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Anyone running the OpenRepeater Project software on their repeater controllers ?
I have a few questions.
Thanks !
73 - BILL KA8VIT
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I guess the first question back, what is the software???
Mick - W7CAT
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From: "Box1600"
To: "[email protected]"
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 04:29:46 PM
Subject: [RaspberryPi-4-HamRadio] Open Repeater
> Anyone running the OpenRepeater Project software on their
repeater controllers ?
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> I have a few questions.
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> Thanks !
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> 73 - BILL KA8VIT
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It is the OpenRepeater software.
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Project page for OpenRepeater, a low cost amateur radio repeater controller based on single board computers like the Raspberry Pi.
openrepeater.com
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73 - BILL KA8VIT
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I guess the first question back, what is the software???
Mick - W7CAT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Box1600"
To:
"[email protected]"
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 04:29:46 PM
Subject: [RaspberryPi-4-HamRadio] Open Repeater
> Anyone running the OpenRepeater Project software on their repeater controllers ?
>
> I have a few questions.
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> Thanks !
>
> 73 - BILL KA8VIT
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Hello Bill,
As I thought, they are running SVXLink for their controller. We
are working with SVXLink for repeater linking. What are some of
your questions? Have you asked the OpenRepeater guys your
questions?
Mick - W7CAT
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Box1600"
To: "[email protected]"
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 08:37:02 PM
Subject: Re: [RaspberryPi-4-HamRadio] Open Repeater
> It is the OpenRepeater software.
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> OpenRepeater Project (Official Site)
> Project page for OpenRepeater, a low cost amateur radio
repeater controller based on single board computers like the
Raspberry Pi.
> openrepeater.com
>
> 73 - BILL KA8VIT
> ________________________________
> From: [email protected]
on behalf of Teton Amateur Radio Repeater Association
(TARRA)
> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 9:58 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [RaspberryPi-4-HamRadio] Open Repeater
>
>
> I guess the first question back, what is the
software???
>
> Mick - W7CAT
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Box1600"
> To: "[email protected]"
> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 04:29:46 PM
> Subject: [RaspberryPi-4-HamRadio] Open Repeater
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> > Anyone running the OpenRepeater Project
software on their repeater controllers ?
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> > I have a few questions.
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> > Thanks !
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> > 73 - BILL KA8VIT
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Hi Bill,
I am running a UHF repeater / remote base with openrepeater v2.1.2
and an ICS controller.
-Gregg WB6YAZ
On 6/18/2024 6:29 PM, Box1600 wrote:
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Anyone running the OpenRepeater Project software on their
repeater controllers ?
I have a few questions.
Thanks !
73 - BILL KA8VIT
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WHY? ---
For about 15 years now hams have been using Raspberry PI's with software for ALLSTAR?? I run 2 Vertex VRX 7000 repeaters with RPI2's .... they have been on the air for over 7 years.. Now one of them is on ALLSTAR linked with about 40 or more nodes worldwide.. the other has no internet connection what so ever and just is used like an plain old 1980's type repeater.
This software lends itself to hot spots, simplex nodes or full duplex repeaters.. I have the same software running on my hotspot, my simplex node and 2 repeaters. I also have 6 hot spots I have built for blind hams in my club..
There are alot of can-to's to connect weather service, play special messages, autopatch, reverse autopatch..
I'm just guessing, but hamviop.org and it's software probably has 10,000 users.. Since there is not 10,000 repeaters in amateur radio service I doubt OPEN REPEATER? has the same following..
Raspberry pi's lend themselves to repeater applications and as I can attest, I use Raspberry Pi 2's. I also use RPI3's and 3B's in my hot spots.. and I have a PI ZERO 2W I'm going to build one of these days..
Ask around and 2's & 3's can be found used, from those wanting 4's and 5's.. The only 4 I have is a? RPI400 that is tied to my Yaesu FT-991A.. and does a great job on digital..
I bought a RPI 2 somewhere, for $30 mailed to me.. just to have a spare... The 2 has no wifi.. but 10baseT eithernet.
more info here:
I am planning 2 more repeaters by Christmas,? as soon as I complete the tower. Both of those repeaters will have hamviop software, all though one will be a non linked GMRS.. but I may as ALLSTAR allows .. let the GMRS repeater monitor ham radio repeater..
I'm sure ever ham will bitch about that.. however the communications privact act of 1999 states only AM-FM broadcast and Amateur radio can be divulged,
Larry W8LM
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I have to agree with WHY - this has NOTHING to do with the
original post!
And to add to the confusion, and to some degree, Allstar and
HAMVoIP are two different systems. There is more out there, and
has been, more than just those two.
Mick - W7CAT
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Macionski via groups.io"
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 08:45:27 AM
Subject: Re: [RaspberryPi-4-HamRadio] Open Repeater
> WHY? ---
>
> For about 15 years now hams have been using Raspberry PI's
with software for ALLSTAR?? I run 2 Vertex VRX 7000 repeaters with
RPI2's .... they have been on the air for over 7 years.. Now one
of them is on ALLSTAR linked with about 40 or more nodes
worldwide.. the other has no internet connection what so ever and
just is used like an plain old 1980's type repeater.
>
>
>
> This software lends itself to hot spots, simplex nodes or
full duplex repeaters.. I have the same software running on my
hotspot, my simplex node and 2 repeaters. I also have 6 hot spots
I have built for blind hams in my club..
>
> There are alot of can-to's to connect weather service, play
special messages, autopatch, reverse autopatch..
>
> I'm just guessing, but hamviop.org and it's software probably
has 10,000 users.. Since there is not 10,000 repeaters in amateur
radio service I doubt OPEN REPEATER? has the same following..
>
> Raspberry pi's lend themselves to repeater applications and
as I can attest, I use Raspberry Pi 2's. I also use RPI3's and
3B's in my hot spots.. and I have a PI ZERO 2W I'm going to build
one of these days..
>
> Ask around and 2's & 3's can be found used, from those
wanting 4's and 5's.. The only 4 I have is a? RPI400 that is tied
to my Yaesu FT-991A.. and does a great job on digital..
>
> I bought a RPI 2 somewhere, for $30 mailed to me.. just to
have a spare... The 2 has no wifi.. but 10baseT eithernet.
>
> more info here:
>
> I am planning 2 more repeaters by Christmas,? as soon as I
complete the tower. Both of those repeaters will have hamviop
software, all though one will be a non linked GMRS.. but I may as
ALLSTAR allows .. let the GMRS repeater monitor ham radio
repeater..
>
> I'm sure ever ham will bitch about that.. however the
communications privact act of 1999 states only AM-FM broadcast and
Amateur radio can be divulged,
>
> Larry W8LM
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Hi Mike,
Thanks for the reply.
The OpenRepeater folks don't seem to be very responsive though I am continuing with that avenue.
The issue is...? for the life of me I cannot get the timeout feature to work.
If the COS signal is active for longer than the set timeout nothing happens.
The PTT line stays keyed and the repeater repeating.
Otherwise I am happy with how everything else is working but the non-working timeout is a deal breaker.
Any help or direction is most appreciated.
73 - BILL KA8VIT
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Hello Bill,
As I thought, they are running SVXLink for their controller. We are working with SVXLink for repeater linking. What are some of your questions? Have you asked the OpenRepeater guys your questions?
Mick - W7CAT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Box1600"
To:
"[email protected]"
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 08:37:02 PM
Subject: Re: [RaspberryPi-4-HamRadio] Open Repeater
> It is the OpenRepeater software.
>
>
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Thanks for the info.
Allstar is an option but we like some of the features of OpenRepeater.
I will look into Allstar a little further.
73 - BILL KA8VIT
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WHY? ---
For about 15 years now hams have been using Raspberry PI's with software for ALLSTAR?? I run 2 Vertex VRX 7000 repeaters with RPI2's .... they have been on the air for over 7 years.. Now one of them is on ALLSTAR linked with about 40 or more nodes worldwide..
the other has no internet connection what so ever and just is used like an plain old 1980's type repeater.
This software lends itself to hot spots, simplex nodes or full duplex repeaters.. I have the same software running on my hotspot, my simplex node and 2 repeaters. I also have 6 hot spots I have built for blind hams in my club..
There are alot of can-to's to connect weather service, play special messages, autopatch, reverse autopatch..
I'm just guessing, but hamviop.org and it's software probably has 10,000 users.. Since there is not 10,000 repeaters in amateur radio service I doubt OPEN REPEATER? has the same following..
Raspberry pi's lend themselves to repeater applications and as I can attest, I use Raspberry Pi 2's. I also use RPI3's and 3B's in my hot spots.. and I have a PI ZERO 2W I'm going to build one of these days..
Ask around and 2's & 3's can be found used, from those wanting 4's and 5's.. The only 4 I have is a? RPI400 that is tied to my Yaesu FT-991A.. and does a great job on digital..
I bought a RPI 2 somewhere, for $30 mailed to me.. just to have a spare... The 2 has no wifi.. but 10baseT eithernet.
more info here:
I am planning 2 more repeaters by Christmas,? as soon as I complete the tower. Both of those repeaters will have hamviop software, all though one will be a non linked GMRS.. but I may as ALLSTAR allows .. let the GMRS repeater monitor ham radio repeater..
I'm sure ever ham will bitch about that.. however the communications privact act of 1999 states only AM-FM broadcast and Amateur radio can be divulged,
Larry W8LM
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Hello Bill,
With this being the issue, it be helpful to know what you are
using for a repeater.
You may also want to ask the question at the svxlink at
groups.io? /g/svxlink
Mick - W7CAT
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Box1600"
To: "[email protected]"
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 08:30:58 PM
Subject: Re: [RaspberryPi-4-HamRadio] Open Repeater
> Hi Mike,
>
> Thanks for the reply.
>
> The OpenRepeater folks don't seem to be very responsive
though I am continuing with that avenue.
>
> The issue is... for the life of me I cannot get the timeout
feature to work.
>
> If the COS signal is active for longer than the set timeout
nothing happens.
>
> The PTT line stays keyed and the repeater repeating.
>
> Otherwise I am happy with how everything else is working
but the non-working timeout is a deal breaker.
>
> Any help or direction is most appreciated.
>
> 73 - BILL KA8VIT
>
> ________________________________
> From: [email protected]
on behalf of Teton Amateur Radio Repeater Association (TARRA)
> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:53 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [RaspberryPi-4-HamRadio] Open Repeater
>
>
> Hello Bill,
>
> As I thought, they are running SVXLink for their
controller. We are working with SVXLink for repeater
linking. What are some of your questions? Have you asked
the OpenRepeater guys your questions?
>
> Mick - W7CAT
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Box1600"
> To: "[email protected]"
> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 08:37:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [RaspberryPi-4-HamRadio] Open Repeater
>
> > It is the OpenRepeater software.
> >
> >
> >
>
> _._,_._,_
>
>
>
>
>
>
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It has nothing to do with the repeater, (which is an MTR-2000).
In testing the software we found that the GPIO output that controls the PTT line never unkeys if the COS signal is held active longer than the set timeout period.
Everything else seems to works as it should.
Thanks, I'll check out that SXVLINK group.
73 - BILL KA8VIT
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Hello Bill,
With this being the issue, it be helpful to know what you are using for a repeater.
You may also want to ask the question at the svxlink at groups.io?
/g/svxlink
Mick - W7CAT
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I found this article about TheLinkbox that may turn on the idea/rabbit-hole light to try out. Your problem may be a power issue. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.
.
Greg
KE5DXA?
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Take a look at
/etc/svxlink/svxlink.conf
Below is my TX section info.
On 6/20/2024 7:49 PM, Box1600 wrote:
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It has nothing to do with the repeater, (which is an MTR-2000).
In testing the software we found that the GPIO output that
controls the PTT line never unkeys if the COS signal is held
active longer than the set timeout period.
Everything else seems to works as it should.
Thanks, I'll check out that SXVLINK group.
73 - BILL KA8VIT
Hello Bill,
With this being the
issue, it be helpful to know what you are using for a
repeater.
You may also want to
ask the question at the svxlink at groups.io?
/g/svxlink
Mick - W7CAT
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Thank you, sir.
I'll take a look.
73 - BILL KA8VIT
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I found this article about TheLinkbox that may turn on the idea/rabbit-hole light to try out. Your problem may be a power issue. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.
.
Greg
KE5DXA?
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Thanks for taking the time.
I'll reverify all of this.
73 - BILL KA8VIT
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Take a look at /etc/svxlink/svxlink.conf
Below is my TX section info.
On 6/20/2024 7:49 PM, Box1600 wrote:
It has nothing to do with the repeater, (which is an MTR-2000).
In testing the software we found that the GPIO output that controls the PTT line never unkeys if the COS signal is held active longer than the set timeout period.
Everything else seems to works as it should.
Thanks, I'll check out that SXVLINK group.
73 - BILL KA8VIT
Hello Bill,
With this being the issue, it be helpful to know what you are using for a repeater.
You may also want to ask the question at the svxlink at groups.io?
/g/svxlink
Mick - W7CAT
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Hi Gregg,
You conf file example helped me figure it out.
Apparently, the web interface in NOT updating the TIMEOUT value in the port setup.
I manually edited the file and set the timeout to 15, saved and rebooted.
Sure enough, the controller timed-out and the PTT line dropped after 15 seconds.
After playing around and testing with different values the timeout does work as expected if you manually edit the config file.
Now to look at the PHP/JS scripts to see why the timeout value isn't saved from the web interface.
So anyway, the TIMEOUT is now set to 150 seconds (2-1/2 minutes) and working great.
I appreciate you and everyone else that took the time to answer my plea for help.
For anyone interested, I am the Chief Radio Operator aboard the American Submarine USS COD SS-224.
We operate on the ham bands using the call sign W8COD.
Check out the COD's qrz page at:
Scroll down about half way through the page for links to some really cool pictures and videos.
Again, thanks for all the help.
73 - BILL KA8VIT / W8COD
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W8COD personal biography
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Take a look at /etc/svxlink/svxlink.conf
Below is my TX section info.
On 6/20/2024 7:49 PM, Box1600 wrote:
It has nothing to do with the repeater, (which is an MTR-2000).
In testing the software we found that the GPIO output that controls the PTT line never unkeys if the COS signal is held active longer than the set timeout period.
Everything else seems to works as it should.
Thanks, I'll check out that SXVLINK group.
73 - BILL KA8VIT
Hello Bill,
With this being the issue, it be helpful to know what you are using for a repeater.
You may also want to ask the question at the svxlink at groups.io?
/g/svxlink
Mick - W7CAT
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Hey Bill,
Glad we could help.
There are also a bunch of .tcl files associated with the PHP web stuff.
They are located in /usr/share/svxlink under events.d and modules.d
I seem to remember having a similar problem with web settings not getting saved.?
There is an openrepeater forum located at:
Aaron (N3MBH) and Dan (KG7PAR) are very helpful in answering questions.
Your W8COD QRZ page is very interesting.
-Gregg WB6YAZ
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Hi Gregg,
You conf file example helped me figure it out.
Apparently, the web interface in NOT updating the TIMEOUT value in the port setup.
I manually edited the file and set the timeout to 15, saved and rebooted.
Sure enough, the controller timed-out and the PTT line dropped after 15 seconds.
After playing around and testing with different values the timeout does work as expected if you manually edit the config file.
Now to look at the PHP/JS scripts to see why the timeout value isn't saved from the web interface.
So anyway, the TIMEOUT is now set to 150 seconds (2-1/2 minutes) and working great.
I appreciate you and everyone else that took the time to answer my plea for help.
For anyone interested, I am the Chief Radio Operator aboard the American Submarine USS COD SS-224.
We operate on the ham bands using the call sign W8COD.
Check out the COD's qrz page at:
Scroll down about half way through the page for links to some really cool pictures and videos.
Again, thanks for all the help.
73 - BILL KA8VIT / W8COD
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W8COD personal biography
www.qrz.com
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Take a look at /etc/svxlink/svxlink.conf
Below is my TX section info.
On 6/20/2024 7:49 PM, Box1600 wrote:
It has nothing to do with the repeater, (which is an MTR-2000).
In testing the software we found that the GPIO output that controls the PTT line never unkeys if the COS signal is held active longer than the set timeout period.
Everything else seems to works as it should.
Thanks, I'll check out that SXVLINK group.
73 - BILL KA8VIT
Hello Bill,
With this being the issue, it be helpful to know what you are using for a repeater.
You may also want to ask the question at the svxlink at groups.io?
/g/svxlink
Mick - W7CAT
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Larry Macionski
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