December 2017 - App_rpt-users - lists.keekles.org

Stats server update
by David McGough 08 Dec '17

08 Dec '17

Hi Everyone, The stats server is running again, as many have noticed. There was a network outage with the hosting provider, earlier. Also, while performing a system check-out, we found that the server is experiencing some periodic overloading issues, due to the constantly increasing number of AllStar users....More users is a good thing!! We've made some minor changes with the stats server software to maximize performance and minimize wasted CPU cycles. As such, there are some minor changes on the main and other web pages. One change is that the global bubble map, which was at the top of the main stats page, had been taken down. That image take a lot of compute time to generate and is now so big that's it's probably not too useful. A server upgrade is now scheduled to better meet the increasing future performance needs. Thanks for your support! 73, David KB4FXC

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Re: [App_rpt-users] Access of nodes 42860 and 28781
by Dave Newmyer 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

Thanks for the replies! Just got home. 73, Dave N n0km --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Is either node 42860 or 28781 accessible from other nodes?
by Dave Newmyer 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

Hello, I have the two above nodes, but not sure that they can be accessed from the outside. Have opened up the three ports, but believe my ISP is blocking them further upstream. I'll be in and out, but if you would try the connect and let me know here on email I would appreciate that. tia, 73, Dave N n0km PS - it will be later today before I'll be able to respond on email. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Re: [App_rpt-users] App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 106, Issue 7
by Jeff Carrier 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

Same here Dave, I can't connect to 42860 or 28781 On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM, < app_rpt-users-request(a)lists.allstarlink.org> wrote: > Send App_rpt-users mailing list submissions to > app_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.allstarlink.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)lists.allstarlink.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > app_rpt-users-owner(a)lists.allstarlink.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of App_rpt-users digest..." > > This site is dedicated to the memory of Jim Dixon WB6NIL > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. repeater audio ' popping /clicking ' (lengriff(a)optimum.net) > 2. Re: repeater audio ' popping /clicking ' (Joe Moskalski) > 3. Re: repeater audio ' popping /clicking ' (Bob Pyke) > 4. Stats server update (David McGough) > 5. Re: stats.allstarlink.org appears to be down (Tim Sawyer) > 6. Re: stats.allstarlink.org appears to be down (K5CG) > 7. Re: Stats server update (Benjamin Naber) > 8. Re: Stats server update (Kevin Custer) > 9. Re: Stats server update (Anthony Harwood) > 10. Re: Stats server update (Steve Zingman) > 11. Re: Stats server update (Bob Pyke) > 12. Re: Stats server update (Kevin Custer) > 13. Is either node 42860 or 28781 accessible from other nodes? > (Dave Newmyer) > 14. Re: Is either node 42860 or 28781 accessible from other > nodes? (K5CG) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 14:05:41 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) > From: "lengriff(a)optimum.net" <lengriff(a)optimum.net> > To: <app_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org> > Subject: [App_rpt-users] repeater audio ' popping /clicking ' > Message-ID: <5A283F83.000061.12584@LEAPER-PC> > Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Again today our repeater ( K2ETS ) had a severe popping/clicking noise > about every 1/2 second that was totally disrupting the audio. We are > running > two repeaters using Debian on a Raspberry Pi with USBradio. The SD card is > high speed Sandisk Ultra Plus. Even the voice ID was illegible. A restart > of > Asterisk did not help this time. I was forced to re-boot the Raspberry Pi, > after which the symptom went away. This seems to occur on a regular basis. > I > m curious if anyone else has experienced this, any any hints as to how to > debug. > > Len > WB2HKK > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 14:06:32 -0500 > From: Joe Moskalski <kc2irv(a)gmail.com> > To: Users of Asterisk app_rpt <app_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org> > Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] repeater audio ' popping /clicking ' > Message-ID: > <CAES28qzJM5_YjkM2BADQ2NsX-oE_ompqMo07V=F290TJbNkjOw@mail. > gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Are you doing audio archiving? > > On Dec 6, 2017 2:05 PM, "lengriff(a)optimum.net" <lengriff(a)optimum.net> > wrote: > > > Again today our repeater ( K2ETS ) had a severe popping/clicking noise > > about every 1/2 second that was totally disrupting the audio. We are > > running > > two repeaters using Debian on a Raspberry Pi with USBradio. The SD card > is > > high speed Sandisk Ultra Plus. Even the voice ID was illegible. A restart > > of > > Asterisk did not help this time. I was forced to re-boot the Raspberry > Pi, > > after which the symptom went away. This seems to occur on a regular > basis. > > I > > m curious if anyone else has experienced this, any any hints as to how to > > debug. > > > > Len > > WB2HKK > > _______________________________________________ > > App_rpt-users mailing list > > App_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org > > http://lists.allstarlink.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users > > > > To unsubscribe from this list please visit http://lists.allstarlink.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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stats.allstarlink.org appears to be down
by K5CG 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

My node stats are not showing and then there is this... Pinging stats.allstarlink.org [209.198.22.194] with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out. 73 Danny K5CG

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repeater audio ' popping /clicking '
by lengriff＠optimum.net 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Again today our repeater ( K2ETS ) had a severe popping/clicking noise about every 1/2 second that was totally disrupting the audio. We are running two repeaters using Debian on a Raspberry Pi with USBradio. The SD card is high speed Sandisk Ultra Plus. Even the voice ID was illegible. A restart of Asterisk did not help this time. I was forced to re-boot the Raspberry Pi, after which the symptom went away. This seems to occur on a regular basis. I m curious if anyone else has experienced this, any any hints as to how to debug. Len WB2HKK

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SD Card Characteristics?
by Jim Aspinwall No1PC 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

Are there any recommendations for good/better/best SD card vendors/types/specs? Occasionally have some issues with various cards - regardless of how I pre-format, wipe, clean, or write image to some cards - PC, Mac, USB adapter - Win32Imager or other recommended s/w utility. "Write successful" (however that is determined) then not booting or if booted, not reliably retaining node OS or settings. Not looking to "pick apart" steps or methods because I've been able to create, boot and use nodes with the same physical equipment and software, so boiling variations down to "most successfully used" products - if such a thing has been considered/advised. (because you never know what's going to be on the peg at Frys, or how many, or what you might get specifically from Amazon, etc.)

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Telephone Portal - Alternate U.S. Phone Number
by Kevin Culp 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

Hello, First-time poster here. Thanks to all for developing and maintaining the AllStarLink system. This is clearly a non-trivial effort and has paid big dividends for many of us. I tried to call the alternate U.S. telephone portal phone number listed on the support page: *+1 559 2557827* *United States (Alternate # for the time being)* Oddly, I received a live person who appeared to be answering a health care hotline. She seemed a bit confused when I told her I was trying to access the AllStar Link Portal. :-) How can we get this fixed on the AllStarLink web page? Thank you, Kevin KZ3L

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Re: [App_rpt-users] https://allstarlink.org/
by Darren Carleton 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

Bryan,Thank you for the quick reply. I suspect there has be some email network issues. Over the last month I have failed to receive some expected emails. The account is now working as expected. Thanks,DarrenKJ6KFB

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RTCM with no GPS
by Matt D Melton 04 Dec '17

04 Dec '17

Running an RTCM with GPS turned off and updated Firmware to the 1.51 and we have lost receive audio to asterisk. Anyone else seen this? [cid:Logowithdots_da3b3a1d-b1a4-4f44-87f6-f7b1fafc1bed.jpg] , Direct: 219-203-1471 Main: +1-219-386-2000 Email: mattm(a)comtineo.com Matt D Melton Network Administrator Provider of bespoke solutions for the wire- less telecoms market specializing in critical Microwave Back-haul. This e-mail and its attachments are intended only for the individual or entity the sender intended and may contain information that is confidential, privileged, inside information, or subject to other restrictions on use or disclosure as may be determined, governed, or protected by federal and state laws. If you are not the intended recipient and have received this transmission in error, do not forward or disclose the contents thereof to any other party, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, and permanently delete or destroy this e-mail, any attachments, and all copies (digital or paper). Any unauthorized use, dissemination, or copying of this transmission or the information in it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Unless expressly stated in this e-mail, nothing in this message should be construed as a digital or electronic signature. This email and all of its contents are ROHS compliant containing only recycled bits and bytes.

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