[arm-allstar] Multiple repeaters one node number

[Tim Sawyer]

There are a number of systems in SoCal who do that with RTCMs in what's
known as "mix minus" mode. The radio side of the RTCMs are connected to a
port on the repeater controller (a Linkcomm RLC-3 for example) where a link
radio would connect. The RTCMs connect via IP networks to a single (public
or private) AllStar node. The node sends audio to all RTCMs except back to
the receiving RTCM, hens the term mix minus. This mode passes touch tones
between RTCMs allowing control of remote controllers. This works just like
a RF linked system would with the exception of an added audio delay. I
should mention the audio is much better than an RF link because there is
never more than one RX and one TX no mater how big the system. It's also
way easier to set up and maintain.

Of course RTCMs can also be connected to nodes one to one. This is used for
remote hill top or mobile nodes where it not desirable to have a server and
USB devices. RTCMs can also vote and simulcast.

If that wasn't already more than you ever wanted to know about RTCMs, check
out our WiKi at http://wiki.allstarlink.org


On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 3:57 PM, "Bryan St Clair via arm-allstar" <
arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:

> Some locations may not the ability to get online.  They may be RF connected
> together and one repeater has the node and internet connection.
>
> I know of a few situations where this is the cause for that configuration.
>
> Bryan
>
> On Nov 23, 2017 15:35, Chris Souleles via arm-allstar <
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
>
> > Is it typical to have multiple repeaters on one allstar node number all
> > active at the same time?  I’ve run across this in Southern California
> with
> > repeaters geographically dispersed. I was under the impression that each
> > repeater should have its own node number. Appreciate clarification on
> this.
> > Thanks.
> > Chris - W6CS - 73
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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Tim