Node Number: 49355 (Click 49355 to view statistics.)
AllStarLink is a network of Amateur Radio repeaters, remote base stations and hot spots accessible to each other via Voice over Internet Protocol. AllStarLink runs on a dedicated computer (including the Rasperry Pi) that you host at your home, radio site or computer center. It is based on the open source Asterisk PBX running our app_rpt application. App_rpt makes Asterisk a powerful system capable of controlling one or more radios. It provides linking of these radio "nodes" to other systems of similar construction anywhere in the world via VoIP.
AllStarLink's primary use is as a dedicated computer node wired to your repeater or radio. Connections from Echolink, other VoIP clients and telephone calls are supported.
AllStarLink has 23,162 users and 20,965 nodes.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE 49355 ZS1I ALLSTAR NODE:
*3 THEN 3 Plus node number Ex.*3 followed by 3009999 To call the EchoTest Conference
Dial *3 8 THEN the IRLP Node number Dial *10 to Disconnect the IRLP call when done
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Node 49355 (ZS1I Allstar node) is automatically connected to the 46765 (GRHub node)
- Echolink node 108 551 (ZS1I-L) is automatically connected to the Node 49355 (ZS1I Allstar node)
- The current nodes except Echolink is using the Hamvoip variant of Allstar
- Node 49355 (ZS1I Allstar node) is automatically connected to an RF VHF/UHF Radio. Frequencies: 145.550 Mhz Simplex and 433.400 Mhz Simplex. (Please note this link was disconnected on 23 August 2021 in order to upgrade radios and hardware which include a new dual band antenna.)
By default many hubs, repeaters and links are connected to the Garden Route Hub Network. GRHub Net is an Allstar hub node which links allstar nodes around the world to form a network of nodes.
Due to the size of networks there need to be rules to ensure orderly use of systems/networks. Amateur Radio regulations are largely self-enforced and we all need to work together and adhere to the rules listed below:
You must identify your station according to the regulations. If you do not know how refresh you memory by downloading the regulations from the SARL Website. I request that before sending any DTMF commands, you must also identify your station, by announcing your call sign an your intentions sending DTMF.
Please limit conversations to 15 or 30 minutes. Other hams probably want to use the GRHub Network but might not be interested in the subject you're discussing.
In addition, great time and expense was put into building the GRHub Network. In order for stations from across the world to log in from time to time, the Network/System must be free. If you are hogging the Network, others can’t get in.
Please do not talk about politics or religion on the GRHub Network or for that matter on any other system/network. Absolutely no obscene, indecent or profane language at any time.
Do not make comments on institutions, groups, or people.
When using the GRHub Network, you are a guest operator of its radio stations, nodes, hubs etc.
Please don’t use phonetics for every letter you need to say. You are talking on a network and repeaters, not a noisy station on 40 Meters. Just talk normal.
PLEASE leave a "8 second delay" between replying to a station to allow ALL the systems to reset and connect.
Please note this is a global network and you will be transmitting on RF all over the world.
It is extremely important that you spend time ensuring your audio levels are correct before connecting and using GRHub Network.
To do this on Echolink please connect to the *ECHOTEST* Audio Test Server Node 9999. Send a test transmission and your transmission will be replayed back to you.
On Allstar use the 49355 "Parrot" node for testing your audio and network connectivity. If you are familiar with the Echolink Test Server, this works in a similar fashion. Connect to the test node and send out a test transmission, then wait for two seconds for your transmission to be repeated back to you. As a reminder, always connect to the test node in isolation. Ask the GRHub administrator to assist you in this regard. He will activate and deactivate the "Parrot" Function for you to test your audio.When attempting to break into a conversation, please follow this procedure. If you have an Emergency, interrupt the conversation by saying “BREAK – BREAK”. The talking stations should immediately recognize this as an Emergency, and turn the system over to the "breaking" station. If you just desire to join the conversation or make a comment, interrupt by simply giving your call sign. Regardless, if you’re in a conversation, when a calling or breaking station interrupts, yield quickly since you never know if they have an emergency or not.
Correct operating procedure is a distinct characteristic of Amateur Radio. It’s important that you convey to the public, and to new hams, the image that Amateur Radio Operators are courteous, patient, and really know what they’re doing. A friendly style is great, but we also need to operate professionally. You never know who may be listening. Even late at night, there are generally people listening to the GRHub Network via Broadcastify, including non-radio amateurs. This is important to understand for several reasons.-
- The GRHub Network serve many purposes. One of the most important is the exposure it gives the hobby to the community. It’s one of our most effective forms of publicity.
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- We want non-radio amateurs to know that Amateur
Radio is an interesting hobby and a good group of people to get to know –
something clean and educational – something they would want their kids
to get involved in. Kids may or may not listen late at night, but their
parents do.
- We want non-radio amateurs to know that Amateur
Radio is an interesting hobby and a good group of people to get to know –
something clean and educational – something they would want their kids
to get involved in. Kids may or may not listen late at night, but their
parents do.
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- Don’t let our activities on the air become a weapon in the hands of people who want to discredit us. Let’s all do our part to give Amateur Radio a positive image. We want any person that listens to us to think of us as good operators, not idiots. Any time we talk on the network or repeater, we are ambassadors for the hobby.
