[arm-allstar] hamvoip as a repeater controller

Mon Jan 27 13:13:19 EST 2020

Larry, I am always learning more about the MTR2000 but after wiring two of
them and playing with the codeplug I have made some cool setups.

I have a MTR2000 running Allstar (HAMVOIP) controller and DVSwitch to DMR.
I had this working but split it into two node to not put all my eggs in one
house.
This one runs the Northcomm cable and a DMK USB audio interface the other
node is Allstar (HAMVOIP) with DVSwitch and a AMBE vocoder to DMR

I have another MTR2000 running PI-Star and MMDVM allmode.
This one runs the STM32_DVM and the ICS interface
Hardest part here is getting the FM and Digital levels about the same and
getting the FM to transmit PL but not the digital. <=== all done in
the codeplug, no extra wiring.

If I was to do it again. I would use the ICS interface and either the DMK
or DINAH for Allstar or ICS interface and STM32_DVM for PI-STAR

On Sun, Jan 26, 2020 at 10:12 PM "Jay Urish via ARM-allstar" <
arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:

> Yes, They make custom cables
>
>
> On 1/26/20 8:38 PM, "Jed Barton via ARM-allstar" wrote:
> > Hey guys,
> > So these guys at Noarthcom, do they do custom cables?  I know Marshal
> > does as well. I always like to keep a running roster of technology
> > venders.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Jed
> >
> > On 1/26/20, "John Simmons via ARM-allstar" <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org>
> wrote:
> >> Larry,
> >>
> >> I purchased a mating connector to the MTR2K 96 pin cable from DigiKey
> >> (p/n A1265-ND). I used the info from:
> >>
> https://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/mtr2k/mtr-interfacing/mtr2000-interfacing.html
> >>
> >> You'll need pin:
> >> C2, receiver unsquelched, AKA COR. This pin is acitve HIGH, and you must
> >> make this setting in SIMPLEUSB
> >> C10, PTT. This pin is active LOW
> >> A19 or B27 or C31 (all the same) GND.
> >>
> >> You must have the wireline board installed. Receive audio is on Wireline
> >> connector pins 2- and 2+ (balanced audio, use either side for ground).
> >> Transmit audio is on the same connector, pins 1- and 1+ with the same
> >> note. I found this info on:
> >>
> https://www.repeater-builder.com/motorola/mtr2k/more-mtr2k-int/mtr2000-interfacing-followup.html
> >>
> >> On reviewing this page it jogged my memory about programming. The link
> >> above shows all the programming info you need. You will need the RSS to
> >> set the transmit and receive levels. Be sure to read the HELP files in
> >> the RSS, there is info there that isn't anywhere else.
> >>
> >> I realize I haven't given you a step-by-step guide but the info is there
> >> for you. As far as the adaptor for the 96 pin connector you have I
> >> didn't research that but the docs should tell you how to wire it up.
> >>
> >> I spent many years making equipment interconnections, especially between
> >> different types and manufacturers. The key is reading all the docs you
> >> can find and understanding what you are doing. If you still have
> >> troubles shoot me an email. You can also trace signals on the wiring.
> >> You'll need to tell me WHAT is happening, more than 'it doesn't work'.
> >>
> >> Good luck!
> >>
> >> -John NI0K
> >>
> >> "Larry Aycock via ARM-allstar" wrote on 1/26/2020 7:33 PM:
> >>> Hello John,
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for the reply.  I spoke to Dave, AH6OD about this and he is
> >>> offering some assistance.  Below is a copy and past of what I sent him.
> >>> You'll note that we are using a ICS board to adapt the 96-pin
> connector to
> >>> a 9-pin connect, and a cable built by Marshall Oldham.  However, the
> ICS
> >>> board we purchased is the MTR2000 Linker II Adapter.  There is another
> ICS
> >>> board that is a repeater adapter with a different pinout for the 9-pin
> >>> connector, and now I'm wondering if that was our problem.  We both
> >>> purchased the adapter that Marshall had sent me the link to, but
> perhaps
> >>> it was the wrong adapter by mistake.  Anyway, below is an explanation
> of
> >>> what we are trying to do.  At this point, it would be nice to just get
> >>> AllStar to work with the MTR2000 so we know how to set it up.  Then we
> can
> >>> see if we can get it to also work with the digital board.  I would
> think
> >>> it should work together since the analog side is different from the
> >>> digital side, but it depends on how the setup of the MTR2000 h
> >>   as
> >>>     to be for AllStar.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> To give a little background of what we have so far, below is a link to
> the
> >>> device I was talking about which plugs into the 96-pin connector on the
> >>> MTR2k.  When I was talking with Marshal Oldham, he pointed me to this
> >>> device and said he has built cables for people to connect from this
> device
> >>> to the URIx for use with AllStar.  So we purchased this board and had
> >>> Marshall build us a cable.  However, we were not successful in getting
> it
> >>> setup and working with HamVoip AllStar.  As I mentioned on the radio,
> we
> >>> suspect we may not have setup the MTR2k correctly to work with the
> setup.
> >>>
> >>> MTR2000 Linker II Adapter
> >>> https://ics-ctrl.com/product/mtr2000-linker-ii-adapter/
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Patrick does have the wireline board, however, he has it removed at the
> >>> moment.  Currently, he has the MMDVM board linked below installed and
> >>> working great to make the repeater a mixed-mode repeater, allowing
> users
> >>> to use DMR, P25, NXDN, DStar, or, of course, analog.  My hope would be
> to
> >>> have the same setup as a mixed mode repeater, but have the Allstar Pi
> >>> control the analog side of things.  We can remove the digital board
> when
> >>> we meet online to get things working just with AllStar at first.  That
> >>> will allow us to know how to setup the repeater for AllStar.  Then, we
> can
> >>> see about adding back in the digital board, and if they will work
> >>> together.
> >>>
> >>> In the end, if we can't get both AllStar and the digital board to work
> >>> together, Patrick will keep his repeater using the digital board for
> >>> mixed-mode capabilities.  However, it will be good to at least know
> how to
> >>> setup the MTR2k for Allstar as I may go that route in the future with
> my
> >>> current repeater.  I may purchase an MTR-2000 in the future to replace
> the
> >>> two CDM-1550's I have on my repeater.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> STM32-DVM-MTR2K Information
> >>> http://ks-dmr.net/stm32-dvm-mtr2k-information/
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Thanks again for your offer to help.  I'm looking forward to getting
> this
> >>> working.
> >>>
> >>> 73,
> >>> Larry N6LKA
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: ARM-allstar <arm-allstar-bounces at hamvoip.org> On Behalf Of "John
> >>> Simmons via ARM-allstar"
> >>> Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2020 4:46 PM
> >>> To: ARM Allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org>
> >>> Cc: John Simmons <jasimmons at pinewooddata.com>
> >>> Subject: Re: [arm-allstar] hamvoip as a repeater controller
> >>>
> >>> Larry,
> >>>
> >>> I've done this and it isn't hard. There isn't really anything
> different in
> >>> the programming to affect the external connections. What are you
> having a
> >>> problem with?
> >>>
> >>> -de John NI0K
> >>>
> >>> "Larry Aycock via ARM-allstar" wrote on 1/26/2020 1:03 PM:
> >>>> Hi Darrell,
> >>>>
> >>>> A friend of mine has an MTR-2000, and we have tried setting up a RPi3
> >>>> running HamVOIP Allstar, without success.  I was wondering if you
> could
> >>>> share with me how you have the MTR-2k programmed to work with Allstar?
> >>>> We aren't sure how to setup the programming of the repeater to get it
> to
> >>>> work correct, and we suspect that may be our problem.  I'd appreciate
> any
> >>>> help you can provide.  Feel free to email me directly at
> >>>> N6LKA at outlook.com.
> >>>>
> >>>> 73,
> >>>> Larry N6LKA
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: ARM-allstar <arm-allstar-bounces at hamvoip.org> On Behalf Of
> "Darrell
> >>>> Black via ARM-allstar"
> >>>> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 6:45 PM
> >>>> To: ARM Allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org>
> >>>> Cc: Darrell Black <gigahacker at gmail.com>
> >>>> Subject: Re: [arm-allstar] hamvoip as a repeater controller
> >>>>
> >>>> Hi Jed, I have a RPI3 running HAMVOIP's allstar running  a MTR2000 as
> a
> >>>> talking controller and acting like a allstar and echolink node. No
> issues
> >>>> works well. Checkout 50026 and do a bubble.
> >>>>
> >>>> On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 8:19 PM "Jed Barton via ARM-allstar" <
> >>>> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Hey guys,
> >>>>>     Hope everyone is doing well.  OK, so i have a kenwood repeater.
> >>>>> It's the tkr850.  At my site, i wanna have the hamvoip software run
> >>>>> as a repeater controller and an allstar node.  I'm assuming that can
> >>>>> be done.
> >>>>> What would i need to configure in hamvoip?  I'm assuming you can do
> >>>>> things with courtesy tones and all that?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> My plan is to plug the pi into the Kenwood repeater and have it do
> >>>>> both.
> >>>>> Any thoughts?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Cheers,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Jed
> >>>>> _______________________________________________
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