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 app hear each other in that room only.
The node-side install is ready on GitHub (short git clone + install script). App side starts at https://magicptt.com — create an account, then PM me that you want in on BYON testing and I’ll enable it on your room and send the checklist.
Need: ASL3 up on your local repeater node, Windows PC on the same LAN as the node, willingness to report any found bugs.
If that program doesn't enforce some sort of FCC license checking, you're going to run into pushback pretty quick (same reason US amateurs can't use/link to Zello). Wish we could (several other countries can...)
Zello can be interconnected with US amateur systems without issue. There are several ways to password protect, enforce permissions, moderate, require admin approval to TX, etc.
The way I normally do it, is allow anyone to listen, but users must be manually approved by an admin for TX permission.
I'm not really sure what the purpose or benefit of this MagicPTT is, though. The website has lots of flashy AI generated stuff, but I have not seen a good explanation of what it actually is.
It's all about enforcement. ASL cannot be used to carry unlicensed traffic. As long as all software-based transmitters are licensed and the gatekeeper function is checking licenses then it's okay. If no one's checking.... big problem.
I've actually built in a very power AI tool that does an Assessment of the submitted call signs as well as direct database verifications. So far, it's pretty accurate but still in the learning phase. No one can hit the PTT button while bridged to RF unless verified.
Typical feedback in this place. Why don't you go login and check out the Help. Its ALL there. Zello is not a comparison to Magic PTT. You can't give a valid opinion without the facts. The in-app help and changelog system is very detailed. I'm a one man show so the intro page isn't really kept up during this beta. It contains about 20 percent of the app's features. My FB group is the ones deciding the features. They come up with them and I write the code. It's been a fun project.
I would really like your opinion on this. Check it out if you get a chance. You won't see all my backend Admin work, but this is my checker and its pretty powerful so far. It's a combination of some FCC, My GMRS, GROK 4.5 Api and a few others doing all of my verifications for me. This is the current system for the beta testing. Since there is no TX into RF going on now it's just a VoIP app with no licensing requirement as you know. Still a work in progress but I feel I'm putting good checks and balances in place. Run the git, input the info below and you're done. In magic ptt the users are able to create their own private room. No one can access this room unless they invite them into it. And this is the only place they can bridge to their node.
I'm not trying to say your app (service?) is not any good, nor am I trying to compare it to Zello. I can't compare it to anything because I can't figure out what it is.
Are you saying I need to sign up and create an account to find out what it is? No thanks, I'm good.
You have a lot of AI generated content on your pages and in your posts here, but it all just reads like a lot of buzzwords. I feel like I'm trying to be sold something but I have no idea what the product is or what it does.
IMO - spend some time writing (not prompting) up what this thing actually is and what/who it's for.
You posted about your app, asked people to try it, and specifically invited feedback and opinions. It is therefore unreasonable to complain when people raise legitimate concerns.
Personally, I prefer to understand exactly what I am signing up for before I register or provide any information. When someone like @Mason10198, who clearly has substantial experience and expertise in this area, comments, I am going to take those comments seriously.
Rather than criticizing the commenters, consider their responses for what they are: useful feedback. Address the concerns directly, explain what information the app collects, how it is used, and what users should expect before signing up.
I am sure the app has value. The best way to demonstrate that value is through transparency, not by attacking the people you asked to provide feedback.
maybe you guys misunderstood the request. Let me clear that up.
I never asked for general feedback on Magic PTT. I already get all the feedback I need on the app itself in my Facebook group.
I was only looking for a few people willing to try the new ASL3 node feature and give feedback on that specific feature.
Everything else people keep asking about is already clearly stated in the footer on the main page — before anyone even joins. It’s simple and has been there the whole time.
I’m a busy person. I don’t have time to re-explain what’s already written in plain sight. And furthermore, the type of people I'm looking to test and provide said feedback would be ones that don't have to be hand fed.
