RTCM Commands

AllStarLink
1

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I
am saddened, but it makes my decision easier. I’ll have to live without
the RC-210’s and go with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210
may be linked in with a URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were
going to use a computer for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone
point me to the controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one),
DTMF mute, etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a
PBX system a phone patch is built in somehow?

2

The Drupal site (http://ohnosec.org/drupal/) documents most of what you can do with app_rpt. Also, it the app_rpt source there is a list of commands. These are used much like other controllers in that you map these to touch tone commands. Here’s the list taken from app_rpt.c

  • status cmds:
···

  • 1 - Force ID (global)

  • 2 - Give Time of Day (global)

  • 3 - Give software Version (global)

  • 4 - Give GPS location info

  • 5 - Last (dtmf) user

  • 11 - Force ID (local only)

  • 12 - Give Time of Day (local only)

  • cop (control operator) cmds:

  • 1 - System warm boot

  • 2 - System enable

  • 3 - System disable

  • 4 - Test Tone On/Off

  • 5 - Dump System Variables on Console (debug)

  • 6 - PTT (phone mode only)

  • 7 - Time out timer enable

  • 8 - Time out timer disable

  • 9 - Autopatch enable

  • 10 - Autopatch disable

  • 11 - Link enable

  • 12 - Link disable

  • 13 - Query System State

  • 14 - Change System State

  • 15 - Scheduler Enable

  • 16 - Scheduler Disable

  • 17 - User functions (time, id, etc) enable

  • 18 - User functions (time, id, etc) disable

  • 19 - Select alternate hang timer

  • 20 - Select standard hang timer

  • 21 - Enable Parrot Mode

  • 22 - Disable Parrot Mode

  • 23 - Birdbath (Current Parrot Cleanup/Flush)

  • 24 - Flush all telemetry

  • 25 - Query last node un-keyed

  • 26 - Query all nodes keyed/unkeyed

  • 27 - Reset DAQ minimum on a pin

  • 28 - Reset DAQ maximum on a pin

  • 30 - Recall Memory Setting in Attached Xcvr

  • 31 - Channel Selector for Parallel Programmed Xcvr

  • 32 - Touchtone pad test: command + Digit string + # to playback all digits pressed

  • 33 - Local Telemetry Output Enable

  • 34 - Local Telemetry Output Disable

  • 35 - Local Telemetry Output on Demand

  • 36 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Enable

  • 37 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Disable

  • 38 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Follows Local Telemetry

  • 39 - Foreign Link Local Output Path on Demand

  • 42 - Echolink announce node # only

  • 43 - Echolink announce node Callsign only

  • 44 - Echolink announce node # & Callsign

  • 45 - Link Activity timer enable

  • 46 - Link Activity timer disable

  • 47 - Reset “Link Config Changed” Flag

  • 48 - Send Page Tone (Tone specs separated by parenthesis)

  • 49 - Disable incoming connections (control state noice)

  • 50 - Enable incoming connections (control state noicd)

  • 51 - Enable sleep mode

  • 52 - Disable sleep mode

  • 53 - Wake up from sleep

  • 54 - Go to sleep

  • 55 - Parrot Once if parrot mode is disabled

  • 56 - Rx CTCSS Enable

  • 57 - Rx CTCSS Disable

  • 58 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Enable

  • 59 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Disable

  • 60 - Send MDC-1200 Burst (cop,60,type,UnitID[,DestID,SubCode])

  • Type is 'I' for PttID, 'E' for Emergency, and 'C' for Call

  • (SelCall or Alert), or 'SX' for STS (ststus), where X is 0-F.

  • DestID and subcode are only specified for  the 'C' type message.

  • UnitID is the local systems UnitID. DestID is the MDC1200 ID of

  • the radio being called, and the subcodes are as follows:

  •      Subcode '8205' is Voice Selective Call for Spectra ('Call')

  •      Subcode '8015' is Voice Selective Call for Maxtrac ('SC') or

  •         Astro-Saber('Call')

  •      Subcode '810D' is Call Alert (like Maxtrac 'CA')

  • 61 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins (cop,61,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1]…)

  • 62 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins, quietly (cop,62,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1]…)

  • 63 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification (cop,63,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

  • 64 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification, quietly (cop,64,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

  • 65 - Send POCSAG page (equipped channel types only)

  • ilink cmds:

  • 1 - Disconnect specified link

  • 2 - Connect specified link – monitor only

  • 3 - Connect specified link – tranceive

  • 4 - Enter command mode on specified link

  • 5 - System status

  • 6 - Disconnect all links

  • 7 - Last Node to Key Up

  • 8 - Connect specified link – local monitor only

  • 9 - Send Text Message (9,<destnodeno or 0 (for all)>,Message Text, etc.

  • 10 - Disconnect all RANGER links (except permalinks)

  • 11 - Disconnect a previously permanently connected link

  • 12 - Permanently connect specified link – monitor only

  • 13 - Permanently connect specified link – tranceive

  • 15 - Full system status (all nodes)

  • 16 - Reconnect links disconnected with “disconnect all links”

  • 17 - MDC test (for diag purposes)

  • 18 - Permanently Connect specified link – local monitor only

  • 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=, etc)

  • remote cmds:

  • 1 - Recall Memory MM (*000-*099) (Gets memory from rpt.conf)

  • 2 - Set VFO MMMMMKKKO (Mhz digits, Khz digits, Offset)

  • 3 - Set Rx PL Tone HHHD

  • 4 - Set Tx PL Tone HHHD (Not currently implemented with DHE RBI-1)

  • 5 - Link Status (long)

  • 6 - Set operating mode M (FM, USB, LSB, AM, etc)

  • 100 - RX PL off (Default)

  • 101 - RX PL On

  • 102 - TX PL Off (Default)

  • 103 - TX PL On

  • 104 - Low Power

  • 105 - Med Power

  • 106 - Hi Power

  • 107 - Bump Down 20 Hz

  • 108 - Bump Down 100 Hz

  • 109 - Bump Down 500 Hz

  • 110 - Bump Up 20 Hz

  • 111 - Bump Up 100 Hz

  • 112 - Bump Up 500 Hz

  • 113 - Scan Down Slow

  • 114 - Scan Down Medium

  • 115 - Scan Down Fast

  • 116 - Scan Up Slow

  • 117 - Scan Up Medium

  • 118 - Scan Up Fast

  • 119 - Transmit allowing auto-tune

  • 140 - Link Status (brief)

  • 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=, etc)

  • playback cmds:

  • specify the name of the file to be played globally (for example, 25=rpt/foo)

  • localplay cmds:

  • specify the name of the file to be played locally (for example, 25=rpt/foo)

  • ‘duplex’ modes: (defaults to duplex=2)

  • 0 - Only remote links key Tx and no main repeat audio.

  • 1 - Everything other then main Rx keys Tx, no main repeat audio.

  • 2 - Normal mode

  • 3 - Normal except no main repeat audio.

  • 4 - Normal except no main repeat audio during autopatch only

–

Tim

:wq

On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne wayne@anywherehost.net wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened, but it makes my decision easier. I’ll have to live without the RC-210’s and go with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with a URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a computer for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute, etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a phone patch is built in somehow?

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–

Tim

:wq

On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne wayne@anywherehost.net wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened, but it makes my decision easier. I’ll have to live without the RC-210’s and go with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with a URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a computer for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute, etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a phone patch is built in somehow?

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3

The cession has been made to switch yet
now that the folks at IRLP have convinced me ( J ) they are telling me
the drawbacks and how expensive it is.

BTW, thank you Tim for taking the time out
of your day to reply with the control commands. It makes the difference.

I see missing commands like Kerchunk
Killer – is it by another name? On the RC-21- as some of you know the SysOp, if
you will, may set a timer so that 500mS (or 25mS, whatever) delays the audio.
Also, a DTMF mute. We have jammers that love to hit DTMF all day. Is it by
another name?

THANK YOU all for the extended time you
have given me.

···

From: Tim Sawyer
[mailto:tim.sawyer@mac.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:38
AM
To: Wayne
Cc: app_rpt mailing list
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM
Commands

The Drupal site (http://ohnosec.org/drupal/)
documents most of what you can do with app_rpt. Also, it the app_rpt source
there is a list of commands. These are used much like other controllers in that
you map these to touch tone commands. Here’s the list taken from app_rpt.c

  • status cmds:

  • 1 - Force ID (global)

  • 2 - Give Time of Day (global)

  • 3 - Give software Version (global)

  • 4 - Give GPS location info

  • 5 - Last (dtmf) user

  • 11 - Force ID (local only)

  • 12 - Give Time of Day (local only)

  • cop (control operator) cmds:

  • 1 - System warm boot

  • 2 - System enable

  • 3 - System disable

  • 4 - Test Tone On/Off

  • 5 - Dump System Variables on Console (debug)

  • 6 - PTT (phone mode only)

  • 7 - Time out timer enable

  • 8 - Time out timer disable

  • 9 - Autopatch enable

  • 10 - Autopatch disable

  • 11 - Link enable

  • 12 - Link disable

  • 13 - Query System
    State

  • 14 - Change System
    State

  • 15 - Scheduler Enable

  • 16 - Scheduler Disable

  • 17 - User functions (time, id, etc) enable

  • 18 - User functions (time, id, etc) disable

  • 19 - Select alternate hang timer

  • 20 - Select standard hang timer

  • 21 - Enable Parrot Mode

  • 22 - Disable Parrot Mode

  • 23 - Birdbath (Current Parrot Cleanup/Flush)

  • 24 - Flush all telemetry

  • 25 - Query last node un-keyed

  • 26 - Query all nodes keyed/unkeyed

  • 27 - Reset DAQ minimum on a pin

  • 28 - Reset DAQ maximum on a pin

  • 30 - Recall Memory Setting in Attached Xcvr

  • 31 - Channel Selector for Parallel Programmed
    Xcvr

  • 32 - Touchtone pad test: command + Digit
    string + # to playback all digits pressed

  • 33 - Local Telemetry Output Enable

  • 34 - Local Telemetry Output Disable

  • 35 - Local Telemetry Output on Demand

  • 36 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Enable

  • 37 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Disable

  • 38 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Follows
    Local Telemetry

  • 39 - Foreign Link Local Output Path on Demand

  • 42 - Echolink announce node # only

  • 43 - Echolink announce node Callsign only

  • 44 - Echolink announce node # & Callsign

  • 45 - Link Activity timer enable

  • 46 - Link Activity timer disable

  • 47 - Reset “Link Config Changed”
    Flag

  • 48 - Send Page Tone (Tone specs separated by
    parenthesis)

  • 49 - Disable incoming connections (control
    state noice)

  • 50 - Enable incoming connections (control
    state noicd)

  • 51 - Enable sleep mode

  • 52 - Disable sleep mode

  • 53 - Wake up from sleep

  • 54 - Go to sleep

  • 55 - Parrot Once if parrot mode is disabled

  • 56 - Rx CTCSS Enable

  • 57 - Rx CTCSS Disable

  • 58 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Enable

  • 59 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Disable

  • 60 - Send MDC-1200 Burst
    (cop,60,type,UnitID[,DestID,SubCode])

  • Type is 'I' for PttID, 'E' for

Emergency, and ‘C’ for Call

  • (SelCall or Alert), or 'SX' for STS

(ststus), where X is 0-F.

  • DestID and subcode are only specified

for the ‘C’ type message.

  • UnitID is the local systems UnitID.

DestID is the MDC1200 ID of

  • the radio being called, and the

subcodes are as follows:

  •      Subcode '8205' is

Voice Selective Call for Spectra (‘Call’)

  •      Subcode '8015' is

Voice Selective Call for Maxtrac (‘SC’) or

Astro-Saber(‘Call’)

  •      Subcode '810D' is

Call Alert (like Maxtrac ‘CA’)

  • 61 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins
    (cop,61,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1]…)

  • 62 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO
    pins, quietly (cop,62,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1]…)

  • 63 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification
    (cop,63,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

  • 64 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification,
    quietly (cop,64,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

  • 65 - Send POCSAG page (equipped channel types
    only)

  • ilink cmds:

  • 1 - Disconnect specified link

  • 2 - Connect specified link – monitor only

  • 3 - Connect specified link – tranceive

  • 4 - Enter command mode on specified link

  • 5 - System status

  • 6 - Disconnect all links

  • 7 - Last Node to Key Up

  • 8 - Connect specified link – local monitor
    only

  • 9 - Send Text Message (9,<destnodeno or 0
    (for all)>,Message Text, etc.

  • 10 - Disconnect all RANGER links (except
    permalinks)

  • 11 - Disconnect a previously permanently
    connected link

  • 12 - Permanently connect specified link –
    monitor only

  • 13 - Permanently connect specified link –
    tranceive

  • 15 - Full system status (all nodes)

  • 16 - Reconnect links disconnected with
    “disconnect all links”

  • 17 - MDC test (for diag purposes)

  • 18 - Permanently Connect specified link –
    local monitor only

  • 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,,#,A-D)
    (200=0, 201=1, 210=    , etc)

  • remote cmds:

  • 1 - Recall Memory MM (*000-*099) (Gets
    memory from rpt.conf)

  • 2 - Set VFO MMMMMKKKO (Mhz digits,
    Khz digits, Offset)

  • 3 - Set Rx PL Tone HHHD

  • 4 - Set Tx PL Tone HHHD (Not currently
    implemented with DHE RBI-1)

  • 5 - Link Status (long)

  • 6 - Set operating mode M (FM, USB, LSB, AM,
    etc)

  • 100 - RX PL off (Default)

  • 101 - RX PL On

  • 102 - TX PL Off (Default)

  • 103 - TX PL On

  • 104 - Low Power

  • 105 - Med Power

  • 106 - Hi Power

  • 107 - Bump Down 20 Hz

  • 108 - Bump Down 100 Hz

  • 109 - Bump Down 500 Hz

  • 110 - Bump Up 20 Hz

  • 111 - Bump Up 100 Hz

  • 112 - Bump Up 500 Hz

  • 113 - Scan Down Slow

  • 114 - Scan Down Medium

  • 115 - Scan Down Fast

  • 116 - Scan Up Slow

  • 117 - Scan Up Medium

  • 118 - Scan Up Fast

  • 119 - Transmit allowing auto-tune

  • 140 - Link Status (brief)

  • 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,,#,A-D)
    (200=0, 201=1, 210=    , etc)

  • playback cmds:

  • specify the name of the file to be played
    globally (for example, 25=rpt/foo)

  • localplay cmds:

  • specify the name of the file to be played locally
    (for example, 25=rpt/foo)

  • ‘duplex’ modes: (defaults to duplex=2)

  • 0 - Only remote links key Tx and no main repeat
    audio.

  • 1 - Everything other then main Rx keys Tx, no main
    repeat audio.

  • 2 - Normal mode

  • 3 - Normal
    except no main repeat audio.

  • 4 - Normal
    except no main repeat audio during autopatch only

–

Tim

:wq

On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne wayne@anywherehost.net wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I
am saddened, but it makes my decision easier. I’ll have to live without the
RC-210’s and go with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be
linked in with a URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to
use a computer for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone
point me to the controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one),
DTMF mute, etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a
PBX system a phone patch is built in somehow?

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–

Tim

:wq

On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne wayne@anywherehost.net wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I
am saddened, but it makes my decision easier. I’ll have to live without the
RC-210’s and go with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be
linked in with a URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to
use a computer for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone
point me to the controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one),
DTMF mute, etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a
PBX system a phone patch is built in somehow?

App_rpt-users mailing list

App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org

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4

The cession has been made to switch yet now that the folks at IRLP have convinced me ( J ) they are telling me the drawbacks and how expensive it is.

Can you please clarify your statement above? What are you saying?

73

Jim W7RY

···

From: Wayne

Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 8:40 PM

To: ‘app_rpt mailing list’

Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

The cession has been made to switch yet now that the folks at IRLP have convinced me ( J ) they are telling me the drawbacks and how expensive it is.

BTW, thank you Tim for taking the time out of your day to reply with the control commands. It makes the difference.

I see missing commands like Kerchunk Killer – is it by another name? On the RC-21- as some of you know the SysOp, if you will, may set a timer so that 500mS (or 25mS, whatever) delays the audio. Also, a DTMF mute. We have jammers that love to hit DTMF all day. Is it by another name?

THANK YOU all for the extended time you have given me.

From: Tim Sawyer [mailto:tim.sawyer@mac.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:38 AM
To: Wayne
Cc: app_rpt mailing list
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

The Drupal site (http://ohnosec.org/drupal/) documents most of what you can do with app_rpt. Also, it the app_rpt source there is a list of commands. These are used much like other controllers in that you map these to touch tone commands. Here’s the list taken from app_rpt.c

  • status cmds:

  • 1 - Force ID (global)

  • 2 - Give Time of Day (global)

  • 3 - Give software Version (global)

  • 4 - Give GPS location info

  • 5 - Last (dtmf) user

  • 11 - Force ID (local only)

  • 12 - Give Time of Day (local only)

  • cop (control operator) cmds:

  • 1 - System warm boot

  • 2 - System enable

  • 3 - System disable

  • 4 - Test Tone On/Off

  • 5 - Dump System Variables on Console (debug)

  • 6 - PTT (phone mode only)

  • 7 - Time out timer enable

  • 8 - Time out timer disable

  • 9 - Autopatch enable

  • 10 - Autopatch disable

  • 11 - Link enable

  • 12 - Link disable

  • 13 - Query System State

  • 14 - Change System State

  • 15 - Scheduler Enable

  • 16 - Scheduler Disable

  • 17 - User functions (time, id, etc) enable

  • 18 - User functions (time, id, etc) disable

  • 19 - Select alternate hang timer

  • 20 - Select standard hang timer

  • 21 - Enable Parrot Mode

  • 22 - Disable Parrot Mode

  • 23 - Birdbath (Current Parrot Cleanup/Flush)

  • 24 - Flush all telemetry

  • 25 - Query last node un-keyed

  • 26 - Query all nodes keyed/unkeyed

  • 27 - Reset DAQ minimum on a pin

  • 28 - Reset DAQ maximum on a pin

  • 30 - Recall Memory Setting in Attached Xcvr

  • 31 - Channel Selector for Parallel Programmed Xcvr

  • 32 - Touchtone pad test: command + Digit string + # to playback all digits pressed

  • 33 - Local Telemetry Output Enable

  • 34 - Local Telemetry Output Disable

  • 35 - Local Telemetry Output on Demand

  • 36 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Enable

  • 37 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Disable

  • 38 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Follows Local Telemetry

  • 39 - Foreign Link Local Output Path on Demand

  • 42 - Echolink announce node # only

  • 43 - Echolink announce node Callsign only

  • 44 - Echolink announce node # & Callsign

  • 45 - Link Activity timer enable

  • 46 - Link Activity timer disable

  • 47 - Reset “Link Config Changed” Flag

  • 48 - Send Page Tone (Tone specs separated by parenthesis)

  • 49 - Disable incoming connections (control state noice)

  • 50 - Enable incoming connections (control state noicd)

  • 51 - Enable sleep mode

  • 52 - Disable sleep mode

  • 53 - Wake up from sleep

  • 54 - Go to sleep

  • 55 - Parrot Once if parrot mode is disabled

  • 56 - Rx CTCSS Enable

  • 57 - Rx CTCSS Disable

  • 58 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Enable

  • 59 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Disable

  • 60 - Send MDC-1200 Burst (cop,60,type,UnitID[,DestID,SubCode])

  • Type is 'I' for PttID, 'E' for Emergency, and 'C' for Call

  • (SelCall or Alert), or 'SX' for STS (ststus), where X is 0-F.

  • DestID and subcode are only specified for  the 'C' type message.

  • UnitID is the local systems UnitID. DestID is the MDC1200 ID of

  • the radio being called, and the subcodes are as follows:

  •      Subcode '8205' is Voice Selective Call for Spectra ('Call')

  •      Subcode '8015' is Voice Selective Call for Maxtrac ('SC') or

  •         Astro-Saber('Call')

  •      Subcode '810D' is Call Alert (like Maxtrac 'CA')

  • 61 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins (cop,61,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1]…)

  • 62 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins, quietly (cop,62,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1]…)

  • 63 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification (cop,63,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

  • 64 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification, quietly (cop,64,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

  • 65 - Send POCSAG page (equipped channel types only)

  • ilink cmds:

  • 1 - Disconnect specified link

  • 2 - Connect specified link – monitor only

  • 3 - Connect specified link – tranceive

  • 4 - Enter command mode on specified link

  • 5 - System status

  • 6 - Disconnect all links

  • 7 - Last Node to Key Up

  • 8 - Connect specified link – local monitor only

  • 9 - Send Text Message (9,<destnodeno or 0 (for all)>,Message Text, etc.

  • 10 - Disconnect all RANGER links (except permalinks)

  • 11 - Disconnect a previously permanently connected link

  • 12 - Permanently connect specified link – monitor only

  • 13 - Permanently connect specified link – tranceive

  • 15 - Full system status (all nodes)

  • 16 - Reconnect links disconnected with “disconnect all links”

  • 17 - MDC test (for diag purposes)

  • 18 - Permanently Connect specified link – local monitor only

  • 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=, etc)

  • remote cmds:

  • 1 - Recall Memory MM (*000-*099) (Gets memory from rpt.conf)

  • 2 - Set VFO MMMMMKKKO (Mhz digits, Khz digits, Offset)

  • 3 - Set Rx PL Tone HHHD

  • 4 - Set Tx PL Tone HHHD (Not currently implemented with DHE RBI-1)

  • 5 - Link Status (long)

  • 6 - Set operating mode M (FM, USB, LSB, AM, etc)

  • 100 - RX PL off (Default)

  • 101 - RX PL On

  • 102 - TX PL Off (Default)

  • 103 - TX PL On

  • 104 - Low Power

  • 105 - Med Power

  • 106 - Hi Power

  • 107 - Bump Down 20 Hz

  • 108 - Bump Down 100 Hz

  • 109 - Bump Down 500 Hz

  • 110 - Bump Up 20 Hz

  • 111 - Bump Up 100 Hz

  • 112 - Bump Up 500 Hz

  • 113 - Scan Down Slow

  • 114 - Scan Down Medium

  • 115 - Scan Down Fast

  • 116 - Scan Up Slow

  • 117 - Scan Up Medium

  • 118 - Scan Up Fast

  • 119 - Transmit allowing auto-tune

  • 140 - Link Status (brief)

  • 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=, etc)

  • playback cmds:

  • specify the name of the file to be played globally (for example, 25=rpt/foo)

  • localplay cmds:

  • specify the name of the file to be played locally (for example, 25=rpt/foo)

  • ‘duplex’ modes: (defaults to duplex=2)

  • 0 - Only remote links key Tx and no main repeat audio.

  • 1 - Everything other then main Rx keys Tx, no main repeat audio.

  • 2 - Normal mode

  • 3 - Normal except no main repeat audio.

  • 4 - Normal except no main repeat audio during autopatch only

–

Tim

:wq

On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne wayne@anywherehost.net wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened, but it makes my decision easier. I’ll have to live without the RC-210’s and go with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with a URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a computer for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute, etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a phone patch is built in somehow?

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On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne wayne@anywherehost.net wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened, but it makes my decision easier. I’ll have to live without the RC-210’s and go with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with a URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a computer for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute, etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a phone patch is built in somehow?

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5

Hi Wayne,

The AllStar software automatically attempts to limit Kerchunks and by
design mutes received DTMF tones. There are also various audio delay
features to solve squelch crashes, etc.--very much like "audio delay"
boards in traditional repeater controllers. I've got several busy
repeaters on-line and, honestly, I can't imagine going back to a
traditional repeater controller (like the controller you mention, etc.) at
this point. It would be like stepping back in time to a motor scooter.
Yes, a scooter is functional and reliable. But, it's a scooter!

AllStar is very feature rich and many IRLP reflectors also include AllStar
connectivity these days; more do every day. Personally, I haven't missed
IRLP for a single moment.

Anyhow, just my $0.02

73, David KB4FXC

···

On Tue, 15 Apr 2014, Wayne wrote:

The cession has been made to switch yet now that the folks at IRLP have
convinced me ( :slight_smile: ) they are telling me the drawbacks and how expensive it
is.

BTW, thank you Tim for taking the time out of your day to reply with the
control commands. It makes the difference.

I see missing commands like Kerchunk Killer - is it by another name? On the
RC-21- as some of you know the SysOp, if you will, may set a timer so that
500mS (or 25mS, whatever) delays the audio. Also, a DTMF mute. We have
jammers that love to hit DTMF all day. Is it by another name?

THANK YOU all for the extended time you have given me.

  _____

From: Tim Sawyer [mailto:tim.sawyer@mac.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:38 AM
To: Wayne
Cc: app_rpt mailing list
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

The Drupal site (ohnosec.org - ohnosec Resources and Information.) documents most of what you can
do with app_rpt. Also, it the app_rpt source there is a list of commands.
These are used much like other controllers in that you map these to touch
tone commands. Here's the list taken from app_rpt.c

* status cmds:

*

* 1 - Force ID (global)

* 2 - Give Time of Day (global)

* 3 - Give software Version (global)

* 4 - Give GPS location info

* 5 - Last (dtmf) user

* 11 - Force ID (local only)

* 12 - Give Time of Day (local only)

*

* cop (control operator) cmds:

*

* 1 - System warm boot

* 2 - System enable

* 3 - System disable

* 4 - Test Tone On/Off

* 5 - Dump System Variables on Console (debug)

* 6 - PTT (phone mode only)

* 7 - Time out timer enable

* 8 - Time out timer disable

* 9 - Autopatch enable

* 10 - Autopatch disable

* 11 - Link enable

* 12 - Link disable

* 13 - Query System State

* 14 - Change System State

* 15 - Scheduler Enable

* 16 - Scheduler Disable

* 17 - User functions (time, id, etc) enable

* 18 - User functions (time, id, etc) disable

* 19 - Select alternate hang timer

* 20 - Select standard hang timer

* 21 - Enable Parrot Mode

* 22 - Disable Parrot Mode

* 23 - Birdbath (Current Parrot Cleanup/Flush)

* 24 - Flush all telemetry

* 25 - Query last node un-keyed

* 26 - Query all nodes keyed/unkeyed

* 27 - Reset DAQ minimum on a pin

* 28 - Reset DAQ maximum on a pin

* 30 - Recall Memory Setting in Attached Xcvr

* 31 - Channel Selector for Parallel Programmed Xcvr

* 32 - Touchtone pad test: command + Digit string + # to playback all
digits pressed

* 33 - Local Telemetry Output Enable

* 34 - Local Telemetry Output Disable

* 35 - Local Telemetry Output on Demand

* 36 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Enable

* 37 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Disable

* 38 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Follows Local Telemetry

* 39 - Foreign Link Local Output Path on Demand

* 42 - Echolink announce node # only

* 43 - Echolink announce node Callsign only

* 44 - Echolink announce node # & Callsign

* 45 - Link Activity timer enable

* 46 - Link Activity timer disable

* 47 - Reset "Link Config Changed" Flag

* 48 - Send Page Tone (Tone specs separated by parenthesis)

* 49 - Disable incoming connections (control state noice)

* 50 - Enable incoming connections (control state noicd)

* 51 - Enable sleep mode

* 52 - Disable sleep mode

* 53 - Wake up from sleep

* 54 - Go to sleep

* 55 - Parrot Once if parrot mode is disabled

* 56 - Rx CTCSS Enable

* 57 - Rx CTCSS Disable

* 58 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Enable

* 59 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Disable

* 60 - Send MDC-1200 Burst (cop,60,type,UnitID[,DestID,SubCode])

* Type is 'I' for PttID, 'E' for Emergency, and 'C' for Call

* (SelCall or Alert), or 'SX' for STS (ststus), where X is 0-F.

* DestID and subcode are only specified for the 'C' type message.

* UnitID is the local systems UnitID. DestID is the MDC1200 ID of

* the radio being called, and the subcodes are as follows:

* Subcode '8205' is Voice Selective Call for Spectra ('Call')

* Subcode '8015' is Voice Selective Call for Maxtrac ('SC') or

* Astro-Saber('Call')

* Subcode '810D' is Call Alert (like Maxtrac 'CA')

* 61 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins
(cop,61,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1].....)

* 62 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins, quietly
(cop,62,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1].....)

* 63 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification (cop,63,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

* 64 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification, quietly
(cop,64,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

* 65 - Send POCSAG page (equipped channel types only)

*

* ilink cmds:

*

* 1 - Disconnect specified link

* 2 - Connect specified link -- monitor only

* 3 - Connect specified link -- tranceive

* 4 - Enter command mode on specified link

* 5 - System status

* 6 - Disconnect all links

* 7 - Last Node to Key Up

* 8 - Connect specified link -- local monitor only

* 9 - Send Text Message (9,<destnodeno or 0 (for all)>,Message Text, etc.

* 10 - Disconnect all RANGER links (except permalinks)

* 11 - Disconnect a previously permanently connected link

* 12 - Permanently connect specified link -- monitor only

* 13 - Permanently connect specified link -- tranceive

* 15 - Full system status (all nodes)

* 16 - Reconnect links disconnected with "disconnect all links"

* 17 - MDC test (for diag purposes)

* 18 - Permanently Connect specified link -- local monitor only

* 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,*,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=*, etc)

*

* remote cmds:

*

* 1 - Recall Memory MM (*000-*099) (Gets memory from rpt.conf)

* 2 - Set VFO MMMMM*KKK*O (Mhz digits, Khz digits, Offset)

* 3 - Set Rx PL Tone HHH*D*

* 4 - Set Tx PL Tone HHH*D* (Not currently implemented with DHE RBI-1)

* 5 - Link Status (long)

* 6 - Set operating mode M (FM, USB, LSB, AM, etc)

* 100 - RX PL off (Default)

* 101 - RX PL On

* 102 - TX PL Off (Default)

* 103 - TX PL On

* 104 - Low Power

* 105 - Med Power

* 106 - Hi Power

* 107 - Bump Down 20 Hz

* 108 - Bump Down 100 Hz

* 109 - Bump Down 500 Hz

* 110 - Bump Up 20 Hz

* 111 - Bump Up 100 Hz

* 112 - Bump Up 500 Hz

* 113 - Scan Down Slow

* 114 - Scan Down Medium

* 115 - Scan Down Fast

* 116 - Scan Up Slow

* 117 - Scan Up Medium

* 118 - Scan Up Fast

* 119 - Transmit allowing auto-tune

* 140 - Link Status (brief)

* 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,*,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=*, etc)

*

* playback cmds:

* specify the name of the file to be played globally (for example,
25=rpt/foo)

*

* localplay cmds:

* specify the name of the file to be played locally (for example,
25=rpt/foo)

*

* 'duplex' modes: (defaults to duplex=2)

*

* 0 - Only remote links key Tx and no main repeat audio.

* 1 - Everything other then main Rx keys Tx, no main repeat audio.

* 2 - Normal mode

* 3 - Normal except no main repeat audio.

* 4 - Normal except no main repeat audio during autopatch only

*

*

--

Tim

:wq

On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened, but
it makes my decision easier. I'll have to live without the RC-210's and go
with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with a
URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a computer
for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
phone patch is built in somehow?

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:wq

On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened, but
it makes my decision easier. I'll have to live without the RC-210's and go
with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with a
URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a computer
for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
phone patch is built in somehow?

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6

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am ready to make the switch even
though I just bought a new RC-210 and don't know how I am going to get rid
of three of them. I don't know if I can resell them or if Arcom has an issue
with that.

But I also have another issue in that our vendor has provided us with a VLAN
and access to all of his sites over the 5.8GHz system. He also gave us an
Internet gateway public IP. How would I control the RTCM's over a VLAN
unless I place a Windows box at each site with SSH and connect to it that
way? I don't even know how to do that. I would use a PC with two NIC's but I
still don't know how I would do that. How would I bridge the two?

You mention audio delay... I am told that one weakness of Allstar is a lag.
Of course since I have not used it yet I cannot speak to what they were
referring to.

The purpose of going with this vendor was the speed of the VLAN and the
ability to keep connectivity even if a huge earthquake takes out the
Internet. I wanted the ability to use my cell phone with a SSH app to
control the RTCM's. Am I stuck using public IP's and their inherent latency
issues and potential loss in an emergency?

FWIW, I've been kerchunked all night and I am tired of hearing it.

One question still not answered is whether or not I can plug a URI into Port
1 on a RC-210 and then pull it into our Allstar group as an unvoted device
with WX receiver, Earthquake Alarm and who knows what. Am I still better off
using URI's on th4ese individual devices? What if, for example, I wanted to
add a 6 meter transceiver for those folks out in the boonies or access
during an opening? A URI or a RC-210? How would I pull in our unvoted desert
link on a different pair? A URI?

I am sorry if I am being redundant. Frankly I am overwhelmed by well meaning
answers from you fine gentlemen and those from IRLP actually recommending
Allstar over IRLP.

I too would like to avoid IRLP.

···

-----Original Message-----
From: David McGough [mailto:kb4fxc@inttek.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 9:26 PM
To: Wayne
Cc: 'app_rpt mailing list'
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

Hi Wayne,

The AllStar software automatically attempts to limit Kerchunks and by
design mutes received DTMF tones. There are also various audio delay
features to solve squelch crashes, etc.--very much like "audio delay"
boards in traditional repeater controllers. I've got several busy
repeaters on-line and, honestly, I can't imagine going back to a
traditional repeater controller (like the controller you mention, etc.) at
this point. It would be like stepping back in time to a motor scooter.
Yes, a scooter is functional and reliable. But, it's a scooter!

AllStar is very feature rich and many IRLP reflectors also include AllStar
connectivity these days; more do every day. Personally, I haven't missed
IRLP for a single moment.

Anyhow, just my $0.02

73, David KB4FXC

On Tue, 15 Apr 2014, Wayne wrote:

The cession has been made to switch yet now that the folks at IRLP have
convinced me ( :slight_smile: ) they are telling me the drawbacks and how expensive

it

is.

BTW, thank you Tim for taking the time out of your day to reply with the
control commands. It makes the difference.

I see missing commands like Kerchunk Killer - is it by another name? On

the

RC-21- as some of you know the SysOp, if you will, may set a timer so that
500mS (or 25mS, whatever) delays the audio. Also, a DTMF mute. We have
jammers that love to hit DTMF all day. Is it by another name?

THANK YOU all for the extended time you have given me.

  _____

From: Tim Sawyer [mailto:tim.sawyer@mac.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:38 AM
To: Wayne
Cc: app_rpt mailing list
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

The Drupal site (ohnosec.org - ohnosec Resources and Information.) documents most of what you

can

do with app_rpt. Also, it the app_rpt source there is a list of commands.
These are used much like other controllers in that you map these to touch
tone commands. Here's the list taken from app_rpt.c

* status cmds:

*

* 1 - Force ID (global)

* 2 - Give Time of Day (global)

* 3 - Give software Version (global)

* 4 - Give GPS location info

* 5 - Last (dtmf) user

* 11 - Force ID (local only)

* 12 - Give Time of Day (local only)

*

* cop (control operator) cmds:

*

* 1 - System warm boot

* 2 - System enable

* 3 - System disable

* 4 - Test Tone On/Off

* 5 - Dump System Variables on Console (debug)

* 6 - PTT (phone mode only)

* 7 - Time out timer enable

* 8 - Time out timer disable

* 9 - Autopatch enable

* 10 - Autopatch disable

* 11 - Link enable

* 12 - Link disable

* 13 - Query System State

* 14 - Change System State

* 15 - Scheduler Enable

* 16 - Scheduler Disable

* 17 - User functions (time, id, etc) enable

* 18 - User functions (time, id, etc) disable

* 19 - Select alternate hang timer

* 20 - Select standard hang timer

* 21 - Enable Parrot Mode

* 22 - Disable Parrot Mode

* 23 - Birdbath (Current Parrot Cleanup/Flush)

* 24 - Flush all telemetry

* 25 - Query last node un-keyed

* 26 - Query all nodes keyed/unkeyed

* 27 - Reset DAQ minimum on a pin

* 28 - Reset DAQ maximum on a pin

* 30 - Recall Memory Setting in Attached Xcvr

* 31 - Channel Selector for Parallel Programmed Xcvr

* 32 - Touchtone pad test: command + Digit string + # to playback all
digits pressed

* 33 - Local Telemetry Output Enable

* 34 - Local Telemetry Output Disable

* 35 - Local Telemetry Output on Demand

* 36 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Enable

* 37 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Disable

* 38 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Follows Local Telemetry

* 39 - Foreign Link Local Output Path on Demand

* 42 - Echolink announce node # only

* 43 - Echolink announce node Callsign only

* 44 - Echolink announce node # & Callsign

* 45 - Link Activity timer enable

* 46 - Link Activity timer disable

* 47 - Reset "Link Config Changed" Flag

* 48 - Send Page Tone (Tone specs separated by parenthesis)

* 49 - Disable incoming connections (control state noice)

* 50 - Enable incoming connections (control state noicd)

* 51 - Enable sleep mode

* 52 - Disable sleep mode

* 53 - Wake up from sleep

* 54 - Go to sleep

* 55 - Parrot Once if parrot mode is disabled

* 56 - Rx CTCSS Enable

* 57 - Rx CTCSS Disable

* 58 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Enable

* 59 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Disable

* 60 - Send MDC-1200 Burst (cop,60,type,UnitID[,DestID,SubCode])

* Type is 'I' for PttID, 'E' for Emergency, and 'C' for Call

* (SelCall or Alert), or 'SX' for STS (ststus), where X is 0-F.

* DestID and subcode are only specified for the 'C' type message.

* UnitID is the local systems UnitID. DestID is the MDC1200 ID of

* the radio being called, and the subcodes are as follows:

* Subcode '8205' is Voice Selective Call for Spectra ('Call')

* Subcode '8015' is Voice Selective Call for Maxtrac ('SC') or

* Astro-Saber('Call')

* Subcode '810D' is Call Alert (like Maxtrac 'CA')

* 61 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins
(cop,61,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1].....)

* 62 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins, quietly
(cop,62,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1].....)

* 63 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification (cop,63,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

* 64 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification, quietly
(cop,64,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

* 65 - Send POCSAG page (equipped channel types only)

*

* ilink cmds:

*

* 1 - Disconnect specified link

* 2 - Connect specified link -- monitor only

* 3 - Connect specified link -- tranceive

* 4 - Enter command mode on specified link

* 5 - System status

* 6 - Disconnect all links

* 7 - Last Node to Key Up

* 8 - Connect specified link -- local monitor only

* 9 - Send Text Message (9,<destnodeno or 0 (for all)>,Message Text,

etc.

* 10 - Disconnect all RANGER links (except permalinks)

* 11 - Disconnect a previously permanently connected link

* 12 - Permanently connect specified link -- monitor only

* 13 - Permanently connect specified link -- tranceive

* 15 - Full system status (all nodes)

* 16 - Reconnect links disconnected with "disconnect all links"

* 17 - MDC test (for diag purposes)

* 18 - Permanently Connect specified link -- local monitor only

* 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,*,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=*, etc)

*

* remote cmds:

*

* 1 - Recall Memory MM (*000-*099) (Gets memory from rpt.conf)

* 2 - Set VFO MMMMM*KKK*O (Mhz digits, Khz digits, Offset)

* 3 - Set Rx PL Tone HHH*D*

* 4 - Set Tx PL Tone HHH*D* (Not currently implemented with DHE RBI-1)

* 5 - Link Status (long)

* 6 - Set operating mode M (FM, USB, LSB, AM, etc)

* 100 - RX PL off (Default)

* 101 - RX PL On

* 102 - TX PL Off (Default)

* 103 - TX PL On

* 104 - Low Power

* 105 - Med Power

* 106 - Hi Power

* 107 - Bump Down 20 Hz

* 108 - Bump Down 100 Hz

* 109 - Bump Down 500 Hz

* 110 - Bump Up 20 Hz

* 111 - Bump Up 100 Hz

* 112 - Bump Up 500 Hz

* 113 - Scan Down Slow

* 114 - Scan Down Medium

* 115 - Scan Down Fast

* 116 - Scan Up Slow

* 117 - Scan Up Medium

* 118 - Scan Up Fast

* 119 - Transmit allowing auto-tune

* 140 - Link Status (brief)

* 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,*,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=*, etc)

*

* playback cmds:

* specify the name of the file to be played globally (for example,
25=rpt/foo)

*

* localplay cmds:

* specify the name of the file to be played locally (for example,
25=rpt/foo)

*

* 'duplex' modes: (defaults to duplex=2)

*

* 0 - Only remote links key Tx and no main repeat audio.

* 1 - Everything other then main Rx keys Tx, no main repeat audio.

* 2 - Normal mode

* 3 - Normal except no main repeat audio.

* 4 - Normal except no main repeat audio during autopatch only

*

*

--

Tim

:wq

On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened,

but

it makes my decision easier. I'll have to live without the RC-210's and go
with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with

a

URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a

computer

for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
phone patch is built in somehow?

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On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened,

but

it makes my decision easier. I'll have to live without the RC-210's and go
with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with

a

URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a

computer

for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
phone patch is built in somehow?

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Hi Wayne,

I re-read some earlier messages in this and related threads, to better
understand your systems design goals. And, the earlier threads have left
me with even more questions. From what I read, you've got a substantially
complex system planned. It's going to take some expert level work with
radios and computer networking to get setup, no matter what solution you
choose. I believe it's all quite do-able with AllStar, but, is well
beyond the scope of this mailing list.

To address your specific questions, below:

1) Selling RC-210's should be simple enough (E-bay?).

2) Since you've got a private network and a public network involved,
that's fine. But, this is a somewhat complex networking task. You'll need
to get everything "talking together." I'm suspecting you'll want to
implement some VPN's (Virtual Private Networks) to accomplish this. I use
OpenVPN under Linux. It works great. BTW, I'm not sure RTCM's are the best
solution. And, you don't need a Windows box at each site.

2) There is an small, unavoidable audio delay from audio input to output
with AllStar. This is typical with any VoIP radio system, including full
digital systems like D-Star and DMR, etc. This delay isn't like the delay
found in traditional analog linked repeater systems, however. In older
linked systems, you'd have to hold the PTT down for a second or so to
allow all the transmitters to come on-line or you'd loose that initial
audio. AllStar digitally buffers the audio during propagation from any
member receiver to all member transmitters. So, the audio could be
buffered and delayed as much as several hundred milliseconds (a big
network!). But, not typically lost.

3) As for persistent kerkhunkers and other issues, no hardware is going to
solve that. That is an etiquette problem. Over time, (most) users can be
trained to behave. Yes, I know you're saying: "Yeah, right. I hear you."
But, I help with several wide-coverage repeater systems, so, I've been
there, too.

4) Yes, you can hook various systems together (WX radios, remote bases,
etc.) into a single network quite easily with AllStar. But, it will likely
take some complex scripting and networking to do, just like with any
controller. I don't fully understand the scope of what you're wanting and
as I mentioned above, trying to build the system here is beyond the scope
of this mailing list.

I understand your overwhelm! I would recommend getting started in small
steps, if possible. First, only put up a test repeater or remote base with
AllStar and get a grasp of how that is setup. Then, add a second AllStar
box and network the two together--take small steps. Now, if that's not a
possibility--meaning you've got to have the whole system on-line "like
tomorrow", you probably need to locate some expert help ASAP; due to the
big learning curve with this (or any other) complex VoIP system.

Anyway, I hope this helps some.

73, David KB4FXC

···

On Fri, 18 Apr 2014, Wayne wrote:

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am ready to make the switch even
though I just bought a new RC-210 and don't know how I am going to get rid
of three of them. I don't know if I can resell them or if Arcom has an issue
with that.

But I also have another issue in that our vendor has provided us with a VLAN
and access to all of his sites over the 5.8GHz system. He also gave us an
Internet gateway public IP. How would I control the RTCM's over a VLAN
unless I place a Windows box at each site with SSH and connect to it that
way? I don't even know how to do that. I would use a PC with two NIC's but I
still don't know how I would do that. How would I bridge the two?

You mention audio delay... I am told that one weakness of Allstar is a lag.
Of course since I have not used it yet I cannot speak to what they were
referring to.

The purpose of going with this vendor was the speed of the VLAN and the
ability to keep connectivity even if a huge earthquake takes out the
Internet. I wanted the ability to use my cell phone with a SSH app to
control the RTCM's. Am I stuck using public IP's and their inherent latency
issues and potential loss in an emergency?

FWIW, I've been kerchunked all night and I am tired of hearing it.

One question still not answered is whether or not I can plug a URI into Port
1 on a RC-210 and then pull it into our Allstar group as an unvoted device
with WX receiver, Earthquake Alarm and who knows what. Am I still better off
using URI's on th4ese individual devices? What if, for example, I wanted to
add a 6 meter transceiver for those folks out in the boonies or access
during an opening? A URI or a RC-210? How would I pull in our unvoted desert
link on a different pair? A URI?

I am sorry if I am being redundant. Frankly I am overwhelmed by well meaning
answers from you fine gentlemen and those from IRLP actually recommending
Allstar over IRLP.

I too would like to avoid IRLP.

-----Original Message-----
From: David McGough [mailto:kb4fxc@inttek.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 9:26 PM
To: Wayne
Cc: 'app_rpt mailing list'
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

Hi Wayne,

The AllStar software automatically attempts to limit Kerchunks and by
design mutes received DTMF tones. There are also various audio delay
features to solve squelch crashes, etc.--very much like "audio delay"
boards in traditional repeater controllers. I've got several busy
repeaters on-line and, honestly, I can't imagine going back to a
traditional repeater controller (like the controller you mention, etc.) at
this point. It would be like stepping back in time to a motor scooter.
Yes, a scooter is functional and reliable. But, it's a scooter!

AllStar is very feature rich and many IRLP reflectors also include AllStar
connectivity these days; more do every day. Personally, I haven't missed
IRLP for a single moment.

Anyhow, just my $0.02

73, David KB4FXC

On Tue, 15 Apr 2014, Wayne wrote:

> The cession has been made to switch yet now that the folks at IRLP have
> convinced me ( :slight_smile: ) they are telling me the drawbacks and how expensive
it
> is.
>
>
>
> BTW, thank you Tim for taking the time out of your day to reply with the
> control commands. It makes the difference.
>
>
>
> I see missing commands like Kerchunk Killer - is it by another name? On
the
> RC-21- as some of you know the SysOp, if you will, may set a timer so that
> 500mS (or 25mS, whatever) delays the audio. Also, a DTMF mute. We have
> jammers that love to hit DTMF all day. Is it by another name?
>
>
>
> THANK YOU all for the extended time you have given me.
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Tim Sawyer [mailto:tim.sawyer@mac.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:38 AM
> To: Wayne
> Cc: app_rpt mailing list
> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands
>
>
>
> The Drupal site (ohnosec.org - ohnosec Resources and Information.) documents most of what you
can
> do with app_rpt. Also, it the app_rpt source there is a list of commands.
> These are used much like other controllers in that you map these to touch
> tone commands. Here's the list taken from app_rpt.c
>
>
>
> * status cmds:
>
> *
>
> * 1 - Force ID (global)
>
> * 2 - Give Time of Day (global)
>
> * 3 - Give software Version (global)
>
> * 4 - Give GPS location info
>
> * 5 - Last (dtmf) user
>
> * 11 - Force ID (local only)
>
> * 12 - Give Time of Day (local only)
>
> *
>
> * cop (control operator) cmds:
>
> *
>
> * 1 - System warm boot
>
> * 2 - System enable
>
> * 3 - System disable
>
> * 4 - Test Tone On/Off
>
> * 5 - Dump System Variables on Console (debug)
>
> * 6 - PTT (phone mode only)
>
> * 7 - Time out timer enable
>
> * 8 - Time out timer disable
>
> * 9 - Autopatch enable
>
> * 10 - Autopatch disable
>
> * 11 - Link enable
>
> * 12 - Link disable
>
> * 13 - Query System State
>
> * 14 - Change System State
>
> * 15 - Scheduler Enable
>
> * 16 - Scheduler Disable
>
> * 17 - User functions (time, id, etc) enable
>
> * 18 - User functions (time, id, etc) disable
>
> * 19 - Select alternate hang timer
>
> * 20 - Select standard hang timer
>
> * 21 - Enable Parrot Mode
>
> * 22 - Disable Parrot Mode
>
> * 23 - Birdbath (Current Parrot Cleanup/Flush)
>
> * 24 - Flush all telemetry
>
> * 25 - Query last node un-keyed
>
> * 26 - Query all nodes keyed/unkeyed
>
> * 27 - Reset DAQ minimum on a pin
>
> * 28 - Reset DAQ maximum on a pin
>
> * 30 - Recall Memory Setting in Attached Xcvr
>
> * 31 - Channel Selector for Parallel Programmed Xcvr
>
> * 32 - Touchtone pad test: command + Digit string + # to playback all
> digits pressed
>
> * 33 - Local Telemetry Output Enable
>
> * 34 - Local Telemetry Output Disable
>
> * 35 - Local Telemetry Output on Demand
>
> * 36 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Enable
>
> * 37 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Disable
>
> * 38 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Follows Local Telemetry
>
> * 39 - Foreign Link Local Output Path on Demand
>
> * 42 - Echolink announce node # only
>
> * 43 - Echolink announce node Callsign only
>
> * 44 - Echolink announce node # & Callsign
>
> * 45 - Link Activity timer enable
>
> * 46 - Link Activity timer disable
>
> * 47 - Reset "Link Config Changed" Flag
>
> * 48 - Send Page Tone (Tone specs separated by parenthesis)
>
> * 49 - Disable incoming connections (control state noice)
>
> * 50 - Enable incoming connections (control state noicd)
>
> * 51 - Enable sleep mode
>
> * 52 - Disable sleep mode
>
> * 53 - Wake up from sleep
>
> * 54 - Go to sleep
>
> * 55 - Parrot Once if parrot mode is disabled
>
> * 56 - Rx CTCSS Enable
>
> * 57 - Rx CTCSS Disable
>
> * 58 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Enable
>
> * 59 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Disable
>
> * 60 - Send MDC-1200 Burst (cop,60,type,UnitID[,DestID,SubCode])
>
> * Type is 'I' for PttID, 'E' for Emergency, and 'C' for Call
>
> * (SelCall or Alert), or 'SX' for STS (ststus), where X is 0-F.
>
> * DestID and subcode are only specified for the 'C' type message.
>
> * UnitID is the local systems UnitID. DestID is the MDC1200 ID of
>
> * the radio being called, and the subcodes are as follows:
>
> * Subcode '8205' is Voice Selective Call for Spectra ('Call')
>
> * Subcode '8015' is Voice Selective Call for Maxtrac ('SC') or
>
> * Astro-Saber('Call')
>
> * Subcode '810D' is Call Alert (like Maxtrac 'CA')
>
> * 61 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins
> (cop,61,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1].....)
>
> * 62 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins, quietly
> (cop,62,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1].....)
>
> * 63 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification (cop,63,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])
>
> * 64 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification, quietly
> (cop,64,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])
>
> * 65 - Send POCSAG page (equipped channel types only)
>
> *
>
> * ilink cmds:
>
> *
>
> * 1 - Disconnect specified link
>
> * 2 - Connect specified link -- monitor only
>
> * 3 - Connect specified link -- tranceive
>
> * 4 - Enter command mode on specified link
>
> * 5 - System status
>
> * 6 - Disconnect all links
>
> * 7 - Last Node to Key Up
>
> * 8 - Connect specified link -- local monitor only
>
> * 9 - Send Text Message (9,<destnodeno or 0 (for all)>,Message Text,
etc.
>
> * 10 - Disconnect all RANGER links (except permalinks)
>
> * 11 - Disconnect a previously permanently connected link
>
> * 12 - Permanently connect specified link -- monitor only
>
> * 13 - Permanently connect specified link -- tranceive
>
> * 15 - Full system status (all nodes)
>
> * 16 - Reconnect links disconnected with "disconnect all links"
>
> * 17 - MDC test (for diag purposes)
>
> * 18 - Permanently Connect specified link -- local monitor only
>
>
>
> * 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,*,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=*, etc)
>
> *
>
> * remote cmds:
>
> *
>
> * 1 - Recall Memory MM (*000-*099) (Gets memory from rpt.conf)
>
> * 2 - Set VFO MMMMM*KKK*O (Mhz digits, Khz digits, Offset)
>
> * 3 - Set Rx PL Tone HHH*D*
>
> * 4 - Set Tx PL Tone HHH*D* (Not currently implemented with DHE RBI-1)
>
> * 5 - Link Status (long)
>
> * 6 - Set operating mode M (FM, USB, LSB, AM, etc)
>
> * 100 - RX PL off (Default)
>
> * 101 - RX PL On
>
> * 102 - TX PL Off (Default)
>
> * 103 - TX PL On
>
> * 104 - Low Power
>
> * 105 - Med Power
>
> * 106 - Hi Power
>
> * 107 - Bump Down 20 Hz
>
> * 108 - Bump Down 100 Hz
>
> * 109 - Bump Down 500 Hz
>
> * 110 - Bump Up 20 Hz
>
> * 111 - Bump Up 100 Hz
>
> * 112 - Bump Up 500 Hz
>
> * 113 - Scan Down Slow
>
> * 114 - Scan Down Medium
>
> * 115 - Scan Down Fast
>
> * 116 - Scan Up Slow
>
> * 117 - Scan Up Medium
>
> * 118 - Scan Up Fast
>
> * 119 - Transmit allowing auto-tune
>
> * 140 - Link Status (brief)
>
> * 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,*,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=*, etc)
>
> *
>
> * playback cmds:
>
> * specify the name of the file to be played globally (for example,
> 25=rpt/foo)
>
> *
>
> * localplay cmds:
>
> * specify the name of the file to be played locally (for example,
> 25=rpt/foo)
>
> *
>
> * 'duplex' modes: (defaults to duplex=2)
>
> *
>
> * 0 - Only remote links key Tx and no main repeat audio.
>
> * 1 - Everything other then main Rx keys Tx, no main repeat audio.
>
> * 2 - Normal mode
>
> * 3 - Normal except no main repeat audio.
>
> * 4 - Normal except no main repeat audio during autopatch only
>
> *
>
> *
>
> --
>
> Tim
>
> :wq
>
>
>
> On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened,
but
> it makes my decision easier. I'll have to live without the RC-210's and go
> with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with
a
> URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a
computer
> for cell phone control.
>
>
>
> I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
> controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
> etc.
>
>
>
> We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
> phone patch is built in somehow?
>
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>
> On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened,
but
> it makes my decision easier. I'll have to live without the RC-210's and go
> with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with
a
> URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a
computer
> for cell phone control.
>
>
>
> I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
> controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
> etc.
>
>
>
> We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
> phone patch is built in somehow?
>
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You’ll need to have your ISP open a port or two depending on your system design. The server needs a port open for SSH and a port for IAX (IAX is the protocol Asterisk uses to link with other nodes).

If you are going to run Echolink on your main server then you’ll need those ports open. Or if you didn’t want (or couldn’t) open Echolink ports you could put up another server (at your house for example) and put Echolink on that and connect it to your main server with Allstar.

The RTCM needs only telnet open. If the server and RTCMs are on the same LAN or VLAN, which is recommended, then you can SSH to the server and then telnet to the RTCMs, no need to have the ISP open telnet.

SSH, IAX and telnet ports can be changed from their default values to any other port. App_rpt default SSH port is 222 but many people change it to something else. IAX default is 4569 and generally only needs to be changed if you have more than one server behind a public IP address.

The lag is not bad if your server and RTCMs are on the same fast LAN or VLAN. Ping times consistently around 10ms or so will work really well. Assuming a voting or simulcast system, if you have even one RTCM on a slow network you have to increase buffer lengths for the entire system.

Yes, if the internet goes down or gets slow during some sort of outage then it will be slow or impossible to SSH to your server. But if your server and RTCMs are on the same private (and functioning) network your radio system will still be 100% functional even if you can’t SSH into it. And you’ll still have touch tone control.

Yes, there is no kerchunk filter in app_rpt. My experience is people still kerchunk even with a filter, they just key longer to get the repeater to come up. I understand other people feel it helps. Our developer has shown no interest in adding a repeater kerchunk filter. However, app_rpt is open source so a C programmer could add it.

Time for you to jump in and get started. Go ahead and get at least one RTCM, build a server, connect a radio and set it all up at home. You’ll know a lot more about the how it all works after you do that.

···

--
Tim
:wq

On Apr 18, 2014, at 2:12 AM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am ready to make the switch even
though I just bought a new RC-210 and don't know how I am going to get rid
of three of them. I don't know if I can resell them or if Arcom has an issue
with that.

But I also have another issue in that our vendor has provided us with a VLAN
and access to all of his sites over the 5.8GHz system. He also gave us an
Internet gateway public IP. How would I control the RTCM's over a VLAN
unless I place a Windows box at each site with SSH and connect to it that
way? I don't even know how to do that. I would use a PC with two NIC's but I
still don't know how I would do that. How would I bridge the two?

You mention audio delay... I am told that one weakness of Allstar is a lag.
Of course since I have not used it yet I cannot speak to what they were
referring to.

The purpose of going with this vendor was the speed of the VLAN and the
ability to keep connectivity even if a huge earthquake takes out the
Internet. I wanted the ability to use my cell phone with a SSH app to
control the RTCM's. Am I stuck using public IP's and their inherent latency
issues and potential loss in an emergency?

FWIW, I've been kerchunked all night and I am tired of hearing it.

One question still not answered is whether or not I can plug a URI into Port
1 on a RC-210 and then pull it into our Allstar group as an unvoted device
with WX receiver, Earthquake Alarm and who knows what. Am I still better off
using URI's on th4ese individual devices? What if, for example, I wanted to
add a 6 meter transceiver for those folks out in the boonies or access
during an opening? A URI or a RC-210? How would I pull in our unvoted desert
link on a different pair? A URI?

I am sorry if I am being redundant. Frankly I am overwhelmed by well meaning
answers from you fine gentlemen and those from IRLP actually recommending
Allstar over IRLP.

I too would like to avoid IRLP.

-----Original Message-----
From: David McGough [mailto:kb4fxc@inttek.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 9:26 PM
To: Wayne
Cc: 'app_rpt mailing list'
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

Hi Wayne,

The AllStar software automatically attempts to limit Kerchunks and by
design mutes received DTMF tones. There are also various audio delay
features to solve squelch crashes, etc.--very much like "audio delay"
boards in traditional repeater controllers. I've got several busy
repeaters on-line and, honestly, I can't imagine going back to a
traditional repeater controller (like the controller you mention, etc.) at
this point. It would be like stepping back in time to a motor scooter.
Yes, a scooter is functional and reliable. But, it's a scooter!

AllStar is very feature rich and many IRLP reflectors also include AllStar
connectivity these days; more do every day. Personally, I haven't missed
IRLP for a single moment.

Anyhow, just my $0.02

73, David KB4FXC

On Tue, 15 Apr 2014, Wayne wrote:

The cession has been made to switch yet now that the folks at IRLP have
convinced me ( :slight_smile: ) they are telling me the drawbacks and how expensive

it

is.

BTW, thank you Tim for taking the time out of your day to reply with the
control commands. It makes the difference.

I see missing commands like Kerchunk Killer - is it by another name? On

the

RC-21- as some of you know the SysOp, if you will, may set a timer so that
500mS (or 25mS, whatever) delays the audio. Also, a DTMF mute. We have
jammers that love to hit DTMF all day. Is it by another name?

THANK YOU all for the extended time you have given me.

_____

From: Tim Sawyer [mailto:tim.sawyer@mac.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:38 AM
To: Wayne
Cc: app_rpt mailing list
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

The Drupal site (ohnosec.org - ohnosec Resources and Information.) documents most of what you

can

do with app_rpt. Also, it the app_rpt source there is a list of commands.
These are used much like other controllers in that you map these to touch
tone commands. Here's the list taken from app_rpt.c

* status cmds:

*

* 1 - Force ID (global)

* 2 - Give Time of Day (global)

* 3 - Give software Version (global)

* 4 - Give GPS location info

* 5 - Last (dtmf) user

* 11 - Force ID (local only)

* 12 - Give Time of Day (local only)

*

* cop (control operator) cmds:

*

* 1 - System warm boot

* 2 - System enable

* 3 - System disable

* 4 - Test Tone On/Off

* 5 - Dump System Variables on Console (debug)

* 6 - PTT (phone mode only)

* 7 - Time out timer enable

* 8 - Time out timer disable

* 9 - Autopatch enable

* 10 - Autopatch disable

* 11 - Link enable

* 12 - Link disable

* 13 - Query System State

* 14 - Change System State

* 15 - Scheduler Enable

* 16 - Scheduler Disable

* 17 - User functions (time, id, etc) enable

* 18 - User functions (time, id, etc) disable

* 19 - Select alternate hang timer

* 20 - Select standard hang timer

* 21 - Enable Parrot Mode

* 22 - Disable Parrot Mode

* 23 - Birdbath (Current Parrot Cleanup/Flush)

* 24 - Flush all telemetry

* 25 - Query last node un-keyed

* 26 - Query all nodes keyed/unkeyed

* 27 - Reset DAQ minimum on a pin

* 28 - Reset DAQ maximum on a pin

* 30 - Recall Memory Setting in Attached Xcvr

* 31 - Channel Selector for Parallel Programmed Xcvr

* 32 - Touchtone pad test: command + Digit string + # to playback all
digits pressed

* 33 - Local Telemetry Output Enable

* 34 - Local Telemetry Output Disable

* 35 - Local Telemetry Output on Demand

* 36 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Enable

* 37 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Disable

* 38 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Follows Local Telemetry

* 39 - Foreign Link Local Output Path on Demand

* 42 - Echolink announce node # only

* 43 - Echolink announce node Callsign only

* 44 - Echolink announce node # & Callsign

* 45 - Link Activity timer enable

* 46 - Link Activity timer disable

* 47 - Reset "Link Config Changed" Flag

* 48 - Send Page Tone (Tone specs separated by parenthesis)

* 49 - Disable incoming connections (control state noice)

* 50 - Enable incoming connections (control state noicd)

* 51 - Enable sleep mode

* 52 - Disable sleep mode

* 53 - Wake up from sleep

* 54 - Go to sleep

* 55 - Parrot Once if parrot mode is disabled

* 56 - Rx CTCSS Enable

* 57 - Rx CTCSS Disable

* 58 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Enable

* 59 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Disable

* 60 - Send MDC-1200 Burst (cop,60,type,UnitID[,DestID,SubCode])

* Type is 'I' for PttID, 'E' for Emergency, and 'C' for Call

* (SelCall or Alert), or 'SX' for STS (ststus), where X is 0-F.

* DestID and subcode are only specified for the 'C' type message.

* UnitID is the local systems UnitID. DestID is the MDC1200 ID of

* the radio being called, and the subcodes are as follows:

* Subcode '8205' is Voice Selective Call for Spectra ('Call')

* Subcode '8015' is Voice Selective Call for Maxtrac ('SC') or

* Astro-Saber('Call')

* Subcode '810D' is Call Alert (like Maxtrac 'CA')

* 61 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins
(cop,61,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1].....)

* 62 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins, quietly
(cop,62,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1].....)

* 63 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification (cop,63,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

* 64 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification, quietly
(cop,64,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

* 65 - Send POCSAG page (equipped channel types only)

*

* ilink cmds:

*

* 1 - Disconnect specified link

* 2 - Connect specified link -- monitor only

* 3 - Connect specified link -- tranceive

* 4 - Enter command mode on specified link

* 5 - System status

* 6 - Disconnect all links

* 7 - Last Node to Key Up

* 8 - Connect specified link -- local monitor only

* 9 - Send Text Message (9,<destnodeno or 0 (for all)>,Message Text,

etc.

* 10 - Disconnect all RANGER links (except permalinks)

* 11 - Disconnect a previously permanently connected link

* 12 - Permanently connect specified link -- monitor only

* 13 - Permanently connect specified link -- tranceive

* 15 - Full system status (all nodes)

* 16 - Reconnect links disconnected with "disconnect all links"

* 17 - MDC test (for diag purposes)

* 18 - Permanently Connect specified link -- local monitor only

* 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,*,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=*, etc)

*

* remote cmds:

*

* 1 - Recall Memory MM (*000-*099) (Gets memory from rpt.conf)

* 2 - Set VFO MMMMM*KKK*O (Mhz digits, Khz digits, Offset)

* 3 - Set Rx PL Tone HHH*D*

* 4 - Set Tx PL Tone HHH*D* (Not currently implemented with DHE RBI-1)

* 5 - Link Status (long)

* 6 - Set operating mode M (FM, USB, LSB, AM, etc)

* 100 - RX PL off (Default)

* 101 - RX PL On

* 102 - TX PL Off (Default)

* 103 - TX PL On

* 104 - Low Power

* 105 - Med Power

* 106 - Hi Power

* 107 - Bump Down 20 Hz

* 108 - Bump Down 100 Hz

* 109 - Bump Down 500 Hz

* 110 - Bump Up 20 Hz

* 111 - Bump Up 100 Hz

* 112 - Bump Up 500 Hz

* 113 - Scan Down Slow

* 114 - Scan Down Medium

* 115 - Scan Down Fast

* 116 - Scan Up Slow

* 117 - Scan Up Medium

* 118 - Scan Up Fast

* 119 - Transmit allowing auto-tune

* 140 - Link Status (brief)

* 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,*,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=*, etc)

*

* playback cmds:

* specify the name of the file to be played globally (for example,
25=rpt/foo)

*

* localplay cmds:

* specify the name of the file to be played locally (for example,
25=rpt/foo)

*

* 'duplex' modes: (defaults to duplex=2)

*

* 0 - Only remote links key Tx and no main repeat audio.

* 1 - Everything other then main Rx keys Tx, no main repeat audio.

* 2 - Normal mode

* 3 - Normal except no main repeat audio.

* 4 - Normal except no main repeat audio during autopatch only

*

*

--

Tim

:wq

On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened,

but

it makes my decision easier. I'll have to live without the RC-210's and go
with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with

a

URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a

computer

for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
phone patch is built in somehow?

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On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened,

but

it makes my decision easier. I'll have to live without the RC-210's and go
with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in with

a

URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a

computer

for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
phone patch is built in somehow?

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9

Wayne, BTW, is one of your design requirements to do true
simulcast--meaning with frequency/phase locked tranmitters at each
repeater site? I saw this mentioned in an earlier thread. You also
mentioned that the repeaters don't have overlapping coverage areas?

...Just wondering.

73, David KB4FXC

10

Tim,

I am buying two RTCM's on Monday. But my key question still remains
unanswered and I am frustrated. How do I link in Site 3 as an unvoted
repeater? It only has public internet so I think I have to hard wire it to
Site 1 to remain connected all the time. This is why I have asked several
times if a RC-210 can have a URI plugged into port 1 and a link on port 2.
Link port 2 -> 1. I have been told in private emails that this is how it is
done.

We have VLAN and Internet. VLAN is preferred. I can put a Linux box at the
main site but how would a SSH box talk to VLAN from a public IP?

Thank you for your time, Tim. I apologize if I appear dense at this point. I
have read so much conflicting information that I am bordering lost. I mean,
I have asked questions so that I might understand. Simple things like
getting the ARRL news to play.

{sigh]

···

-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Sawyer [mailto:tim.sawyer@mac.com]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 7:24 AM
To: Wayne
Cc: app_rpt mailing list
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

You'll need to have your ISP open a port or two depending on your system
design. The server needs a port open for SSH and a port for IAX (IAX is the
protocol Asterisk uses to link with other nodes).

If you are going to run Echolink on your main server then you'll need those
ports open. Or if you didn't want (or couldn't) open Echolink ports you
could put up another server (at your house for example) and put Echolink on
that and connect it to your main server with Allstar.

The RTCM needs only telnet open. If the server and RTCMs are on the same
LAN or VLAN, which is recommended, then you can SSH to the server and then
telnet to the RTCMs, no need to have the ISP open telnet.

SSH, IAX and telnet ports can be changed from their default values to any
other port. App_rpt default SSH port is 222 but many people change it to
something else. IAX default is 4569 and generally only needs to be changed
if you have more than one server behind a public IP address.

The lag is not bad if your server and RTCMs are on the same fast LAN or
VLAN. Ping times consistently around 10ms or so will work really well.
Assuming a voting or simulcast system, if you have even one RTCM on a slow
network you have to increase buffer lengths for the entire system.

Yes, if the internet goes down or gets slow during some sort of outage then
it will be slow or impossible to SSH to your server. But if your server and
RTCMs are on the same private (and functioning) network your radio system
will still be 100% functional even if you can't SSH into it. And you'll
still have touch tone control.

Yes, there is no kerchunk filter in app_rpt. My experience is people still
kerchunk even with a filter, they just key longer to get the repeater to
come up. I understand other people feel it helps. Our developer has shown no
interest in adding a repeater kerchunk filter. However, app_rpt is open
source so a C programmer could add it.

Time for you to jump in and get started. Go ahead and get at least one RTCM,
build a server, connect a radio and set it all up at home. You'll know a lot
more about the how it all works after you do that.
--
Tim
:wq

On Apr 18, 2014, at 2:12 AM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am ready to make the switch even
though I just bought a new RC-210 and don't know how I am going to get rid
of three of them. I don't know if I can resell them or if Arcom has an

issue

with that.

But I also have another issue in that our vendor has provided us with a

VLAN

and access to all of his sites over the 5.8GHz system. He also gave us an
Internet gateway public IP. How would I control the RTCM's over a VLAN
unless I place a Windows box at each site with SSH and connect to it that
way? I don't even know how to do that. I would use a PC with two NIC's but

I

still don't know how I would do that. How would I bridge the two?

You mention audio delay... I am told that one weakness of Allstar is a

lag.

Of course since I have not used it yet I cannot speak to what they were
referring to.

The purpose of going with this vendor was the speed of the VLAN and the
ability to keep connectivity even if a huge earthquake takes out the
Internet. I wanted the ability to use my cell phone with a SSH app to
control the RTCM's. Am I stuck using public IP's and their inherent

latency

issues and potential loss in an emergency?

FWIW, I've been kerchunked all night and I am tired of hearing it.

One question still not answered is whether or not I can plug a URI into

Port

1 on a RC-210 and then pull it into our Allstar group as an unvoted device
with WX receiver, Earthquake Alarm and who knows what. Am I still better

off

using URI's on th4ese individual devices? What if, for example, I wanted

to

add a 6 meter transceiver for those folks out in the boonies or access
during an opening? A URI or a RC-210? How would I pull in our unvoted

desert

link on a different pair? A URI?

I am sorry if I am being redundant. Frankly I am overwhelmed by well

meaning

answers from you fine gentlemen and those from IRLP actually recommending
Allstar over IRLP.

I too would like to avoid IRLP.

-----Original Message-----
From: David McGough [mailto:kb4fxc@inttek.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 9:26 PM
To: Wayne
Cc: 'app_rpt mailing list'
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

Hi Wayne,

The AllStar software automatically attempts to limit Kerchunks and by
design mutes received DTMF tones. There are also various audio delay
features to solve squelch crashes, etc.--very much like "audio delay"
boards in traditional repeater controllers. I've got several busy
repeaters on-line and, honestly, I can't imagine going back to a
traditional repeater controller (like the controller you mention, etc.) at
this point. It would be like stepping back in time to a motor scooter.
Yes, a scooter is functional and reliable. But, it's a scooter!

AllStar is very feature rich and many IRLP reflectors also include AllStar
connectivity these days; more do every day. Personally, I haven't missed
IRLP for a single moment.

Anyhow, just my $0.02

73, David KB4FXC

On Tue, 15 Apr 2014, Wayne wrote:

The cession has been made to switch yet now that the folks at IRLP have
convinced me ( :slight_smile: ) they are telling me the drawbacks and how expensive

it

is.

BTW, thank you Tim for taking the time out of your day to reply with the
control commands. It makes the difference.

I see missing commands like Kerchunk Killer - is it by another name? On

the

RC-21- as some of you know the SysOp, if you will, may set a timer so

that

500mS (or 25mS, whatever) delays the audio. Also, a DTMF mute. We have
jammers that love to hit DTMF all day. Is it by another name?

THANK YOU all for the extended time you have given me.

_____

From: Tim Sawyer [mailto:tim.sawyer@mac.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:38 AM
To: Wayne
Cc: app_rpt mailing list
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

The Drupal site (ohnosec.org - ohnosec Resources and Information.) documents most of what you

can

do with app_rpt. Also, it the app_rpt source there is a list of commands.
These are used much like other controllers in that you map these to touch
tone commands. Here's the list taken from app_rpt.c

* status cmds:

*

* 1 - Force ID (global)

* 2 - Give Time of Day (global)

* 3 - Give software Version (global)

* 4 - Give GPS location info

* 5 - Last (dtmf) user

* 11 - Force ID (local only)

* 12 - Give Time of Day (local only)

*

* cop (control operator) cmds:

*

* 1 - System warm boot

* 2 - System enable

* 3 - System disable

* 4 - Test Tone On/Off

* 5 - Dump System Variables on Console (debug)

* 6 - PTT (phone mode only)

* 7 - Time out timer enable

* 8 - Time out timer disable

* 9 - Autopatch enable

* 10 - Autopatch disable

* 11 - Link enable

* 12 - Link disable

* 13 - Query System State

* 14 - Change System State

* 15 - Scheduler Enable

* 16 - Scheduler Disable

* 17 - User functions (time, id, etc) enable

* 18 - User functions (time, id, etc) disable

* 19 - Select alternate hang timer

* 20 - Select standard hang timer

* 21 - Enable Parrot Mode

* 22 - Disable Parrot Mode

* 23 - Birdbath (Current Parrot Cleanup/Flush)

* 24 - Flush all telemetry

* 25 - Query last node un-keyed

* 26 - Query all nodes keyed/unkeyed

* 27 - Reset DAQ minimum on a pin

* 28 - Reset DAQ maximum on a pin

* 30 - Recall Memory Setting in Attached Xcvr

* 31 - Channel Selector for Parallel Programmed Xcvr

* 32 - Touchtone pad test: command + Digit string + # to playback all
digits pressed

* 33 - Local Telemetry Output Enable

* 34 - Local Telemetry Output Disable

* 35 - Local Telemetry Output on Demand

* 36 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Enable

* 37 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Disable

* 38 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Follows Local Telemetry

* 39 - Foreign Link Local Output Path on Demand

* 42 - Echolink announce node # only

* 43 - Echolink announce node Callsign only

* 44 - Echolink announce node # & Callsign

* 45 - Link Activity timer enable

* 46 - Link Activity timer disable

* 47 - Reset "Link Config Changed" Flag

* 48 - Send Page Tone (Tone specs separated by parenthesis)

* 49 - Disable incoming connections (control state noice)

* 50 - Enable incoming connections (control state noicd)

* 51 - Enable sleep mode

* 52 - Disable sleep mode

* 53 - Wake up from sleep

* 54 - Go to sleep

* 55 - Parrot Once if parrot mode is disabled

* 56 - Rx CTCSS Enable

* 57 - Rx CTCSS Disable

* 58 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Enable

* 59 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Disable

* 60 - Send MDC-1200 Burst (cop,60,type,UnitID[,DestID,SubCode])

* Type is 'I' for PttID, 'E' for Emergency, and 'C' for Call

* (SelCall or Alert), or 'SX' for STS (ststus), where X is 0-F.

* DestID and subcode are only specified for the 'C' type message.

* UnitID is the local systems UnitID. DestID is the MDC1200 ID of

* the radio being called, and the subcodes are as follows:

* Subcode '8205' is Voice Selective Call for Spectra ('Call')

* Subcode '8015' is Voice Selective Call for Maxtrac ('SC') or

* Astro-Saber('Call')

* Subcode '810D' is Call Alert (like Maxtrac 'CA')

* 61 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins
(cop,61,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1].....)

* 62 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins, quietly
(cop,62,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1].....)

* 63 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification (cop,63,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

* 64 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification, quietly
(cop,64,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

* 65 - Send POCSAG page (equipped channel types only)

*

* ilink cmds:

*

* 1 - Disconnect specified link

* 2 - Connect specified link -- monitor only

* 3 - Connect specified link -- tranceive

* 4 - Enter command mode on specified link

* 5 - System status

* 6 - Disconnect all links

* 7 - Last Node to Key Up

* 8 - Connect specified link -- local monitor only

* 9 - Send Text Message (9,<destnodeno or 0 (for all)>,Message Text,

etc.

* 10 - Disconnect all RANGER links (except permalinks)

* 11 - Disconnect a previously permanently connected link

* 12 - Permanently connect specified link -- monitor only

* 13 - Permanently connect specified link -- tranceive

* 15 - Full system status (all nodes)

* 16 - Reconnect links disconnected with "disconnect all links"

* 17 - MDC test (for diag purposes)

* 18 - Permanently Connect specified link -- local monitor only

* 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,*,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=*, etc)

*

* remote cmds:

*

* 1 - Recall Memory MM (*000-*099) (Gets memory from rpt.conf)

* 2 - Set VFO MMMMM*KKK*O (Mhz digits, Khz digits, Offset)

* 3 - Set Rx PL Tone HHH*D*

* 4 - Set Tx PL Tone HHH*D* (Not currently implemented with DHE RBI-1)

* 5 - Link Status (long)

* 6 - Set operating mode M (FM, USB, LSB, AM, etc)

* 100 - RX PL off (Default)

* 101 - RX PL On

* 102 - TX PL Off (Default)

* 103 - TX PL On

* 104 - Low Power

* 105 - Med Power

* 106 - Hi Power

* 107 - Bump Down 20 Hz

* 108 - Bump Down 100 Hz

* 109 - Bump Down 500 Hz

* 110 - Bump Up 20 Hz

* 111 - Bump Up 100 Hz

* 112 - Bump Up 500 Hz

* 113 - Scan Down Slow

* 114 - Scan Down Medium

* 115 - Scan Down Fast

* 116 - Scan Up Slow

* 117 - Scan Up Medium

* 118 - Scan Up Fast

* 119 - Transmit allowing auto-tune

* 140 - Link Status (brief)

* 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,*,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=*, etc)

*

* playback cmds:

* specify the name of the file to be played globally (for example,
25=rpt/foo)

*

* localplay cmds:

* specify the name of the file to be played locally (for example,
25=rpt/foo)

*

* 'duplex' modes: (defaults to duplex=2)

*

* 0 - Only remote links key Tx and no main repeat audio.

* 1 - Everything other then main Rx keys Tx, no main repeat audio.

* 2 - Normal mode

* 3 - Normal except no main repeat audio.

* 4 - Normal except no main repeat audio during autopatch only

*

*

--

Tim

:wq

On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened,

but

it makes my decision easier. I'll have to live without the RC-210's and

go

with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in

with

a

URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a

computer

for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
phone patch is built in somehow?

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After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened,

but

it makes my decision easier. I'll have to live without the RC-210's and

go

with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in

with

a

URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a

computer

for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
phone patch is built in somehow?

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Wayne,

It is daunting at first but it will all clear up for you, honest.

RTCMs can be set up with or without a GPS. RTCMs with a GPS can vote, ones without a GPS cannot vote. With non-voting RTCMs the receiver is always selected and audio will mix with any other RTCMs on the same node.

In your case Site 1 and 2 will be voting RTCMs and Site 3 will be non-voting. Now, you have a couple of choices on how your system is configured. You could have two nodes (1000 and 1001) as shown in example 1. This configuration would allow you to connect and disconnect the nodes at will with Allstar touch tone commands. You can have a startup macro so site 3 automatically connects on boot up. This way also allows you to have different receive buffer lengths, a longer one for the internet connected site 3.

Or you could have only one node as shown in example 2. This assumes Site 3 is geographically or frequency separate from Sites 1 and 2 which I believe is true in your case. This way all 3 sites always transmit, sites 1 and 2 are voted and site 3 always is repeated. This way you have to have the receive buffer set for the slowest network, site 3.

voter.conf example 1

[general]

port = 667

password = BLAH

[1000]

Site1 = pswrd1,master,transmit

Site2 = pswrd2,transmit

buflen = 180

[1001]

Site3 = pswrd3,transmit

buflen = 280

voter.conf example 2

[general]

port = 667

password = BLAH

[1000]

Site1 = pswrd1,master,transmit

Site2 = pswrd2,transmit

Site3 = pswrd3,transmit

buflen = 280

···

–
Tim
:wq

On Apr 18, 2014, at 9:56 PM, Wayne wayne@anywherehost.net wrote:

Tim,

I am buying two RTCM’s on Monday. But my key question still remains
unanswered and I am frustrated. How do I link in Site 3 as an unvoted
repeater? It only has public internet so I think I have to hard wire it to
Site 1 to remain connected all the time. This is why I have asked several
times if a RC-210 can have a URI plugged into port 1 and a link on port 2.
Link port 2 → 1. I have been told in private emails that this is how it is
done.

We have VLAN and Internet. VLAN is preferred. I can put a Linux box at the
main site but how would a SSH box talk to VLAN from a public IP?

Thank you for your time, Tim. I apologize if I appear dense at this point. I
have read so much conflicting information that I am bordering lost. I mean,
I have asked questions so that I might understand. Simple things like
getting the ARRL news to play.

{sigh]

-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Sawyer [mailto:tim.sawyer@mac.com]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 7:24 AM
To: Wayne
Cc: app_rpt mailing list
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

You’ll need to have your ISP open a port or two depending on your system
design. The server needs a port open for SSH and a port for IAX (IAX is the
protocol Asterisk uses to link with other nodes).

If you are going to run Echolink on your main server then you’ll need those
ports open. Or if you didn’t want (or couldn’t) open Echolink ports you
could put up another server (at your house for example) and put Echolink on
that and connect it to your main server with Allstar.

The RTCM needs only telnet open. If the server and RTCMs are on the same
LAN or VLAN, which is recommended, then you can SSH to the server and then
telnet to the RTCMs, no need to have the ISP open telnet.

SSH, IAX and telnet ports can be changed from their default values to any
other port. App_rpt default SSH port is 222 but many people change it to
something else. IAX default is 4569 and generally only needs to be changed
if you have more than one server behind a public IP address.

The lag is not bad if your server and RTCMs are on the same fast LAN or
VLAN. Ping times consistently around 10ms or so will work really well.
Assuming a voting or simulcast system, if you have even one RTCM on a slow
network you have to increase buffer lengths for the entire system.

Yes, if the internet goes down or gets slow during some sort of outage then
it will be slow or impossible to SSH to your server. But if your server and
RTCMs are on the same private (and functioning) network your radio system
will still be 100% functional even if you can’t SSH into it. And you’ll
still have touch tone control.

Yes, there is no kerchunk filter in app_rpt. My experience is people still
kerchunk even with a filter, they just key longer to get the repeater to
come up. I understand other people feel it helps. Our developer has shown no
interest in adding a repeater kerchunk filter. However, app_rpt is open
source so a C programmer could add it.

Time for you to jump in and get started. Go ahead and get at least one RTCM,
build a server, connect a radio and set it all up at home. You’ll know a lot
more about the how it all works after you do that.

Tim
:wq

On Apr 18, 2014, at 2:12 AM, Wayne wayne@anywherehost.net wrote:

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am ready to make the switch even
though I just bought a new RC-210 and don’t know how I am going to get rid
of three of them. I don’t know if I can resell them or if Arcom has an
issue
with that.

But I also have another issue in that our vendor has provided us with a
VLAN
and access to all of his sites over the 5.8GHz system. He also gave us an
Internet gateway public IP. How would I control the RTCM’s over a VLAN
unless I place a Windows box at each site with SSH and connect to it that
way? I don’t even know how to do that. I would use a PC with two NIC’s but
I
still don’t know how I would do that. How would I bridge the two?

You mention audio delay… I am told that one weakness of Allstar is a
lag.
Of course since I have not used it yet I cannot speak to what they were
referring to.

The purpose of going with this vendor was the speed of the VLAN and the
ability to keep connectivity even if a huge earthquake takes out the
Internet. I wanted the ability to use my cell phone with a SSH app to
control the RTCM’s. Am I stuck using public IP’s and their inherent
latency
issues and potential loss in an emergency?

FWIW, I’ve been kerchunked all night and I am tired of hearing it.

One question still not answered is whether or not I can plug a URI into
Port
1 on a RC-210 and then pull it into our Allstar group as an unvoted device
with WX receiver, Earthquake Alarm and who knows what. Am I still better
off
using URI’s on th4ese individual devices? What if, for example, I wanted
to
add a 6 meter transceiver for those folks out in the boonies or access
during an opening? A URI or a RC-210? How would I pull in our unvoted
desert
link on a different pair? A URI?

I am sorry if I am being redundant. Frankly I am overwhelmed by well
meaning
answers from you fine gentlemen and those from IRLP actually recommending
Allstar over IRLP.

I too would like to avoid IRLP.

-----Original Message-----
From: David McGough [mailto:kb4fxc@inttek.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 9:26 PM
To: Wayne
Cc: ‘app_rpt mailing list’
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

Hi Wayne,

The AllStar software automatically attempts to limit Kerchunks and by
design mutes received DTMF tones. There are also various audio delay
features to solve squelch crashes, etc.–very much like “audio delay”
boards in traditional repeater controllers. I’ve got several busy
repeaters on-line and, honestly, I can’t imagine going back to a
traditional repeater controller (like the controller you mention, etc.) at
this point. It would be like stepping back in time to a motor scooter.
Yes, a scooter is functional and reliable. But, it’s a scooter!

AllStar is very feature rich and many IRLP reflectors also include AllStar
connectivity these days; more do every day. Personally, I haven’t missed
IRLP for a single moment.

Anyhow, just my $0.02

73, David KB4FXC

On Tue, 15 Apr 2014, Wayne wrote:

The cession has been made to switch yet now that the folks at IRLP have
convinced me ( :slight_smile: ) they are telling me the drawbacks and how expensive
it
is.

BTW, thank you Tim for taking the time out of your day to reply with the
control commands. It makes the difference.

I see missing commands like Kerchunk Killer - is it by another name? On
the
RC-21- as some of you know the SysOp, if you will, may set a timer so
that
500mS (or 25mS, whatever) delays the audio. Also, a DTMF mute. We have
jammers that love to hit DTMF all day. Is it by another name?

THANK YOU all for the extended time you have given me.

From: Tim Sawyer [mailto:tim.sawyer@mac.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:38 AM
To: Wayne
Cc: app_rpt mailing list
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] RTCM Commands

The Drupal site (http://ohnosec.org/drupal/) documents most of what you
can
do with app_rpt. Also, it the app_rpt source there is a list of commands.
These are used much like other controllers in that you map these to touch
tone commands. Here’s the list taken from app_rpt.c

  • status cmds:

  • 1 - Force ID (global)

  • 2 - Give Time of Day (global)

  • 3 - Give software Version (global)

  • 4 - Give GPS location info

  • 5 - Last (dtmf) user

  • 11 - Force ID (local only)

  • 12 - Give Time of Day (local only)

  • cop (control operator) cmds:

  • 1 - System warm boot

  • 2 - System enable

  • 3 - System disable

  • 4 - Test Tone On/Off

  • 5 - Dump System Variables on Console (debug)

  • 6 - PTT (phone mode only)

  • 7 - Time out timer enable

  • 8 - Time out timer disable

  • 9 - Autopatch enable

  • 10 - Autopatch disable

  • 11 - Link enable

  • 12 - Link disable

  • 13 - Query System State

  • 14 - Change System State

  • 15 - Scheduler Enable

  • 16 - Scheduler Disable

  • 17 - User functions (time, id, etc) enable

  • 18 - User functions (time, id, etc) disable

  • 19 - Select alternate hang timer

  • 20 - Select standard hang timer

  • 21 - Enable Parrot Mode

  • 22 - Disable Parrot Mode

  • 23 - Birdbath (Current Parrot Cleanup/Flush)

  • 24 - Flush all telemetry

  • 25 - Query last node un-keyed

  • 26 - Query all nodes keyed/unkeyed

  • 27 - Reset DAQ minimum on a pin

  • 28 - Reset DAQ maximum on a pin

  • 30 - Recall Memory Setting in Attached Xcvr

  • 31 - Channel Selector for Parallel Programmed Xcvr

  • 32 - Touchtone pad test: command + Digit string + # to playback all
    digits pressed

  • 33 - Local Telemetry Output Enable

  • 34 - Local Telemetry Output Disable

  • 35 - Local Telemetry Output on Demand

  • 36 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Enable

  • 37 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Disable

  • 38 - Foreign Link Local Output Path Follows Local Telemetry

  • 39 - Foreign Link Local Output Path on Demand

  • 42 - Echolink announce node # only

  • 43 - Echolink announce node Callsign only

  • 44 - Echolink announce node # & Callsign

  • 45 - Link Activity timer enable

  • 46 - Link Activity timer disable

  • 47 - Reset “Link Config Changed” Flag

  • 48 - Send Page Tone (Tone specs separated by parenthesis)

  • 49 - Disable incoming connections (control state noice)

  • 50 - Enable incoming connections (control state noicd)

  • 51 - Enable sleep mode

  • 52 - Disable sleep mode

  • 53 - Wake up from sleep

  • 54 - Go to sleep

  • 55 - Parrot Once if parrot mode is disabled

  • 56 - Rx CTCSS Enable

  • 57 - Rx CTCSS Disable

  • 58 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Enable

  • 59 - Tx CTCSS On Input only Disable

  • 60 - Send MDC-1200 Burst (cop,60,type,UnitID[,DestID,SubCode])

  • Type is 'I' for PttID, 'E' for Emergency, and 'C' for Call 

  • (SelCall or Alert), or 'SX' for STS (ststus), where X is 0-F.

  • DestID and subcode are only specified for  the 'C' type message.

  • UnitID is the local systems UnitID. DestID is the MDC1200 ID of

  • the radio being called, and the subcodes are as follows: 

  •      Subcode '8205' is Voice Selective Call for Spectra ('Call')

  •      Subcode '8015' is Voice Selective Call for Maxtrac ('SC') or

  •         Astro-Saber('Call')

  •      Subcode '810D' is Call Alert (like Maxtrac 'CA')

  • 61 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins
    (cop,61,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1]…)

  • 62 - Send Message to USB to control GPIO pins, quietly
    (cop,62,GPIO1=0[,GPIO4=1]…)

  • 63 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification (cop,63,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

  • 64 - Send pre-configred APRSTT notification, quietly
    (cop,64,CALL[,OVERLAYCHR])

  • 65 - Send POCSAG page (equipped channel types only)

  • ilink cmds:

  • 1 - Disconnect specified link

  • 2 - Connect specified link – monitor only

  • 3 - Connect specified link – tranceive

  • 4 - Enter command mode on specified link

  • 5 - System status

  • 6 - Disconnect all links

  • 7 - Last Node to Key Up

  • 8 - Connect specified link – local monitor only

  • 9 - Send Text Message (9,<destnodeno or 0 (for all)>,Message Text,
    etc.

  • 10 - Disconnect all RANGER links (except permalinks)

  • 11 - Disconnect a previously permanently connected link

  • 12 - Permanently connect specified link – monitor only

  • 13 - Permanently connect specified link – tranceive

  • 15 - Full system status (all nodes)

  • 16 - Reconnect links disconnected with “disconnect all links”

  • 17 - MDC test (for diag purposes)

  • 18 - Permanently Connect specified link – local monitor only

  • 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=, etc)

  • remote cmds:

  • 1 - Recall Memory MM (*000-*099) (Gets memory from rpt.conf)

  • 2 - Set VFO MMMMMKKKO (Mhz digits, Khz digits, Offset)

  • 3 - Set Rx PL Tone HHHD

  • 4 - Set Tx PL Tone HHHD (Not currently implemented with DHE RBI-1)

  • 5 - Link Status (long)

  • 6 - Set operating mode M (FM, USB, LSB, AM, etc)

  • 100 - RX PL off (Default)

  • 101 - RX PL On

  • 102 - TX PL Off (Default)

  • 103 - TX PL On

  • 104 - Low Power

  • 105 - Med Power

  • 106 - Hi Power

  • 107 - Bump Down 20 Hz

  • 108 - Bump Down 100 Hz

  • 109 - Bump Down 500 Hz

  • 110 - Bump Up 20 Hz

  • 111 - Bump Up 100 Hz

  • 112 - Bump Up 500 Hz

  • 113 - Scan Down Slow

  • 114 - Scan Down Medium

  • 115 - Scan Down Fast

  • 116 - Scan Up Slow

  • 117 - Scan Up Medium

  • 118 - Scan Up Fast

  • 119 - Transmit allowing auto-tune

  • 140 - Link Status (brief)

  • 200 thru 215 - (Send DTMF 0-9,,#,A-D) (200=0, 201=1, 210=, etc)

  • playback cmds:

  • specify the name of the file to be played globally (for example,
    25=rpt/foo)

  • localplay cmds:

  • specify the name of the file to be played locally (for example,
    25=rpt/foo)

  • ‘duplex’ modes: (defaults to duplex=2)

  • 0 - Only remote links key Tx and no main repeat audio.

  • 1 - Everything other then main Rx keys Tx, no main repeat audio.

  • 2 - Normal mode

  • 3 - Normal except no main repeat audio.

  • 4 - Normal except no main repeat audio during autopatch only

–

Tim

:wq

On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne wayne@anywherehost.net wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened,
but
it makes my decision easier. I’ll have to live without the RC-210’s and
go
with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in
with
a
URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a
computer
for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
phone patch is built in somehow?

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On Apr 15, 2014, at 2:17 AM, Wayne wayne@anywherehost.net wrote:

After reading that IRLP is banned from use on an IRLP box I am saddened,
but
it makes my decision easier. I’ll have to live without the RC-210’s and
go
with Allstar. I have been told however that a RC-210 may be linked in
with
a
URI but over-the-air DTMF will be confusing. We were going to use a
computer
for cell phone control.

I would like to know what the command set is. Can someone point me to the
controller commands? Such as kerchunk filter (if it has one), DTMF mute,
etc.

We do have a phone patch. I assume that since Asterisks is a PBX system a
phone patch is built in somehow?

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12

You can (maybe should) put your Allatar Linux box at the main site. Lets say it’s address is 10.0.0.10 and the public address of your VLAN provider is 99.99.99.99. Your VLAN provider will set his router to port forward ssh and iax to 10.0.0.10. You will ssh to 99.99.99.99. That’s it!

···

--
Tim
:wq

On Apr 18, 2014, at 9:56 PM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:

We have VLAN and Internet. VLAN is preferred. I can put a Linux box at the
main site but how would a SSH box talk to VLAN from a public IP?

13

That’s totally doable. Lets’ cross that bridge when you get there.

···

--
Tim
:wq

On Apr 18, 2014, at 9:56 PM, Wayne <wayne@anywherehost.net> wrote:

Simple things like
getting the ARRL news to play.