[arm-allstar] multiple "pseudo node" remote radio control

[David McGough]

Hi Sam,

I have never played with an Xcat interface board, but, it interfaces with
the control computer via the Icom C-IV serial protocol, right?? If that is
the case, I expect you could use multiple USB serial adapters and a USB
hub for the hardware interface with the BBB. Then, use the hamlib tools
(already installed in BBB firmware version 1.2.1 and later) as the
software interface to communicate with C-IV. Minimally, the hamlib tools
would provide you with a method to test the interfacing with the Xcat.  
Then, once you know that works, experiment with Asterisk remote-base
control or, (preferably to me) setup DTMF macros to call hamlib and issue
commands.

Take a look at the "/usr/local/bin/rigctl" command, etc.


73, David KB4FXC




On Sat, 28 Mar 2015, Sam Skolfield wrote:

> Hello all,
> I am playing with remote base frequency/PL control of two xcat-fitted
> Syntor X radios. The goal of this project is to figure out how to
> tune/control multiple frequency-agile radios using one BBB. Please note the
> radio's audio stuff ISN'T interfaced. This project does not entail
> interfacing multiple radios to a BBB, but instead using the BBB to control
> multiple frequency-agile radios. I feel I am close, but I am fumbling in
> the dark at this point.
> 
> What I have is three nodes on my BBB. The first node is a main "repeater"
> node that is normally connected to two "dahdi" pseudo nodes, both of which
> are defined as separate remote bases nodes, with individual respective
> "ioport" serial definitions. I can reliably control the xcat via the second
> pseudo node, but the first one seems to crash asterisk when functioned.
> 
> This could be a very cool and useful project. If you are interested, PM me
> and we can do something like a TeamViewer session and play around.
> 
> Thanks and 73!
> 
> 
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