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RTCM problem
by R Dahl 14 Jun '15

14 Jun '15

Hi, Ive been struggling for weeks trying to use the dsp squelch. The sql and diode calibration routine seems to work like the book says as well as setting all the rx/tx levels. The problem is when I set the squelch pot which seems to do nothing at all. It all works as I believe it should when using ext COR from the radio. Repeat and echolink and offline functions all work. It seems odd(to me) that the sql pot setting always returns zero. Main and status displays are below, followed by voter.conf Any suggestions? Ross 1 - Serial # (1234) (which is MAC ADDR 00:04:A3:00:04:D2) 2 - VOTER Server Address (FQDN) (10.0.0.140) 3 - VOTER Server Port (667), 4 - Local Port (Override) (0) 5 - Client Password (xxxx), 6 - Host Password (xxxx) 7 - Tx Buffer Length (3000) 8 - GPS Data Protocol (0=NMEA, 1=TSIP) (0) 9 - GPS Serial Polarity (0=Non-Inverted, 1=Inverted) (0) 10 - GPS PPS Polarity (0=Non-Inverted, 1=Inverted, 2=NONE) (2) 11 - GPS Baud Rate (4800) 12 - External CTCSS (0=Ignore, 1=Non-Inverted, 2=Inverted) (2) 13 - COR Type (0=Normal, 1=IGNORE COR, 2=No Receiver) (1) 14 - Debug Level (0) 15 - Alt. VOTER Server Address (FQDN) () 16 - Alt. VOTER Server Port (Override) (0) 17 - DSP/BEW Mode NOT SUPPORTED 18 - "Duplex Mode 3" (0=DISABLED, 1-255 Hang Time) (1/10 secs) (0) 19 - Simulcast Launch Delay (0) (approx 200 ns, 5 = 1us, > 0 to ENA SC) 20 - Ext. CTCSS Input Threshold (850) (0-1023) 97 - RX Level, 98 - Status, 99 - Save Values to EEPROM i - IP Parameters menu, o - Offline Mode Parameters menu q - Disconnect Remote Console Session, r - reboot system, d - diagnostics Enter Selection (1-20,97-99,r,q,d) : ----98---- S/W Version: 1.46 03/04/2014 System Uptime: 15834.4 Secs IP Address: 10.0.0.134 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 10.0.0.1 Primary DNS: 10.0.0.1 Secondary DNS: 8.8.4.4 DHCP: 1 VOTER Server IP: 10.0.0.140 VOTER Server UDP Port: 667 OUR UDP Port: 667 GPS Lock: 0 Connected: 1 COR: 1 EXT CTCSS IN: 1 PTT: 0 RSSI: 255 Current Samples / Sec.: 0 Current Peak Audio Level: 58800 Squelch Noise Gain Value: 14, Diode Cal. Value: 43, SQL pot 0 Press The Any Key (Enter) To Continue ----voter.conf--- [general] port = 667 buflen = 500 password = xxxx [40526] 40526 = xxxx,nodeemp,transmit,mulaw

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GPIO Timeouts
by Barry 14 Jun '15

14 Jun '15

Hi I have used the cop61 to switch GPIO Port1 on/off no problems I have a macro that does 2 commands one switching the GPIO on/off and another that does localplay <sound_file> to say enabled or disabled etc. I am looking to figure out how I can auto control this so that if a user sends the dtmf code to turn on the GPIO Port1 and leaves it on after a period of time say 30 mins later the command then times_out and resets its self back to the off state ? is there a way to do that ? I have been looking at functions and things cant quite figure it out ? Thanks All Barry G8SAU Node 2536

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Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM problem
by Jesse Lloyd 14 Jun '15

14 Jun '15

That could be, ya poke around with a DMM. Seems like you've got everything set right. Jesse > On Jun 13, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Ve6ars <ve6ars(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Quick note from my phone on way out for supper. > I've done the cal processes many times and variations and Sql pot never moved from zero. > I actually suspect the pot itself as it does not act correctly when I meter it. > Gotta eat a lobster. > Later Ross > > > > > > >> On Jun 13, 2015, at 6:28 PM, Jesse Lloyd <ve7lyd(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> My guess is the squelch didn't calibrate properly. I'd run through that process again. Change COR back to normal, take the coax off the radio, flick SW2-2 and SW2-3 and wait for the LED to go solid, then flick then back. >> >> When COR is set to normal does the SQL pot in "98" show something other than 0? >> >> Jesse >> >>> On Jun 13, 2015, at 5:21 PM, R Dahl <ve6ars(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks, yes the audio is unsquelched from the disc. >>> When COR type is "normal", it is impossible to turn the carrier light off. SQL pot does nothing. Thats why, for the moment, I hooked up COR from radio to get it working. >>> Good point on the de-emph, I missed that. >>> Ross >>> >>>> On Sat, Jun 13, 2015 at 6:05 PM, Jesse Lloyd <ve7lyd(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Do you have unsquelched discriminator Rx audio running to the RTCM? >>>> >>>> 13 COR type needs to be "normal" otherwise it'll just use the PL input pin for squelch. >>>> >>>> Also I believe you won't want nodemph set in voter.conf either since discriminator audio is typically flat (FM), so audio will will need to be deemphasized in software. >>>> >>>> Jesse >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> > On Jun 13, 2015, at 4:23 PM, R Dahl <ve6ars(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > Hi, >>>> > Ive been struggling for weeks trying to use the dsp squelch. The sql and diode calibration routine seems to work like the book says as well as setting all the rx/tx levels. The problem is when I set the squelch pot which seems to do nothing at all. It all works as I believe it should when using ext COR from the radio. Repeat and echolink and offline functions all work. It seems odd(to me) that the sql pot setting always returns zero. Main and status displays are below, followed by voter.conf >>>> > Any suggestions? >>>> > Ross >>>> > >>>> > 1 - Serial # (1234) (which is MAC ADDR 00:04:A3:00:04:D2) >>>> > 2 - VOTER Server Address (FQDN) (10.0.0.140) >>>> > 3 - VOTER Server Port (667), 4 - Local Port (Override) (0) >>>> > 5 - Client Password (xxxx), 6 - Host Password (xxxx) >>>> > 7 - Tx Buffer Length (3000) >>>> > 8 - GPS Data Protocol (0=NMEA, 1=TSIP) (0) >>>> > 9 - GPS Serial Polarity (0=Non-Inverted, 1=Inverted) (0) >>>> > 10 - GPS PPS Polarity (0=Non-Inverted, 1=Inverted, 2=NONE) (2) >>>> > 11 - GPS Baud Rate (4800) >>>> > 12 - External CTCSS (0=Ignore, 1=Non-Inverted, 2=Inverted) (2) >>>> > 13 - COR Type (0=Normal, 1=IGNORE COR, 2=No Receiver) (1) >>>> > 14 - Debug Level (0) >>>> > 15 - Alt. VOTER Server Address (FQDN) () >>>> > 16 - Alt. VOTER Server Port (Override) (0) >>>> > 17 - DSP/BEW Mode NOT SUPPORTED >>>> > 18 - "Duplex Mode 3" (0=DISABLED, 1-255 Hang Time) (1/10 secs) (0) >>>> > 19 - Simulcast Launch Delay (0) (approx 200 ns, 5 = 1us, > 0 to ENA SC) >>>> > 20 - Ext. CTCSS Input Threshold (850) (0-1023) >>>> > 97 - RX Level, 98 - Status, 99 - Save Values to EEPROM >>>> > i - IP Parameters menu, o - Offline Mode Parameters menu >>>> > q - Disconnect Remote Console Session, r - reboot system, d - diagnostics >>>> > >>>> > Enter Selection (1-20,97-99,r,q,d) : >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > ----98---- >>>> > S/W Version: 1.46 03/04/2014 >>>> > System Uptime: 15834.4 Secs >>>> > IP Address: 10.0.0.134 >>>> > Netmask: 255.255.255.0 >>>> > Gateway: 10.0.0.1 >>>> > Primary DNS: 10.0.0.1 >>>> > Secondary DNS: 8.8.4.4 >>>> > DHCP: 1 >>>> > VOTER Server IP: 10.0.0.140 >>>> > VOTER Server UDP Port: 667 >>>> > OUR UDP Port: 667 >>>> > GPS Lock: 0 >>>> > Connected: 1 >>>> > COR: 1 >>>> > EXT CTCSS IN: 1 >>>> > PTT: 0 >>>> > RSSI: 255 >>>> > Current Samples / Sec.: 0 >>>> > Current Peak Audio Level: 58800 >>>> > Squelch Noise Gain Value: 14, Diode Cal. Value: 43, SQL pot 0 >>>> > >>>> > Press The Any Key (Enter) To Continue >>>> > >>>> > ----voter.conf--- >>>> > [general] >>>> > port = 667 >>>> > buflen = 500 >>>> > password = xxxx >>>> > >>>> > [40526] >>>> > 40526 = xxxx,nodeemp,transmit,mulaw >>>> > >>>> > _______________________________________________ >>>> > 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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script for connecting node
by Michael Miller 13 Jun '15

13 Jun '15

Does anyone have a cron script for connecting my node to another node ? I need to check my node on my repeater that it is reconnected every hour after it is used by people . I need a cron script to reconnect my 2 nodes together every hour . Where would I put this script too. Thank you: Mike N6IQY Node 27522

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Need help please
by Robert Newberry 12 Jun '15

12 Jun '15

Ok so about two days ago while talking to someone I noticed my node stopped encoding PL. I was on the road and just rebooted my server and all was well. It did it again today I was next to my server so I completely shut down and removed the power and then restated. I am still node encoding PL. I verified this by a service monitor. I also rechecked usbradio.conf and nothing has changed. Here is a cut paste from this morning. Any help anyone can offer to help me would be great I am still learning linux. Hopefully you can read it and it formats ok across e-mail. Thank you [Jun 12 07:51:44] NOTICE[2113] cdr.c: CDR simple logging enabled. [Jun 12 07:51:44] NOTICE[2113] loader.c: 148 modules will be loaded. [Jun 12 07:51:46] NOTICE[2113] res_smdi.c: Unable to load config smdi.conf: SMDI disabled [Jun 12 07:51:46] WARNING[2113] res_smdi.c: No SMDI interfaces are available to listen on, not starting SMDI listener. [Jun 12 07:51:47] WARNING[2113] res_musiconhold.c: No music on hold classes configured, disabling music on hold. [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx_dundi.c: Unable to look up host 'N1XBM' [Jun 12 07:51:48] ERROR[2113] chan_voter.c: Unable to load config voter.conf [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] app_followme.c: No follow me config file (followme.conf), so no follow me [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-NOANSWER', priority 1 in 'radio-control', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-BUSY', priority 1 in 'radio-control', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-ANSWER', priority 1 in 'radio-control', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension '_s-.', priority 1 in 'radio-control', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-NOANSWER', priority 1 in 'radio-control', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-BUSY', priority 1 in 'radio-control', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-ANSWER', priority 1 in 'radio-control', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension '_s-.', priority 1 in 'radio-control', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-NOANSWER', priority 1 in 'autopatch', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-BUSY', priority 1 in 'autopatch', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-ANSWER', priority 1 in 'autopatch', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension '_s-.', priority 1 in 'autopatch', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-NOANSWER', priority 1 in 'autopatch', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-BUSY', priority 1 in 'autopatch', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension 's-ANSWER', priority 1 in 'autopatch', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] WARNING[2113] pbx.c: Unable to register extension '_s-.', priority 1 in 'autopatch', already in use [Jun 12 07:51:48] NOTICE[2113] app_queue.c: No call queueing config file (queues.conf), so no call queues [Jun 12 07:51:49] NOTICE[2113] app_radbridge.c: Unable to open radio bridging configuration rpt.conf. Radio Bridging disabled. [Jun 12 07:51:49] ERROR[2113] chan_tlb.c: Unable to load config tlb.conf [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2113] cdr_custom.c: Failed to load configuration file. Module not activated. [Jun 12 07:51:49] ERROR[2113] chan_echolink.c: Unable to load config echolink.conf [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2113] acl.c: is not a valid IP [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2113] frame.c: Cannot allow unknown format 'g726aa12' [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2113] frame.c: Cannot allow unknown format 'g726aa12' [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2113] frame.c: Cannot allow unknown format 'g726aa12' [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2113] frame.c: Cannot allow unknown format 'g726aa12' [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2113] frame.c: Cannot allow unknown format 'g726aa12' [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2113] frame.c: Cannot allow unknown format 'g726aa12' [Jun 12 07:51:49] NOTICE[2113] app_gps.c: Unable to load config gps.conf [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2113] app_festival.c: No such configuration file festival.conf [Jun 12 07:51:49] NOTICE[2113] chan_simpleusb.c: Unable to load config simpleusb.conf [Jun 12 07:51:49] NOTICE[2113] chan_agent.c: No agent configuration found -- agent support disabled [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2113] chan_beagle.c: chan_beagle declining module load since WE ARE NOT A BEAGLEBOARD!! [Jun 12 07:51:49] ERROR[2113] codec_dahdi.c: Failed to open /dev/zap/transcode: No such file or directory [Jun 12 07:51:49] NOTICE[2113] pbx_ael.c: Starting AEL load process. [Jun 12 07:51:49] NOTICE[2113] pbx_ael.c: AEL load process: calculated config file name '/etc/asterisk/extensions.ael'. [Jun 12 07:51:49] NOTICE[2113] pbx_ael.c: File /etc/asterisk/extensions.ael not found; AEL declining load [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2113] cdr_csv.c: unable to load config: cdr.conf [Jun 12 07:51:49] NOTICE[2240] app_rpt.c: Normal Repeater Init 27086 [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2267] chan_usbradio.c: Loaded parameters from usbradio_tune_usb27086.conf for device usb27086 . [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2266] chan_usbradio.c: Possibly stuck USB read channel. [usb27086] [Jun 12 07:51:49] WARNING[2266] chan_usbradio.c: Nope, USB read channel [usb27086] wasn't stuck after all. [Jun 12 07:51:53] NOTICE[2262] chan_iax2.c: Peer '7252' is now UNREACHABLE! Time: 0 [Jun 12 07:51:54] NOTICE[2254] chan_iax2.c: Peer '7252' is now REACHABLE! Time: 148 [Jun 12 07:55:00] NOTICE[2259] chan_iax2.c: Peer '7252' is now UNREACHABLE! Time: 1128 [Jun 12 07:55:30] NOTICE[2260] chan_iax2.c: Peer '7252' is now REACHABLE! Time: 163 [Jun 12 07:57:04] NOTICE[2266] chan_usbradio.c: Got DTMF char 1 duration 64 ms [Jun 12 07:57:14] NOTICE[2266] chan_usbradio.c: Got DTMF char 2 duration 42 ms [Jun 12 08:04:32] NOTICE[2266] chan_usbradio.c: Got DTMF char 2 duration 3 ms [Jun 12 08:04:49] NOTICE[2266] chan_usbradio.c: Got DTMF char 1 duration 64 ms [Jun 12 08:12:12] NOTICE[2266] chan_usbradio.c: Got DTMF char A duration 21 ms [Jun 12 08:12:23] NOTICE[2266] chan_usbradio.c: Got DTMF char 1 duration 21 ms [Jun 12 08:13:19] NOTICE[2266] chan_usbradio.c: Got DTMF char 4 duration 21 ms N1XBM Apparare Scientor Paratus Communicare Allstar Node # 27086, 41540, 41812

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statistics server...
by Alberto Enrique Puig 12 Jun '15

12 Jun '15

Hi everybody, I wonder if the AllStar Link statistics server is having some difficulties. I have 3 allstar nodes and suddenly, no reports in this server. Thanks, Alberto KP4AP > From: app_rpt-users-request(a)ohnosec.org > Subject: App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 76, Issue 24 > To: app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org > Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2015 01:47:22 -0400 > > Send App_rpt-users mailing list submissions to > app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > app_rpt-users-request(a)ohnosec.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > app_rpt-users-owner(a)ohnosec.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of App_rpt-users digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Setting Up a Remote Base w/RTCM (R. Wayne) > 2. Re: Setting Up a Remote Base w/RTCM (R. Wayne) > 3. Re: Setting Up a Remote Base w/RTCM (KD8USF) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:53:16 -0700 > From: "R. Wayne" <allstar(a)controlservers.net> > To: "Jeff Carrier" <k0jsc.jeff(a)gmail.com> > Cc: app_rpt mailing list <app_rpt-users(a)ohnosec.org> > Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Setting Up a Remote Base w/RTCM > Message-ID: <C5976060B63E40A8970097FB79D00E67@delllaptop> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I have Radio Doctor but it states that it will not activate the accessory pins on the back ? just the frequency and PL info. > > From: Jeff Carrier > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 4:17 PM > To: R. Wayne > Cc: app_rpt mailing list > Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Setting Up a Remote Base w/RTCM > > The GM300 and M120 can be programmed by a piece of windows software called "radio doctor" that works quite well. Radio Doctor is not motorola software so i'm assuming it's perfectly legal. > > On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 11:36 AM, R. Wayne <allstar(a)controlservers.net> wrote: > > Our remote base isn?t cutting it. It is half-duplex using a Vertex VX-4200. We are told that the audio has no bottom, it is sending CWID that it hears from the repeater (I knew why) and is sending pulses. I didn?t set the hardware or software up, so as I ask please know that I am at the top of a mountain and the remote base at the bottom where we have internet. Here?s what we are dealing with. Our intent is to attach the RTCM at the repeater site once we have internet up there. Until then... > > The DB-15 on the back of the Vertex VX-4200 is *almost* capable of being used as a repeater controller output. > > Pin 1 = TX Audio > Pin 2 = RX Audio > Pin 6 = External PTT > Pin 9 = COR (see notes) > Pin 15 = GRND > > COR is achieved by creating voltage divider using other pins. Only then will one get COR but not COS. PL will only make it to the speaker on the front panel and rear jack. PL IS NOT on pin 2. Pin 2 is squelched but when it receives the repeater?s built-in controller (a Motorola MSF-5000). Every time our CWID goes off our remote base sends it to everyone. > > Here are the problems. First, we?re told that we are committing link abuse by ?jumping? or key clicking every time someone else transmits on a node our node replies. I don?t know what I am talking bout at this point. :-) > > Next I am told that our audio has no bottom end. No bass. The pin that we?re able to pull from is the only source that we?re aware of and is the pin used by Vertex to send audio to their VRS (mobile repeater). > > http://www.shercoares.org/doc_files/manuals/vx4200_sm.pdf > > I?ve been told to turn PL off and let the repeater pass through the tone. But please remember that pin 2 has no PL on it. Only the front panel speaker and rear speaker jack audio are muted by PL. > > The easiest solution may be a GM300 but I cannot get the darn software on our old 386 laptop. The floppy decided to only read those created by itself. We?re puckered up on this one. > > Suggestions are appeciated. > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Motorola MT1000 for Allstar node
by Eric Guth 12 Jun '15

12 Jun '15

Folks, Has anyone made an Allstar node using the Motorola MT1000 portable radios. We have a few kicking around here and want to re-task them. 73, Eric 4Z1UG / WA6IGR Allstar Node: 28422 Check out my Podcast at: www.qsotoday.com<http://www.qsotoday.com> 4Z1UG(a)guth.us<mailto:4Z1UG@guth.us> Israel Direct: 077-950-9451 USA Direct: +1-720-377-3840 Skype: ericrguth

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Setting Up a Remote Base w/RTCM
by R. Wayne 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Our remote base isn’t cutting it. It is half-duplex using a Vertex VX-4200. We are told that the audio has no bottom, it is sending CWID that it hears from the repeater (I knew why) and is sending pulses. I didn’t set the hardware or software up, so as I ask please know that I am at the top of a mountain and the remote base at the bottom where we have internet. Here’s what we are dealing with. Our intent is to attach the RTCM at the repeater site once we have internet up there. Until then... The DB-15 on the back of the Vertex VX-4200 is *almost* capable of being used as a repeater controller output. Pin 1 = TX Audio Pin 2 = RX Audio Pin 6 = External PTT Pin 9 = COR (see notes) Pin 15 = GRND COR is achieved by creating voltage divider using other pins. Only then will one get COR but not COS. PL will only make it to the speaker on the front panel and rear jack. PL IS NOT on pin 2. Pin 2 is squelched but when it receives the repeater’s built-in controller (a Motorola MSF-5000). Every time our CWID goes off our remote base sends it to everyone. Here are the problems. First, we’re told that we are committing link abuse by “jumping” or key clicking every time someone else transmits on a node our node replies. I don’t know what I am talking bout at this point. :-) Next I am told that our audio has no bottom end. No bass. The pin that we’re able to pull from is the only source that we’re aware of and is the pin used by Vertex to send audio to their VRS (mobile repeater). http://www.shercoares.org/doc_files/manuals/vx4200_sm.pdf I’ve been told to turn PL off and let the repeater pass through the tone. But please remember that pin 2 has no PL on it. Only the front panel speaker and rear speaker jack audio are muted by PL. The easiest solution may be a GM300 but I cannot get the darn software on our old 386 laptop. The floppy decided to only read those created by itself. We’re puckered up on this one. Suggestions are appeciated.

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RTCM Network Duplex Mismatch
by Jesse Lloyd 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Hey All, I'm having some issues trying to get my server talking to my RTCM without creating a duplex mismatch. I have 2 nics on my server, eth1 connects to my MAN which has my Rx only voter sites on it, and eth0 has a cross over cable and connects directly to my master / Tx site. I've been using ethtool to set and see the port settings for eth0, and when I set the RTCM to half and eth0 to autoneg it fails autoneg and defaults to 10 half. So this should work, but ethtool shows a bunch of Rx CRC errors indicating a link speed mismatch. If I change the RTCM to full duplex, I'd expect problems, but I don't see any Rx CRC errors and everything seems to work fine. Question is, is there a diagnostic screen or debug level in the RTCM that will show my ethernet Rx errors / CRC errors? Has any one else come across weirdness with the RTCM and duplex mismatches? Feature wish: 100 Mbps autoneg for the RTCM, lol. Thanks, Jesse VE7LYD

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Remote Bases with 16 channel radios?
by Skyler F 10 Jun '15

10 Jun '15

Has anybody ever created a remote base with a radio like the SM120 16 channel commercial radio? Would it be possible to use the URI to specify the channel I want to go to, for example, hooking a GPIO pin to the "channel -" button and hooking another to the "channel +" button? So if I am on channel 1 and want to go to 7, the GPIO for "chan +" would have to pulse 6 times. That wouldn't be very reliable probably because there is no confirmation that you are actually on the right channel, but this is how I would do it: When a channel change is requested, pulse 16 or more times on the "chan -" button to make sure it is on channel 1. Then count the + button up to the channel number you want to go to. That idea, however wouldn't work on the SM120 because going below channel 1 brings you back to 16. Another idea I have is put one channel on a frequency reference (maybe those 150mhz re-broadcasts of radio stations?) and then find the channel you want based on that reference. Another idea yet would be to use a few more GPIO pins to see which elements of the 7-segment displays are lit up and then make an estimate on which channel you currently are on. Any other ideas? 73 Skyler kd0whb

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