[arm-allstar] link radios for an allstar node

[Richard Perks]

Brilliant ! - My friend Glenn (VK4PK) and I should be doing the experiment
starting Sunday through to Tuesday next week. I'll let you know how we get
on.

73
Rick
VK4HC/S79RP.

On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 11:15 AM David McGough <kb4fxc at inttek.net> wrote:

>
> Rick,
>
> Just configure the IC-FR4000 to use an external controller; so the Icom
> effectively becomes a full-duplex base station.  Then, use AllStar as the
> external controller. This should work great; AllStar is a very competent
> repeater controller.
>
> 73, David KB4FXC
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, 14 Mar 2019, Richard Perks wrote:
>
> > All
> >
> > This is a very interesting subject for me as I am also new and following
> a
> > successful simplex node I now want to connect my 2nd node to a repeater
> > (Icom IC4000). Can I please ask a fundamental question - If we decided to
> > use the repeater as a base station instead of a repeater can AllStar
> handle
> > that OK - I assume yes but just wanted to make sure ?
> >
> > 73
> > Rick
> > VK4HC/S79RP.
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 1:41 AM "David McGough via ARM-allstar" <
> > arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Jed,
> > >
> > > As Doug & others mentions, it's not clear exactly what you're wanting
> to
> > > accomplish.
> > >
> > > I'll mention that both the Kenwood TK8160 and TK8302 will work fine
> with
> > > AllStar. Note that you must obtain the Kenwood programming software and
> > > cable.
> > >
> > > I've personally used the TK7160 & TK8160 radios, they work great with
> DMK
> > > URi adapters, including channel steering (for 16 channels). These
> radios
> > > should also work fine with any of the other AllStar USB adapters
> > > available, but I've not personally tested with any other adapters.
> > >
> > > There are a LOT of good radio choices available!
> > >
> > >
> > > 73, David KB4FXC
> > >
> > >
> > > On Tue, 12 Mar 2019, "Jed Barton via ARM-allstar" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hey guys,
> > > >
> > > > Jed.n1jbc here.  OK, so i need some help and input.
> > > > Putting an allstar node on my repeater system.  What i am in need of
> > > > is a node radio.  I was thinking of going with a kenwood, 1 of the
> > > > commercial 1s like the tk8160, 8302, something like that.  as long as
> > > > it's 1 of the kenwoods with the connecter on the back.  Anyone on
> here
> > > > running this series of radios, and what fobs might work with it?
> > > > I'm doing the conversion from strictly an IRLP node to the allstar
> > > > IRLP node.  It's time to play ball.  Any ideas would be seriously
> > > > appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers,
> > > >
> > > > Jed
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