All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again. Yes I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already). I'm looking to get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node. Was hoping that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi seems to no be up for the task. I could live with simpleusb if needed. Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb type node? If so, what are they? Thanks in advance, Alan
On 11/02/2013 8:04 PM, Alan Adamson wrote:
All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again… Yes I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already). I'm looking to get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node. Was hoping that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi seems to no be up for the task. I could live with simpleusb if needed.
Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb type node?If so, what are they?
<-- Hi Alan; Best candidate (IMO) is a HP Thin Client - something like the HP T5710; you can pick them up off eBay for as little as $25US (you have to look out for them!) - then there is a mod' to remove the memory module and install a 4GB micro-drive. You can install ACID right off an external (USB) CD. The HP will run chan_simpleusb just fine. Low cost / works great / low power (runs off 12V / 13.8VDC @ ~ 650mA). Cheers! Ramesh.
You may be able to get away with not buying a micro-drive which will fail sooner than later. Use Limey Linux. I have a Neoware which was bought out by HP. Neoware and HP thin clients have VIA chipsets in there, ie microprocessor, ethernet controller, audio, and Super i/o which controls your serial, parallel ports among other things. I used the K0KN PLRI interface that I was able to build from parts in my junk box. After a little solder smoke filled the air, made a few adjustments, the URI was working for the TX. I use the inexpensive StarTech USB sound FOB for TX/RX audio, and have the settings set to DSP to detech RX audio and CTCSS tone. After it was setup with a service monitor, it works wonderful. Zero issues. Now I just need to build, test, and install a better, higher, antenna. ~Benjamin, KB9LFZ Allstar node 28569 On Mon, 2013-02-11 at 20:48 -0500, Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) wrote:
On 11/02/2013 8:04 PM, Alan Adamson wrote:
All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again… Yes I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already). I'm looking to get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node. Was hoping that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi seems to no be up for the task. I could live with simpleusb if needed.
Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb type node?If so, what are they?
<-- Hi Alan; Best candidate (IMO) is a HP Thin Client - something like the HP T5710; you can pick them up off eBay for as little as $25US (you have to look out for them!) - then there is a mod' to remove the memory module and install a 4GB micro-drive. You can install ACID right off an external (USB) CD.
The HP will run chan_simpleusb just fine.
Low cost / works great / low power (runs off 12V / 13.8VDC @ ~ 650mA).
Cheers!
Ramesh.
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Myself and another ham just picked up two of the 5710 thin clients for less than $50 each shipped. So what is the recommended way to build a node - ACID with a larger drive or Limey with existing hardware inside (512M ram/ 512M flash)? I like simple_usb because using a repeater or S-COM interface all you need is audio and logic signals. I would like a few GPIO outputs for external control purposes, too. What is the K0KN PLRI interface? Does that take advantage of the parallel port or something? Thanks,Tony --- On Tue, 2/12/13, Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> wrote: From: Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] [Bulk] Re: Simple node To: "Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV)" <Ramesh@va3uv.com> Cc: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 6:38 PM You may be able to get away with not buying a micro-drive which will fail sooner than later. Use Limey Linux. I have a Neoware which was bought out by HP. Neoware and HP thin clients have VIA chipsets in there, ie microprocessor, ethernet controller, audio, and Super i/o which controls your serial, parallel ports among other things. I used the K0KN PLRI interface that I was able to build from parts in my junk box. After a little solder smoke filled the air, made a few adjustments, the URI was working for the TX. I use the inexpensive StarTech USB sound FOB for TX/RX audio, and have the settings set to DSP to detech RX audio and CTCSS tone. After it was setup with a service monitor, it works wonderful. Zero issues. Now I just need to build, test, and install a better, higher, antenna. ~Benjamin, KB9LFZ Allstar node 28569 On Mon, 2013-02-11 at 20:48 -0500, Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) wrote:
On 11/02/2013 8:04 PM, Alan Adamson wrote:
All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again… Yes I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already). I'm looking to get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node. Was hoping that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi seems to no be up for the task. I could live with simpleusb if needed.
Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb type node?If so, what are they?
<-- Hi Alan; Best candidate (IMO) is a HP Thin Client - something like the HP T5710; you can pick them up off eBay for as little as $25US (you have to look out for them!) - then there is a mod' to remove the memory module and install a 4GB micro-drive. You can install ACID right off an external (USB) CD.
The HP will run chan_simpleusb just fine.
Low cost / works great / low power (runs off 12V / 13.8VDC @ ~ 650mA).
Cheers!
Ramesh.
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On 13/02/2013 10:19 AM, Tony KT9AC wrote:
Myself and another ham just picked up two of the 5710 thin clients for less than $50 each shipped. So what is the recommended way to build a node - ACID with a larger drive or Limey with existing hardware inside (512M ram/ 512M flash)?
<-- I have had several folks contact me about the HP Thin Clients..... so I will post the mod info here on the group. I initially started with this mod' for my FREE STAR* systems (had to get that in there Jim!): http://gnbi.com/T5710/ As you can see, we replace the on-board memory module with a 4GB microdrive. I have also built several HP's for Allstar use and even had one running Asterisk as my home PBX for a while. For my FREE STAR* application, I disable logging as much as I can - here is my FREE STAR* status page - and the reason I show it here is that it displays the uptime stats at the bottom of the dashboard (this is running on a HP T5710 of course): http://va3pmo-dstar.homelinux.net:5088/ Some folks have suggested using a SSD drive, etc., in lieu of the microdrive and yes, with the appropriate adapter, that can be done - but you will then need to bring out the cabling outside of the HP and mount the drive outside, etc.. Lots of possibilities! Now, a little while ago, I helped a fellow setup a HP Thin Client - he was fortunate that his on-board memory was a 4GB module! - in that case, there is no need to modify it at all. I have been installing right off the ACID CD using an external USB > ATA adapter with a CD drive attached to it. I have never used Limey - but, from previous discussion, I recall that Limey is suited to a select few motherboards. The HP's come in several models, I have always tried to buy the 1.2GHz derivative. I have also successfully used the 800MHz model for my FREE STAR* application. For Allstar, I stick with the 1.2GHz model - although, I am sure that the 800MHz model will work just as well. chan_simpleusb works fine with the HP's - making it an ideal solution for a simplex node or repeater site with an existing controller. Oh - one other thing - replace the BIOS back-up battery when you get them; I also set them to 'boot upon power' - especially for remote installations. A couple of people also asked me off-list about the USB fobs, so a quick mention.... I have had tremendous success with the StarTech fobs from TigerDirect: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=41... I have modified about 20 of these! - I can provide a schematic on request.... I dubbed the finish product the "UVRI" ;o). I bring out both audio channels, making it versatile for a repeater application allowing for the PL tone to be injected into the modulator rather than mixed with the microphone audio. That's all I have time for right now! Cheers, Ramesh.
I like simple_usb because using a repeater or S-COM interface all you need is audio and logic signals. I would like a few GPIO outputs for external control purposes, too.
What is the K0KN PLRI interface? Does that take advantage of the parallel port or something?
Thanks, Tony
--- On *Tue, 2/12/13, Benjamin L. Naber /<Benjamin@kb9lfz.com>/* wrote:
From: Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] [Bulk] Re: Simple node To: "Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV)" <Ramesh@va3uv.com> Cc: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 6:38 PM
You may be able to get away with not buying a micro-drive which will fail sooner than later.
Use Limey Linux. I have a Neoware which was bought out by HP. Neoware and HP thin clients have VIA chipsets in there, ie microprocessor, ethernet controller, audio, and Super i/o which controls your serial, parallel ports among other things.
I used the K0KN PLRI interface that I was able to build from parts in my junk box. After a little solder smoke filled the air, made a few adjustments, the URI was working for the TX. I use the inexpensive StarTech USB sound FOB for TX/RX audio, and have the settings set to DSP to detech RX audio and CTCSS tone. After it was setup with a service monitor, it works wonderful. Zero issues.
Now I just need to build, test, and install a better, higher, antenna.
~Benjamin, KB9LFZ Allstar node 28569
On Mon, 2013-02-11 at 20:48 -0500, Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) wrote: > On 11/02/2013 8:04 PM, Alan Adamson wrote: > > All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again… Yes > > I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already). I'm looking to > > get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node. Was hoping > > that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi > > seems to no be up for the task. I could live with simpleusb if needed. > > > > Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb > > type node?If so, what are they? > > > > <-- Hi Alan; Best candidate (IMO) is a HP Thin Client - something like > the HP T5710; you can pick them up off eBay for as little as $25US (you > have to look out for them!) - then there is a mod' to remove the memory > module and install a 4GB micro-drive. You can install ACID right off an > external (USB) CD. > > The HP will run chan_simpleusb just fine. > > Low cost / works great / low power (runs off 12V / 13.8VDC @ ~ 650mA). > > Cheers! > > Ramesh. > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt-users mailing list > App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org </mc/compose?to=App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> > http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
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Ramesh, Thank you - this'll prove to be invaluable information as I convert a HP T5630w thin client into use as an PMR connected PABX. I was wondering if you could comment on their average operational power draw - the official specs say 50Watts/ 4.16Amps, but a number of people have said in practice they can be run from a 1.5Amp supply. Power draw is of utmost importance to me - but having the ruddy thing work too, is important...! I do have a 23Amp Manson power supply, so I have no issues with actual power in the home environment, but out on deployment, I'll be limited to increments of 20Ahr LiFePO4 batteries. Or my 50Ahr deep cycle SLAs... true monsters... Once again, thanks for the information Ramesh - it now gives me confidence to convert these clients to other uses. Shane. On 14/02/2013 4:29 AM, "Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV)" <Ramesh@va3uv.com> wrote:
On 13/02/2013 10:19 AM, Tony KT9AC wrote:
Myself and another ham just picked up two of the 5710 thin clients for less than $50 each shipped. So what is the recommended way to build a node - ACID with a larger drive or Limey with existing hardware inside (512M ram/ 512M flash)?
<-- I have had several folks contact me about the HP Thin Clients..... so I will post the mod info here on the group.
I initially started with this mod' for my FREE STAR* systems (had to get that in there Jim!):
As you can see, we replace the on-board memory module with a 4GB microdrive. I have also built several HP's for Allstar use and even had one running Asterisk as my home PBX for a while.
For my FREE STAR* application, I disable logging as much as I can - here is my FREE STAR* status page - and the reason I show it here is that it displays the uptime stats at the bottom of the dashboard (this is running on a HP T5710 of course):
http://va3pmo-dstar.homelinux.**net:5088/<http://va3pmo-dstar.homelinux.net:5088/>
Some folks have suggested using a SSD drive, etc., in lieu of the microdrive and yes, with the appropriate adapter, that can be done - but you will then need to bring out the cabling outside of the HP and mount the drive outside, etc..
Lots of possibilities!
Now, a little while ago, I helped a fellow setup a HP Thin Client - he was fortunate that his on-board memory was a 4GB module! - in that case, there is no need to modify it at all.
I have been installing right off the ACID CD using an external USB > ATA adapter with a CD drive attached to it. I have never used Limey - but, from previous discussion, I recall that Limey is suited to a select few motherboards.
The HP's come in several models, I have always tried to buy the 1.2GHz derivative. I have also successfully used the 800MHz model for my FREE STAR* application. For Allstar, I stick with the 1.2GHz model - although, I am sure that the 800MHz model will work just as well.
chan_simpleusb works fine with the HP's - making it an ideal solution for a simplex node or repeater site with an existing controller.
Oh - one other thing - replace the BIOS back-up battery when you get them; I also set them to 'boot upon power' - especially for remote installations.
A couple of people also asked me off-list about the USB fobs, so a quick mention....
I have had tremendous success with the StarTech fobs from TigerDirect:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/**applications/SearchTools/item-** details.asp?EdpNo=4104870&**CatId=4261<http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4104870&CatId=4261>
I have modified about 20 of these! - I can provide a schematic on request.... I dubbed the finish product the "UVRI" ;o). I bring out both audio channels, making it versatile for a repeater application allowing for the PL tone to be injected into the modulator rather than mixed with the microphone audio.
That's all I have time for right now!
Cheers,
Ramesh.
I like simple_usb because using a repeater or S-COM interface all you
need is audio and logic signals. I would like a few GPIO outputs for external control purposes, too.
What is the K0KN PLRI interface? Does that take advantage of the parallel port or something?
Thanks, Tony
--- On *Tue, 2/12/13, Benjamin L. Naber /<Benjamin@kb9lfz.com>/* wrote:
From: Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] [Bulk] Re: Simple node To: "Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV)" <Ramesh@va3uv.com> Cc: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 6:38 PM
You may be able to get away with not buying a micro-drive which will fail sooner than later.
Use Limey Linux. I have a Neoware which was bought out by HP. Neoware and HP thin clients have VIA chipsets in there, ie microprocessor, ethernet controller, audio, and Super i/o which controls your serial, parallel ports among other things.
I used the K0KN PLRI interface that I was able to build from parts in my junk box. After a little solder smoke filled the air, made a few adjustments, the URI was working for the TX. I use the inexpensive StarTech USB sound FOB for TX/RX audio, and have the settings set to DSP to detech RX audio and CTCSS tone. After it was setup with a service monitor, it works wonderful. Zero issues.
Now I just need to build, test, and install a better, higher, antenna.
~Benjamin, KB9LFZ Allstar node 28569
On Mon, 2013-02-11 at 20:48 -0500, Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) wrote: > On 11/02/2013 8:04 PM, Alan Adamson wrote: > > All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again… Yes > > I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already). I'm looking to > > get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node. Was hoping > > that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi > > seems to no be up for the task. I could live with simpleusb if needed. > > > > Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb > > type node?If so, what are they? > > > > <-- Hi Alan; Best candidate (IMO) is a HP Thin Client - something like > the HP T5710; you can pick them up off eBay for as little as $25US (you > have to look out for them!) - then there is a mod' to remove the memory > module and install a 4GB micro-drive. You can install ACID right off an > external (USB) CD. > > The HP will run chan_simpleusb just fine. > > Low cost / works great / low power (runs off 12V / 13.8VDC @ ~ 650mA). > > Cheers! > > Ramesh. > > ______________________________**_________________ > App_rpt-users mailing list > App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org </mc/compose?to=App_rpt-users@** ohnosec.org <App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org>> > http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/**mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users<http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users>
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On 13/02/2013 3:02 PM, Shane Morris wrote:
Ramesh,
Thank you - this'll prove to be invaluable information as I convert a HP T5630w thin client into use as an PMR connected PABX. I was wondering if you could comment on their average operational power draw - the official specs say 50Watts/ 4.16Amps, but a number of people have said in practice they can be run from a 1.5Amp supply.
<-- Yeh, I don't know why HP spec' these to require a 3 or 4A supply. I power mine directly off the station power supply (~ 13.8VDC) - measured quiescent current was ~ 650mA (it's been a while, so don't hold me to that folks!). IIRC, max current was around 950mA or so. I generally fuse mine with a 1.5A fuse. One thing that I forgot to mention in my previous note - I did try one of these in a full-duplex bench-test / using chan-usbradio (i.e., using DSP) - don't go there! - the HP does not have the "sllab" for a full-duplex setup. The other caveat is that I have only ever run one node with chan_simpleusb. One other tid-bit.... one of my FREE STAR* guys in the UK, told me that he was able to take a Wyse terminal and convert that in the same fashion as described for the HP. The last time I checked my local off-lease equipment supplier, they had a truck load of Wyse terminals for $10 a piece! Amateur Radio .... roll your sleeves up and enjoy! Cheers, R.
Once Limey is up and running on these Thin Clients, is it possible to then add and recompile Asterisk (configure, make, make install) right on the HP? I need to add in the MDC1200 functionality from the extras directory. I take it you would just SSH in like any other normal node, right? Thanks,Tony --- On Tue, 2/12/13, Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> wrote: From: Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] [Bulk] Re: Simple node To: "Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV)" <Ramesh@va3uv.com> Cc: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 6:38 PM You may be able to get away with not buying a micro-drive which will fail sooner than later. Use Limey Linux. I have a Neoware which was bought out by HP. Neoware and HP thin clients have VIA chipsets in there, ie microprocessor, ethernet controller, audio, and Super i/o which controls your serial, parallel ports among other things. I used the K0KN PLRI interface that I was able to build from parts in my junk box. After a little solder smoke filled the air, made a few adjustments, the URI was working for the TX. I use the inexpensive StarTech USB sound FOB for TX/RX audio, and have the settings set to DSP to detech RX audio and CTCSS tone. After it was setup with a service monitor, it works wonderful. Zero issues. Now I just need to build, test, and install a better, higher, antenna. ~Benjamin, KB9LFZ Allstar node 28569 On Mon, 2013-02-11 at 20:48 -0500, Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) wrote:
On 11/02/2013 8:04 PM, Alan Adamson wrote:
All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again… Yes I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already). I'm looking to get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node. Was hoping that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi seems to no be up for the task. I could live with simpleusb if needed.
Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb type node?If so, what are they?
<-- Hi Alan; Best candidate (IMO) is a HP Thin Client - something like the HP T5710; you can pick them up off eBay for as little as $25US (you have to look out for them!) - then there is a mod' to remove the memory module and install a 4GB micro-drive. You can install ACID right off an external (USB) CD.
The HP will run chan_simpleusb just fine.
Low cost / works great / low power (runs off 12V / 13.8VDC @ ~ 650mA).
Cheers!
Ramesh.
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you can if you have the RAM and FLASH space in order to do it. it may take a good deal of time because the FSB doesn't run nearly as fast as regular mother board. Some of the newer thin clients may have faster FSBs, but the older ones like HP T5720 are a number of years old and their primary function in life is for appliance users. ~Benjamin, KB9LFZ On Fri, 2013-02-15 at 12:08 -0800, Tony KT9AC wrote:
Once Limey is up and running on these Thin Clients, is it possible to then add and recompile Asterisk (configure, make, make install) right on the HP? I need to add in the MDC1200 functionality from the extras directory. I take it you would just SSH in like any other normal node, right?
Thanks, Tony
--- On Tue, 2/12/13, Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> wrote:
From: Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] [Bulk] Re: Simple node To: "Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV)" <Ramesh@va3uv.com> Cc: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 6:38 PM
You may be able to get away with not buying a micro-drive which will fail sooner than later.
Use Limey Linux. I have a Neoware which was bought out by HP. Neoware and HP thin clients have VIA chipsets in there, ie microprocessor, ethernet controller, audio, and Super i/o which controls your serial, parallel ports among other things.
I used the K0KN PLRI interface that I was able to build from parts in my junk box. After a little solder smoke filled the air, made a few adjustments, the URI was working for the TX. I use the inexpensive StarTech USB sound FOB for TX/RX audio, and have the settings set to DSP to detech RX audio and CTCSS tone. After it was setup with a service monitor, it works wonderful. Zero issues.
Now I just need to build, test, and install a better, higher, antenna.
~Benjamin, KB9LFZ Allstar node 28569
On Mon, 2013-02-11 at 20:48 -0500, Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) wrote: > On 11/02/2013 8:04 PM, Alan Adamson wrote: > > All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again… Yes > > I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already). I'm looking to > > get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node. Was hoping > > that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi > > seems to no be up for the task. I could live with simpleusb if needed. > > > > Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb > > type node?If so, what are they? > > > > <-- Hi Alan; Best candidate (IMO) is a HP Thin Client - something like > the HP T5710; you can pick them up off eBay for as little as $25US (you > have to look out for them!) - then there is a mod' to remove the memory > module and install a 4GB micro-drive. You can install ACID right off an > external (USB) CD. > > The HP will run chan_simpleusb just fine. > > Low cost / works great / low power (runs off 12V / 13.8VDC @ ~ 650mA). > > Cheers! > > Ramesh. > > _______________________________________________ > App_rpt-users mailing list > App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org > http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
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Simple nodeA Dell D600 laptop and a Chinese handheld. 73 Jim W7RY From: Alan Adamson Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 5:04 PM To: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Subject: [App_rpt-users] Simple node All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again… Yes I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already). I'm looking to get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node. Was hoping that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi seems to no be up for the task. I could live with simpleusb if needed. Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb type node? If so, what are they? Thanks in advance, Alan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
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All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again... Yes I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already). I'm looking to get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node. Was hoping that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi seems to no be up for the task. I could live with simpleusb if needed.
*/Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb type node?/**/If so, what are they?/*
Here is the latest fad in WAN land... Intel D2500HN Main Board (about $65) 2G memory (about $12) 16 G Solid State hard drive (about $40) Case and PS (about $50) So, for about $175 you can have a new box that runs the standard distro that isn't too large and is quite reliable. I have built 6 of these systems that are replacing older Dell and HP machines that were junk when I put them in service, but have served quite well. Kevin - WJ8G wanrepeater.net
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