[kuggie] kuggie https://community.allstarlink.org/u/kuggie Board Member
January 3
Larry,
There are (at least) two Pi4 compatible client releases - not including
HV. We can post links to them until we get the official ASL Git account
straightened out.
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[larry] larry https://community.allstarlink.org/u/larry
January 3
Robert, I’m not sure if this has been overcome so this is a caution.
Perhaps someone in the know will chime in. The ASL version was not able
to run on the Pi4 so if someone doesn’t chime and tell us differently
you will need to run the Hamvoip version if you must install on a Pi4.
If you have a…
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[kuggie] kuggie https://community.allstarlink.org/u/kuggie Board Member
January 3
Since you have the Yaesu DR-2X, I recommend the Masters Communications
RA-DR1X radio adapter interface. The DMK URI doesn’t have enough TX
audio to modulate your repeater to full deviation without doing a lot of
work. The RA-DR1X is compatible with the DR-2X repeater, and has the
necessary audio. Additionally - all Masters Communications ASL
compatible radio adapters use the genuine C-Media CM119A chipset. This
has proven to be the best as there are plenty of issues with the CM119B
that some manufacturers have chosen. I won’t get into those - unless
someone want’s me to elaborate.
Full Disclosure - I’m a Board member at ASL, Inc. I financially profit
from the sales of Masters Communications products. I donate 25% of my
ASL product sales profit to ASL Inc., to financially support the
project, and I have since 2008.
Kevin W3KKC
[larry] larry https://community.allstarlink.org/u/larry
January 3
Robert,
I’m not sure if this has been overcome so this is a caution.
Perhaps someone in the know will chime in. The ASL version was not able
to run on the Pi4 so if someone doesn’t chime and tell us differently
you will need to run the Hamvoip version if you must install on a Pi4.
If you have a Pi3 you should be okay.
I know Pi4 for ASL issue was being worked on by the members here but I
personally haven;t seen where the ASL version is ready for the Pi4.
Hopefully I’m wrong but wanted to make you aware so you don’t have
unexpected issues.
Larry - N7FM
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[KM4VPG] KM4VPG https://community.allstarlink.org/u/km4vpg
January 3
You can get a URI or CM-119 sound fob but you have to modify it and URI
does not have to be modified. hamovip.org http://hamovip.org tells how
to do everything to set up an allstar node. I have used this web page 2
times to set up 2 nodes.
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[KD5BS] KD5BS https://community.allstarlink.org/u/kd5bs
January 3
Thank you for the replies.
I agree on the approach recommended that the AllStar device should be up
and running first before adding DVSwitch. That is the plan. However,
what I am quite unsure about are the components that are needed to get
the AllStar device working.
- I have a Raspberry Pi 4 already
- I have downloaded the image from AllstarLink.org
http://AllstarLink.org
- Tim indicated that a sound fob was needed and provided a link to a
site but there are lots of devices for sale so a specific
recommendation would be appreciated. Is it possible that there is an
RPi HAT available to provide this sound fob function or must it be a
USB device?
- Tim also indicted that I could use an RTCM at each location and an
RPi computer at only one location. I’m not sure what an RTCM is but
would assume that it is some sort of radio interface.
- I would also assume that there are cables needed – what kind, I
don’t know.
- I have Yaesu DR-2X repeaters
Right now, I am assuming I will use:
- 2 x Raspberry Pi computers – one at each repeater site.
- 2 x Sound Fobs – one at each location
- 2 x Cables from the DB9 connector on the Sound Fob to the Repeater
(probably custom made)
Assuming that this will get AllStar running and connected to the
repeaters, is ther anything else that will be needed to LINK the two
repeaters together via Analog?
Sure wish there was some sort of technical schematic available, even is
a simple form that would help explain this basic hardware requirement. I
realize that there are lots of different scenarios out there and that
schematics or block diagrams for each would be problematic to maintain
but hoping that someone has documented this to make it easier for noobs.
If I could get a specific recommendation on the Sound Fob, that would be
a great start. If a HAT for the RPi is available that would make for a
clener installation.
Thanks and I’m sure I’ll be asking for more help, especially regarding
the DVSwitch and how to implement that.
Regards to all.
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[Mike] Mike https://community.allstarlink.org/u/mike
January 3
To add to Tim’s reply…
Get the allstar running as needed, the working hardware interface’s etc,
then add your dvswitch
When you get to that spot… join dvswitch forum on www.groups.io
http://www.groups.io
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