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= Programación del radio = | = Programación del radio = | ||
To access the TETRA Mexico radio network you will need to program your radio as follows: | |||
== Subscriber Unit Parameters == | == Subscriber Unit Parameters == | ||
* Radio ISSI = 1234567 ( | * Radio ISSI = 1234567 (Your ID from www.radioid.net) | ||
== DMO Parameters>DMO Group Call Timers == | |||
* DMO Reservation Time, sec = 1 | * DMO Reservation Time, sec = 1 | ||
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| '''GPS LIP Addressing''' | | '''GPS LIP Addressing''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Channel 1 | ||
| 1 | | 1 | ||
| Programmed | | Programmed | ||
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| None | | None | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Channel 2 | ||
| 1 | | 1 | ||
| Programmed | | Programmed | ||
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== Data Services>Status ID List == | == Data Services>Status ID List == | ||
Add the following messages to the table. These messages will allow you to connect and disconnect from different Reflectors or Nodes. | |||
* [[SvxLink Mexico Reflectors List]] | * [[SvxLink Mexico Reflectors List]] | ||
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== GPS>GPS Settings>GPS == | == GPS>GPS Settings>GPS == | ||
If your radio have a GPS, you can program it. Remember to use LIP, as it it the supported protocol. | |||
* GPS>GPS Settings>GPS Location Protocol = LIP | * GPS>GPS Settings>GPS Location Protocol = LIP | ||
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Regresar a [[Radioafición en Español]] | Regresar a [[Radioafición en Español]] | ||
= | = Linking to a Reflector = | ||
To link a Repeater/Node to a reflector, on your radio press Menu then Messages then Send Status, select the Reflector/Node you want to connect and send a Group Message. | |||
Here is a link to the nodes dashboard. | |||
[http://leipzig2000.dyndns.org:4047 Dashboard Tetra] | [http://leipzig2000.dyndns.org:4047 Dashboard Tetra] | ||
= | = Programming a Repetidor/Node = | ||
If you want tomset up your own Repeater/Node, you will need the following stuff: | |||
* 01 | * 01 Motorola MTM800e or MTM5400 for 430-440 MHz (Gateway). | ||
* 01 Raspberry Pi 2B | * 01 Raspberry Pi 2B or 3B with PSU, etc. | ||
* 01 cable | * 01 FTDI cable for 3.3 Volts RS232 to USB. | ||
* 01 interfase | * 01 URIxB interfase or Signalink or R1 2020. | ||
* 01 | * 01 UHF antenna with cable, etc. | ||
* 01 | * 01 12 Volts PSU | ||
* 01 | * 01 Micro SD card with at least 8 Gb. | ||
* Internet. | * Internet. | ||
* | * Programming periferials (PC, cable, CPS, etc). | ||
== | == Request a Password for your Node == | ||
Entra al siguiente link y solicita una cuenta para solicitar una cuenta nueva para accesar al reflector. | Entra al siguiente link y solicita una cuenta para solicitar una cuenta nueva para accesar al reflector. | ||
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La respuesta te llegará en unas 24 horas. | La respuesta te llegará en unas 24 horas. | ||
== | == Download SVXLink == | ||
For a Raspberry (Raspbian) version go to: | |||
[https://www.dropbox.com/s/h0gy04hesie2bel/SVXLINK_TETRA_20211304_RASPI_8GB.zip?dl=0 | [https://www.dropbox.com/s/h0gy04hesie2bel/SVXLINK_TETRA_20211304_RASPI_8GB.zip?dl=0 Download SVXLink for Raspberry Pi] | ||
Burn the image on the Micro SD card. | |||
== | == Update Svxlink to the latest version == | ||
Login to your Raspberry and run the following commands: | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
== | == Configure SVXLink == | ||
You will need to edit the svxlink.conf file as follows | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
nano /etc/svxlink/svxlink.conf | nano /etc/svxlink/svxlink.conf | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
=== Global === | === Global === | ||
If you are using a R1 2020 change te value to 2, if not, leave it as 1. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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=== ReflectorLogic === | === ReflectorLogic === | ||
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HOST=dashboard.vktetra.com | HOST=dashboard.vktetra.com | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
Replace your '''YourCallSign ''' with your callsign. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
CALLSIGN="YourCallSign-L" | CALLSIGN="YourCallSign-L" | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
Add your '''ReflectorPasswordHere ''' | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
AUTH_KEY="ReflectorPasswordHere" | AUTH_KEY="ReflectorPasswordHere" | ||
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=== TetraLogic === | === TetraLogic === | ||
Replace your '''YourCallSign ''' with your callsign. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
CALLSIGN=YourCallsign | CALLSIGN=YourCallsign | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
Replace your '''YourCallSign ''' with your callsign. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
APRSPATH=APRS,qAR,YourCallsign-10: | APRSPATH=APRS,qAR,YourCallsign-10: | ||
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=== SdsOnUserActivity === | === SdsOnUserActivity === | ||
Replace your '''YourCallSign ''' with your callsign. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
0=Hello from YourCallSign-L! Refer to vktetra.com for more info. | 0=Hello from YourCallSign-L! Refer to vktetra.com for more info. | ||
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=== Tetra_Users === | === Tetra_Users === | ||
Replace your '''YourCallSign ''' with your callsign. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
0901163830YourRadioISSI=YourCallsign-1,YourName,/1,Tetra DMO Your Gateway Frequency vktetra.com | 0901163830YourRadioISSI=YourCallsign-1,YourName,/1,Tetra DMO Your Gateway Frequency vktetra.com | ||
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=== LocationInfo === | === LocationInfo === | ||
Replace 33.12.12S with your Lat using degreens.minutes.seconds | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
LAT_POSITION=33.12.12S | LAT_POSITION=33.12.12S | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
Replace 151.12.45E with your Long using degrees.minutes.seconds | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
LON_POSITION=151.12.45E | LON_POSITION=151.12.45E | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
Replace your '''YourCallSign ''' with your callsign. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
CALLSIGN=EL-YourCallSign | CALLSIGN=EL-YourCallSign | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
Replace ''' Your Frequency ''' with the one you will be using on your Gateway, i.e. 433.650 | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
FREQUENCY=Your Frequency | FREQUENCY=Your Frequency | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
Replace ''' Your Suburb ''' with your suburb’s name. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
COMMENT=TETRA DMO - Your Suburb Your Gateway Frequency vktetra.com | COMMENT=TETRA DMO - Your Suburb Your Gateway Frequency vktetra.com | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
To save changes press '''<CTRL> + <X>''' followed by '''<Y>''' and then '''<Enter>'''. | |||
Restart to apply all changes. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
== | == Linking you Raspberry to the radio == | ||
You will ned to use the rear accessory port. | |||
For the MTM800 the RAP is a 20 pin header. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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|} | |} | ||
For the MTM5400 the RAP is a 26 pin header. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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|} | |} | ||
== | == Programming the Repeater/Node radio== | ||
=== '''Subscriber Unit Parameters''' === | |||
* Radio ISSI = 9999 | * Radio ISSI = 9999 | ||
=== '''DMO Parameters>DMO Group Call Timers''' === | |||
* DMO Reservation Time, sec = 1 | * DMO Reservation Time, sec = 1 | ||
=== '''DMO Parameters>DMO Address Extension''' === | |||
* MCC 901 | * MCC 901 | ||
* MNC 16383 | * MNC 16383 | ||
=== TalkGroups>DMO>DMO Folders List === | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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|} | |} | ||
=== '''Talk Groups>DMO>DMO Talkgroup List''' === | |||
Type the frequency you will be using. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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|} | |} | ||
== | == Audio leveling == | ||
On the command line type: | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
Choose your external sound card (the one you qre using to talk to the radio). Adjust the input and output levels. For that, you can use the Parrot Reflector 9990. | |||
Finally, save your audio change with the following command: | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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= Connecting to Echolink (optional) = | |||
= | |||
Run the following commands, watch the upper case and lowercase “L” on Echolink word. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
Edit the following file with your Echolink information. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
Notice that the first line need to be modified as follows (watch the “l” on Echolink. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
Edit the following lines with your Echolink account information. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
Press '''<CTRL> + <X>''' then '''<Y>''' and last '''<Enter>'''. | |||
Restart to apply changes. | |||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
sudo reboot | sudo reboot | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
Revision as of 13:50, 2 November 2021
Introduction
Terestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA)
Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) is a four slot TDMA radio technology that fits in a standard 25khz channel. It supports voice, text, and data from up to four talkers (called terminals) simultaneously. It even supports phone calls bridged to the public switched telephone network (think private autopatch). The audio codec is patented, but the code is open source... so experimentation is at least technically possible. Some of the designed applications are public service, emergency response, and railroads. It is very popular in Europe and South America.
Some of it's cooler features include a "gateway" mode, where if one radio can't reach the infrastructure (repeater), but it can communicate with a radio that can, the radio in the middle can act as a bridge. Similarly, the radios can act as virtual repeaters in the total lack of any infrastructure at all: you can talk simplex to any radio you can hear, and through it, any radio it can hear, etc. Imagine being at an event with no repeater coverage, but being able to have a self expanding network of radios on a simplex network.
Here I will explain using DMO mode only, as TMO very expensive.
How to
There are two options, if you are located in an area with repeater/node coverage you only need a TETRA radio. I there is no repeater/node in your area you can setup one an link it to the TETRA Mexico network.
To use an existing repeater you will need:
- 01 TETRA Radio 430-440 MHz.
- Programming periferials (PC, cable, CPS, etc).
Programación del radio
To access the TETRA Mexico radio network you will need to program your radio as follows:
Subscriber Unit Parameters
- Radio ISSI = 1234567 (Your ID from www.radioid.net)
DMO Parameters>DMO Group Call Timers
- DMO Reservation Time, sec = 1
DMO Parameters>DMO Address Extension
- MCC 901
- MNC 16383
TalkGroups>DMO>DMO Folders List
DMO Folders List | ||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Name | Status | Transmision Timeout Timer, sec | Transmision Timeout Warning Timer, sec | Number of Talkgroups in Range | Receive Only | |||||||||
DMO Ham | On | 120 | 110 | 2 |
En la sección Talk Groups>DMO>DMO Talkgroup List necesitarás programar dos canales con la frecuencia del repetidor/nodo que utilizarás.
DMO Talkgroup List | ||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Name | ID | Status | DMO Folder List | Communication type | Gateway Selection | Gateway Address | Frequency Channel | Receive Call to DMO Partnership Networks | Network MCC | Network MNC | TMO Mapping | Key Group | Incoming Call Minimum Security Class | Outing Call Security Class | Status/Alarm/Addressing | GPS LIP Addressing |
Channel 1 | 1 | Programmed | 1:DMO Ham | Direct | None | 433.650 | User Defined | 901 | 16383 | NO_KG | Security Class 1 | Security Class 1 | None | None | ||
Channel 2 | 1 | Programmed | 1:DMO Ham | Repeater | None | 433.650 | User Defined | 901 | 16383 | NO_KG | Security Class 1 | Security Class 1 | None | None |
Data Services>Status ID List
Add the following messages to the table. These messages will allow you to connect and disconnect from different Reflectors or Nodes.
GPS>GPS Settings>GPS
If your radio have a GPS, you can program it. Remember to use LIP, as it it the supported protocol.
- GPS>GPS Settings>GPS Location Protocol = LIP
- GPS>LIP Configuration/Destination ISSI = 9999
Regresar a Radioafición en Español
Linking to a Reflector
To link a Repeater/Node to a reflector, on your radio press Menu then Messages then Send Status, select the Reflector/Node you want to connect and send a Group Message.
Here is a link to the nodes dashboard.
Programming a Repetidor/Node
If you want tomset up your own Repeater/Node, you will need the following stuff:
- 01 Motorola MTM800e or MTM5400 for 430-440 MHz (Gateway).
- 01 Raspberry Pi 2B or 3B with PSU, etc.
- 01 FTDI cable for 3.3 Volts RS232 to USB.
- 01 URIxB interfase or Signalink or R1 2020.
- 01 UHF antenna with cable, etc.
- 01 12 Volts PSU
- 01 Micro SD card with at least 8 Gb.
- Internet.
- Programming periferials (PC, cable, CPS, etc).
Request a Password for your Node
Entra al siguiente link y solicita una cuenta para solicitar una cuenta nueva para accesar al reflector.
La respuesta te llegará en unas 24 horas.
Download SVXLink
For a Raspberry (Raspbian) version go to:
Download SVXLink for Raspberry Pi
Burn the image on the Micro SD card.
Update Svxlink to the latest version
Login to your Raspberry and run the following commands:
sudo systemctl stop svxlink cd /home/pi/svxlink/src/build sudo git pull sudo make install sudo systemctl start svxlink
Configure SVXLink
You will need to edit the svxlink.conf file as follows
nano /etc/svxlink/svxlink.conf
Global
If you are using a R1 2020 change te value to 2, if not, leave it as 1.
CARD_CHANNELS=1
ReflectorLogic
HOST=dashboard.vktetra.com
Replace your YourCallSign with your callsign.
CALLSIGN="YourCallSign-L"
Add your ReflectorPasswordHere
AUTH_KEY="ReflectorPasswordHere"
TetraLogic
Replace your YourCallSign with your callsign.
CALLSIGN=YourCallsign
Replace your YourCallSign with your callsign.
APRSPATH=APRS,qAR,YourCallsign-10:
SdsOnUserActivity
Replace your YourCallSign with your callsign.
0=Hello from YourCallSign-L! Refer to vktetra.com for more info.
Tetra_Users
Replace your YourCallSign with your callsign.
0901163830YourRadioISSI=YourCallsign-1,YourName,/1,Tetra DMO Your Gateway Frequency vktetra.com
LocationInfo
Replace 33.12.12S with your Lat using degreens.minutes.seconds
LAT_POSITION=33.12.12S
Replace 151.12.45E with your Long using degrees.minutes.seconds
LON_POSITION=151.12.45E
Replace your YourCallSign with your callsign.
CALLSIGN=EL-YourCallSign
Replace Your Frequency with the one you will be using on your Gateway, i.e. 433.650
FREQUENCY=Your Frequency
Replace Your Suburb with your suburb’s name.
COMMENT=TETRA DMO - Your Suburb Your Gateway Frequency vktetra.com
To save changes press <CTRL> + <X> followed by <Y> and then <Enter>.
Restart to apply all changes.
sudo reboot
Linking you Raspberry to the radio
You will ned to use the rear accessory port.
For the MTM800 the RAP is a 20 pin header.
MTM800 | ||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PTT | Pin 3 | |||||||||||||
Tx audio | Pin 5 | |||||||||||||
Analog Ground | Pin 7 | |||||||||||||
Rx audio | Pin 11 |
For the MTM5400 the RAP is a 26 pin header.
MTM5400 | ||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital Gnd | Pin 16 | |||||||||||||
PTT | Pin 17 | |||||||||||||
Tx Audio | Pin 11 | |||||||||||||
Analog Ground | Pin 12 | |||||||||||||
Rx Audio | Pin 14 | |||||||||||||
RXD (serial) | Pin 20 | |||||||||||||
TXD (serial) | Pin 25 |
Programming the Repeater/Node radio
Subscriber Unit Parameters
- Radio ISSI = 9999
DMO Parameters>DMO Group Call Timers
- DMO Reservation Time, sec = 1
DMO Parameters>DMO Address Extension
- MCC 901
- MNC 16383
TalkGroups>DMO>DMO Folders List
DMO Folders List | ||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Name | Status | Transmision Timeout Timer, sec | Transmision Timeout Warning Timer, sec | Number of Talkgroups in Range | Receive Only | |||||||||
DMO Ham | On | 120 | 110 | 1 |
Talk Groups>DMO>DMO Talkgroup List
Type the frequency you will be using.
DMO Talkgroup List | ||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Name | ID | Status | DMO Folder List | Communication type | Gateway Selection | Gateway Address | Frequency Channel | Receive Call to DMO Partnership Networks | Network MCC | Network MNC | TMO Mapping | Key Group | Incoming Call Minimum Security Class | Outing Call Security Class | Status/Alarm/Addressing | GPS LIP Addressing |
Repetidor | 1 | Programmed | 1:DMO Ham | Repeater | None | 433.650 | User Defined | 901 | 16383 | NO_KG | Security Class 1 | Security Class 1 | None | None |
Audio leveling
On the command line type:
sudo alsamixer
Choose your external sound card (the one you qre using to talk to the radio). Adjust the input and output levels. For that, you can use the Parrot Reflector 9990.
Finally, save your audio change with the following command:
sudo alsactl store 0
Connecting to Echolink (optional)
Run the following commands, watch the upper case and lowercase “L” on Echolink word.
sudo mv /usr/lib/arm-linux-gnueabihf/svxlink/ModuleEchoLink.so /usr/lib/arm-linux-gnueabihf/svxlink/ModuleModuleEcholink.so sudo cp /etc/svxlink/svxlink.d/ModuleEchoLink.conf /etc/svxlink/svxlink.d/ModuleEcholink.conf
Edit the following file with your Echolink information.
sudo nano /etc/svxlink/svxlink.d/ModuleEcholink.conf
Notice that the first line need to be modified as follows (watch the “l” on Echolink.
[ModuleEcholink]
Edit the following lines with your Echolink account information.
CALLSIGN=MYCALL PASSWORD=Password SYSOPNAME=Tu Nombre LOCATION=[Svx] Frecuencia, Ciudad DESCRIPTION="You have connected to a SvxLink node,\n" "a voice services system for Linux with EchoLink\n" "support.\n" "Check out http://svxlink.sf.net/ for more info\n" "\n" "QTH: My_QTH\n" "QRG: Simplex link on 433.650 MHz\n" "CTCSS: 901-16383\n" "Trx: TETRA DMO\n" "Antenna: Comet/Omni/GP-3\n"
Press <CTRL> + <X> then <Y> and last <Enter>.
Restart to apply changes.
sudo reboot