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
- 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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From: Mike via AllStarLink Discussion Groups noreply@community.allstarlink.org
Reply-To: AllStarLink Discussion Groups replies+6f217c37b264720fbe60009f3eb17d34@community.allstarlink.org
Date: Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 7:21 PM
To: Robert Stroud rstroud@istroud.com
Subject: [AllStarLink Discussion Groups] [App_rpt-users] Get Started with AllStar - Hardware Requirements
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Mike January 3 |
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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
Welcome aboard !
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