[arm-allstar] BBB Upgrade

[Doug Crompton]

Joe,

 Yes, that was a bug that accidentally got into the code when the echo
problem was fixed. I suppose the echo feature is useful but I never use it.
In a simplex node it really doesn't matter if the levels match. I would say
set the output level - what you hear - by comparing it to other signals on
the band like repeaters in your area. It is not critical. For transmit into
your node use the display in simpleusb-tune-menu item 2. It should show
peaks to 5-6 khz or occasionally a little beyond. You can also use the
iaxrpt bar graph as a reference. You audio peaks should go to about 95% of
full scale but never into the end of the scale.

Not promising anything but there will probably be some bug fixes and
enhancements in the BBB code in the future. The problem is the BBB is not
old by computer standards and up-to-date SW support is lacking.


*73 Doug*

*WA3DSP*

*http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio>*

On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 9:43 PM, "Joe Bennett via arm-allstar" <
arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:

> No problem Doug... I have a few remaining BBB's and just using them for
> simplex nodes... Main reason for wanting 1.2.2 was the audio delay to cover
> up the squelch crash... That works great, BTW!!!
>
> The only thing I can't figure out at the moment is that when I use Echo
> mode, the audio repeated back to me is sped up and not repeated at normal
> speed (maybe time compressed is a better description?)... Was hoping to use
> it to make sure the input level matched the output level... It's a bit
> difficult without a real time playback...
>
>
> -Joe
>
> KA3NAM
>
>
>
> On 12/3/2016 8:01 PM, "Doug Crompton via arm-allstar" wrote:
>
>> Joe,
>>
>>    Sorry for the confusion. 1.2.2 is the latest code version for the BBB.
>> At
>> this time we are not supporting another version past that although we
>> might
>> after our release of the RPi2 version 1.5.  At one time we were planning a
>> 1.3 version BBB release and the docs may have reflected that. We are
>> encouraging users to update to the RPI3 but we will continue to support
>> the
>> BBB at the current version.
>>
>> While you didn't say exactly what your problem was your question about
>> radio-tune-menu implies you are using usbradio instead of simpleusb. We
>> highly recommend using simpleusb which is the default radio interface
>> method. If you are using the stock simpleusb then the setup program is
>> simpleusb-tune-menu.
>>
>> If that does not answer your question if you can give a more detailed
>> explanation of your problem I would try and answer it.
>>
>>
>> *73 Doug*
>>
>> *WA3DSP*
>>
>> *http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio>*
>>
>> On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 7:18 PM, "Joe Bennett via arm-allstar" <
>> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi --  Attempting an upgrade to 1.2.2 from 1.2.1 and am having problems
>>> with radio-tune-menu after using the automated script...
>>>
>>> First though -- I see text in the document titled "First Time
>>> Configuration of the BeagleBone Black and Raspberry Pi 2" that refers to
>>> a
>>> 1.3 version for the BBB... But I see only version 1.2.2 is available for
>>> download... Can anyone help me clear up the confusion?
>>>
>>> Below is an example of one of the entries eluding to version 1.3:
>>>
>>> "Starting with BBB version 1.3 and RPi2 version 1.0 timezone is part of
>>> the setup."
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -Joe
>>>
>>> KA3NAM
>>>
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