[arm-allstar] arm-allstar Digest, Vol 47, Issue 15

KB7YS-Stacey kb7ys_sk-asl at yahoo.com
Wed Apr 4 13:00:57 EST 2018 

 If using Chirp to program you can completely disable scanning on the Settings tab - much easier than remembering to set each memory slot.  There are also several other useful settings on that tab - voice prompts, battery saver, etc.

    On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 10:07:32 AM PDT, richard ainsworth via arm-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:  
 
 Not the memories but the scan list (indicated by an S in programming software). When the memory channels where in the scan list I had a pulse on the cos every 10 seconds.
  I hope this helps, Rick.



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Today's Topics:

  1. Re: Random Keyups (Doug Crompton)
  2. Re: Link to a node for x minutes then disconnect (David McGough)


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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2018 11:43:37 -0400
From: Doug Crompton <wa3dsp at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [arm-allstar] Random Keyups
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Peter,

I have never heard that one, removing all unused memories from the radio.
I can't understand what effect that would have?  You only select one at a
time. Is this a known problem of some kind?


*73 Doug*

*WA3DSP*

*http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio>*


On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 11:13 AM, "Peter Hertler via arm-allstar" <
arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:

> Thank You Doug.
>
> I did follow a suggestion posted yesterday by  M0TLC of removing all the
> non used frequencies from memory the BF-888s memory.  I have been watching
> it closely since then and have not had the issue surface again.  It was
> particularly bad in the morning after I powered off over night.  I have not
> heard the issue arise yet.  If it does resurface I will be following your
> suggestions.
>
> Many Thanks for your ongoing support.
>
> Kindest Regards
> Peter VE3KAI
> 73
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2018 11:45:31 -0400 (EDT)
From: David McGough <kb4fxc at inttek.net>
To: Stephen - K1LNX <k1lnx at k1lnx.net>
Cc: ARM Allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org>
Subject: Re: [arm-allstar] Link to a node for x minutes then
disconnect
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Hi Stephen,

What you're wanting to do is easily feasible, technically speaking.

>From my understanding, the two sections of the current rules that are the
kicker are:

97.113(3)(5):
"Communications, on a regular basis, which could reasonably be furnished
alternatively through other radio services."

............................
Can you direcly receive NOAA transmissions in your area?? If so, NOAA
broadcasts are already furnished through another radio service.


97.113(c): (last sentence)
"......Propagation, weather forecasts, and manned spacecraft
communications retransmissions may not be conducted on a regular basis,
but only occasionally, as an incident of normal amateur radio
communications."

............................
The "incident of normal amateur radio communications" means the audio
could be in the background, when a ham was talking into a mic, but even
then only as an accident.

My interpretation was there there is some "grey area" and I argued this
with some legal experts. Their answer was that this ground has been
covered with the FCC, and the answer was: NO.

Please follow up with your ARRL Section manager and get an opinion, etc.

BTW, I don't agree with these rules! But, I can understand why they're
there.

73, David KB4FXC



On Wed, 4 Apr 2018, Stephen - K1LNX wrote:

> Thanks all, my intent was not to start a debate on this topic, but rather
> to solve a technical challenge. I do however have a misunderstanding of
> 97.113 c:
>
> (c) No station shall retransmit programs or signals emanating from any type
> > of radio station other than an amateur station
> > <https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8316e1efbe4ab2409028952c23f115a7&term_occur=8&term_src=Title:47:Chapter:I:Subchapter:D:Part:97:Subpart:B:97.113>,
> > except propagation and weather forecast information intended for use by the
> > general public and originated from United States
> > <https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=974fe48061e86e76cd884bfb06a1dca5&term_occur=1&term_src=Title:47:Chapter:I:Subchapter:D:Part:97:Subpart:B:97.113>
> >  Government stations, and communications, including incidental music,
> > originating on UnitedStates
> > <https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=974fe48061e86e76cd884bfb06a1dca5&term_occur=2&term_src=Title:47:Chapter:I:Subchapter:D:Part:97:Subpart:B:97.113>
> >  Government frequencies between a manned spacecraft
> > <https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=bf5a40d87fcf67bc3ddcc58084bb7c56&term_occur=1&term_src=Title:47:Chapter:I:Subchapter:D:Part:97:Subpart:B:97.113>
> >  and its associated Earth stations. Prior approval for manned spacecraft
> > <https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=bf5a40d87fcf67bc3ddcc58084bb7c56&term_occur=2&term_src=Title:47:Chapter:I:Subchapter:D:Part:97:Subpart:B:97.113>
> >  communications retransmissions must be obtained from the National
> > Aeronautics and Space Administration. Such retransmissions must be for the
> > exclusive use of amateur radio operators. Propagation, weather forecasts,
> > and manned spacecraft
> > <https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=bf5a40d87fcf67bc3ddcc58084bb7c56&term_occur=3&term_src=Title:47:Chapter:I:Subchapter:D:Part:97:Subpart:B:97.113>
> >  communications retransmissions may not be conducted on a regular basis,
> > but only occasionally, as an incident of normal amateur radio
> > communications.
> >
>
> "except propagation and weather forecast information intended for use by
> the general public and originated from United States Government stations"
> is the verbage I believe that allows this to be permissible under the
> rules?
>
> I'm not refuting this one way or the other, but I would like to hear some
> opinions on the matter. Doug and/or Dave, if this is not permissible
> discussion then we can end it here as I don't want it to do turn into a
> raging debate, that is not my intent.
>
> 73
> Stephen
> K1LNX
>
> On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 11:17 AM, "David McGough via arm-allstar" <
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > Nope, Doug IS CORRECT about NOAA retransmission.
> >
> > This topic has been discussed previously, but, note that the
> > repeater-builder page is OUT OF DATE. Part 97.113(e) was removed from the
> > FCC Rules several years ago. See the updated rules at the website, below.
> >
> > Basically, the updated rules closed the loophole for Amateur
> > retransmission of NOAA broadcasts. Period. I've already gotten two legal
> > opinions about this, one coming from the ARRL General Counsel.
> >
> > https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.113
> >
> > 73, David KB4FXC
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 4 Apr 2018, "Jay Urish via arm-allstar" wrote:
> >
> > > Small topic hijack.
> > >
> > > Doug, You are incorrect.
> > >
> > > copied from - http://www.repeater-builder.com/tech-info/weather-radios.
> > html
> > >
> > > see section -- Weather Receiver Rebroadcasts and the Legal Questions
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > As to what can be rebroadcast, Dan directed me to Part 97.113(e) which
> > > reads:
> > >
> > >    "No station shall retransmit programs or signals emanating from any
> > >    type of radio station other than an amateur station, except
> > >    propagation and weather forecast information intended for use by the
> > >    general public and originated from United States Government stations
> > >    and communications, including incidental music, originating on
> > >    United States Government frequencies between a space shuttle and its
> > >    associated Earth stations."
> > >
> > >
> > > On 04/04/2018 09:57 AM, "Doug Crompton via arm-allstar" wrote:
> > > > Stephen,
> > > >
> > > >    It is not legal to rebroadcast NOAA weather on amateur radio. That
> > rule
> > > > has been in existence for quite some time. Otherwise what you want to
> > do
> > > > could probably be accomplished through a script timing the various
> > > > scenarios.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > *73 Doug*
> > > >
> > > > *WA3DSP*
> > > >
> > > > *http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio>*
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM, "Stephen - K1LNX via arm-allstar" <
> > > > arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Before I potentially re-invent the wheel, I wondered if something
> > like this
> > > >> exists in the app_rpt code.
> > > >>
> > > >> I have a dedicated channelized remote base node and steer it with the
> > BCD
> > > >> control script. I put our local NOAA weather radio in one of the
> > channels,
> > > >> and would like the ability to call it up "on-command" for audio.
> > > >>
> > > >> Ideally, I'd like to call a function that will:
> > > >>
> > > >> - change channels to my pre-defined WX channel in the CDM radio via
> > the BCD
> > > >> script
> > > >> - Playback audio for 2-3 minutes
> > > >> - change back to my "default" channel after the timer has elapsed and
> > > >> disconnect
> > > >>
> > > >> Unless I've missed it, I don't see a function in app_rpt to
> > facilitate this
> > > >> behavior? So that left me thinking of options, and I am looking to
> > see if
> > > >> anyone has any other ideas:
> > > >>
> > > >> - use my controller (SCOM 7330) to send a DTMF command to call a
> > script,
> > > >> run on a timer, then send another DTMF command to disconnect it (this
> > would
> > > >> be easiest, but my preferred use to call scripts and functions is to
> > use
> > > >> MDC instead which the SCOM does not support)
> > > >>
> > > >> - write a shell or python script to handle this
> > > >>
> > > >> - hack something together in the dialplan, I think I might be able to
> > > >> leverage the autopatch function for this, but haven't looked into it
> > yet.
> > > >>
> > > >> Looking for ideas if anyone has any, and perhaps I'm overthinking this
> > > >> which I'm known to do on occasion ;)
> > > >>
> > > >> 73
> > > >> Stephen
> > > >> K1LNX
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