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

Re: [App_rpt-users] Micro-Node RTCM
by Mark Guibord 18 Oct '17

18 Oct '17

The RTCM uses a 16 bit DSP with a tightly integrated interrupt driven firmware package written in c http://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/en/dsPIC33FJ128GP804 If you're interested here is a link to the open-source software for the RTCM.. http://svn.ohnosec.org/viewvc/projects/allstar/voter/board-firmware/?root=s… From: App_rpt-users [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@lists.allstarlink.org] On Behalf Of Doug Kingston Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 9:41 PM To: Users of Asterisk app_rpt Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Micro-Node RTCM I know that I would have a GPS with 1pps feed to get the timing. Once you have that, what is different in an RTCM other than nice packaging? What is the core processor technology inside the RTCM. I am assuming is some form of ARM processor. Can you can you get a root shell and use SSH to access? -Doug- On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 7:50 PM, Fredric Moses <fred(a)moses.bz> wrote: You seem confused… you still need a linux system running app_rpt with the RTCM’s… think of the RTCM as an ethernet based radio interface vs usb.. But that radio interface when you add GPS to each one can do voting with others.. and with some more work simulcast transmitting… We have some 50-60 RTCM’s deployed and love them… Getting ready to rebuild another clubs VHF repeater voter system with a 6 site RTCM based voting system. I just started testing the new hamvoip rPi3 image with some rtcm’s myself... -- Fredric Moses - W8FSM - WQOG498 fred(a)moses.bz > On Apr 25, 2017, at 22:32, Doug Kingston <dpk(a)randomnotes.org> wrote: > > I am considering using these for a amateur repeater voting application. The alternative would be to roll my own with a Raspberry Pi 3 and probably the HamVOIP.org distribution. Who out there is using the RTCM? I can find very little information beyond the manual and I am concerned that the software may not be maintained and that there is not enough access to the underlying Linux system. > > Who can tell me more about the RTCM? > > Has anyone rolled their own with a Pi3? Any advice there? > > -Doug- > _______________________________________________ > 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. _______________________________________________ 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.

5 5

RPi w/DIAL Repeater Stuck In Transmit Mode
by Bob Pyke 22 May '17

22 May '17

Our repeater hung up in transmit mode, and would not respond to radio DTMF commands to restart Asterisk or reboot. We had to manually reset the power. We don't understand why. If this should be a reoccurring issue, perhaps we need an external watchdog timer to reset power after x minutes of constant PTT activation. Looking for suggestions. We are planning to setup a remote (no internet) repeater that is not easily accessible, so want to make sure we have a solution. Thanks, Bob k6ecm 73 Sent from iPad

5 8

Setting up a permanent radio-IP-radio setup
by Doug Kingston 30 Apr '17

30 Apr '17

I am helping another ham to set up a back-to-back remote base setup to help provide communication to a shaded area for a public service event. We have a working remote base setup with hamvoip.org distribution and now want to hook two of these back to back. I am helping with the Linux knowledge and got the current remote base working. I am looking for some pointers about how to do this, and timing is short. We need this running in 2 weeks. Here's his request in his own words: > I’ve got an event the first weekend of June that I want the linked radio > system for, so that is kind of what is driving my “rush”. > > I would like to take the basic (final) software setup/configuration for > ASC-North and archive it so we always have that foundation. (Doesn’t need > to be by June 1). > > I would like to learn how to modify that foundation to create a different > remote base. Different Asterisk Name (1998, 1997, 1996, etc.), and whatever > other changes are necessary so an independent base can be established. > (Doesn’t need to be by June 1). > > I would like to set up two Pi’s with the USB interface and radios, so they > automatically, and exclusively, talk to each other. One I imagine (I’ll > call the primary base) would have to broadcast it’s IP (dyndns), the other > (I’ll call remote) would need to want to connect to that. This is the need > for the start of June. I have all of the needed hardware for both stations > (Pi, USB interface, radio). This specific request is totally unrelated to > ACS, but is in support of Special Olympics Washington Spring Games, which > are being conducted June 2, 3, 4 (and will probably be on non-amateur > radios/frequencies). They operate multiple venues which this year are more > geographically separated than they have been in the past, and we’ll no > longer be able to utilize simplex to talk between them. No reasonable > repeater option is available and putting up a temporary one is all but > impossible as it would have to be on JBLM someplace. > > Once this is set up, but not necessarily immediately, I would like to know > the specific programming for these that could be changed to add another > unique pair, or to add another single (remote) radio as a link to the > primary base. Any pointers would be most appreciated. I assume this will require defining some sort of default call, but I am new to asterisk. -Doug-, KD7DK

3 5

RAT_RC1.img errata
by Alan Crosswell 30 Apr '17

30 Apr '17

Hi Steve, et. al.: A couple of errata for RAT_RC1.img on a Pi 3B: *firsttime:* 1) Does not happen on first boot after copying the img to CF and first login as root. Still investigating reproducing this but it seems that means the img is missing /etc/asterisk/firsttime. Maybe I'll try opening this with a loopback FS to see what's in the image before it boots. 2) Hit enter instead of Y or N at password change prompt and get a syntax error. PR #3 <https://github.com/AllStarLink/DIAL/pull/3>submitted and I see you already merged it! *nonoload:* The unanchored sed commands in /usr/local/sbin/pcf.sh cause "noload" to become "nonoload", "nononoload" and so on each time nodesetup is run. # grep nono /etc/asterisk/modules.conf nononoload => chan_simpleusb.so ; CM1xx USB Cards with Radio Interface Channel Driver (No DSP) Here's where this happens in /usr/local/sbin/pcf.sh: 691: sed -i 's/noload => chan_simpleusb.so/load => chan_simpleusb.so/g' /etc/asterisk/modules.conf 692: sed -i 's/load => chan_usbradio.so/noload => chan_usbradio.so/g' /etc/asterisk/modules.conf 695: sed -i 's/load => chan_simpleusb.so/noload => chan_simpleusb.so/g' /etc/asterisk/modules.conf 696: sed -i 's/noload => chan_usbradio.so/load => chan_usbradio.so/g' /etc/asterisk/modules.conf Fix is to change them to: sed -i 's/^...' to anchor the pattern but I was unable to find where this happens in the source code so didn't submit a PR. It looks like pcf.sh is derived from https://allstarlink.org/config/portalconfig.sh but I'm missing something... *one-way audio with rb-usb-rim lite-scom 7330 <http://www.repeater-builder.com/products/usb-rim-lite.html>:* We seemed to have one-way audio where audio from the SCOM was not being heard via the (763) phone dialup but phone audio was being transmitted by the SCOM. In the process of debugging this, we decided to see if there were packets flowing outbound and tried to "apt-get install tcpdump" and saw that it needed some updates, so we did an "apt-get update" and, lo and behold, the one-way audio problem went away. (Could be app_rpt saw we were getting ready to watch it;-) So perhaps there was just an update that needed to get installed, or it was just gremlins. Maybe just an Asterisk restart needed. Always frustrating when "circuit tested, no trouble found" after 4 hours of head-scratching. We had done many service asterisk stop/start cycles. So if firsttime isn't already, it should probably do an apt-get update. We had also played around with "radio tune rxvoice" with a service monitor (and saved the tune config) to make sure there was actually audio going in to the RIM and at the right level. Anyway, the good news is I believe we got this stuff working and the firsttime/nodesetup stuff makes it really easy. Thanks & 73 de N2YGK & N2DVQ

2 1

upgrade to dial
by jimmy keffer 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

i have an acid box in a data center i want to dial x86 version how should do go abt this i need echolink support alllmom 2 i run swisary by k0kn and inodes by wa3dsp tge dial install fails as i can't use dhcp i have full ipmi access 2 the box and full backup of the box so of we kill it trying stuff i dont carej jimmy

2 13

Is it possible to have voltage read back?
by Loren Tedford 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

I was wondering if it was possible to have voltages read back on the repeater site.. Mainly 12 volt type scenario what type of equipment would i need to make this work with my current allstarlink system and how would it work?? I am running Dial on a PC with a pico power supply. Loren Tedford (KC9ZHV) Phone: Fax: 1-618-551-2755 Email: lorentedford(a)gmail.com Email: KC9ZHV(a)KC9ZHV.com http://www.lorentedford.com http://www.kc9zhv.com http://forum.kc9zhv.com http://hub.kc9zhv.com http://Ltcraft.net <http://ltcraft.net/> http://voipham.com

3 2

Re: [App_rpt-users] Micro-Node RTCM
by Mark Guibord 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

Yes the RTCM can be used behind a firewall and does not require any port forwarding for normal operation. There is a telnet console for configuration and if you want to configure the RTCM remotely you will need to forward that port. From: App_rpt-users [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@lists.allstarlink.org] On Behalf Of Doug Kingston Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 10:54 PM To: Users of Asterisk app_rpt Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Micro-Node RTCM Thank you Mark, that was very informative. My guess is that this device is unlikely to be able to "defend" itself very well and should probably be placed behind a restrictive firewall. Do you concur? -Doug- On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 10:26 PM, Mark Guibord <mark(a)micro-node.com> wrote: The RTCM uses a 16 bit DSP with a tightly integrated interrupt driven firmware package written in c http://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/en/dsPIC33FJ128GP804 If you're interested here is a link to the open-source software for the RTCM.. http://svn.ohnosec.org/viewvc/projects/allstar/voter/board-firmware/?root=s… From: App_rpt-users [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@lists.allstarlink.org] On Behalf Of Doug Kingston Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 9:41 PM To: Users of Asterisk app_rpt Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Micro-Node RTCM I know that I would have a GPS with 1pps feed to get the timing. Once you have that, what is different in an RTCM other than nice packaging? What is the core processor technology inside the RTCM. I am assuming is some form of ARM processor. Can you can you get a root shell and use SSH to access? -Doug- On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 7:50 PM, Fredric Moses <fred(a)moses.bz> wrote: You seem confused… you still need a linux system running app_rpt with the RTCM’s… think of the RTCM as an ethernet based radio interface vs usb.. But that radio interface when you add GPS to each one can do voting with others.. and with some more work simulcast transmitting… We have some 50-60 RTCM’s deployed and love them… Getting ready to rebuild another clubs VHF repeater voter system with a 6 site RTCM based voting system. I just started testing the new hamvoip rPi3 image with some rtcm’s myself... -- Fredric Moses - W8FSM - WQOG498 fred(a)moses.bz > On Apr 25, 2017, at 22:32, Doug Kingston <dpk(a)randomnotes.org> wrote: > > I am considering using these for a amateur repeater voting application. The alternative would be to roll my own with a Raspberry Pi 3 and probably the HamVOIP.org distribution. Who out there is using the RTCM? I can find very little information beyond the manual and I am concerned that the software may not be maintained and that there is not enough access to the underlying Linux system. > > Who can tell me more about the RTCM? > > Has anyone rolled their own with a Pi3? Any advice there? > > -Doug- > _______________________________________________ > 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. _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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.

1 0

Micro-Node RTCM
by Doug Kingston 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

I am considering using these for a amateur repeater voting application. The alternative would be to roll my own with a Raspberry Pi 3 and probably the HamVOIP.org distribution. Who out there is using the RTCM? I can find very little information beyond the manual and I am concerned that the software may not be maintained and that there is not enough access to the underlying Linux system. Who can tell me more about the RTCM? Has anyone rolled their own with a Pi3? Any advice there? -Doug-

5 7

Problem with Dual Node config with DIAL on RPi3
by Thomas D. Cooney, Jr. 23 Apr '17

23 Apr '17

Steve, Answers to your three questions: If I power on the Pi with the second RIM unplugged from USB, the unit boots up and the heart beat on the first RIM is normal. If I subsequently plug in the second RIM, its heartbeat flashes normally (after about 2 seconds) and the first RIM stays up, both heartbeats are flashing, not quite synchronously, but appear to wig-wag. Life is good. If I power up the node with both RIMs connected, the first RIM heartbeat comes on first, much slower than normal, and blinks irregularly for about 3-4 seconds. Then the second RIM heartbeat starts to flash normally, and the first RIM stops flashing with the heartbeat LED on steady. (this lsusb report is with both RIMs plugged in, and the Pi powered up – RIM #1 heartbeat on steady, RIM #2 heartbeat flashing normally) root@28336:~# lsusb Bus 001 Device 005: ID 0d8c:013a C-Media Electronics, Inc. Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0d8c:013a C-Media Electronics, Inc. Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0424:ec00 Standard Microsystems Corp. SMSC9512/9514 Fast Ethernet Adapter Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0424:9514 Standard Microsystems Corp. Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub root@28336:~# (this lsusb report is with the Pi booted with RIM #1 only, and the second RIM plugged in after boot. Both RIM heartbeats flashing normally) root@28336:~# lsusb Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0d8c:013a C-Media Electronics, Inc. Bus 001 Device 005: ID 0d8c:013a C-Media Electronics, Inc. Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0424:ec00 Standard Microsystems Corp. SMSC9512/9514 Fast Ethernet Adapter Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0424:9514 Standard Microsystems Corp. Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub root@28336:~# (this lsusb report is with the Pi booted with RIM #1 only, the second RIM was left unplugged) root@28336:~# lsusb Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0d8c:013a C-Media Electronics, Inc. Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0424:ec00 Standard Microsystems Corp. SMSC9512/9514 Fast Ethernet Adapter Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0424:9514 Standard Microsystems Corp. Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub root@28336:~# In all three cases, no other usb devices were connected. No keyboard, no mouse. The 3rd and 4th USB connectors are empty. channel driver is usbradio in rpt.conf, rxchannel = radio/usb for first node, and rxchannel = radio/usb2 for the second node. ** This does not match the instructions in the allstarlink.org “setting up a two node system” how-to page. ** In usbradio.conf (at the end of [usb] stanzas) I added these lines since I am using the RIM interface pins to control a set of 4 relays. Prior to adding these lines, USB communications would fail because output was not declared. The second RIM on node 2 has no relay board, so these lines are not present in the [usb2] section of usbradio.conf gpio5=out1 ; in, out0 or out1 gpio6=out1 ; in, out0 or out1 gpio7=out1 ; in, out0 or out1 gpio8=out1 ; in, out0 or out1 28336*CLI> core show version Asterisk 1521 built by root @ repeater on a armv7l running Linux on 2015-10-17 03:09:22 UTC 28336*CLI> Rpi2_dial.img was downloaded 11/26/2016 from allstarlink.org portal Thank you, Tom Cooney, Jr., W3SF tom(a)cooneyjr.com Home: (814)626-1531 Cell: (814)931-0060

4 3

Allstar locking up
by Bradlington 23 Apr '17

23 Apr '17

Good day I have a strange scenario at our radio site . We have a site connected to internet by means of a 3G Cell dongle. The network service provider is our next container . Our experience is ; we have a DMR and an ALLstar RTCM unit connected via an ethernet router , then to the 3G modem /Dongle. At times the Allstar locks up but the DMR continues to operate . At different times I have reset the RTCM by cycling the power as well as resetting the modem /dongle. Each time a different means of fix is noticed ,similarly the DMR DR-3000 Motorola repeater continues to be in the up state. Replaced the router today with a high end SynOptics and it happened again , yet it recovered itself before I could do any intrusive resets ( only happened once ) . Anyone experienced such a case. Regards Bradley Glen South Africa ZS5BG

1 1