[arm-allstar] Announcing hamvoip Allstar Version 2.0 Release

[Mike - W5JR]

Funny....

tnx
Mike / W5JR
Alpharetta GA

> On Apr 1, 2017, at 1:20 AM, Doug Crompton via arm-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> 
> Announcing the release of Hamvoip Version 2.0 Allstar code. We have been
> working on this for over a year. This new version was completely rewritten
> in Python and PHP and boasts MANY new features. It ties together virtually
> all VOIP and digital RF modes. You can talk Allstar, IRLP, Echolink, Dstar,
> Fusion, DMR, P25, (even PSK and JT9/65 although voice conversion will be
> very slow) and many others. All modes can be accessed with simple commands
> from your DTMF keyboard. We weren't sure this release would be ready this
> soon and unfortunately it comes right on the heels of our V1.5. You will
> need to burn a new SD card to use it but it will be worth the effort.
> 
> Some of the other features are:
> 
> - Works on any computer – PC, ARM processor, Mac, Apple IPAD, and many
> others.
> 
> - Improved code efficiency allows you to run up to 8 nodes simultaneously
> even on the Pi Zero!
> 
> - Instead of duplex which was previously a nice feature it is now quadplex
> with 2 channels in each
> direction.
> 
> - Requires minimal memory. The code fits in about 256 MB of space and it
> boots in the blink of an eye.
> Bootup times have been measured at <3 seconds. It is even quick on the Pi
> zero at about 6 seconds.
> 
> - New smart mode allows it to talk to most transceivers and set frequency
> and PL automatically.
> 
> - Allows complete remote operation of your HF rig or other rig from
> anywhere in the world.
> 
> There are so many new features it is hard to describe them all in one
> email. There will be a howto (about 200 pages) released in a day or two and
> the image will be available on our site (hamvoip.org) later today. The
> image name is RPi2-3_2.0_04-01-2017_Allstar.img.xz Look for it in the
> download section.
> 
> This is a BIG step forward in the evolution of Allstar and I know you all
> will be thrilled with it.
> 
> 73, You hamvoip Allstar team.
> 
> 
> *73 Doug*
> 
> *WA3DSP*
> 
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