[arm-allstar] Initial setup question

Sat Aug 7 13:25:53 EDT 2021

Hi Rich,

Thank you again. I did have Supermon set up. I set PL on the Alinco as a good practice.  I finally got it to work in Parrot Mode in the Control button dropdown menu.  I went into the Configuration Editor and then into the SimpleUSB-Tune-Control section and changed the COS from "USB-invert" to "USB". After I did that the PTT didn't hang.  I then connected to a node and made a successful contact. They reported my audio was a little hot. I am quite sure I have to make more adjustments to the simpleusb.conf file.  I know you have a different radio, as I mentioned I have and Alinco 435T with the Repeater-Builder RIM-Lite card, I have attached the screen shot of my current settings. I am trying to find recommended settings for this radio and card.

Thanks,

Peter 

> On August 7, 2021 9:29 AM wa2zpx--- via ARM-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> 
>  
> Peter, Parrot mode echos back your transmitted signal. You can do a one time parrot by entering *A9.  or if yo have set up supermon, you can enable it by clicking on the control button and selecting parrot. If you do not have supermon set up,.. I would recommend it. It gives you a good picture of how your node it behaving and access to alot of information.  You will be able to see PTT and COS in real time... PL - I was talking about your PL decode on your alinco radio.  If your COS line keys without the need for PL in your radio, it can trigger your COS without you actually hearing anything through your speaker. I thing the Alinco in notorious for that. I use Motorola GM300's or CDM radios for link radios. Best, Rich, WA2ZPX
> 
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: "\\\\"Peter Dominguez via ARM-allstar\\\\"" <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org>
> To: ARM Allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org>
> Cc: Peter Dominguez <peter at pad.com>
> Subject: Re: [arm-allstar] Initial setup question
> Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021 12:27:39 -0400 (EDT)
> 
> Hi Rich,
> 
> Thank you for responding. Regarding #1 I am not familiar with "parrot mode", can you tell me how this works? Regarding #2 there is no published PL on the node I was trying to connect. Regarding #3 I will adjust the settings for COS in the simpleUSB menu.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Peter
> 
> > On August 6, 2021 9:38 AM wa2zpx--- via ARM-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> > 
> >  
> > Peter, A couple of things (from my perspective). 1) Did you try going into parrot mode and listen to what you sound like coming back? 2) Are you sure that your COS source is giving to COS keyed with COS and PL?  If it is only COS, you will see keyup on noise and interference.3) PTT Lockup.. Are you sure you have the right setting for COS in the simpleUSB menu?  
> > 
> > 
> > Regards, Rich WA2ZPX
> > 
> > 
> > > On Aug 5, 2021, at 21:33, Les Keegan via ARM-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> > > 
> > > Try 40894 It will play back your audio. Not sure if it will pick up any noise but it is worth a try.
> > > 
> > > Les Keegan
> > > N4LPK
> > >> On 08/05/2021 6:19 PM Peter Dominguez via ARM-allstar <arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >> Hi,
> > >> 
> > >> I am very new to Allstar and I believe I have setup my Raspberry PI 4B correctly. I connected an Alinco 435T MkIII to the Raspberry Pi using the RIM-Lite Alinco card from Repeater-Builder. The Alinco is in Simplex mode on low power on 446.50 and I get the periodic announcements from the Raspberry Pi on an HT tuned to the same frequency as well as on the Alinco.  I can connect / disconnect to remote nodes using the Asterisk command line: "rpt fun 54265 *73<node>"   or  "rpt fun 54265 *73<node>".
> > >> 
> > >> When I connect to a node I hear all the traffic perfectly clear, both on the Alinco and the HT. When I transmit I do not receive a response.  However, I did receive an email from an admin stating: Your node  Periodically is locking up a ptt. Your your node is getting interference  making it key up?   Please use a pl tone on your receive and or Resolve  the issue."  I think that person blocked me from trying to reconnect to that node.
> > >> 
> > >> There isn't an Allstar repeater within radio range of my location so I could listen for what my signal sounds like. I wish there was an Allstar testing location / node such as exists for Skype where you can connect to an Allstar test number/node and it plays back your audio a few seconds later so you could hear what your audio sounds like to adjust it.
> > >> 
> > >> I would appreciate any advice on next steps.  I am familiar with tcpdump and Wireshark but hoping that is not the path I have to take.
> > >> 
> > >> Thanks,
> > >> 
> > >> Peter
> > >> 
> > >> 
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