[arm-allstar] Programming Controller via Allstar

[David McGough]

What kind of programming on the RC210 are you needing to perform?

I've never played with an RC210. Does is have a built-in CLI / programming 
interface, or use something like a PC application which communicates with 
the RC210 via the serial port?

You can easily access RS-232 devices (via a USB-serial adapter) using an 
RPi running HamVoIP. One method is to login (ssh) and run an application 
like minicom, which is a serial interface terminal emulator.  Or, just 
send serial instructions using a bash script, etc.

At the other end of the spectrum, you can even setup a virtual serial port 
on a distant windows PC and then remotely access the real serial device 
hanging off the RPi. The caveat here (obviously) is good, solid IP network 
connectivity between your endpoints.

Merry Christmas!

73, David KB4FXC

On Tue, 24 Dec 2019, "Mike Sullivan via ARM-allstar" wrote:

> First off, Merry Christmas to all in the group, and I hope Santa brings you
> the radio you've been wanting.
> 
> I had a brain wave today (or maybe a brain fart). I know Allstarlink allows
> the passage of DTMF from other nodes.. is it possible to combine this
> capability with, say, the programming software for a controller that allows
> programming via DTMF over a radio? For example, we use an RC210 controller
> for our repeater, and while I do have a computer on site I use for
> programming as needed, it would be nice to have a computer at the house
> with a "programming" node, and be able to send it thru Allstar to the node,
> which forwards it to the controller for programming.
> 
> I know, very complicated sounding, but I'm curious if one of us madmen have
> ever attempted such a project.
> 
> Mike
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