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USB Interfaces
by John Scoggin 15 May '09

15 May '09

Has anyone tried using Tigertronics' Signalink USB with App_Rpt? What I am really looking for is a multi-radio interface, like an 8- or 16-port PCI card that doesn't cost a small fortune. :-) Perhaps I could talk Tigertronics into selling a bare-board kit. 73, john ____________________________________________ John K Scoggin, Jr. W3JKS/AAT3BF/AAM3EDE/AAA9SL "WLMM - Sic faciunt omnes (Winlink 2000, Everyone is doing it.)" US Army Military Affiliate Radio System Delaware Gateway Station AAB3DE Special Consultant - Technology Emergency Operations Officer - Delaware Chief Engineer Mobile Communications Unit 37 (AAT3CAD/W3MCU) ARRL Assistant Section Manager - Delaware Email: aat3bf(a)armymars.net Telephone: (302) 451-5000

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Testing needed for chan_irlp.c to fix varying audio levels. [Mantis Bug 0000001]
by Stephen Rodgers 15 May '09

15 May '09

Potential fix for varying receive audio on IRLP stations. Download and install chan_irlp.c located here: http://qrvc.com/viewvc/projects/allstar/astsrc-1.4.23-pre/trunk/asterisk/ch… Recompile and test. Steve WA6ZFT

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Macros
by David Shaw 14 May '09

14 May '09

Hello All, Does anyone know how many macros (*5X) you can have. I tried 01 - 09 but that didn't work. -- Thank you, David 73's KE6UPI

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app_rpt.c version 0.179
by Stephen Rodgers 12 May '09

12 May '09

Version 0.179 of app_rpt is available from: http://qrvc.com/viewvc/projects/allstar/astsrc-1.4.23-pre/trunk/asterisk/ap… Fixed: 1. Mantis bug 0000011 pad test broken 2. Mantis bug 0000004 out-of-band telemetry sent when link in monitor Added: Adjustable gains for irlp and echolink in rpt.conf node stanza. Testing required to see if it resolves Mantis bug 0000001. Key values for rpt.conf follow (which are also the defaults): irxgain=-10 ; IRLP receive gain adjustment ; Note: Gain is in db-volts (20logVI/VO) itxgain=10 ; IRLP transmit gain adjustment ; Note: Gain is in db-volts (20logVI/VO) erxgain=-3 ; Echolink receive gain adjustment ; Note: Gain is in db-volts (20logVI/VO) etxgain=3 ; Echolink transmit gain adjustment ; Note: Gain is in db-volts (20logVI/VO) Unfortunately, the varying audio level problem is still not resolved. Steve WA6ZFT

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chan_irlp experimental reflector calling added
by Stephen Rodgers 11 May '09

11 May '09

1. Download the latest chan_irlp from viewvc: http://qrvc.com/viewvc/projects/allstar/astsrc-1.4.23-pre/trunk/asterisk/ch… Compile and install 2. You will also need to update and add 2 script files in /home/irlp/scripts: update: update add: experimental_call A tarball with these latest scripts can be fetched from viewvc: http://qrvc.com/viewvc/projects/allstar/acid/trunk/irlp-centos-dist.tgz?roo… Extract the tarball into a temporary directory (not /home/irlp !), then copy the two scripts over to /home/irlp/scripts -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: chan_irlp Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 07:24:01 -0700 From: Stephen Rodgers <hwstar(a)rodgers.sdcoxmail.com> To: Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) <Ramesh(a)va3uv.com> References: <4A033B7D.7050209(a)va3uv.com> <4A08071C.7040304(a)va3uv.com> Ramesh, Yes, experimental reflectors can be called with the latest version of chan_irlp. Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) wrote: > Hi Jim; > > Hope you are well. I have just downloaded v0.179 of app_rpt and > discovered that there is a recent update to the chan_irlp driver :) > > I wonder if this fixes the issues that I inquired about last week (i.e., > updating the exp-x-reference flat file and so on). > > Looking forward to your confirmation. > > Regards, > > Ramesh. > > > > Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) wrote: >> Hi Jim; >> >> A couple of local Asterisk / app_rpt guys have asked me to help them >> get their app_rpt / chan_irlp nodes updated so that they can call EXP >> (IRLP) reflectors. >> >> I see that the latest published version of chan_irlp is v0.21. The >> code points to a flat file of exp nodes - i.e., >> >> (fp = fopen("/var/lib/asterisk/exp-x-reference","r"); >> >> >> My only question is how is the exp-x-reference file generated; >> obviously this is something that Dave C' pushes out, but how is it >> kept up to date? - for example on my system (Allstar # 2182), which >> you worked on some time ago, I notice that the file seems to be stale >> - i.e., the last entry is exp0034, but Dave has just issued exp0041 to >> someone.... so hence my question how is the file updated? >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> Ramesh. >> > >

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trunking
by Eagle Link Customer Service 07 May '09

07 May '09

Just out of curiosity, can this be used as a trunking controller at all? What are the possibilities of developing it into a LTR trunking controller? Also, a little off the topic, but does anybody know of any kits to build your own LTR controllers? Jeff

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Re: [App_rpt-users] mr roboto
by Don Russell 05 May '09

05 May '09

I hadn't played in that area of the kernel config in a really long time. I try and keep that stuff set to defaults. The only thing I changed was the processor type to xeon. There are so many options in there! The internal timer was set to 250hz.. recompiling now. I will stop by the tower site this evening and try it out. I bet that will fix it. Thanks, Don > To: w9drr(a)live.com > Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] mr roboto > From: jjudge(a)uci.edu > Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 14:19:05 +0000 > > I had that same issue with a 2.6.26 debian kernel. Zaptel needs a 1 kHz internal timing source (2.6 kernels have one built in) but some distros (debian and, apparently, gentoo, too) come set at a lower freq by default. Assuming this is the issue, and it sounds like it is, you'll have to recompile your kernel with the 1 kHz setting. In the kernel source's menuconfig the setting is under processor type and features. > > Good luck! > Jamison KI6VCE > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: Don Russell <w9drr(a)live.com> > > Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 09:02:53 > To: <app_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com> > Subject: [App_rpt-users] mr roboto > > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt-users mailing list > App_rpt-users(a)qrvc.com > http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users > > _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® goes with you. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Mobile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutoria…

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wider bandwidth for audio
by Don Russell 04 May '09

04 May '09

I have been doing some local experimentation with some digital modes like DRM, psk250, MFSK32, ..etc The only issue is there is not enough bandwidth through asterisk to pass them so we are using another repeater. I hate not being able to use mine as it has way more coverage. I am wondering if there is anyway to get the local repeat audio to bypass any processing by asterisk and simply go straight through the fob. I am currently using the COR line to trigger the USB. If not, I am thinking of just taking the COR signal from the rx to pull in a relay that will bridge the rx audio to the tx, and key the tx. I will still leave the COR, rx audio, tx audio, and ptt still wired to the fob so it gets all the signals it needs. set duplex=1 so it app_rpt doesn't repeat, yet still sends the Courtesy tone. That should bypass the fob for local audio, yet still allow it to send ID's, link audio, telemetry...etc What do you guys think? Anyone try anything close to this? Or did you just use a simple hardware controller w/ an IRLP/echolink port? Don W9DRR _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® goes with you. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Mobile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutoria…

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mr roboto
by Don Russell 04 May '09

04 May '09

I finally got a low profile pci usb 2.0 card for my dual xeon 2.2 server. I installed the version of asterisk/zaptel from the files.tar.gz no errors. asterisk starts, app_rpt module loaded fine. however any audio has a horrible mr roboto sound. the CW ID is at best 5wpm, even though its supposed to be 18. its like there is a 30hz modulation/irq being applied to everything audio wise. tones were off. I am assuming some timer/IRQ issue. the server has 1 usb 1.1 port so I put the fob on there and same thing happens. running gentoo (latest, patches, updates...etc) kernel 2.6.27 (gentoo-r10) the pci card showed up fine and my usb-serial dongle is working on it great. here are the kernel modules running. am I missing anything important. I normally compile in most everything. Module Size Used by ztdynamic 12140 0 zttranscode 9484 0 ztdummy 6992 0 zaptel 185636 3 ztdynamic,zttranscode,ztdummy keyspan 32772 1 usbserial 28904 3 keyspan w9drr ~ # any ideas? Don W9DRR _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_BR_life_in_synch_052009

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Adding your call sign the data stream
by Will Wright 03 May '09

03 May '09

Hello to the group, I 'm not sure if this question been ask, but I will give it a shot. Is it possible to add your call sign in app_rpt data stream when transmission occurs? Reason could be for IDing on digital systems like P25, D-Star or any other new to come digital systems. Another thought, is the Archive of the mailing available? Would like to search or read up on the list about how to stop node connections and disconnections of announcement. Will / W4WWM

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