Simple - another set of IRLP hardware, yes this is the second set that I purchased. Upon a question from Johan ZS1JPL what am I going to do with both the hardware sets and is the first IRLP node in operation?
No the first set of IRLP hardware is still packed away in the box. Now why did you buy the hardware?
Well to tell you the truth I do not really know what I am going to do with the hardware. I can setup both as IRLP nodes and link them to the GRHub Network. This will allow radio amateur access to other IRLP stations around the world. This is one option but do the Southern Cape really need an IRLP node in the Mossel Bay area. Time will tell whether I will go this route.
Another option is to convert the IRLP nodes into AllStar- or AllStar and Echolink nodes. Yes it can be done and has already been done. This is a far more viable option taking into account that the modification of the USB Soundcard Fob is getting rather tricky for my bad eyesight. At this time the idea is to convert one of the IRLP nodes to an AllStar node. Updates to follow when I start the project.
IRLP is a fairly old project and has been surpassed by AllStar and Digital Radio but it still has its uses and there are still many nodes in operation world wide. If you would like to learn more about IRLP visit this site by clicking HERE.
