Welcome to DVSwitch
Purpose
1) Allows “local” networking during an outage of the regional national/international network server.
2) Allows a local network operator to “blend” upstream feeds from different Networks (capital N on purpose). These Networks can’t get their act together and learn how to play nice with each other (everyone guilty as far as we are concerned). They may not like people doing this, but the solution is to grow up and work with each other, and not keep trying to force people to take sides.
3) Allows local segregation of localized traffic with more flexibility.
4) Allows experimentation with linking and how it’s done (part 97 specifies experimentation and advancement of the radio art are a core part of amateur radio).
Mission Statement/Position
WHEREAS the Networks continue to be largely islands and are not working together to create a unified network of Networks.
WHEREAS no firm reason has been given by any of the Networks why a *competent* local network operator cannot make this work effectively.
(US ONLY)
WHEREAS 47 CFR 97 (Amateur Radio Service) specifies that a core component of amateur radio is experimentation and advancement of the radio art [97.1(b)].
BE IT RESOLVED the core group of US amateur radio operators and experimenters organized around the DVSwitch project, and in the spirit of USA 47 CFR 97 and its intentions, support the *responsible* and *thoughtful* use of digital voice networking tools to create localized networks that will interconnect to the national/international Networks, and will support users of its tools in order to do this in the most effective and sustainable way possible.
Re: ASL playback and morse distorted when bridge is running
va3dxv
Corey, could you please tell me what email address you used and where you got it? I'm concerned that I didn't receive the email. If there's an incorrect address published somewhere I'd like to rectify it so that i can be contacted in the event something is malfunctioning.
My apologies for the noise and annoyance, I disconnected from all TG's when I saw what was happening. After returning to that device just a few minutes ago, I've found out what caused it (https://dvswitch.groups.io/g/allstarlink/topic/dmr_on_the_fly_shell_script/28137868)
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Re: Link DMR <==> FCSXXX
I need to see the log from MMDVM_Bridge during a transmission from
DMR I have a hotspot at home and I'm listening to FCS001 33
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On 12/5/2018 2:13 PM, Bruno wrote:
Hi,
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Re: Link DMR <==> FCSXXX
Hi,
Here are the files used to set up this configuration.
YSFGateway Local that connects FCS001 33
MMDVM_Bridge making DMR connection BM <=> YSF
Port 35100 and 35103
The MMDVM logs are good with the good indicative
This is found at the PI-Star interface which is connected to the FCS001 33 on the receiving OM that arrives from the DMR BM.
73's
F1PTL Bruno
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Re: Is this even possible?
Corey Dean N3FE <n3fe@...>
Now that openbridge is released I may be able to help out some here. I have about 15-20 talkgroups from bm 3102 feeding hblink using openbridge. I then have a link into my cbridge carrying Delmarva 8802, then I also have a backup system of hblink with all of those coming across it. My home brew repeaters connect directly to hblink and the 8300 repeaters use IPSec bridge / hb bridge to connect to hblink. I have been running it this way for a few months with no trouble at all! If I need another talkgroup from the cbridge or bm it is very easy to add. On openbridge all I need to know is the talkgroup I’d, enter it in and you have it right away. Think of it as a cbridge cclink with out the need for a lid. Corey n3fe
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 8:28 PM JJ Cummings <cummingsj@...> wrote:
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Re: Is this even possible?
JJ Cummings
Jim, you can do what you want to do now with the use of HBLink, DMRLink, HB_Bridge and IPSC_Bridge as follows: hb_confbridge <-> Brandmeister (for BM TGs) hb_confbridge <-> hb_bridge <-> ipsc_bridge <-> confbridge (for CBridge interfacing and interfacing to motorola repeaters) hb_confbridge is a single instance of hb_confbridge.py from HBLink confbridge is a single instance of confbridge.py from DMRLink ipsc_bridge and hb_bridge are the respective single instances of the .py files from IPSC_Bridge and HB_Bridge. All that you have to do is configure the respective _rules.py files to determine what TGs are allowed to go to what system, simply excluding TG8802 from your Brandmeister stanza in said file will do it. JJC N0PKT
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 1:56 PM Jim Gifford - KD4PPG <jim@...> wrote:
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Re: Link DMR <==> FCSXXX
Bruno,
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We need to see your MMDVM_Bridge.ini and DVSwitch.ini It would also help to see the log when MMDVM_Bridge is running and the transmission occurs. Steve N4IRS
On 12/4/18 4:37 PM, Bruno wrote:
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Re: Link DMR <==> FCSXXX
Starting logging, please wait...
M: 2018-12-04 21:39:55.381 YSF, network watchdog has expired, 152.4 seconds, 0% packet loss, BER: 0.0% M: 2018-12-04 21:39:58.946 YSF, received network data from N4IRR to ALL at FCS001-33
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Re: Link DMR <==> FCSXXX
Hi,
it works between the FCS001 33 and the DMR BM. On the other hand at the level of the PI-Star or OpenSpot2 the callback that goes back to the level of traffic and still N4IRR ???
I do not know why ?? 73's
F1PTL Bruno
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Re: Is this even possible?
A lot has happened in the last few weeks. Most critically, the OpenBridge branch merged back into the master branch, bringing with it new goodies to play with, namely ACLs!
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Additionally, I've stopped trying to conflate my needs with the needs of the other repeater operator, instead treating each as a unique problem to be solved. Since his is closer to being on the air, I'm focusing on that. I'm hoping for OpenBridge to be the answer to my own setup in the near future. Basic premise: new (used) repeater, VHF, XPR8400, 147.210 +, CC1, antenna at 300' on a county tower, owner: N4TIK (Ken), trustee: W0ADD (Al). Ken and Al would prefer their repeater have the sysop level of control provided by Brandmeister rather than being on a cBridge and having to pester the bridge operator for changes. However, they also want to carry the DelMarVa (8802) talkgroup, primarily for coordination across the region during EmComm scenarios, which is only carried on cBridges currently. For policy reasons, 8802 will not be carried by BM. The repeater is operational, barring some issues with the duplexer. It's connected to BM currently, and operating as the owner and trustee wish it to, although lacking the 8802 talkgroup. Existing configuration: I think that with the advent of ACLs, I can insert a DVSwitch suite in between the XPR8400 and the BM3102 server. I can use the ACLs to deny 8802 from going to BM3102, and also to permit only 8802 on TS1 going to/from K4USD. Proposed configuration: In this proposal, the IPSC_Bridge <-> BM3102 link would be using the N4TIK DMR ID # 310328, so would look the same as the existing repeater. Does anyone see anything wrong with this approach? Yes, I know BM supports HB directly, but I don't know what's involved with changing from the current IPSC connection to an HB connection, ie will BM even care? Is it a different port? For that matter, I don't *know* that the IPSC_Bridge <->BM3102 link will function correctly. Any advice on this point is very welcome. Thanks in advance, Jim PS, hooray for ACLs!
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Re: Link DMR <==> FCSXXX
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On 12/4/2018 1:34 PM, David wrote:
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Re: Link DMR <==> FCSXXX
David
I thought the fcs network was shutting down soon.
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 12:32 PM Steve N4IRS <szingman@...> wrote:
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Re: Link DMR <==> FCSXXX
Looking at YSFGateway, it seems to support FCS (Someone correct me
if I'm wrong) So, I don't see why not.
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Steve N4IRS
On 12/4/2018 12:45 PM, Bruno wrote:
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Link DMR <==> FCSXXX
Hi,
Can we make a link between the DMR and an FCSXXX. As can be done between the DMR and the YSFReflector. 73's F1PTL Bruno
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Re: ASL playback and morse distorted when bridge is running
Corey Dean N3FE <n3fe@...>
Va3drv, I have sent you a direct email without a response 2 days ago and also called you on the air. You node is sending telemetry to 91 where it should not be used! Please remove it from talkgroup 91. Corey N3FE
On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 5:34 AM va3dxv <va3dxv@...> wrote: Hi folks,
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Re: ASL playback and morse distorted when bridge is running
Let me see if I understand this.
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You have a public node connected to a radio / repeater. You have a private node setup for DMR. Public node is NOT connected private node. Morse, telemetry tones and audio files distorted audio as heard out the radio transmitter. Kill any of the bridge program, audio on radio clears up. Hardware or software Vocoder? Do you kill a DVSwith program or restart the program? CPU usage as reported high? Steve N4IRS
On 12/4/18 2:55 AM, va3dxv wrote:
Hi folks,
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Re: P25 -> MMDVM_Bridge question
Rob WX1N
Okay, that helps - thank you!!!
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-----Original Message-----
From: main@DVSwitch.groups.io [mailto:main@DVSwitch.groups.io] On Behalf Of Steve N4IRS Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2018 7:24 PM To: main@DVSwitch.groups.io Subject: Re: [DVSwitch] P25 -> MMDVM_Bridge question OK, So it can look like this: MMDVM_Host <-> P25Gateway(1) <-> P25Reflector <-> P25Gateway(2) <-> MMDVM_Bridge(a) <-> Analog_Bridge(1) <-> Analog_Bridge(2) <-> MMDVM_Bridge(b) <-> BrandMeister You will need 2 copies of P25Gateway. Since you can not reuse the same ports, you will need to change the ports used for P25Gateway(2) <-> MMDVM_Bridge You can use a singe copy of MMDVM_Bridge. MMDVM_Bridge(a) would be the P25 connection and MMDVM_Bridge(b) would be the DMR connection. You will need 2 copies of Analog_Bridge. Analog_Bridge(1) would be configured for P25 and Analog_Bridge(2) would be configured for DMR. The connection between the 2 copies of Analog_Bridge would be cross connected via the [USRP] stanza. It might be easier to build from BrandMeister towards the P25Reflector. Run each program in the foreground and watch the data flow. When a section works, move on to the next section. Steve N4IRS On 12/2/18 7:05 PM, Rob WX1N wrote: Hi Steve,
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Re: P25 -> MMDVM_Bridge question
OK,
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So it can look like this: MMDVM_Host <-> P25Gateway(1) <-> P25Reflector <-> P25Gateway(2) <-> MMDVM_Bridge(a) <-> Analog_Bridge(1) <-> Analog_Bridge(2) <-> MMDVM_Bridge(b) <-> BrandMeister You will need 2 copies of P25Gateway. Since you can not reuse the same ports, you will need to change the ports used for P25Gateway(2) <-> MMDVM_Bridge You can use a singe copy of MMDVM_Bridge. MMDVM_Bridge(a) would be the P25 connection and MMDVM_Bridge(b) would be the DMR connection. You will need 2 copies of Analog_Bridge. Analog_Bridge(1) would be configured for P25 and Analog_Bridge(2) would be configured for DMR. The connection between the 2 copies of Analog_Bridge would be cross connected via the [USRP] stanza. It might be easier to build from BrandMeister towards the P25Reflector. Run each program in the foreground and watch the data flow. When a section works, move on to the next section. Steve N4IRS
On 12/2/18 7:05 PM, Rob WX1N wrote:
Hi Steve,
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Re: P25 -> MMDVM_Bridge question
Rob WX1N
Hi Steve,
My end goal is to bridge an MMDVM P25 repeater to a BrandMeister DMR talkgroup. I was trying to set up the P25->MMDVM_Bridge side of the equation with P25Reflector as the info I came across while searching showed this connection path. Rob
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Re: P25 -> MMDVM_Bridge question
Rob,
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In the simplest terms, what are you trying to do? What is the end result you are trying to accomplish? You may not need the reflector. Steve n4IRS
On 12/2/18 6:21 PM, Rob WX1N wrote:
Good evening all,
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P25 -> MMDVM_Bridge question
Rob WX1N
Good evening all,
I'm starting to slowly peck away at a P25 to DMR bridge, and learning as I go. I'm starting from the P25 end and working in towards MMDVM_Bridge. Can anyone confirm that the order is as follows? MMDVM running P25 -> P25 Gateway -> P25 Reflector -> MMDVM_Bridge The default ports do not seem to be set up for this, and I am having trouble getting P25 reflector to pass traffic to MMDVM_Bridge, so I wanted to confirm. The ports I'm using are as follows: MMDVM P25 network ports: Gateway 42020 Local 32010 P25Gateway: Local 42020 (matches MMDVM Gateway) Rptr 32010 (matches MMDVM Local) Hosts file 127.0.0.1 Port 41000 (port for Reflector) P25Reflector: Port 41000 (matches host file in Gateway) MMDVM_Bridge: P25 Network - defaults to 42020 and 32010, which would connect it to the Gateway not the reflector (and would conflict with the MMDVM I think?) So I'm trying Gateway=41000 (Reflector), and Local=32011 (shouldn't need to match anything, just be a discrete port, correct?) A P25 transmission shows in P25Reflector, which I believe indicates that the first 3 steps are set up correctly, but nothing shows in MMDVM_Bridge. Any thoughts or help would be appreciated! 73, Rob, WX1N
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