# Special Forums **URL:** https://community.allstarlink.org/c/special-forums/24.md [Latest](https://community.allstarlink.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.allstarlink.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.allstarlink.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Special Forums](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/about-the-special-forums/24822)
**Author:** [@N8EI](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/N8EI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/about-the-special-forums/24822 "2026-08-02T15:37:29Z")
The Special Forums category is a collector for special-purpose groups/categories outside of the core Annoucements and AllStarLink main discussion areas. The available sub categories are as follows: Third-Party Apps This… --- ## [Do I Need A Second Node Number When Using An Application?](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/do-i-need-a-second-node-number-when-using-an-application/25032)
**Author:** [@KJ7QNP](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/KJ7QNP)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/do-i-need-a-second-node-number-when-using-an-application/25032 "2026-10-02T03:22:35Z")
I am using the QSOOne application, I want to use it for Allstar, I already have a personal Allstar node that is always active, do I need to apply for a second node number in order to use the app? --- ## [ASL Stats HTTP Error in Allscan](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/asl-stats-http-error-in-allscan/25013)
**Author:** [@KB5AKO](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/KB5AKO)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/asl-stats-http-error-in-allscan/25013 "2026-09-24T23:29:21Z")
I have an ongoing Allscan "ASL stats HTTP Error: Failed to connect to stats.allstarlink.org port 80 after 40 ms: Couldn't connect to server. Will retry in 15 Seconds..." on all 5 of my ASL3 nodes. Allscan will scan the … --- ## [QSO-One and Allstar](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/qso-one-and-allstar/25016)
**Author:** [@VK3PR](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/VK3PR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/qso-one-and-allstar/25016 "2026-09-23T02:55:37Z")
The Android phone app QSO-One has Allstar on it. Making contact with the app does not appear to use your physical node. It would appear to be possible to have Allstar communication without having a physical node. --- ## [OpLine - native iOS AllStarLink client (ASL3): on the App Store + a Discord for support/feedback](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/opline-native-ios-allstarlink-client-asl3-on-the-app-store-a-discord-for-support-feedback/24996)
**Author:** [@W0ABE](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/W0ABE)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/opline-native-ios-allstarlink-client-asl3-on-the-app-store-a-discord-for-support-feedback/24996 "2026-09-20T13:46:37Z")
Hi all, Some of you followed the TestFlight thread earlier this year - thank you. OpLine, a native iOS client for AllStarLink, has been on the App Store for a few months now. I wanted to (1) point current forum folks to… --- ## [\[Beta\] OpLine - native iOS AllStarLink client, looking for TestFlight testers](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/beta-opline-native-ios-allstarlink-client-looking-for-testflight-testers/24593)
**Author:** [@W0ABE](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/W0ABE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/beta-opline-native-ios-allstarlink-client-looking-for-testflight-testers/24593 "2026-09-18T18:16:53Z")
Hey all, I've been working on an iOS AllStarLink client called OpLine and I'm looking for beta testers from the community. The short version: it's a native iPhone app for connecting to AllStar nodes: push-to-talk, moni… --- ## [Repeaterphone app](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/repeaterphone-app/24991)
**Author:** [@N2DKI](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/N2DKI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/repeaterphone-app/24991 "2026-09-15T06:30:20Z")
I can’t get repeaterphone to connect to my node 62893. Can anyone help please. Frank --- ## [Announcing the Voter2!](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/announcing-the-voter2/23768)
**Author:** [@N0XGA](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/N0XGA)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/announcing-the-voter2/23768 "2026-09-12T01:47:04Z")
Allstar Community folk: After over a year of development (and not done!), I am pleased to announce the Voter2. There is more detail below, but I wanted to begin with the major “headlines” right up front: - … --- ## [Beta testers needed for "astar" mac client](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/beta-testers-needed-for-astar-mac-client/24973)
**Author:** [@AJ7HR](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/AJ7HR)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/beta-testers-needed-for-astar-mac-client/24973 "2026-09-08T03:09:28Z")
Hi all, I've been writing "astar" and open source (AGPL3) mac allstarlink WT client. It's to the point I need some beta testers to help find the rough edges. People should be willing to file bugs so I can fix them. I… --- ## [Setup Script for GPS and aprs](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/setup-script-for-gps-and-aprs/24672)
**Author:** [@W5GLE](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/W5GLE)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/setup-script-for-gps-and-aprs/24672 "2026-08-29T17:04:01Z")
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hardenedpenguin/asl-misc-scripts/refs/heads/main/setup-asl3-gps.rb | sudo ruby Interactive setup for gpsd, shared GPS on 127.0.0.1:2947, and APRS via app\_gps on an ASL3 node. … --- ## [New user set up for WT mode only](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/new-user-set-up-for-wt-mode-only/24929)
**Author:** [@G3UEG](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/G3UEG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/new-user-set-up-for-wt-mode-only/24929 "2026-08-19T17:38:35Z")
I am an HF bands guy who has not used a repeater on vhf/uhf for over 40 years. My local club is moving its net to a UHF repeater and I have been told I can join in by using ASL and QSO1. I have registered and have my c… --- ## [Documentation for the Web Transceiver authentication API (/api/v2/auth-wt-legacy)?](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/documentation-for-the-web-transceiver-authentication-api-api-v2-auth-wt-legacy/24925)
**Author:** [@VK1CPM](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/VK1CPM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/documentation-for-the-web-transceiver-authentication-api-api-v2-auth-wt-legacy/24925 "2026-08-18T23:37:08Z")
Hi folks, I'm playing around with my own open-source IAX2 client for iOS and macOS and I am curious about how Web Transceiver authentication token is expected to be used and how long the token is supposed to last. I not… --- ## [Saytime.pl announces correct time but 3 week old weather](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/saytime-pl-announces-correct-time-but-3-week-old-weather/24904)
**Author:** [@K5IJD](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/K5IJD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/saytime-pl-announces-correct-time-but-3-week-old-weather/24904 "2026-08-14T16:59:57Z")
saytime.pl file list.docx (6.7 KB) ASL3 Node 640160 working normally except... This node is on Trixie and all updates up to date. I installed KD5FMU's SAYTIME 2026. Now, saytime.pl announces the correct time but then… --- ## [AllStarLink 3 with the Yaesu HRI-200 – now on GitHub](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/allstarlink-3-with-the-yaesu-hri-200-now-on-github/24899)
**Author:** [@SA7BNB](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/SA7BNB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/allstarlink-3-with-the-yaesu-hri-200-now-on-github/24899 "2026-08-12T05:22:04Z")
Hi all, I've published a project that lets you use the Yaesu HRI-200 (the WIRES-X interface) as the radio interface for an AllStarLink 3 node on a Raspberry Pi. The catch with the HRI-200 is that it has no CM108/CM119 … --- ## [AllStar Link Cockpit Hardware Monitor App](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/allstar-link-cockpit-hardware-monitor-app/24522)
**Author:** [@KE2HNI](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/KE2HNI)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/allstar-link-cockpit-hardware-monitor-app/24522 "2026-08-11T19:38:24Z")
Node Hardware Monitor System The Pi 5 Hardware Monitor is a lightweight Cockpit plugin designed specifically for Raspberry Pi 5 systems, providing a clean, real-time view of critical hardware and system metrics directly… --- ## [LinkBox Web Monitor + Admin (tlb-2+) — public release](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/linkbox-web-monitor-admin-tlb-2-public-release/24898)
**Author:** [@K8LRC](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/K8LRC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/linkbox-web-monitor-admin-tlb-2-public-release/24898 "2026-08-09T23:31:29Z")
LinkBox Web Monitor + Admin (tlb-2+) — public release We are releasing LinkBox Web Monitor + Admin tlb-2+. Public package is live (tested before release). For operators using TheLinkBox and the chan\_tlb client who wan… --- ## [Yaesu 6 pin data plug pinout](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/yaesu-6-pin-data-plug-pinout/24825)
**Author:** [@G0TPZ](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/G0TPZ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 7:13am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/yaesu-6-pin-data-plug-pinout/24825 "2026-08-09T07:13:30Z")
Hi Just a quick one, can someone confirm that these pin numbers are correct for this data plug as I'm just going around and around trying to get the RIM\_LiTE running with a RSPi3 and FT8800. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Herald — an announcement daemon for ASL3/app\_rpt (tail messages, scheduling, time & weather, station ID)](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/herald-an-announcement-daemon-for-asl3-app-rpt-tail-messages-scheduling-time-weather-station-id/24793)
**Author:** [@N6LKA](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/N6LKA)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/herald-an-announcement-daemon-for-asl3-app-rpt-tail-messages-scheduling-time-weather-station-id/24793 "2026-08-04T22:15:27Z")
Long-time lurker here — I've posted a few troubleshooting questions over time, but never shared anything I've built. Wanted to share something that's grown into a pretty complete tool, in case it's useful to others. Her… --- ## [ASL3 Anouncement Manager](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/asl3-anouncement-manager/24878)
**Author:** [@KQ4KQP](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/KQ4KQP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/asl3-anouncement-manager/24878 "2026-08-04T14:02:49Z")
"Please be advised that when attempting to install the Announcement Manager on a fully updated ASL3 system, the installer script conflicts directly with the new, stricter security directives enforced under the asterisk u… --- ## [Freeloader an ASL3 Web based file manager](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/freeloader-an-asl3-web-based-file-manager/24874)
**Author:** [@N5AD](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/N5AD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/freeloader-an-asl3-web-based-file-manager/24874 "2026-08-04T01:05:26Z")
Freeloader – ASL3 File Manager Hello everyone, I’m pleased to announce Freeloader, a simple web-based file manager built for AllStarLink Version 3 (ASL3). Freeloader was developed with experimenters in mind. It lets y… --- ## [Announcement Manager for ASL3](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/announcement-manager-for-asl3/24873)
**Author:** [@N5AD](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/N5AD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/announcement-manager-for-asl3/24873 "2026-08-03T15:47:40Z")
Announcement Manager for ASL3 – Updated Release Hello everyone, I’m pleased to announce an updated release of Announcement Manager for AllStarLink Version 3 (ASL3). This was built in late 2025 and debuted by Freddie M… --- ## [Beta — new AllStar BYON feature in Magic PTT (link your ASL3 node to a private app room)](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/beta-new-allstar-byon-feature-in-magic-ptt-link-your-asl3-node-to-a-private-app-room/24870)
**Author:** [@NurcDiver](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/NurcDiver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/beta-new-allstar-byon-feature-in-magic-ptt-link-your-asl3-node-to-a-private-app-room/24870 "2026-08-03T15:46:39Z")
I built Magic PTT — a Push-to-Talk app for phone, desktop, and radio. New feature I’m opening for beta: BYON (Bring Your Own Node) — link your ASL3 node to a private Magic PTT room so RF on your node and people in the a… --- ## [SkywarnPlus with Debian 13 Trixie](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/skywarnplus-with-debian-13-trixie/24821)
**Author:** [@WB2HKK](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/WB2HKK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/skywarnplus-with-debian-13-trixie/24821 "2026-08-02T18:51:45Z")
The normal installation of SkywarnPlus does NOT work with Debian 13 due to an error with pydub. The error is from Python 3.13. My thanks to N6LKA for providing a workaround. Install Python 3.11 alongside Python 3.13, and… --- ## [Hanging up in transmit during parrot test](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/hanging-up-in-transmit-during-parrot-test/24813)
**Author:** [@bulletbuster40](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/bulletbuster40)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/hanging-up-in-transmit-during-parrot-test/24813 "2026-08-01T18:35:56Z")
I set up my first node using ASL 3 and the Toads DI interface. When I test parrot my radio hangs up in transmit and I have to use E in the terminal to release it. I have no clue where to go from here. --- ## [Starlink and Allstar](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/starlink-and-allstar/24796)
**Author:** [@w6jso](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/w6jso)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/starlink-and-allstar/24796 "2026-07-29T11:54:49Z")
I have three nodes at my residence and need to get away from my current ISP each currently has a static ip. I'm thinking of going to Starlink but need to know if it's even doable because of their configuration and the fa… --- ## [SkywarnPlus-NG — weather and geo-hazard voice alerts for AllStar / app\_rpt nodes](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/skywarnplus-ng-weather-and-geo-hazard-voice-alerts-for-allstar-app-rpt-nodes/24730)
**Author:** [@W5GLE](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/W5GLE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/skywarnplus-ng-weather-and-geo-hazard-voice-alerts-for-allstar-app-rpt-nodes/24730 "2026-07-27T11:58:27Z")
SkywarnPlus-NG is a modern weather-alert system for Asterisk / app\_rpt (AllStar Link 3) nodes. It polls official feeds, announces alerts on your repeater with TTS, and gives you a web dashboard to configure and monitor e… --- ## [WinSCP with ASL3 not working](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/winscp-with-asl3-not-working/24779)
**Author:** [@WB2HKK](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/WB2HKK)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/winscp-with-asl3-not-working/24779 "2026-07-24T17:27:24Z")
I am trying to get WinSCP working with ASL3. I am using file protocol SFTP. SFTP server is: ' sudo su /usr/lib/sftp-server '. Preferred SFTP protocal set to ' auto '. Logging in, I get the error: Cannot initialize SFTP p… --- ## [QSO One is much more stable now. Still looking for more beta testers to get all the edge cases](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/qso-one-is-much-more-stable-now-still-looking-for-more-beta-testers-to-get-all-the-edge-cases/24651)
**Author:** [@KD8JKK](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/KD8JKK)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/qso-one-is-much-more-stable-now-still-looking-for-more-beta-testers-to-get-all-the-edge-cases/24651 "2026-07-23T18:02:41Z")
A bit of a progress update on QSO One, the cross-platform AllStarLink client I've been building. If you would like to join the beta, let me know. Or search QSO One on google. When this started, the goal was simple: a pr… --- ## [🚀 World's 1st OLED ASL3 Interface for Raspberry Pi – TORUN DiGi Gate V2](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/worlds-1st-oled-asl3-interface-for-raspberry-pi-torun-digi-gate-v2/24776)
**Author:** [@S21AF](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/S21AF)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/worlds-1st-oled-asl3-interface-for-raspberry-pi-torun-digi-gate-v2/24776 "2026-07-23T08:29:13Z")
Hello AllStarLink operators, After months of development and real-world testing, we're excited to introduce the TORUN DiGi Gate V2—designed specifically for the amateur radio community. Thi… --- ## [Multiple file configs, dvswitch and port forwarding using an xfinity router](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/multiple-file-configs-dvswitch-and-port-forwarding-using-an-xfinity-router/24772)
**Author:** [@n4frl](https://community.allstarlink.org/u/n4frl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.allstarlink.org/t/multiple-file-configs-dvswitch-and-port-forwarding-using-an-xfinity-router/24772 "2026-07-21T19:25:33Z")
I need help verifying that my files are config'd correctly. I honestly have very little knowledge when it comes to organizing port forwarding and which ports are supposed to point to what. I have spent countless weeks tr… [Next page](https://community.allstarlink.org/c/special-forums/24.md?page=1)