[arm-allstar] arm-allstar Digest, Vol 28, Issue 6

Tue Sep 6 08:31:45 EST 2016

Hello Doug,

I will be participating with JOTA in my area I will make sure I have my
mobile station up and running on that date. Just let me know what Node to
connect to.

73,
Marty
28523
28525

On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 12:41 AM, <arm-allstar-request at hamvoip.org> wrote:

> Send arm-allstar mailing list submissions to
>         arm-allstar at hamvoip.org
>
> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
>         http://lists.hamvoip.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/arm-allstar
> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
>         arm-allstar-request at hamvoip.org
>
> You can reach the person managing the list at
>         arm-allstar-owner at hamvoip.org
>
> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> than "Re: Contents of arm-allstar digest..."
>
>
> Today's Topics:
>
>    1. Re: Allstar setup for RC210 Controller (Jan van der Vyver)
>    2. Allstar Jamboree on the Air?? (Doug Crompton)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2016 06:33:54 +0200
> From: "Jan van der Vyver" <jan at vdv.co.za>
> To: "'ARM Allstar'" <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org>
> Subject: Re: [arm-allstar] Allstar setup for RC210 Controller
> Message-ID: <003a01d207f7$e39e88e0$aadb9aa0$@vdv.co.za>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> I have not done it before, but the cable looks fine.
>
> Is you RC210 set for active low on the PTT and COS on port 3?
>
> When you receive on your repeater, does the PTT light on Port 3 on the
> RC210 light up?
>
> If not, did you link the Port your repeater is on and the Port 3 on the
> RC210?
>
> Kindest Regards
>
> Jan van der Vyver
>
> On Monday, September 5, 2016 10:57 PM, Charles Moore via arm-allstar <
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org <mailto:arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> > wrote:
>
>
>
> I made node 43801 using a Pi3 and URI.  It is connected to port 3 of an
> Arcom RC210 Controller.  The Controller is on the W9LKI repeater 147.105
> and the system is fully functional for a long time.  I can SSH into the
> node.  I can connect to 43801 using my personal node 42119 and it shows
> connected on the Allstar Node Stats page.  I used simpleusb-tune-menu item
> 2 to set the level as I have on other nodes I have built.  When I try to
> DTMF or Voice call into the repeater it is not heard (meaning *3----
> connect) or seen on the CLI.  Activity by other nodes elicits a response on
> the CLI when they are connected.
>
>
>
> The simpleusb.conf is set up as follows
>
>
>
> eeprom=0
>
> hwtype=0
>
> rxboost=0
>
> carrierfrom=usbinvert
>
> ctcssfrom=no
>
> txmixa=composite
>
> txmixb=composite
>
> invertptt=0
>
> duplex=1
>
>
>
> The node/controller uses the DMK Eng URI pinouts as follows:
>
>
>
> URI  dB25                                                   Controller dB9
>
>
>
> pin 1=ptt  ............................. .......................pin 7=cos
> in
>
> pin 8=cos  ............................. ..................... pin 3=PTT
> out
>
> pin 19=gnd  ............................. ....................pin 6=gnd
>
> pin 21=mic_in (what I call Tx Audio)  .............pin 4=Tx Audio outout
> to radio
>
> pin 22=left AC (what I call Rx Audio)  ............pin 5=Rx Audio input
> from radio
>
>
>
> Any help the group can provide as to set up of RC210 and suitability of
> the above settings would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance
>
>
>
> K9CWM
>
> csjmoore at gmail.com <mailto:csjmoore at gmail.com>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> arm-allstar mailing list
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org <mailto:arm-allstar at hamvoip.org>
> http://lists.hamvoip.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/arm-allstar
>
> Visit the BBB and RPi2 web page - http://hamvoip.org <http://hamvoip.org/>
>
> -------------- next part --------------
> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
> URL: <http://lists.hamvoip.org/pipermail/arm-allstar/
> attachments/20160906/d6118842/attachment-0001.html>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2016 00:41:43 -0400
> From: Doug Crompton <doug at crompton.com>
> To: "arm-allstar at hamvoip.org" <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org>
> Subject: [arm-allstar] Allstar Jamboree on the Air??
> Message-ID: <BLU171-W1415C7819386371053A0A2BAF90 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"
>
> I have been contacted by several stations expressing interest in some kind
> of JOTA Allstar connection. JOTA ir Jamboree on the Air is an international
> scouting event which will be held the weekend of October 14-16, 2016.
> Connecting scouts from all over the world it is typically held on the HF
> bands but with band conditions down especially HF DX it might be a good
> idea to consider Allstar.
>
> I can offer a hub to do this if there is interest. Please let me know if
> there might be interest in your area. We would select dates and time
> periods for contacts. If you are connected to scouting or have a scouting
> group in your area that might want to participate please let me know.
>
> This would be good PR for amateur radio and for Allstar and we might get
> some new young hams
>
> Below is information on the event.
> 73 Doug
> WA3DSP
> http://www.crompton.com/hamradio
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>         Jamboree on the Air is Getting Close ? Here's The Latest News
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                             Jamboree on the Air December Newsletter.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                             View this email in your browser
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                             September 2016
>
> JOTA Newsletter
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                                         Jamboree on the Air 2016
>
> Get On The Air ? 14 - 16 October
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                         World JOTA-JOTI
>
> Sign Up is Open
>
>
> The official sign up system for Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the
> Internet is open at http://jotajoti.info/sign-up-for-jota-joti/
>
>
>
> Make sure you register your station.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>             Get Ready to File Your JOTA Station Report
> Last year we had 400 stations register but only 200 stations file a
> report. We're going to improve that this year. Icom America and Ray Novak,
> N9JA, have stepped up to help us with considerable incentive.
>
>
>
> Every station that files a report will be entered into a drawing for an
> Icom ID-51A Plus Ultraviolet HT as the grand prize. Five runners up will
> receive an Icom America Ham Crew T-Shirt. These prizes are for the station.
> It's up to you to determine who gets it or how you share it. Only BSA
> stations are eligible.
>
>
>
> Of course, everyone who files a report will receive the 2016 Jamboree on
> the Air Certificate.
>
>
>
> We'll provide access to the reporting system right before JOTA weekend.
> Reports are due November 1, with the prize drawing held that week.
>
>
>
> Designate someone on your team to collect the information needed for your
> report and follow the best practices noted below to make sure your report
> truly captures your event.
>
>
>
> Thank you Icom America for your continued support to Scouting.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>             JOTA Station Report Best Practices
> We've compiled a full list of best practices for filing your report. It
> includes: numbers, images, stories, and video. Check it out as you prepare
> for the largest Scouting event in the world ? Jamboree on the Air and
> Jamboree on the Internet.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                             Online JOTA Station Spotting and Scheduling
>
>
> In addition to the DX spotting websites and systems, there is a Scout
> station spotting cluster at http://www.pi4raz.nl/jotacluster/cluster.php
> This may be a good way to see who's on the air and their frequency.
>
>
>
> Dave Edwards, KD2E, and Andy O'Brien, K3UK, have developed a Scout
> scheduling page at http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/index.php?board=scouts
> You can use this to post your frequency and to pick up on other stations as
> well.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                         USA JOTA 2016 Patches Available
> Patches are in stock and ready to ship. I've got mine and they look great.
> Don't miss out on getting enough for your JOTA participants and for your
> collection. Order through your local Scout Shop to avoid shipping costs.
> It's order number 634941.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>             Radio Scouting Net
> Chris Overbey, WA5DM, has volunteered to host a monthly Radio Scouting Net
> on the second Thursday of every month. Held in July on 40 meters and in
> August on Echolink, the time has now moved to 9 PM Central to better
> accomodate schedules across the USA. It's on Echolink *JOTA-365* (480809) ?
> September 8.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>             Icom Scout Loan Stations
>
> Icom America has provided 10 complete stations for loan to local councils
> since 2012. They are now in the process of updating the kits, replacing the
> IC-7200 with the IC-7300. We feel that the IC-7300 is a superb transceiver
> for demonstrating amateur radio to Scouts. With it's touch screen and
> spectrum display, it meets Scouts where they live, with their smartphone.
>
>
>
> If you're interested in applying for a loan station for your council
> event, you'll learn more and find the application at Icom Station Loans.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                         Girl Scouts Radio and Wireless Technology Patch
>
> Offered by the ARRL working with the Girl Scouts, this is a great way to
> involve Girl Scouts in your Jamboree on the Air event. Learn more at
> http://www.arrl.org/girl-scouts-radio-patch
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                             K2BSA 2017 Jamboree Update
> All staff positions are currently full. You can see the roster at 2017
> Jamboree Staff. We've also published an overview that captures the essence
> of our plans for the K2BSA operation along with our full operations plan.
> We hope to work you on the air during the Jamboree. Or, if you're attending
> the Jamboree, bring along your HT and work the three repeaters that Icom
> America has provided.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                             K2BSA Amateur Radio Association
> Everyone is welcome to join the K2BSA Amateur Radio Association. Dues are
> $12 for a lifetime membership. Join here.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                         K2BSA Branded Merchandise via CafePress
>
> The K2BSA Amateur Radio Association has entered a partnership to offer
> branded merchandise through CafePress. Partial selection shown here.
>
>
>
> Click on the image to see the full product range at the storefront.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                             Ham Threads and the Sign Man
> We currently have Radio Scouting embroidery available from Ham Threads and
> name tags available from The Sign Man. You can learn more on our Radio
> Scouting Emblem webpage.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                             Follow the Radio Scouting Conversation
> You can keep up with the latest developments in Radio Scouting by
> following one or more of these social media links or signing up for an
> email group.
>
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/K2BSA.Scouting/
>
> https://twitter.com/k2bsa_scouting
>
> https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ScoutRadio/info
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>           Follow
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>           Twitter
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>           Websit
> e<
> /a>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>           YouTube
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>           Email
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                             Copyright ? 2016 International Department, Boy
> Scouts of America, All rights reserved.
>
>
>     You are receiving this email because you registered your station in a
> previous Jamboree on the Air or because you've signed up for the JOTA email
> list.
>
>
>
>
>     Our mailing address is:
>
>
>     International Department, Boy Scouts of America1325 West Walnut Hill
> LaneP.O. Box 152079Irving, TX  75015-2079
> Add us to your address book
>
>
>
>
>     unsubscribe from this list
>     update subscription preferences
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -------------- next part --------------
> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
> URL: <http://lists.hamvoip.org/pipermail/arm-allstar/
> attachments/20160906/b322cefc/attachment.html>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Subject: Digest Footer
>
> _______________________________________________
> arm-allstar mailing list
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org
> http://lists.hamvoip.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/arm-allstar
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of arm-allstar Digest, Vol 28, Issue 6
> ******************************************
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.hamvoip.org/pipermail/arm-allstar/attachments/20160906/9881afae/attachment-0001.html>