[arm-allstar] GE master II

[Roselito de los Reyes]

Hi David,
He is using a DMK Uri. He is able to transmit into Allstar but when allstar responds, he is not able to hear from it..
I will investigate further.
Thank you everyone for the responses..
Lito

> Date: Thu, 26 May 2016 13:37:54 -0400
> To: arm-allstar at hamvoip.org
> Subject: Re: [arm-allstar] GE master II
> From: arm-allstar at hamvoip.org
> CC: kb4fxc at inttek.net
> 
> 
> Hi Lito,
> 
> The SimpleUSB driver works fine with Mastr II hardware, whether a simplex 
> radio or repeater.
> 
> There are a myriad of options available with Mastr II's. The core hardware
> (i.e. radios) is all fairly similar, the biggest area of difference being
> if you have a PLL type exciter, versus the simpler crystal-multiplier
> type. The PLL exciter uses direct FM, whereas the multiplier version is
> phase-modulated FM...Boiling this down, it basically means different audio
> drive levels (and equalizations) are needed. The PLL exciters were
> specifically for VHF hi-band repeaters. I've heard rumors of PLL hardware
> for exciters other than VHF-hi, but never personally seen any.
> 
> Also, you will need a simple level shifter for squelch COS signaling from
> the Mastr II. ...For simplicity, an aftermarket PL decoder/encoder is a
> good method, if PL capability is needed.
> 
> One thing to also note is that the exciters can be VERY wide-band--so,
> it's very important to using a properly filtered TX audio source. URI or
> RIM style audio adapter already include audio low-pass filtering. If you
> want to use a unfiltered USB FOB, make sure to follow it with a LP filter
> to stop DAC aliases, etc., which could wide-band modulate the exciter!
> 
> About the single best resource I've found on the Internet for all things 
> Mastr II, Rangr, etc., is the repeater builder website, here:
> 
> http://www.repeater-builder.com/ge/geindex.html
> 
> 73, David KB4FXC
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, 26 May 2016, Roselito de los Reyes via arm-allstar wrote:
> 
> > Good morning!
> > 
> > I was told that simpleusb does not work with this repeater. Is this 
> true? Can someone share the harness pinout for a full duplex 
> configuration and the simpleUSB settings associated with the setup.
> > 
> > Thanks and 73
> > 
> > Roselito De Los Reyes
> > 
> > Kk6oos
> > > 
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