Doc, I'm not sure what you mean by " I can connect [???] to the system and that is it. My radio link is up and fully functional[???]." It does sound like you have downloaded and followed the instructions to install DIAL from allstarlink.org, and now want to manage your node from a computer. But they you say, " ... getting someone to write a micro-SD chip for me to just plug and play." Which sounds like you have not installed DIAL. Once the software is loaded up on the RPi, then gains need to be set for the attached radio. If you are using simpleusb (radio generates the PL function and COR) then follow the instructions at http://docs.allstarlink.org/drupal/node/68. If you are using usbradio (uses digital signal processing) to interpret and generate CTCSS (PL), then see http://docs.allstarlink.org/drupal/node/69 After installation, there are a couple of way to manage the server and operate the node(s). First is to use ssh (remote login function) to the app_rpt server via a program like Putty.exe (Windows). If DIAL is installed, I suspect you may have used this to load and install the DIAL software. The second way is to use iaxrpt (Windows), which allows you to listen to the node, and send DTMF commands via your keyboard. See http://docs.allstarlink.org/drupal/node/132 iaxrpt for setup instructions. See http://www.xelatec.com/xipar/sites/default/files/setup_iaxrpt_xipar_010146.e xe. Hope this helps get you started. If not, please say more. Bob k6ecm 73 _____ From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of Doc - KØHTF Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 9:45 AM To: App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Subject: [App_rpt-users] Help requested Hi. I am not one to cry “uncle” but even with help from two professional computer men we have not been able to get AllStar to work here. I can connect to the system and that is it. My radio link is up and fully functional. 438.1 MHz & 100 Hz. Tone. Should I be seeing a screen with a “console” like EchoLink or IRLP? I am new to Linux also. I have a Raspberry Pi-3 and a URIx interface. What would be involved in getting someone to write a micro-SD chip for me to just plug and play? Obviously the chip will be supplied. The Wi-Fi would be nice but not necessary. I think if I could once get on the learning curve may not be quite as steep. I have been a ham since 1957 and have an extra license and many years as a broadcast engineer (had First ‘Phone with radar endorsement) – but – by jingo – this has me bewildered and buffaloed! ==> NO offense intended. I sent this earlier but from the wrong e-mail address. 73 and travel safe and thank you.! Tom – “Doc”