[arm-allstar] link radios for an allstar node

David McGough kb4fxc at inttek.net
Thu Mar 14 16:10:03 EDT 2019


Just out of curiosity, what happened with the MaxTrac radios?


73, David KB4FXC



On Thu, 14 Mar 2019, "Ron Gilson via ARM-allstar" wrote:

> With the suggestion of Doug and the loss of 2 Maxtrax radios I got the 440
> version of Alinco.  Best thing I ever did.  I'm using a fan with the radio
> on 10 watts and it just keeps on playing 24/7/365.  I spoke to Alinco sales
> at Dayton 2 years ago and told them how great there radio works.  I was
> re-assured that the radios go thru extensive testing before leaving the
> factory and if run on low power that a fan was a great but not necessary.
> This radio is a simple interface thanks to the db9 on the rear panel.
> Thanks Doug.
> WA2WWK  Ron
> 
> On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 9:45 PM "Richard Perks via ARM-allstar" <
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> 
> > Thanks Wayne !
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 11:36 AM "Wayne Greenleaf via ARM-allstar" <
> > arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi
> > > The Icom Radios and repeaters are the best to use, in my opinion.  LOL.
> > > Easiest to connected.  There is a software switch in the programming EPPT
> > > that needs to be set up on the pin programming for it to though, keep
> > that
> > > in mind.
> > >
> > > Aloha
> > > Wayne
> > >
> > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10
> > >
> > > From: Richard Perks via ARM-allstar
> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 2:35 PM
> > > To: ARM Allstar
> > > Cc: Richard Perks; Glenn Lyons VK4PK
> > > Subject: Re: [arm-allstar] link radios for an allstar node
> > >
> > > 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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