[arm-allstar] LocalPlay vs NonLocal - Announcements, etc.

[Gary Ownsby]

Hello All,



I have a few functions on my HamVoIP node (attached to a repeater) that generate or trigger announcements such as Skywarn Plus, Public Service Announcements, time, weather conditions, etc.  After monitoring for a week or so, it appears that there seems to be some variation as to which work with all connecting devices such as RF-based repeater users, AllStar Linked Users, Shari PiHat users, those connected via RepeaterPhone, and those connected via the Echolink app.  My node is also configured for Echolink.



For instance, a Shari PiHat user hears nothing though he does hear everything via RF.  He says he has made no changes to the Shari's settings.



I do not hear anything (other than QSO traffic) when using the Echolink app on my iPhone.  I think I read somewhere that there are some special considerations about announcements & those connected via Echolink.



The PSAs are specifically set to localplay but the Shari PiHat user doesn't even hear them.



RepeaterPhone seems to work well for ASL/HamVoIP.  I hear announcements, time signals, etc.



So I'm trying to get a better understanding of what plays and what doesn't...especially weather notices.  I thought I understood that those that are linked to my node would hear (local play) announcements but that such would go no further across the network, yet the Shari PiHat user doesn't hear anything though he is directly connected to my node.



All of this is somewhat important as we have expanded the reach of our Skywarn Network to several counties and I want to make sure that I know who can received the notices one way or another.



So a little head-scratching is the order of the day.  I'd appreciate any thoughts or guidance you provide.



Thank you.




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