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13 August 2023: 9V1RMP UHF Repeater Maintenance Change log

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  Published on the 14 August 2023 at 1330 Hours UTC All Images and text cannot be reproduced without permission from 9V1FH / AI7GW, Fu Hang. On 13 August 2023, I went to the 9V1RMP Repeater Site to do maintenance and install the new Motorola transmitter and receiver as the old Icom FR6000 Finals blew. I arrived at the site at about 1500 hours when the scheduled time was 1500 hours. Warmly welcomed by the Repeater Host, 9V1BH, Victor, on-site. As the Repeater and AllStarLink node was already configured at my place and tested on a test frequency for 2 weeks, the whole unit was ready to plug and play. Still, it required port forwarding, confirmation that the links were set up correctly and no RFI when testing. While installing the new repeater, I requested the Repeater Host to forward three ports to the Pi. Port 32023 TCP for SSH  Port 5038 TCP for AllStarLink system Information and control Port 4569 UDP for AllStarLink Incoming Did some testing by connecting to 9V1RS AllStar Nod...
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18 June 2023: 9V1RS VHF Repeater Change log

   Published on the 18 June 2023 at 0500 Hours UTC All Images and text cannot be reproduced without permission from 9V1FH / AI7GW, Fu Hang. On 18 June 2023, I remotely accessed 9V1RS to add Repeater's Location onto APRS. Login to the Pi. add gps.conf into etc/asterisk   changed etc/asterisk/modules.conf Files configured on-site. gps.conf ; Configuration for app_gps ; [general] call = 9V1RS ; callsign (including SSID) for APRS purposes password = 10470 ; Password for APRS-IS server for above callsign comment = SARTS VHF Repeater 145.625 -0.6 MHz 156.7 Hz Allstar Node 557661 EchoLink 9V1RS-R ; Text to be displayed associated with this station server = rotate.aprs2.net ; APRS-IS server to report information to port = 14580 ; port on server to send data interval = 600 ; Beacon interval in seconds icon = r ; Antenna Icon do be displayed for station on APRS display ;comport = /dev/ttyS0 ; Serial port for GPS receiver (specify this only if using GPS receiver) Commented out ...
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21 May 2023: 9V1RS VHF Repeater Change log

  Published on the 21 May 2023 at 0230 Hours UTC All Images and text cannot be reproduced without permission from 9V1FH / AI7GW, Fu Hang. On 25 February 2023, I remotely accessed 9V1RS for announcement changes. Login to the Pi. Port 32023 TCP for SSH  Files configured on-site. Update HamVoip Software ; done rpt.conf, to disable beaconing ; idtime=0 crontab -e, to include say-time every one hour and restart twice weekly I've included some images below.  All Images and text cannot be reproduced without 9V1FH / AI7GW, Fu Hang permission.
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26 March 2023: 9V1RMP UHF Repeater Maintenance Change log

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  Published on the 28 March 2023 at 0200 Hours UTC All Images and text cannot be reproduced without permission from 9V1FH / AI7GW, Fu Hang. On 26 March 2023, I went to the 9V1RMP Repeater Site to do maintenance and add AllStarlink for Linking to 9V1RMP Repeater. I arrived at the site at about 1720 hours when the scheduled time was 1700. Warmly welcomed by the Repeater Host, 9V1BH, Victor, on-site. Checked all the RF connections for loose fitting. Tested the Linking system, but the soundcard would not power after the repeater transmitted.  The main issue is the USB cable which has a protection system where RFI is generated into the USB cable. The USB port protects the port by powering the device off. My DB9 to DB25 connector wiring is also wrong, as I use the shield as a signal ground. Victor, 9V1BH will help with building the interconnection cable. The linking system, the raspberry pi, and the soundcard must be in a metal box. The Linking system is not in...
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22 March 2023: 9V1RS VHF Repeater Change log

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  Published on the 28 March 2023 at 0150 Hours UTC All Images and text cannot be reproduced without permission from 9V1FH / AI7GW, Fu Hang. On 22 March 2023, I went to the 9V1RS Repeater Site to do maintenance, adjusting the yagi stacked antenna in a V Configuration to see if it would enhance the reception of stations at the repeater site.  I arrived at the site at about 1110 hours when the scheduled time was 1100 hrs. Warmly welcomed by the Repeater Host, 9V1HP, Harish, on-site. Checked all connectors for loose fitting. The SWR of the antenna at the duplexer is 1.5 to 1 at 23.9W output. Heading up to the aircon ledge where the antenna is, the guy line and the antenna itself look good. Adjusted the antenna in a V configuration, and the signal is worst than the original configuration while testing with Phillip, 9V1PL where he is not holding, or it is just noise. Changing it back makes the signal readable with noise. I have since left the antenna in the original configuration. A...
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27 Feburary 2023: Setting up HamVoip for 9V1RMP Repeater

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   Published on the 27 February 2023 at 1035 Hours UTC All Images and text cannot be reproduced without permission from 9V1FH / AI7GW, Fu Hang. All Links will be redirected to a new tab. On 27 February 2023, I pre-programmed the Software to minimize programming on-site due to the limited time at the repeater site. Request that the Repeater Host forward these ports to the HamVoIP on the Pi. Port 32023 TCP for SSH Port 5038 TCP for Supermon management Port 4569 for AllStarLink Incoming Let's start!! Grab an SD Card and flash the SD Card with the latest software version.  Allstarlink version or HamVoIP version  . I used Balena Etcher on Windows 10. I used a 32GB SanDisk Ultra Class 10 card. For this Raspberry Pi, we will be using HamVoIP version 1.7-01. Plug your audio interface and ethernet cable into the Pi, The interface I will use is from Repeater Builder USB RIM - Alinco .   Now it is time to find the Pi on your network; I used Advanced IP Scanner and ...
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