. Lead length both audio and USB would also be a factor. Agreed. I am curious, though, what voltage is sent back to the USB buss from the device. My reasoning is, that in -my- case, when this happened, I noticed that if I pulled the USB cord, let it set for 15 or 20 seconds, then plugged it back in, the green light lit up, and as soon as it Transmitted, that URI died, again. Shutting down the machine, to the point of letting the caps discharge, etc, then bringing everything back up, plugged in, all worked flawlessly... until, at least, I RF'ed the system again with HF signals from 75 and/or 40m.... ~sigh~ 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR

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Re: [App_rpt-users] Loosing TX
by Bob Roszkowski 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

Hello Mike, This is good information. I looked at dmesg and saw there are 3 USB HUBs (6 ports total: 2 on the side, 3 on the back and 1 internal). I am using the Asus Eee All In One machines. I got a bunch of them free because the touchscreen went out. These were pulls as old POSs (Point of Sale, not the other POS) lol These machines are great onsite for me because I dont need anything extra other than a USB KB. I have the two URIs on the back of the machine and seems to be on the same hub. I will make it out to the site and move one to the side and check it is on another hub. Hopefully this will solve my TX problem. Thanks for the input. boB - W5EVH On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 1:42 PM, <mike(a)midnighteng.com> wrote: > > > From my own experience, (i have a bunch of hardware experience) > > I would say the best place to look first is the PNP interrupt assignment > even though you can't force PNP to shuffle IRQ's on most boards anymore you > can eliminate unused built in hardware to alleviate the stress. > > Mainly some other hardware in your system is sharing a IRQ with the USB > HUB and intercepting info that was not intended for it. > If using a machine with PS2 style mouse, unplug the mouse. > > > Some other things to try is to NOT plug more than one USB FOB (or any USB > device) into a single USB HUB. > This may confuse you a bit but if you have 6 USB ports built in than you > have 3 USB HUBS normally each HUB is 2 ports. > > If all fails, reset the bios to factory, "reboot", set bios again without > unneeded hardware (ie serial, parallel and unused USB when possible), > "reboot machine again" and see where you are. Don't forget to save settings > each time. > > > Sharing IRQ's in a system was not a bad idea but it only takes one piece > of hardware to not comply correctly to screw things up. > > It is always a benefit to check the hardware before tweeking any software. > Let me know if you get anywhere on this. > > ...mike/kb8jnm > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Loosing TX > From: Bob Roszkowski <bob(a)w5evh.org> > Date: Mon, February 10, 2014 2:20 pm > To: Michael Hebert <mhebert1975(a)gmail.com>, app_rpt mailing list > <app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org> > > Hi Michael, > > Thanks for the information to test the URI. It does not seem the URI is > the issue. I have swapped the URIs with new ones and they all did the same > thing. > > I believe this issue is with the PC hardware or software. Might be a USB > bus problem. I will look further into it. > > > > > boB - W5EVH > > > On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 7:45 PM, Michael Hebert <mhebert1975(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> You can try the uridiag program. >> >> Q: How can I test my URI? >> A: Download the uridiag program located at >> >> http://svn.ohnosec.org/viewvc/projects/allstar/uridiag/trunk/?root=svn&view… >> >> Un-tar it and then 'make' it. Run ./uridiag and select option C. That >> will tell you how to make a >> loop-back connector for running the diagnostics. This is the same program >> we use to test each >> URI before it leaves the factory. >> >> Q: How can I make a loop-back cable to test my URI? >> A: Get a male DB-25 connector such as L717SDB25P from www.digikey.com . >> Then wire up >> the following connections: >> Pin 1 to Pin 7 >> Pin 2 to Pin 3 >> Pin 4 to Pin 8 >> Pin 23 to Pin 24 >> 10K Resistor between Pins 21 and 22 >> 10K Resistor between Pins 21 and 23 >> For URIx (CM119) only, also include the following connections: >> Pin 5 to Pin 10 >> Pin 6 to Pin 11 >> >> >> >> On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 3:22 PM, Bob Roszkowski <bob(a)w5evh.org> wrote: >> >>> Group, >>> >>> I have a site that is acting strange. I have a server with a VHF(Mastr >>> II) and UHF(TKR-850) repeater, each with a URI. Both repeaters are linked >>> together locally. I noticed while someone is using the machine, the TX >>> will just stop while they are talking. If I switch to the other repeater, >>> the TX is working fine. The URIs Red LED goes out. This happens to both >>> machines. I have swapped and changed URIs and cables with no change. Any >>> ideas? >>> >>> boB - W5EVH >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> App_rpt-users mailing list >>> App_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org >>> http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list please visit >>> http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users and scroll >>> down to the bottom of the page. Enter your email address and press the >>> "Unsubscribe or edit options button" >>> You do not need a password to unsubscribe, you can do it via email >>> confirmation. 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Re : Problems with Echolink
by pete M 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

I have the same problem. --- Message initial --- De : torben(a)klimt-online.com Envoyé : 11 février 2014 07:40 A : app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org Objet : [App_rpt-users] Problems with Echolink hi all, i have problems with echolink on my node. after running allstar more then xx days it is not possible to connect out but it is possible to connect the node. ithink there is a file / database with the information nodenumber/ip/call and that file is not up to date. after restarting allstarlink all is working well any ideas ? tnx 73 de torben dh6mbt _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users To unsubscribe from this list please visit http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Enter your email address and press the "Unsubscribe or edit options button" You do not need a password to unsubscribe, you can do it via email confirmation. If you have trouble unsubscribing, please send a message to the list detailing the problem.

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Beagle Bone Black how many interfaces
by Sean Smith 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

Hi all, I'm completely new to app_rpt an been doing lots of reading up it. My back ground is using hardware controllers for repeater linking and I've built several IRLP nodes over the years Now I'm trying to learn something new. I'm looking at using a beagle bone black and some home made radio interfaces since to idea behind the project is to make a controller cheaper then a hardware one. How many radio interfaces can the beagle bone black realistically work with at one time? Assume full duplex connections Thanks Sean, VE6SAR Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [App_rpt-users] App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 60, Issue 32
by Steve Wright 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

> > > Hay Guys; > You have to excuse andy's comment, he's a newbee tech and has little > experience in these matters...... He's all good! People should be able to cut loose and talk how they talk, especially when excited about some new thing. For too long hams have been anal retentive about almost everything, punctuation, language, puhleeease! Bring on a new era of us being ourselves and letting all those good times roll! Enjoy ham radio and be yourself! :) Steve

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Re: [App_rpt-users] Beagle Bone Black how many interfaces
by pete M 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

like others stated. with simple usb, maybe 2. with usbradio, none. now the hard part will be to run the app.. got a PI home today and that was one thing I wanted to experiment on.. Envoyé de mon iPad > Le 2014-02-10 à 21:49, "Sean Smith" <ve6sar(a)gmail.com> a écrit : > > The radios I'm using all have there own COS / TOS so no software VOX or tone decoding required. > > Thanks > Sean > > >> On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 7:29 PM, pete M <petem001(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> that's a good question! but to answer we need more info. like will you be using simple usb or radio usb? >> >> In plain word, will you be using hardware input to do ctcss and cor signal or will you detect it by using the dsp software? >> >> Envoyé de mon iPad >> >> > Le 2014-02-10 à 18:54, "Sean Smith" <ve6sar(a)gmail.com> a écrit : >> > >> > Hi all, >> > >> > I'm completely new to app_rpt an been doing lots of reading up it. >> > >> > My back ground is using hardware controllers for repeater linking and >> > I've built several IRLP nodes over the years >> > >> > Now I'm trying to learn something new. >> > >> > I'm looking at using a beagle bone black and some home made radio >> > interfaces since to idea behind the project is to make a controller >> > cheaper then a hardware one. >> > >> > How many radio interfaces can the beagle bone black realistically work >> > with at one time? >> > >> > Assume full duplex connections >> > >> > Thanks >> > Sean, VE6SAR >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > _______________________________________________ >> > App_rpt-users mailing list >> > App_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org >> > http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users >> > >> > To unsubscribe from this list please visit http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Enter your email address and press the "Unsubscribe or edit options button" >> > You do not need a password to unsubscribe, you can do it via email confirmation. If you have trouble unsubscribing, please send a message to the list detailing the problem. >

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