Is it possible to install AllStarLink on a PC, have it connect to other nodes and listen or monitor only?
I have been told that the audio quality of AllStarLink far surpasses that of Echolink and IRLP and would like to hear it for myself. I think it would also be an aid in learning.
Is it possible to install AllStarLink on a PC, have it connect to other nodes and listen or monitor only?
I have been told that the audio quality of AllStarLink far surpasses that of Echolink and IRLP and would like to hear it for myself. I think it would also be an aid in learning.
No, I was referring to a Linux PC as opposed to a Raspberry Pi. Is it possible to listen to the various nodes using the Linux build? If so, is there a HOWTO available on how accomplish this? Thanks!
Building a “monitor only” system would be the same as building a regular node but the only interface you would need is a compatible USB sound fob and a speaker. You’d have to control it either via command line or or the various web based clients, i.e. allmon.
I’ve run at least 2 “monitor only” AllStar Nodes. Although now they are TX capable using iaxrpt, I still use them mainly as monitors.
You don’t need anything more than a Pi and speaker or headphone plugged into the stock headphone jack… no USB sound fob nonsense. Add the following line to your /etc/asterisk/rpt.conf:
I have mine just before the “[functions]” stanza. I suspect this is what repeater systems use to output streaming audio to services like Broadcastify. But the command above just tells asterisk to pipe output to the built-in headphone jack.
Works flawlessly. Mine have only about a half-second or less of latency compared to listening to my local repeater on RF.
However, It’s not clear what you’re asking about. I suggest you start a new topic and tell us what it is you’d like to do. Be specific as possible.
I’m going to close this post as it’s over 3 years old and has no solution.