AllStarLink is an open-source system that links repeaters, simplex nodes, and remote base stations over the internet using Asterisk PBX software. It allows licensed hams to connect their local RF to repeaters and hubs anywhere in the world, with full-duplex audio and multiple simultaneous connections. AllStar nodes can run on small computers like a Raspberry Pi, using a radio interface to digitize and send audio over the network. Connections are made with simple DTMF commands, and the system can even integrate with Echolink. In short, it’s a flexible way to extend your radio’s reach far beyond line of sight.
Questions:
– Do you currently use AllStarLink, and if so, what’s your node number?
– Have you ever linked to a remote repeater or hub, and where was it located?
– What hardware or interface do you use—or would you use—to run an AllStar node?
Questions Summary:
If you have AllStarlink what is your node number? Have you ever linked to a remote repeater, and which one? What type of hardware are you using?
Closing Q&A:
Bring any technical questions for the net.