I want to add AllStar to a Yaesu DR2x. I’m using a MastersCommunications RA-DR1XM.
I need ASL to do CTCSS decode on RX because I think the DR2x does not when in REMOTE mode. If that’s not right, I’d rather have the DR2x handle CTCSS if it will.
But I believe ASL will do CTCSS decode!
I need to gain as much understanding as possible before I get on-site because it’s not readily accessible. For wiring, I’ll have to use pin 8 (Disc Out) from the DR2x, I think tones are on there? I’m finding a lot of information and some of it conflicts or may be old.
Who has done this integration and can offer guidance?
Do these non-default settings seem right for usbradio.conf?
rxctcssfreqs = 100.0
rxctcssoverride = 0
carrierfrom = usbinvert
ctcssfrom = dsp
rxdemod = flat
duplex = 2
I found that only the B port will decode DTMF. So I put my repeaterreceiver in B while my txm is in A
it works as I’m able to turn repeater on/off and control txm power. Dr-2 responds in CW. I recall normal repeater on/off didnt work so I used some other parameter.
This was invaluable, thank you! I learned I was taking the wrong approach with the db15 connector and should be using the miniDIN in my case! way less complicated to add AllStar to a stand alone repeater on the miniDIN connector than the db15!
Using the miniDIN allows the repeater to use its internal controller while adding local connection, just what I needed for adding allstar. No worry about flipping in/out of REMOTE mode or locking up with analog/digital signals. The DR2x maintains all its settings including CTCSS/DCS encode/decode and FM/auto.
for reference, miniDIN pins:
1 ← AFin from URI
2 ↔ GND
3 ← PTT from URI (active LOW)
4 - x
5 → AFout to URI
6 → COS to URI (active HIGH)
7-10 - x
I’m very interested in your use of the DR-2X’s miniDIN and RA-DR1XM for ASL. Would you please elaborate on this setup (e.g. anything special on the repeater or within ASL) and its functionality (CTCSS handling, repeater ID transmission, reliability, limitations, etc.)? Thank you!
Watch that video linked above, starting about 23:30 where he talks about that port.
The simplest I could say is it’s like having a speaker-mic port on the repeater. You setup the DR2x as a stand alone repeater: with IDing, and Tx/Rx CTCSS/DCS that you want. You will get plain audio out regardless of analog or digital RF in (on pin 5), you send plain audio in and it will Tx analog.
Setup ASL as duplex = 0 or 1.
The DR2x will ID, so you don’t need ASL to ID
The DR2x will repeat, so you don’t need ASL to put the same audio back out (full duplex)
This could be wrong, I’ve only been using ASL for a month, but this is where I’m at right now. Open to more experienced advise!
That is my plan, yes. I don’t have all the hardware together yet, so it’s yet unbuilt or tested. So the reality is, you don’t need a RA-DR1XM because I’m not using the remote/local output. That’s just the hardware I am starting with. Some of the other models might be a lower cost choice.
I had setup a Quantar letting ASL do the tone encode and decode and squelch
and it works okay
the audio quality never made me happy, but it plays fine, been up for couple years
after doing that I thought to try it on a DR2
so setting the DR2 up in full remote and using the “flatish” audio out
and compositing the tone and tx audio on the TXA channel
it ran well enough on the bench with a duplexer
I used the 15pin and and a Masters RA-DR1X
sometime would like to try it at one of our sites
