As we continue to grow we are committed to using Allstar. But we are already at a loss as to how to put multiple repeaters on the air from the same site. Sure, we can use multiple URI’s I think and a single PC. But we prefer RTCM’s and they cost $$$. The real question is the use of external controllers like an Arcom RC-210. They have 3 ports plus a 4th basic port. We have 2m, 440 and 900, plus a WX receiver. URI’s are cheaper but if we do the PC approach can we declare separate config files/directories, or would we need to install something like OpenVZ and mount each USB device in separate containers? PC’s at remote sites concern me especially without redundant power supplies. A RC-210 would allow the use of only one RTCM and the ports would be linked to through the RC-210. One node number for three repeaters, although that isn’t my preference. How much audio delay could be expected using an external controller? Thank you in advance. Wayne
see http://ohnosec.org/drupal/node/49 we have a 3 node system setup... just expand the concept discussed in the referenced URL Bob kk6ecm _____ From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of R. Wayne Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 8:11 AM To: Allstar Subject: [App_rpt-users] Multiple Repeaters Per Site As we continue to grow we are committed to using Allstar. But we are already at a loss as to how to put multiple repeaters on the air from the same site. Sure, we can use multiple URI's I think and a single PC. But we prefer RTCM's and they cost $$$. The real question is the use of external controllers like an Arcom RC-210. They have 3 ports plus a 4th basic port. We have 2m, 440 and 900, plus a WX receiver. URI's are cheaper but if we do the PC approach can we declare separate config files/directories, or would we need to install something like OpenVZ and mount each USB device in separate containers? PC's at remote sites concern me especially without redundant power supplies. A RC-210 would allow the use of only one RTCM and the ports would be linked to through the RC-210. One node number for three repeaters, although that isn't my preference. How much audio delay could be expected using an external controller? Thank you in advance. Wayne
I don't know if this is any help, but I have two Sound fobs on the same machine, seperate stanzas on rpt.conf and usbradio.conf and selected the USB device in radio-tune-menu and swapped as necessary. That way each node can connect to separate nodes and independently work from each other. On Friday, March 20, 2015, R. Wayne <allstar@controlservers.net> wrote:
As we continue to grow we are committed to using Allstar. But we are already at a loss as to how to put multiple repeaters on the air from the same site. Sure, we can use multiple URI’s I think and a single PC. But we prefer RTCM’s and they cost $$$. The real question is the use of external controllers like an Arcom RC-210. They have 3 ports plus a 4th basic port. We have 2m, 440 and 900, plus a WX receiver. URI’s are cheaper but if we do the PC approach can we declare separate config files/directories, or would we need to install something like OpenVZ and mount each USB device in separate containers? PC’s at remote sites concern me especially without redundant power supplies. A RC-210 would allow the use of only one RTCM and the ports would be linked to through the RC-210. One node number for three repeaters, although that isn’t my preference. How much audio delay could be expected using an external controller?
Thank you in advance.
Wayne
-- Skyler Fennell amsatnet.info KDØWHB electricity440@gmail.com
But what about using an external controller like a Arcom RC-210? From: Skyler F Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 8:21 AM To: R. Wayne Cc: Allstar Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Multiple Repeaters Per Site I don't know if this is any help, but I have two Sound fobs on the same machine, seperate stanzas on rpt.conf and usbradio.conf and selected the USB device in radio-tune-menu and swapped as necessary. That way each node can connect to separate nodes and independently work from each other. On Friday, March 20, 2015, R. Wayne <allstar@controlservers.net> wrote: As we continue to grow we are committed to using Allstar. But we are already at a loss as to how to put multiple repeaters on the air from the same site. Sure, we can use multiple URI’s I think and a single PC. But we prefer RTCM’s and they cost $$$. The real question is the use of external controllers like an Arcom RC-210. They have 3 ports plus a 4th basic port. We have 2m, 440 and 900, plus a WX receiver. URI’s are cheaper but if we do the PC approach can we declare separate config files/directories, or would we need to install something like OpenVZ and mount each USB device in separate containers? PC’s at remote sites concern me especially without redundant power supplies. A RC-210 would allow the use of only one RTCM and the ports would be linked to through the RC-210. One node number for three repeaters, although that isn’t my preference. How much audio delay could be expected using an external controller? Thank you in advance. Wayne -- Skyler Fennell amsatnet.info KDØWHB electricity440@gmail.com
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