Has anyone interfaced a 706 to a DMK URI? I'd like to embark on this journey on this fine Saturday, but before I start assembling cables I'd like to hear if anyone had any problems with getting this accomplished? I also have a USB based controller for the CI-V commands, I'm assuming that's how it changes frequency, mode, etc? tnx Stephen -- **************************************** Stephen Brown - ARS K1LNX Johnson City, TN EM86 http://www.k1lnx.net Allstar Link: 2335 IRLP: 4829 PSTN: 423-665-9367 SIP: k1lnx@k1lnx.net ****************************************
On Saturday, October 23, 2010 06:24:52 am Stephen - K1LNX wrote:
Has anyone interfaced a 706 to a DMK URI? I'd like to embark on this journey on this fine Saturday, but before I start assembling cables I'd like to hear if anyone had any problems with getting this accomplished?
I also have a 706, latest model, here. Naturally, this is something I want to tinker with also, and I already have a node number for it. :)
I also have a USB based controller for the CI-V commands, I'm assuming that's how it changes frequency, mode, etc?
I've got the USB CI-V cable also. When I am ready to experiment with this, maybe we can share experiences. 8-Dale -- I can handle complexity. It's the simple things that confound me. Open your mind, Read, Learn, Think, Apply. 73, from NPKT! http://www.hybotics.com - NEW main site Just because we can, does it follow that we should?
Greetings, One of the things I have wanted to do, ever since I got interested in running a node of my own, is to create a very small node package. I've been working with the BeagleBoard ( http://beagleboard.org ) for awhile now and think it would be ideal for building a Pico Node. This Pico Node could even be worn on a person with everything required to operate (including internet device). My current Beagle is a rev C3, which is 600 Mhz with 256 MB RAM. The latest Beagle-xM version is 1 GHz, and has 512 MB RAM, Ethernet, 4x USB 2.0 host, stereo sound in/out, and all expansion headers and connectors already soldered in. That said, I'd really like to see if AllStarLink can be built on a BeagleBoard. I already have development images build for Beagle that includes a complete GCC toolchain, and have built software such as Python right on the board. I think a Beagle-xM could make a great Pico Node. Couple the Beagle-xM with a CradlePoint CTR-500 portable WiFi router, a wireless dongle of your choice, battery supply, and you have a completely portable and very lightweight Pico Node. I need to get another URI for experimentation. Hopefully, I can do that this coming month. You up for this, Jim? :) :) 8-Dale -- I can handle complexity. It's the simple things that confound me. Open your mind, Read, Learn, Think, Apply. 73, from NPKT! http://www.hybotics.com - NEW main site Just because we can, does it follow that we should?
This would be very cool if you can get this to work. KE6UPI P.S. I wonder if WM 6.5 and IAXRPT would work as client... On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 9:25 AM, Dale Weber <n7pkt@hybotics.org> wrote:
Greetings,
One of the things I have wanted to do, ever since I got interested in running a node of my own, is to create a very small node package. I've been working with the BeagleBoard ( http://beagleboard.org ) for awhile now and think it would be ideal for building a Pico Node. This Pico Node could even be worn on a person with everything required to operate (including internet device). My current Beagle is a rev C3, which is 600 Mhz with 256 MB RAM. The latest Beagle-xM version is 1 GHz, and has 512 MB RAM, Ethernet, 4x USB 2.0 host, stereo sound in/out, and all expansion headers and connectors already soldered in.
That said, I'd really like to see if AllStarLink can be built on a BeagleBoard. I already have development images build for Beagle that includes a complete GCC toolchain, and have built software such as Python right on the board. I think a Beagle-xM could make a great Pico Node. Couple the Beagle-xM with a CradlePoint CTR-500 portable WiFi router, a wireless dongle of your choice, battery supply, and you have a completely portable and very lightweight Pico Node.
I need to get another URI for experimentation. Hopefully, I can do that this coming month.
You up for this, Jim? :) :)
8-Dale -- I can handle complexity. It's the simple things that confound me. Open your mind, Read, Learn, Think, Apply. 73, from NPKT! http://www.hybotics.com - NEW main site Just because we can, does it follow that we should? _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@qrvc.com http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
Might I also recommend looking at the Chumby Hacker Board or a Soekris net5501 as a platform for a pico node. Also iaxRpt needs continued work. It is still very buggy. I'd like to see an Android version to counter the Echolink iPhone app. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -----Original Message----- From: David KE6UPI <dshaw@ke6upi.com> Sender: app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:17:28 To: Dale Weber<n7pkt@hybotics.org> Cc: <app_rpt-users@qrvc.com> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Pico Node _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@qrvc.com http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
That raises a good question. All of the previously recommended boards (mini ITX) have faster cpu chips then these tiny SBCs. I am assuming the audio DSP functions require some real floating point horse power. How fast does a system have to be to run one URI? Two? 73's -----Original Message----- From: app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com] On Behalf Of kb8ude@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 2:19 PM Cc: app_rpt-users@qrvc.com Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Pico Node Might I also recommend looking at the Chumby Hacker Board or a Soekris net5501 as a platform for a pico node. Also iaxRpt needs continued work. It is still very buggy. I'd like to see an Android version to counter the Echolink iPhone app. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -----Original Message----- From: David KE6UPI <dshaw@ke6upi.com> Sender: app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:17:28 To: Dale Weber<n7pkt@hybotics.org> Cc: <app_rpt-users@qrvc.com> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Pico Node _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@qrvc.com http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@qrvc.com http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
On Tuesday, October 26, 2010 02:31:16 pm Peter Elke wrote:
That raises a good question. All of the previously recommended boards (mini ITX) have faster cpu chips then these tiny SBCs. I am assuming the audio DSP functions require some real floating point horse power.
I believe a 1GHz BeagleBoard-xM could run at least one URI. The hardest part is gaining access to the onboard DSP. I think that even without DSP, the BeagleBoard-xM (also has 512 MB RAM, 4 USB 2.0 Host, USB OTG, etc) will be able to run an AllStar node just fine. My current node PC isn't all that powerful (1.7 GHz, Intel Celeron, 512 MB RAM) and it manages nicely. Check out http://beagleboard.org for more info on the BeagleBoard. 8-Dale -- Open your mind, Read, Learn, Think, Apply.. AllStar Node 2392 / EchoLink 541558 / 73, from N7PKT! http://www.hybotics.com - NEW main site Just because we can, does it follow that we should?
Hi all, I'm trying to get a repeater project going and think I have most of what I need to know figured out. I'm unsure about the duplexer. Can these be bought from some source? How do I pick an appropriate one for my application? Right now, I am thinking about getting two Alinco 2M mono band radios for this project. I've thought about maybe using the Motorola Maxtrax radios, but am not sure what is required to program them. I know it has to be a radio with the 16 pin connector. Beyond that I'm pretty much green with respect to setting up a repeater. I'd love to setup a small low power local service repater centered on my church's location. I haven't approached the church about this possibility yet, since it's still very early in the planning process. Those Motorola Maxtrax radios are really attractive because it's possible to get a pair of them on eBay for around $100.00 or so. Put these together with a $100.00 computer from our local FreeGeek store, and that's most of a repeater if I understand this all correctly. Ideas, feedback, etc, welcome! :) :) 8-Dale -- Open your mind, Read, Learn, Think, Apply.. AllStar Node 2392 / EchoLink 541558 / 73, from N7PKT! http://www.hybotics.com - NEW main site Just because we can, does it follow that we should?
One place to start... http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/duplexerspecs.html -----Original Message----- From: app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com] On Behalf Of Dale Weber Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 2:49 PM To: app_rpt-users@qrvc.com Subject: [App_rpt-users] AllStar Repeater Hi all, I'm trying to get a repeater project going and think I have most of what I need to know figured out. I'm unsure about the duplexer. Can these be bought from some source? How do I pick an appropriate one for my application? Right now, I am thinking about getting two Alinco 2M mono band radios for this project. I've thought about maybe using the Motorola Maxtrax radios, but am not sure what is required to program them. I know it has to be a radio with the 16 pin connector. Beyond that I'm pretty much green with respect to setting up a repeater. I'd love to setup a small low power local service repater centered on my church's location. I haven't approached the church about this possibility yet, since it's still very early in the planning process. Those Motorola Maxtrax radios are really attractive because it's possible to get a pair of them on eBay for around $100.00 or so. Put these together with a $100.00 computer from our local FreeGeek store, and that's most of a repeater if I understand this all correctly. Ideas, feedback, etc, welcome! :) :) 8-Dale -- Open your mind, Read, Learn, Think, Apply.. AllStar Node 2392 / EchoLink 541558 / 73, from N7PKT! http://www.hybotics.com - NEW main site Just because we can, does it follow that we should? _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@qrvc.com http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
Yes I second the recommendation to thoroughly read the repeater-builder site. Also be aware that radios that aren't meant to be repeaters usually make poor repeaters without serious know-how. Issues of heat dissipation and spectral purity at lower-than-rated power levels are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many other issues which repeater-builder.com can help you understand. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -----Original Message----- From: "Peter Elke" <pete.elke@esquared.com> Sender: app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:55:19 To: Dale Weber<n7pkt@hybotics.org>; <app_rpt-users@qrvc.com> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] AllStar Repeater One place to start... http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/duplexerspecs.html -----Original Message----- From: app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com] On Behalf Of Dale Weber Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 2:49 PM To: app_rpt-users@qrvc.com Subject: [App_rpt-users] AllStar Repeater Hi all, I'm trying to get a repeater project going and think I have most of what I need to know figured out. I'm unsure about the duplexer. Can these be bought from some source? How do I pick an appropriate one for my application? Right now, I am thinking about getting two Alinco 2M mono band radios for this project. I've thought about maybe using the Motorola Maxtrax radios, but am not sure what is required to program them. I know it has to be a radio with the 16 pin connector. Beyond that I'm pretty much green with respect to setting up a repeater. I'd love to setup a small low power local service repater centered on my church's location. I haven't approached the church about this possibility yet, since it's still very early in the planning process. Those Motorola Maxtrax radios are really attractive because it's possible to get a pair of them on eBay for around $100.00 or so. Put these together with a $100.00 computer from our local FreeGeek store, and that's most of a repeater if I understand this all correctly. Ideas, feedback, etc, welcome! :) :) 8-Dale -- Open your mind, Read, Learn, Think, Apply.. AllStar Node 2392 / EchoLink 541558 / 73, from N7PKT! http://www.hybotics.com - NEW main site Just because we can, does it follow that we should? _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@qrvc.com http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@qrvc.com http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
The most difficult thing to get in this area is a coordinated *frequency* to operate on. 2 meters (in this area) has a waiting list longer than my likely remaining lifespan. Maxtracs take some technical wizardry to get working on the ham bands - again repeater-builder is your source. Or better yet, someone who has already done the required work a few times. An alternative is the Hamtronics modules. The specs are good and they are simple to work on. Just the basic transmit and receive - do everything else with Asterisk. Alinco would work OK, provided you do not have any nearby strong signal competition. The image rejection and adjacent channel rejection is not all that good. Used duplexers can be found on eBay and other auction sites from time to time. Patience is a virtue there. GL Ken 27021
-----Original Message----- From: app_rpt-users-bounces@qrvc.com [mailto:app_rpt-users- bounces@qrvc.com] On Behalf Of Dale Weber Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 5:49 PM To: app_rpt-users@qrvc.com Subject: [App_rpt-users] AllStar Repeater
Hi all,
I'm trying to get a repeater project going and think I have most of what I need to know figured out.
I'm unsure about the duplexer. Can these be bought from some source? How do I pick an appropriate one for my application? Right now, I am thinking about getting two Alinco 2M mono band radios for this project. I've thought about maybe using the Motorola Maxtrax radios, but am not sure what is required to program them. I know it has to be a radio with the 16 pin connector. Beyond that I'm pretty much green with respect to setting up a repeater.
I'd love to setup a small low power local service repater centered on my church's location. I haven't approached the church about this possibility yet, since it's still very early in the planning process.
Those Motorola Maxtrax radios are really attractive because it's possible to get a pair of them on eBay for around $100.00 or so. Put these together with a $100.00 computer from our local FreeGeek store, and that's most of a repeater if I understand this all correctly.
Ideas, feedback, etc, welcome! :) :)
8-Dale -- Open your mind, Read, Learn, Think, Apply.. AllStar Node 2392 / EchoLink 541558 / 73, from N7PKT! http://www.hybotics.com - NEW main site Just because we can, does it follow that we should? _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@qrvc.com http://qrvc.com/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
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Stephen - K1LNX