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"Link prefix" control codes?
by no1pc＠yahoo.com 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

Is anyone familiar with a set of additional function/control codes that can begin with '#' to allow for assigning a link-mode prefix for over-air/linked RF system control? If so, you're probably familiar with the scenario of some multi-site (RF) linked repeater systems. To control a local RF-site/repeater on it's local RF channel you prefix that site's control codes with '*' and all else is muted from going down-stream to other nodes. To control a remote site you prefix commands with '#' then a node address or 'prefix' after which the targeted node's controller accepts commands over the air. When you have an Allstar node connected as a port off a repeater controller you don't want it accepting control codes all the time, so it needs to be configured to accept only '#' then a <prefix/site code> and subsequent commands on that node. Jim Dixon had apparently created that code and implemented it on a few Allstar nodes, including one of mine, but I did not get details of the configuration, nor got a backup of it afterwards, and that node crashed and needed to be re-created. Work lost. I will have 2-3 such Allstar nodes at various radio sites and need to accommodate controlling them uniquely, over-the-air, remotely. Any clues?

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acid
by jimmy keffer 01 Mar '17

01 Mar '17

THS LINK http://ohnosec.org/ doesn't work

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acid help
by jimmy keffer 28 Feb '17

28 Feb '17

after a year i brought my server back on line when i do [root@hub ~]# service asterisk restart Shutting down asterisk: Asterisk ended with exit status 0 Asterisk shutdown normally. [ OK ] Starting asterisk: /usr/sbin/safe_asterisk: line 75: ulimit: open files: cannot modify limit: Operation not permitted i get get this error thanks ka3vgm jimmy

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Run 2 nodes from 1 IP address.
by W2rjr 26 Feb '17

26 Feb '17

To all users, I am new to all this so nay help would greatly be appreciated. I run one node full time on my repeater and I decided build a node with a link radio so I can connect to different nodes via an HT. I run the second node on a different server and different port but, I believe I cant receive in bound connections, out bound seems to work. Any input would be a big help! I can be emailed directly if its easier. Thank you. 73 Ray, W2RJR -----Original Message----- From: app_rpt-users-request <app_rpt-users-request(a)lists.allstarlink.org> To: app_rpt-users <app_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org> Sent: Sat, Feb 25, 2017 3:08 pm Subject: App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 96, Issue 55 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 specificthan "Re: Contents of App_rpt-users digest..." This site is dedicated to the memory of Jim Dixon WB6NIL Today's Topics: 1. Re: parallel port use (Marshall Oldham) 2. Re: parallel port use (Steve Zingman)----------------------------------------------------------------------Message: 1Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2017 11:29:31 -0800From: "Marshall Oldham" <ke6pcv(a)cal-net.org>To: "'Users of Asterisk app_rpt'" <app_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org>Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] parallel port useMessage-ID: <000301d28f9d$7d33a620$779af260$@org>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"I posted this message in the beginning of the month and there seemed to be no interest.This probably is not a high priority on the list right now. 73 Marshall - ke6pcv From: App_rpt-users [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@lists.allstarlink.org] On Behalf Of Marshall OldhamSent: Monday, February 06, 2017 2:37 PMTo: app_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.orgSubject: [App_rpt-users] Pi 3 Use of GPIO for PTT and COS Greetings, Just wondering if anyone has been able to modify SimpleUSB or USBradio channel drivers to be able to use GPIO pins on the PI 3 for PTT and COS. This would be very useful for using potted sound fobs where you can not access the COS and PTT pins. I have noticed that the VK Link guys have channel drivers that support this feature. http://nevarc.net.au/manual/index.php?page=Wiring+to+a+radio Check out their Chan_SimpleUSB, Chan_USBradio configurations. Go to there main page http://vklink.com.au/manual/index.php?page=Main+pageThen scroll down to "Choosing a Channel Driver" and click on that link. Looks like the work has been done, wondering if this could be added to official DIAL release features. Sure would be nice for folks that want to experiment without having to spend very much to play in the Allstarlink technology. Marshall – ke6pcv From: App_rpt-users [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@lists.allstarlink.org] On Behalf Of Steven DoneganSent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:26 AMTo: Users of Asterisk app_rptSubject: Re: [App_rpt-users] parallel port use For the Pi I would suggest just using the I/O pins on the board rather than a USB thingie :-) Steven DoneganKK6IVC General Class FCC LicenseFAA PP-ASEL Pilots LicenseSilver State Car #86www.sscc.us-------------- next part --------------An HTML attachment was scrubbed...URL: <http://lists.allstarlink.org/pipermail/app_rpt-users/attachments/20170225/a…>------------------------------Message: 2Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2017 15:08:35 -0500From: Steve Zingman <szingman(a)msgstor.com>To: Users of Asterisk app_rpt <app_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org>Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] parallel port useMessage-ID: <e4e55865-d95a-1538-ead1-32ffdebb85fa(a)msgstor.com>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed"It will be added to the issues list.Thanks, SteveOn 02/25/2017 02:29 PM, Marshall Oldham wrote:>> I posted this message in the beginning of the month and there seemed > to be no interest.>> This probably is not a high priority on the list right now.>> 73>> Marshall - ke6pcv>> *From:*App_rpt-users > [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@lists.allstarlink.org] *On Behalf Of > *Marshall Oldham> *Sent:* Monday, February 06, 2017 2:37 PM> *To:* app_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org> *Subject:* [App_rpt-users] Pi 3 Use of GPIO for PTT and COS>> Greetings,>> Just wondering if anyone has been able to modify SimpleUSB or > USBradio channel drivers to be able to use GPIO pins on the PI 3 for > PTT and COS.>> This would be very useful for using potted sound fobs where you can > not access the COS and PTT pins.>> I have noticed that the VK Link guys have channel drivers that support > this feature.>> http://nevarc.net.au/manual/index.php?page=Wiring+to+a+radio>> Check out their Chan_SimpleUSB, Chan_USBradio configurations.>> Go to there main page>> http://vklink.com.au/manual/index.php?page=Main+page>> Then scroll down to "Choosing a Channel Driver" and click on that link.>> Looks like the work has been done, wondering if this could be added to > official DIAL release features.>> Sure would be nice for folks that want to experiment without having to > spend very much to play in the Allstarlink technology.>> Marshall – ke6pcv>> *From:*App_rpt-users > [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@lists.allstarlink.org] *On Behalf Of > *Steven Donegan> *Sent:* Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:26 AM> *To:* Users of Asterisk app_rpt> *Subject:* Re: [App_rpt-users] parallel port use>> For the Pi I would suggest just using the I/O pins on the board rather > than a USB thingie :-)>> Steven Donegan> KK6IVC General Class FCC License> FAA PP-ASEL Pilots License> Silver State Car #86> www.sscc.us <http://www.sscc.us>>>>> _______________________________________________> 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. 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Auto Reconnect? scheduler works well. RE: App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 96, Issue 56
by kenh＠tsg-us.com 26 Feb '17

26 Feb '17

Bob, I like the scheduler in rpt.conf. I have it setup to execute a 'connect node' macro on those nodes I want to keep connected. My ISP will sometimes go down at midnight and stay down for minutes to hours. I have another node fed by microwave. Although very reliable, the route is sometimes affected by interference. This simple feature does the job for me. Below is a copy from the rpt.conf on the hub node. ;Other scheduled activities for (node# redacted) BEGINS 7 = 06 07 * * * ; re-connect 1949 formerly (node# redacted)to (node# redacted)at 0706 keep alive 5 = 07 07 * * * ; re-connect (node# redacted)to (node# redacted)at 0707 keep alive 4 = 05 07 * * * ; re-connect (node# redacted)site 7 to (node# redacted)at 0705 keep alive 5 = 07 15 * * * ; re-connect (node# redacted)to (node# redacted)at 1507 keep alive 9 = 08 07 * * * ; re-connect 1954 remote base to (node# redacted)at 0708 keep alive 9 = 08 00 * * * ; re-connect 1954 remote base to (node# redacted)at 0008 keep alive ;Other scheduled activities for (node# redacted)ENDS It is easy to implement and modify. 73, Ken W4NOC Message: 3 Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2017 19:41:29 -0800 From: "Bob" <k6ecm1(a)gmail.com> To: <App_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org> Subject: [App_rpt-users] Auto Reconnect? Message-ID: <1E61F03CED85477EBF7DA87DD0A06CAF@ThePykesHP> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Is there a way to setup an auto reconnect after an internet interruption? I would want to set it for a specific period of time, which I could perform manually, but I don't want to have to monitor the repeater to catch the disconnect. Thoughts? Thanks, Bob k6ecm te: 02/25/17

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Re: [App_rpt-users] App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 96, Issue 56
by George Csahanin 26 Feb '17

26 Feb '17

Larry, I did look there but they say they will not do it. Instead they have some more complicated scheme where the Pi talks SPI to an arduino and use the parallel pins on the Arduino which seems to have made the whole thing more complicated than need be. There are ports on the Pi that could do the trick just fine. But I know not how to write code for it. Agreed on seeing two camps on this stuff. But this one here seems to be closer to the original intent of Duuuude and Steve, etc. AND the other guys use Arch Linux which is pretty much a departure from the world. Arch does work as a desktop if nothing ever needs to be "worked on". But in trying to track down a simple config change was a waste of time, nothing seems to be where Debian and the rest of the world (except Slackware) puts it. So I realized this distro is closestto what makes sense and now have that on a few Pi's GeorgeC W2DB 2360 On 2/26/2017 10:45 AM, app_rpt-users-request(a)lists.allstarlink.org wrote: > Subject: > Re: [App_rpt-users] parallel port > From: > larry <larry(a)n7fm.com> > Date: > 2/26/2017 2:35 AM > > To: > Users of Asterisk app_rpt <app_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org> > > > Hi George, > > Have you looked at the ARM groups Arduino NANO project for radio control? > It might be something useful depending on the features you want or > intend to use on your node. > > From what I am seeing (running nodes of both flavors) both the ARM and > the Dial group each have features that are not always available on the > opposite group. > A shame having to keep track of who has what feature. Guess that's > life but I hate seeing the Allstar group having a split path. > > Larry - N7FM.

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Re: [App_rpt-users] App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 96, Issue 58
by George Csahanin 26 Feb '17

26 Feb '17

Doh! I could swear the last time I looked at that channel driver the file was empty and then I got distracted with life. Now it will wait till I'm relocated back down to Texas, load up POD Tuesday Thanks Steve. GeorgeC On 2/26/2017 11:26 AM, app_rpt-users-request(a)lists.allstarlink.org wrote: > ate: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 11:13:31 -0500 > From: Steve Zingman <szingman(a)msgstor.com <mailto:szingman@msgstor.com>> > To: Users of Asterisk app_rpt <app_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org > <mailto:app_rpt-users@lists.allstarlink.org>> > Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] parallel port > Message-ID: <f5741a2a-1826-8d37-503c-8a206ca94451(a)msgstor.com > <mailto:f5741a2a-1826-8d37-503c-8a206ca94451@msgstor.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed" > > True. Go for it. > > <https://github.com/AllStarLink/Asterisk/tree/master/asterisk/channels > <https://github.com/AllStarLink/Asterisk/tree/master/asterisk/channels>> >

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Re: [App_rpt-users] App_rpt-users Digest, Vol 96, Issue 57
by Jeff Carrier 26 Feb '17

26 Feb '17

You can also use the permanent connect command built into app_rpt do maintain a connection. I normally works flawlessly. 951=ilink,11 ; Permanent link disconnect 952=ilink,12 ; Permanent link receive 953=ilink,13 ; Permanent link transceive as opposed to 1=ilink,1 ;disconnect 2=ilink,2 ;monitor 3=ilink,3 ; connect On Sun, Feb 26, 2017 at 9:13 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. Re: Auto Reconnect? (Steven Donegan) > 2. Re: parallel port (Steve Zingman) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:45:49 +0000 (UTC) > From: Steven Donegan <donegan(a)donegan.org> > To: Users of Asterisk app_rpt <app_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org> > Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Auto Reconnect? > Message-ID: <936294357.1274493.1488123949876(a)mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I use a crontab task to do this - the task is: > /usr/local/bin/lsnodes 40920 >/root/nodelist 2>&1 > nodecount=`wc -l </root/nodelist` > export nodecount > echocount=`grep ECHOLINK </root/nodelist|wc -l` > export echocount > echo "Asterisk is connected to "$nodecount" nodes, $echocount are > ECHOLINK." > [ "$nodecount" -lt 20 ] && sh /root/restart.sh > And restart.sh contains: > restarttime=`date` > echo "Asterisk restart at "$restarttime >>/root/restart.log > asterisk -rx 'restart now' > Works dandy, any time my nodelist gets less than normal it restarts... > Steven Donegan > KK6IVC General Class FCC License > FAA PP-ASEL Pilots License > Silver State Car #86 > www.sscc.us > > From: Bob <k6ecm1(a)gmail.com> > To: App_rpt-users(a)lists.allstarlink.org > Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2017 7:41 PM > Subject: [App_rpt-users] Auto Reconnect? > > Is there a way to setup an auto reconnect after an internet interruption? I > would want to set it for a specific period of time, which I could perform > manually, but I don't want to have to monitor the repeater to catch the > disconnect. Thoughts? > > Thanks, > Bob > k6ecm > > _______________________________________________ > 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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parallel port
by George Csahanin 26 Feb '17

26 Feb '17

The Pi parallel lines would be perfect. This really keeping me from using Pi on more radios. Having to modify the CM108 FOB is a pain. I have some that are not globbed. I also bought a pile of CM108's and was going to come up with my own but Kevin Custer beat me to that one. He has a somewhat less costly URI. But can't beat $6 for a USB FOB and wiggle a line on the Pi's I/O. I saw that VK stuff too, there was some other-than-technical reason I was told to not use it, but it is a hazy memory. And the other group (arm-allstar or whatever it is called flat out said that they won't do it. Shouldn't have skipped those "C" classes so I could roll my own. :-) GeorgeC W2DB Node 2360

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Auto Reconnect?
by Bob 26 Feb '17

26 Feb '17

Is there a way to setup an auto reconnect after an internet interruption? I would want to set it for a specific period of time, which I could perform manually, but I don't want to have to monitor the repeater to catch the disconnect. Thoughts? Thanks, Bob k6ecm

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