[arm-allstar] Allstar on an HT

[Chuck Kelsey]

Maybe I'm all wet, but isn't there a DSP mode  - then you don't need COS 
or a PL decode output.

Chuck
WB2EDV





On 3/20/2016 1:44 PM, Dan Ozment via arm-allstar wrote:
> Over the past week (with some help from Doug Crompton) I was able to get my
> first Allstar node going.  It's still considered to be in "test" mode right
> now, but hopefully soon we will have it connected to one of our repeaters
> and in its permanent home.
>
> I think I mentioned on the list last week how easy the setup was using Doug
> Crompton's (et al) instructions on
> http://crompton.com/hamradio/BeagleBoneBlackAllstar/.  The instructions are
> well written, complete, and very easy to follow.  I had a problem with my
> setup, and Doug quickly helped me realize I left out the COS pin when I made
> the cable for my URI and FT-8800R.  If I had made the cable correctly in the
> beginning the node would have come up the first time I ran through the
> configuration script.   So, thanks to Doug and team for putting together a
> great set of documentation!
>
> I would like to set up a "portable" Allstar node using an HT for personal
> use, field use, testing, demos, etc.   I have several options on hand for
> the HT (Baofeng UV5R, Wouxon UV8D, and a Kenwood TK-250G - all of which, by
> the way, seem to use a similar connector and pinout).   But, none seem to
> have COS.
>
> The mistake that Doug helped me find in my original configuration was that I
> didn't have COS connected to the URI.   Can I live without COS or is there a
> way to simulate it?   The folks at
> http://arsrepeaters.com/USB_AllStar_Adapters.php has a configuration the
> website says will work with the radios I have.  I wonder how they are
> handling COS.
>
> I have a friend who uses an arsrepeaters.com device for an Echolink node
> station, and he swears by the device and the people who sell/support it.
> Anyone have experience/advice on using their Allstar device?  Trying to
> decide if I can do what I want with another URI of if I should go the
> arsrepeaters route...
>
> Thanks for any advice.   73...
>
> Dan
> W4DTO
>
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