[arm-allstar] Newbie Question

[Doug Crompton]

John,

  Good to hook up with you locally and I think you have a good handle on
Allstar.

As for the other modes you mentioned - all of them can easily be achieved
on a PI2 or 3 but not on the same board as Allstar. These boards are so
cheap and draw such little energy it pays to just setup another board. If
you have another Pi3 try loading Ubuntu mate on it. Free download on the
Internet. With an HDMI monitor and a keyboard/mouse it makes a great system.

Talk to you on the air and get a hold of me direct if you need assistance.



*73 Doug*

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On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 5:05 PM, John Baxter via arm-allstar <
arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I’m John N3FPZ and new to Allstar.  Have connected to John’s node on
> 446.200 in Jenkintown, PA and I’m interested in learning about this
> technology and possibly building a node using a Raspberry Pi and URI
> interface.
>
> Long story short I am interested in building up a project box with the
> Raspberry Pi, URI interface and a switching setup to connect wither a
> microphone or the computer setup for Allstar.  Just a nice convenient
> package.  Maybe also hook it to a low-power FM transmitter to be able to
> monitor the ham bands from anywhere in the home.
>
> The idea that hit me is probably really obvious:  If you have the
> interface the the Raspberry Pi already hooked up, would it be possible to
> extend the functionality to become more of a general-purpose packet TNC?
> Perhaps even add Amtor, Slow-scan TV, Weather satellites, RTTY, CW…  and do
> it all way cheaper than commercial TNCs.  Do it all in the Raspberry Pi…
>
> But I suspect that I am re-inventing a few wheels here!!!
>
> best 73,
> -john
>
>
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